Peavey SSE 15 User guide

SSE™ 15

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Description

The SSE 15 is designed for professional
permanent installations where cabinets
must be own in order to cover as much
area as possible. The SSE 15 is designed
for arraying on stage, churches
auditoriums or theme parks. The horn has
a coverage pattern of 90˚ in the horizontal
axis and 40˚ in the vertical axis. The highs
are generated using the highly acclaimed
Peavey 14T titanium compression driver.
The Sound Guard IV tweeter protection
network is built in for driver protection.
The low end is produced using the Peavey
15" woofer with 2.5" (64 mm)
voice coil. Connections are made using a
4-pin twist-lock connector or a paralleled
two-position terminal block for additional
cabinets. The SSE 15 incorporates ying
points on the top and bottom for the
utilization of the Peavey VersaMount 70
mounting bracket.

The SSE 15 is constructed with a special
grade of high density 13 mm birch plywood
and covered with a durable acrylic
polyurethane. This nish makes the
enclosure pr
The SSE 15 is available in black or white
nishes. The SSE 15 is engineered for
public address and a wide range of musical
applications.

esentable in

any application.

Features:

• Two-way sound reinforcement
enclosure

• Designed for permanent install

• Full-range, wide-band production
from 74 Hz to 17 kHz

• Available in black or white nishes

• Peavey 15" woofer with

2.5" (64 mm) voice coil

• Peavey 14T™ titanium diaphragm
compression driver

• Sound Guard™ IV tweeter
protection network

• Seven ying points (six M10 for
suspension and one M6 for angle
adjustment)

• Mounting point for VersaMount™ 70
bracket

• 13 mm birch plywood construction

Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:

74 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB)

Usable low frequency limit (-10 dB
point):

54 Hz

Power handling:

Full range:

500 Watts program
1,000 Watts peak

Sound pressure level, 1 Watt, 1 meter in
anechoic environment:

Full range:

98 dB SPL (2.83 V input)

Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):

Full range:

122 dB SPL continuous
128 dB SPL peak

Radiation angle measured at -6 dB

point of polar response:

500 Hz to 1.6 kHz:

Horiz. 90˚ ± 20˚
Vert. 95˚ ± 30˚

1.6 kHz to 5 kHz:
Horiz. 70˚ ± 20˚
Vert. 60˚ ± 35˚

5 kHz to 16 kHz:

Horiz. 90˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 40˚ ± 10˚

Directivity factor, Q (Mean):

10.86 ± 6.7

Directivity index, Di (Mean):

9.57 dB ± 2.6 dB

Transducer complement:

Low frequency section:

Peavey Heavy Duty 15” woofer

High frequency section:

Peavey 14T
compression driver on a 90˚ x 40˚
constant directivity horn

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titanium diaphragm

Box tuning frequency:

Low frequency section:

74 Hz

Harmonic distortion:

1% rated power
Second harmonic:

100 Hz: 2.81%
1 kHz: 0.13%

Third harmonic:

100 Hz: 1.0%
1 kHz: 0.18%

10% rated power
Second harmonic:

100 Hz: 8.91%
1 kHz: 0.56%

Third harmonic:

100 Hz: 5.62%
1 kHz: 0.32%

Electro-acoustic crossover frequency
(internal passive):

2.8 kHz

Impedance (Z):

Full range:

Nominal: 8 Ω
Minimum: 5.4 Ω

Input Connection:

One (1) 4-pin twist-lock connector in
parallel with one (1) two-position
terminal strip

Trapezoidal, dado-joined 13 mm birch

polyurethane. Also includes a full-length
metal grille covered with acoustical
grade grille cloth. Available in black
or white nishes.

Mounting provisions:

(6) M10 threaded mounting

suspension points (three each top and
one each side and back). Use only
forged shoulder machinery eye bolt,
DIN 580, ASTM A489, or BGV-C1 spec.

(1)

M6 x 1.0mm threaded mounting point
on back bottom for angle adjustments.

(4)

M6 x 1.0mm threaded mounting points
on bottom to accommodate use of
Versamount™ 70 adjustable mounting
bracket.

DO NOT suspend this unit upside down
using VersaMount™ system.

Dimensions (H x W x D):

Front:

27" x 18" x 17.75"
686 mm x 467 mm x 451 mm

Rear:

27" x 12.14" x 17.75"
686 mm x 308 mm x 451 mm

Net Weight:

42 lbs. (19 kg)

Frequency response

This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a given unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of
the SSE 15 is measured at a distance of 1
meter using a 1 Watt (into the nominal
impedance) swept-sine input signal. As

the SSE 15 combine to give a smooth
frequency response from 74 Hz to 17 kHz.

Directivity

Beamwidth is derived from the -6 dB

which are measured in a whole-space
anechoic environment. Q and Directivity
Index are plotted for the on-axis
measurement position. These are

the coverage characteristics of the unit.
These parameters provide insight for
proper placement and installation in the
chosen environment. The blending of the
components of the SSE 15 exhibit a
desirable beamwidth and directivity

reinforcement applications.

Power handling

power handling ratings. Peavey rates this
loudspeaker system’s
using a full-range form of the AES
Standard 2-1984. Using audio band 20 Hz
to 20 kHz pink noise with peaks of four
times the RMS level, this strenuous test
signal assures the user that every portion
of this system can withstand today’s high
technology music. This rating is contingent
upon having a minimum of 3 dB of

power handling

Harmonic distortion

Second and third harmonic distortions vs.

two power levels. Ten percent (10%) of
rated input power and either one percent
(1%) of rated input power or 1 Watt,
whichever is greater. Distortion is read

the fundamental signal (frequency
response) and the desired harmonic. As an
example, a distortion curve that is down
40 dB from the fundamental is equivalent
to 1% distortion.

Mounting

Caution: Before attempting to suspend or

structural engineer. The speaker may fall
due to improper installation, resulting in
serious injury and property damage. DO
NOT suspend or mount any other product
or device from this enclosure. Maximum
enclosure angle 45˚. Use only Grade 8.8 Metric
hardware or better. All associated rigging
is the responsibility of others.

Architectural and Engineering

The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 74 Hz to 17 kHz.
The nominal output level shall be 98 dB
when measured at a distance of one meter
with an input of one Watt. The nominal
impedance shall be 8 Ohms. The maximum
program power handling shall be 500
Watts with a peak power input of at least

headroom of 3 dB. The nominal radiation
geometry shall be 90˚ in the horizontal
plane and 40˚ in the vertical plane. The
outside dimensions shall be 27" high by
18" wide by 17.75" deep. The weight shall
be 42 lbs. The loudspeaker system shall
be a SSE 15 model.

NOTE:

change without notice.

WARRANTY INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE

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SPECIFICATIONS

SSE™ 15

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Vertical Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division

200 Hz

400 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

315 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1.6 kHz

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1 kHz

2 kHz

1.25 kHz

2.5 kHz

Vertical Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division

SPECIFICATIONS

SSE™ 15

3.15 kHz

6.3 kHz

4 kHz

8 kHz

5 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

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Horizontal Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division

200 Hz

400 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

315 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1.6 kHz

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1 kHz

2 kHz

1.25 kHz

2.5 kHz

Horizontal Polar Patterns 6 dB per Division

SPECIFICATIONS

SSE™ 15

3.15 kHz

6.3 kHz

4 kHz

8 kHz

5 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

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M6-1.0

Input Plate

SSE™ 15

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MADE IN CHINA

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13 August 2005

Flying/Rigging Information
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aution: Before attempting to suspend this speaker, consult a certified structural engineer. Speaker can fall from improper

suspension, resulting in serious injury and property damage. Do not suspend or mount any other product or device from

his enclosure! Maximum enclosure angle 30°. Use only the correct mating hardware. All associated rigging is the

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esponsibility of others. DO NOT OVER TORQUE HARDWARE. ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN. INSPECT RIGGING

ANNUALLY.

Hardware for Flying/Rigging
Bracket bolts should be metric thread grade 8.8 or better. Eyebolts and bracket bolts must conform to certain minimum
strength criteria for safety reasons. Unspecified eyebolts found at local hardware stores are not strong enough to maintain

fety for overhead flying or rigging. Use only forged steel shoulder machinery eyebolts designed for rigging use. Eyebolts

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should comply to one of the following standards: DIN 580, ASTM A489, or the German BGV-C1 specification. This Peavey
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oudspeaker should be suspended overhead only in accordance with the procedures and limitations specified in this User’s
Manual and possible manual update notices. This system should be suspended with certified rigging hardware by an
authorized rigging professional and in compliance with local, state and federal suspension ordinances.

Warranty registration and information for U.S. customers available online at

Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian, MS 39305 [phone] FAX [phone]

www.peavey.com

www.peavey.com/warranty

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Features and specications subject to change without notice.

(OJ(L)37/38,13.02.03 and defined in EN 50419: 2005

is applied only to equipment manufactured after