
AIR-Series
Advanced Impulse-Response Loudspeakers
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 About This Manual — 1
1.3 Summary of AIR-Series Loudspeaker Features — 2
1.3.1 Full-Range Models: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 — 2
1.3.2 Subwoofers: AIR15s and AIR18s — 2
1.4 What is in the Box — 2
2 Getting Started — 3
2.1 Level-Setting Procedure: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 — 3
2.2 Level-Setting Procedure: AIR15s and AIR18s — 4
3 Hookup — 5
3.1 Rear-Panel Connections and Controls — 5
3.1.1 Full-Range Models: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 — 5
3.1.2 Subwoofers: AIR15s and AIR18s — 6
3.2 Power — 6
3.3 Onboard Tuning Features — 7
3.3.1 Full-Range Models: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 — 7
3.3.2 Subwoofers: AIR15s and AIR18s — 7
3.4 Hookup Diagram — 8
4 Technical Information — 9
4.1 Specifications — 9
4.1.1 Full-Range Models: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 — 9
4.1.2 Subwoofers: AIR15s and AIR18s — 10
5 Troubleshooting and Warranty — 11
5.1 Support and Troubleshooting — 11
5.2 Warranty — 12

1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
AIR-Series Loudspeakers
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® AIR-series Active Loudspeaker.
PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed AIR-series loudspeakers utilizing
high-grade components to ensure optimum performance throughout the
life of your PA system. AIR-series loudspeakers are active PA speaker systems
that feature easy-to-use digital tuning functions. Compact and lightweight,
they provide a clean, transparent sound and flexible tuning controls,
making them an ideal solution for both mobile and install applications.
We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding
this product. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant
product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. We believe
the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by
listening to the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate the
support you have shown us through the purchase of this product.
See Section 5.1 for troubleshooting information.
1.2 About This Manual
This manual covers hardware features and functions for full-range AIRseries loudspeakers (AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15) and for the companion AIR15s
and AIR18s subwoofer. We suggest that you use the manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and connection procedures for
your AIR-series loudspeakers before trying to set up and operate them.
Except for low-frequency driver configuration and a few technical specifications
(such as weight, frequency response, and maximum SPL), the features of
the full-range models are the same. In many respects, the features of the
AIR15s and AIR18s are also the same. Whenever possible these features will
be described for the entire line. Unless preceded by “full-range”, the term
“loudspeaker” will refer to both full-range models and subwoofers.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips highlighting
distinctive aspects of your AIR-series loudspeaker and explaining
various audio terms. An assortment of tutorials covering the basics of
room acoustics and speaker placement can be found in the AIR-series
Application Guide available for download from www.presonus.com.
Thank you, once again, for buying our product. We are confident
that you will enjoy your AIR-series loudspeakers!
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1 Overview
1.3 Summary of AIR-Series Loudspeaker Features
1.3 Summary of AIR-Series Loudspeaker Features
1.3.1 Full-Range Models: AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15
• Easy-to-use DSP tunings
• Multi-angle enclosure for mains or monitor-wedge applications
• 1,200 watts of power
• Onboard mixer with two combo XLR and ¼” inputs
and one summed balanced output
• Defeatable front-panel LED
• Rugged plastic enclosures
• 35 mm pole sockets with 7.5˚ downward tilt
• M10 rigging points for suspended installation
1.3.2 Subwoofers: AIR15s and AIR18s
• 15” / 18” woofer with 3” voice coil
• Polarity invert
• Fully variable lowpass filter lets you dial in upper frequency limit
• Easy cardioid array presets
• 1,200 watts of Class D power
• Stereo combo XLR and ¼” inputs with direct outputs
• Defeatable front-panel LED
• Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
AIR-Series Loudspeakers
Owner’s Manual
1.4 What is in the Box
In addition to this manual, your AIR package contains the following:
• (1) AIR10, AIR12, AIR15, AIR15s, or AIR18s loudspeaker
• (1) IEC power cable
Information on correct installation, creating subwoofer arrays, and more
can be found in the AIR-series Loudspeaker Application Guide. This guide
is available for download from your My PreSonus user account.
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