QSC E215 User Manual

E Series

Quick Start Guide

Input Configuration

E Series two-way loudspeakers and subwoofers are designed for externally powered operation. Pass-throughs permit connection to multiple loudspeakers. The
two-way models feature internal passive crossovers for full-range operation. To use them with subwoofers, use an active crossover and separate amplification to
split the subwoofer frequencies and the remainder of the audio spectrum.

PLD and GXD Series amplifiers have E Series voicings available in their presets and loudspeaker profiles. TouchMix digital mixers also have E Series voicings
available, for use in systems that don't have PLD or GXD Series amplifiers.

E Series E10, E12, E15, E215 Block Diagram and Input Plate

1
1

NL4

2
2

1
1

NL4

2
2

Barrier

Strip

— Figure 1 —

E Series E18sw, E218sw Block Diagram and Input Plate

1
1

NL4

2
2

1
1

NL4

2
2

HPF

LPF

DEEP LPF

E215 only

HF

LF

LF

LF

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Barrier

Strip

— Figure 2 —

LF

E218-sw only

Connections

GXD Preset

ST SAT FULLRANGE

R

Input

L

NL4

Amplifier

1
1
2
2

NL4

Speaker

1
1
2
2

NL4

Amplifier

1
1
2
2

NL4

Speaker

1
1
2
2

Full Range Stereo System

GXD Series power amplier preset:

P6 ST E10 (stereo E10)
P10 ST E12 (stereo E12)
P12 ST E12 DANCE (stereo E12 dance)
P14 ST E15 (stereo E15)
P16 ST E15 DANCE (stereo E15 dance)

— Figure 3 —

Single Channel, Sub / Satellite Option 1

NL4

Amplifier

Input

1
1
2
2

NL4

Amplifier

GXD Series power amplier preset:

GXD Preset

P3 SUB SAT 80HZ

SUB SAT nn HZ

1
1
2
2

1
1
2
2

NL4

Speaker

1
1
2
2

NL4

Speaker

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2

Single Channel, Sub / Satellite Option 2

Subwoofer

SUB SAT nn HZ

Input

GXD Series power amplier preset:

P3 SUB SAT 80HZ

Dual Channel, Sub / Satellite System

GXD Preset

NL4

Amplifier

NL4

Amplifier

1
1
2
2

1
1
2
2

— Figure 5 —

Cross-wired 1 - 2, 2 - 1

1

NL4

1
2

Speaker

2

1
1
2
2

NL4

Speaker

Input

R

L

To Left

Satellite

To Left

To Right
Satellite

To Right
Subwoofer

ST SUB nn HZ

Amplifier

GXD Preset

ST SAT nn HZ

NL4

Amplifier

GXD Preset

NL4

1
1
2
2

GXD Series power amplier preset:

P7 ST E10 + SUB
P8 ST E10 DANCE + SUB
P11 ST E12 + SUB
P12 ST E12 DANCE + SUB
P15 ST E15 + SUB
P 17 ST E15 DANCE + SUB

1
1
2
2

GXD Series power

amplier preset:

1
1
2
2

P18 ST E18 SUBS

1
1
2

Speaker

2

— Figure 6 —

NL4

Speaker

NL4

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Dual Channel, Sub / Satellite System with 4-channel PLD

PLD Series power amplier
preset:

F11 Dual bi-amp mode

PLD Series power amplier
loudspeaker proles:

• E18sw

CH A

• E218sw

• E10 +SUB

CH B

• E12 +SUB

• E12 dance +SUB

• E15 +SUB

• E15 dance +SUB

• E215 +SUB

• E215 dance + SUB

• E18sw

CH C

• E218sw

• E10 +SUB

CH D

• E12 +SUB

• E12 dance +SUB

• E15 +SUB

• E15 dance +SUB

• E215 +SUB

• E215 dance + SUB

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Pole Mounting

The E Series loudspeakers (E10, E12, E15) can be mounted above the E18sw or
E218sw subwoofer using the 24-inch pole included with the subwoofer.

NOTE: The E215 loudspeaker does not offer a pole mounting option.

WARNING!:

This pole, if used inappropriately, may
result in the loudspeaker system being top-heavy and
hazardous. Ensure that your system will resist tipping
and that it sits on a solid, level surface.

WARNING!:

Always use two persons to lift the
loudspeaker onto the pole.
Do not move a subwoofer if a loudspeaker and pole are
mounted on it.

Refer to — Figure 8

1. Place the subwoofer (1) on a solid level surface positioned where you want
to use it.

2. Screw the threaded end of the 24-inch mounting pole (3) clockwise into the
pole-mounting bracket (2) on top of the subwoofer. Hand tighten only.

3. Select one of the two pole mount cups on the E Series loudspeaker:

• The rear cup (4) has no tilt.

• The front cup (5) gives a downward tilt of 10°.

4. Carefully place the loudspeaker onto the pole.

Installation Options

The following options require purchasing an accessory kit designed for the
E Series loudspeakers.

Yoke Mounting the Loudspeakers

A yoke accessory allows the E10, E12, or E15 to be mounted on a surface, such
as a wall or ceiling. The E18-sw and E218-sw subwoofers cannot be yoke­mounted. Each model has a corresponding yoke accessory kit:

• E10 Yoke Accessory Kit

• E12 Yoke Accessory Kit

• E15 Yoke Accessory Kit

E10 Yoke

E12 Yoke

E15 Yoke

— Figure 8 —

Suspending the Loudspeakers

A pair of E10, E12, and E15 loudspeakers can be suspended using the M8 Suspension Kit

To suspend an E215 loudspeaker, use the M10 KIT-W, which contains three eye bolts.

The E18sw and E218sw subwoofers cannot be suspended.

Always consult a licensed and qualified rigger or structural engineer before suspending any loudspeaker.

M8 KIT A

, which contains six eye bolts and six washers.

Subwoofer Casters and Kits

Optional casters are available to install on the subwoofer models to make them more mobile and ideal for use in portable sound systems.

The E18sw subwoofer uses a kit of four 3-inch casters with 16 mounting screws, QSC part number FG-000972-00 (one kit needed per subwoofer).

The E218sw subwoofer uses a kit of two locking and two non-locking 4-inch casters with 16 mounting screws, QSC part number FG-901156-00 (one kit needed per
subwoofer).

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