QSC S8T, S10T, S12, S12T User Manual

AcousticDesign™ Series

User Guide

S8T – 8" two-way, foreground/background loudspeaker with 70/100V transformer

S10T – 10" two-way, foreground/background loudspeaker with 70/100V transformer

S12 – 12" two-way, foreground/background loudspeaker

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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death.

The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in
damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.

The term “IMPORTANT!” indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of the procedure.

The term "NOTE" is used to indicate additional useful information.

NOTE:

"dangerous" voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.

The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety, and operating
and maintenance instructions in this manual.

The intent of the lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!:

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

• Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.

• Adhere to all applicable, local codes.

• Consult a licensed, professional engineer when any doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment installation.

WARNING!:
reading: OSHA Technical Manual on Back Disorders and Injuries
(http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vii/otm_vii_1.html#app_vii:1_2).

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

While it is possible for one person to lift a loudspeaker, it is important to use proper lifting techniques. Suggested

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Warranty (USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor)

QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty

QSC Audio Products, LLC (”QSC”) guarantees its products to be free from defective material and/or workmanship and will replace defective parts
and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use, provided the unit is returned to
our factory, one of our authorized service stations or an authorized QSC International Distributor via pre-paid transportation with a copy of proof
of purchase (i.e., sales receipt). This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate, in our judgment, a manufacturing
defect. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the
date code has been removed or defaced. QSC shall not be liable for incidental and/or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specifi c legal
rights. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period. The warranty on QSC products is NOT VALID if the products
have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer/online e-tailer, or if the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced, or replaced in
any way. Damage to, or loss of any software or data residing on the product is not covered. When providing repair or replacement service, QSC will
use reasonable efforts to reinstall the product’s original software confi guration and subsequent update releases, but will not provide any recovery or
transfer of software or data contained on the serviced unit not originally included in the product.

Customers may have additional rights, which vary from state to state or from country to country. In the event that a provision of this limited warranty is
void, prohibited or superseded by local laws, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

The QSC limited warranty is valid for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase in the United States and many (but not all)
other countries.

For QSC warranty information in countries other than the United States, contact your authorized QSC international distributor. A list of QSC
International distributors is available at www.qscaudio.com.

To register your QSC product online, go to www.qscaudio.com and select ”Product Registration”. Other questions regarding this warranty can be
answered by calling, e-mailing or contacting your authorized QSC distributor.

Phone: [phone] within US and Canada, [phone] international, Email: [e-mail], Website: www.qscaudio.com.

Introduction

AcousticDesign series is a line of premium surface-mount loudspeakers intended for permanent installation applications. Housed in rugged ABS
molded enclosures, each loudspeaker (except the S12) features a 70/100V transformer for use with distributed-audio lines. The unique X-Mount™
Bracket and Euro-style connector, supplied with each AcousticDesign loudspeaker, are designed for maximum fl exibility and a quick install. Featuring
a knurled ball-mount and discrete angle deployment marks, installers can set loudspeaker deployment angles quickly and securely. The Euro-style
connector allows pre-wiring of the system and when combined with the quick “snap-on” deployment of the loudspeaker to the mount, installation is
completed in a fraction of the time required versus competitive models.

Unpacking

Package Contents

1. Quick-Start Guide

2. AcousticDesign Loudspeaker

3. Euro-style Connector, 4-pin

4. Terminal Weather Protection Cover

5. Phillips Screws (4) M4 (Terminal Weather Protection Cover)

6. X-Mount™ Bracket

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Set the Transformer Tap Switch

Refer to Figure 1

1. Insert a 4mm fl at-tip screwdriver into Transformer Tap hole
and engage the slot.

2. At fully clockwise the transformer is in 8-bypass.

S10T

100 Volt 70 Volt

8 Ω 8 Ω

N/A 100W

100W 50W

50W 25W

25W 12.5W

— Table 1 —

S8T

100 Volt 70 Volt

8 Ω 8 Ω

N/A 60W

60W 30W

30W 15W

15W 7.5W

— Figure 2 —

— Figure 3 —

— Figure 1 —

4mm

— Table 2 —

Mount the Loudspeakers

Install the X-Mount™ Bracket

Refer to Figure 4

WARNING!:
with local building codes and regulations. Use
a licensed contractor or professional engineer.
QSC Audio Products is not responsible for
damages resulting from the negligent
installation of any bracket or loudspeaker.

1. Mount to a surface capable of supporting the weight of
the loudspeaker.

Install the system in accordance

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— Figure 4 —

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Adjust the Angle of the X-Mount™ Bracket

Refer to Figure 5

NOTE:

1. Use a 5mm hex wrench to loosen the adjustment locking screws.

2. Orient the bracket as necessary.

This step may be done now or after mounting the loudspeaker.

-15°/+30°
5 mm

up to +/-70º

+/-15º

SIDE TOP FRONT

3. Tighten the adjustment locking screws.

— Figure 5 —

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Mount the Loudspeaker on the Bracket

Refer to Figure 6.

NOTE:
mount in ANY direction (Up, Down, Left, Right).

The loudspeaker can be placed on the

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1. Align the "X" slot with the X-Mount™ bracket and push the
loudspeaker onto the bracket. (1)

2. When seated, pull the loudspeaker down to lock the
loudspeaker onto the bracket. (2)

3. (Optional) Remove and retain the security tab (3); pull
straight out. To remove the loudspeaker, re-install the
security tab, press in and then remove the loudspeaker.

1

Connect a Safety Tether (Not supplied)

WARNING!:

the mounting bracket or the screws holding the
mounting bracket.

1. It is recommended that you connect a safety tether from the
safety ring (4) on the back of the loudspeaker to a spot on
the wall that is structurally suffi cient to hold the weight of
the loudspeaker in the event the loudspeaker should fall.

DO NOT connect the tether to

2

— Figure 6 —

3

Suspend the Loudspeaker

Refer to Figure 7

WARNING!:
regulations. Use a licensed contractor or professional engineer. QSC Audio Products is not
responsible for damages resulting from the negligent installation suspension cabling or
loudspeaker.

The AcousticDesign loudspeakers (models S8T, S10T and S12) may be suspended using the pull-back point
and M10 eyebolts you install at the bottom of the enclosures.

NOTE:
and helps improve bass response when coupled against the ceiling and wall planes.

1. Remove 2 M10 plugs (not shown) from the bottom of the loudspeaker enclosure.

2. Install two M10 -1.5 eyebolts (2) (accessory M10 Kit-C) in the M10 installation points on the bottom of the
loudspeaker enclosure.

3. Attach an appropriate cable to the tether Safety Ring (3) for the pull-back point.

Suspend the loudspeaker in accordance with local building codes and

Suspending the enclosure woofer side up positions the HF closer to the listener

Yoke-mount the Loudspeaker

2

3

— Figure 7 —

In addition to the mounting methods listed above, you can mount the loudspeaker using the optional Yoke mounting kit Refer to instructions
provided in the Yoke kit. See the "Specifi cations" on page 11 for information.

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Install the Weather Cover (Optional)

Refer to Figure 8

1. Slide the nut (1), compression gasket (2), and weather cover / gasket (3) over the
wiring for the loudspeaker.

2. Terminate the wiring to the Euro-style connector, refer to "Wire the Loudspeaker"

on page 7

3. Install the Euro-style connector.

4. Slide the weather cover/gasket (3) up next to the connection box, use a small
amount of wire, inside the cover, to provide strain relief.

5. Attach the weather cover to the enclosure with four screws (supplied).

6. Slide the compression gasket (2) into the weather cover receptacle.

7. Slide the nut over the weather cover receptacle and tighten.

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1

3

Wire the Loudspeaker

— Figure 8 —

Use up to 12 gage wiring as appropriate. Refer to Figure 9.

1. If you are using the optional weather cover, make sure the wiring is inserted through all three parts of the weather cover in the proper order.

2. Install the negative and positive wires in the "Input" +/- as shown. Tighten the wire-clamp screws.

3. Install the daisy-chaining wires into the "Thru" +/- as shown. These wires go to the next loudspeaker in the daisy-chain.

— Figure 9 —

Remove the Loudspeaker

1. Make sure all the wiring is disconnected, and the safety tether is removed.

2. If the security tab, located at the base of the loudspeaker mount, has NOT been removed, push the tab in and slide the loudspeaker in the
opposite direction of how it was installed.

3. If the security tab has been removed, re-insert it, or use a small rod (<4 mm / 0.16") to push in and release the mount lock.

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S12 Dimensions

323 mm (12.7 in)

596 mm (23.4 in)

354 mm (13.9 in)

354 mm (13.9 in)

323 mm (12.7 in)

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596 mm (23.4 in)

— Figure 10 —

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S10T Dimensions

(

)

318 mm (12.5 in)

11.7 in

298 mm

516 mm (20.3 in)

318 mm (12.5 in)

298 mm (11.7 in)

516 mm (20.3 in)

— Figure 11 —

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8T Dimensions

251 mm (9.9 in)

440 mm (17.3 in)

254 mm (10 in)

254 mm (10 in)

254 mm (10 in)

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440 mm (17.3 in)

— Figure 12 —

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Specifi cations

S8T S10T S12

Confi guration 8” 2-way with transformer 10” 2-way with transformer 12” 2-way

Transducers

Low-frequency
High-frequency

Rated Voltage / Power

Rated Sensitivity

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

Coverage Angle (-6 dB)

Maximum SPL (1 meter)

1

2

3

3, 4

5

Continuous
Peak

Directivity Factor (Q) 7 10 12

Directivity Index 9 dB 10 dB 11 dB

Nominal Impedance 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω

Recommended Amplifi er Power 400 W 500 W 600 W

1” Exit / 1.4” Voice-coil Compression Driver
8” Weather Resistant Paper Cone Woofer,

2.0” / 50 mm Voice-coil

1” Exit / 1.4” Voice-coil Compression Driver
10” Weather Resistant Paper Cone Woofer,

2.5” / 64 mm Voice-coil

1” Exit / 1.4” Voice-coil Compression Driver
12” Weather Resistant Paper Cone Woofer,

3” / 76 mm Voice-coil

40 Vrms / 200 W 45 Vrms / 250 W 50 Vrms / 300 W

90 dB, 1 W @1 m 92 dB, 1 W @1 m 95 dB, 1 W @1 m

55 – 20 kHz 50 – 19 kHz 52 – 20 kHz

105° 90° 75°

113 dB
119 d B

116 d B
122 dB

120 dB
126 dB

Transformer Taps

70 V
100 V

60, 30, 15, 7.5 W and 8Ω bypass
60, 30, 15 W and 8Ω bypass

100, 50, 25, 12.5 W and 8Ω Bypass
100, 50, 25 W and 8Ω Bypass

N/A

Input Connector Euro-style Connector with Parallel Outputs

Enclosure (ABS polymer)

Finish
Grille
Environmental

Black RAL 9011 or White RAL 9010 Paint
Powder-coated Aluminum
Meets IEC60529 IP-54 for dust and splash resistance.
The AD Series loudspeakers qualifi ed for outdoor use using the following tests

Salt fog: MIL-STD-810G Method 509.5 for 100 hrs.
Humidity: MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5, Natural cycle B2, cyclic high RH for 7 days
High and low temperature: tested according to QSC internal standards between -20° and 50° C

Dimensions (HWD)

millimeters
inches

440 x 254 x 251

17.3 x 10.0 x 9.8

516 x 318 x 298

20.3 x 12.5 x 11.7

596 x 354 x 323

23.4 x 13.9 x 12.7

Weight (Net) 11 kg / 24 lbs 14 kg / 31 lbs 16 kg / 35.0 lbs

Available Accessories

Included
Optional

X-Mount™ system, Euro-style connector
Yoke Mount Bracket Kit

YMS8T-WHT
YMS8T-BLK

M10 Kit-C

X-Mount™ system, Euro-style connector
Yoke Mount Bracket Kit

YMS10T-WHT
YMS10T-BLK

M10 Kit-C

X-Mount™ system, Euro-style connector
Yoke Mount Bracket Kit

YMS12-WHT
YMS12-BLK

M10 Kit-C

1 IEC60268-1 noise signal for 2 Hrs
2 On-Axis, free-fi eld sensitivity, 2.83V, 1 m
3 Free-fi eld, -10 dB from on-axis sensitivity
4 Coverage angle measured with 3 - 10 kHz bandwidth
5 Calculated from rated noise voltage and sensitivity

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Mailing Address:

QSC Audio Products, LLC

1675 MacArthur Boulevard

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1468 USA

Telephone Numbers:

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Sales & Marketing: [phone] or toll free (USA only) [phone]

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Sales & Marketing FAX: [phone]

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www.qscaudio.com

E-mail:

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