Samson VX410a User Manual

4 x10″ + 1″ High Frequency CD

Bass Enclosure

VX410

VX410a

Hartke

series

VX115 BASS

VX410 and VX410a Introduction and Features

Congratulations on purchasing the VX410 or VX410a bass enclosure by Hartke!
Continuing Larry Hartke’s legendary commitment to bass players, the VX “Very
Extreme” Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a
warm punchy output. The VX410 and VX410a features four 10” proprietary low
frequency drivers with specially treated cones impregnated fabric surrounds,
matched convex dust covers all mounted in a heavy duty steel frame. Rounding
out the tone is a proprietary horn loaded 1” titanium compression driver, The
VX410a features and angled enclosure projecting the sound trwards the player
while the VX410 features a traditional straight enclosure. Together the make a
ausome stack. Using heavy-duty plywood construction covered in rugged carpet
with recessed jack plate and ergonomic handle, the VX410 and VX410a will pro­vide reliable performance from gig to gig and venue to venue.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the VX410, as
well a description of its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its
setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card
enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive
online technical support and so we can send you updated information about
these and other Samson products in the future.

We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.

Serial number: _______________________________________

Date of purchase: _______________________________________

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)
must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-

6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please
retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the origi­nal carton and packing materials.

VX410 and VX410a Features

•4 x 10 Inch heavy-duty Low

Frequency drivers

• 1” titanium compression driver

• 3/4" Plywood construction

•Tuned Rear Port

• Perforated metal speaker grill

• Recessed handles

• Stacking corners

• Dual, parallel wired 1/4" jacks.

• Covered in durable carpet

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VX115 BASS

About Impedance

Before you hook up your speaker cabinet be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier
and is measured in Ohms.

Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance; When two speakers are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and
when two speakers are wire is “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.

The VX410 and VX410a’s impedance
(many audio guys used the made up
word “ohmage”, however the correct
term is impedance) is 8 Ohms. So,
when two VX410’sor VX410a’s are con­nected together in parallel the total
impedance is 4 Ohms. The impedance
of your speaker also has an effect on
you amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance the more power your ampli­fier will put out.

IMPORTANT: There is an minimum safe
impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped­ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.

Connecting the VX410 to Your Amplifier

The VX410 and VX410a connections
are made via 1/4” phone jacks located
on the rear panel jack-plate. Be sure to
make your connection with un-shielded
speaker cable. Connect the Amplifier
Output to the speaker Input on the
VX410’s rear jackplate.

Using the EXTENSION Output

The VX410and VX410a provides a
convenient Extension Output for con­necting additional speaker cabinets in
parallel. Be sure to read the section
above on impedance to insure a proper
hook up with your amplifier. Follow the
steps below to connect two VX410’s
using the Extension Output. Connect
the Amplifier Output to the Input of the
first VX410. Now, connect the
Extension Output to the Input of the
second VX410 or VX410a.

Connecting the VX410 and VX410a

Hartke Systems

Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802

MODEL 2000

200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS

CAUTION
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SERIAL NUMBER

ASSEMBLED IN R.O.K.

115

~ AC INPUT

115V/230V 50/60Hz

FUSE

5A/250V, 180W (115V)

2.5A/250V, 450W (230V)

EFFECT

RETUIRN

SEND

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

HPF

ON OFF

8

8

Hartke

-series

VX410 BASS CABINET

400 WATTS

Hartke Systems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies

INPUTS

EXTENSION

8

SERIAL NUMBER

www.hartke.com

MADE IN CHINA

Hartke Systems

Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802

MODEL 2000

200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS

CAUTION
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SERIAL NUMBER

ASSEMBLED IN R.O.K.

115

~ AC INPUT

115V/230V 50/60Hz

FUSE

5A/250V, 180W (115V)

2.5A/250V, 450W (230V)

EFFECT

RETUIRN

SEND

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

HPF

ON OFF

8

8

Hartke

-series

VX410 BASS CABINET

400 WATTS

Hartke Systems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies

INPUTS

EXTENSION

8

SERIAL NUMBER

www.hartke.com

MADE IN CHINA

Hartke

-series

VX410 BASS CABINET

400 WATTS

Hartke Systems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies

INPUTS

8

EXTENSION

SERIAL NUMBER

www.hartke.com

MADE IN CHINA

Type Bass speaker enclosure

Impedance (Ohms) 8 Ohms Impedance

Power Handling 400 Watts Peak Power Handling

Low Frequency Drivers 4-10″ Special Design 8 ohm, 100

wattSpeakers,

High Frequency Driver 1″ Throat Compression Driver

Dimensions Height:25″ (62.2 cm)

Width: 25″ (62.2 cm)
Depth: 15″ (47.0 cm)

Weight

VX410 72 lbs. (32.6 kg)
VX410a 70 lbs. (31.68 kg)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

VX410 and VX410a Specifications

Distributed Worldwide Exclusively by:

Samson Technologies Corp.

575 Underhill Blvd.

P.O. Box 9031

Syosset, NY 11791-9031

Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)

Fax: [phone]

www.samsontech.com

Hartke