SWR Sound 1X10T User Manual

WorkingMan’s

Series

BASS SPEAKER

ENCLOSURES

USER GUIDE

includes:

WORKINGMAN’S 1X10T
WORKINGMAN’S 1X15T
WORKINGMAN’S 2X10T
WORKINGMAN’S 4X10T

WORKINGMAN’S TOWER

SWR SOUND CORP. • SUN VALLEY, CA • USA

SWR WORKINGMAN’S SERIES
BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE
USER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of an SWR WorkingMan’s Series bass speaker
enclosure. By placing an SWR cabinet in your bass amplification system you have
made a sound desicion that could very well be the best of your life!

Just a little humor there, but true nonetheless. For over 15 years we here at SWR have
been putting everything we know about bass into the SWR product line. We’ve earned a
reputation for designing and manufacturing gear that has changed the way bassists hear
themselves. That’s why you’ll find our bass amps, cabinets, and combos on stages and in
recording studios all over the world, and why you’ll hear SWR on countless recordings,
spanning all genres of music.

Inside this User Guide you’ll find specifications, features, and usage suggestions for
every Workingman’s Series bass enclosure we make. New SWR user and seasoned user
alike will benefit from reading through this brief but informative manual. You can learn
all about your current cabinet AND check out your SWR extension options, too.

Thanks for making SWR a part of your bass amplification system.
Sincerely,
SWR Sound Corporation

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SWR WORKINGMAN’S SERIES
BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE
USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Table Of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Input Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

WorkingMan’s 1X10T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

WorkingMan’s 1X15T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WorkingMan’s 2X10T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

WorkingMan’s 4X10T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WorkingMan’s Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Impedance: A General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Covers & Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Connection

Only one amplifier at a time can be connected to your WorkingMan’s speaker enclosure. DO NOT plug
two amplifiers into one speaker enclosure, as it will not work and may damage your system. Always
complete your amplifier-to-speaker and speaker-to-speaker connections before powering up your system.

Full Range Input and Output Jacks

All WorkingMan’s Series speaker enclosures feature two, 1/4" full range input/output jacks wired in
parallel (Note: The WorkingMan’s Tower features two additional Speakon®Jacks, see page 4). If you
are running two speaker enclosures in parallel, connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to the
jack labeled “IN,” and a second speaker cable from the jack labeled “OUT” to the input of the
second speaker enclosure.

Tweeter Attenuator Switch (all models except WorkingMan’s Tower—for that, see page 9)

The switch found in the upper right area of the cabinet’s input panel is the Tweeter Attenuator
Switch. It is a three-position switch used to adjust the level of high-frequency signal present at the
tweeter. The normal (on) setting for this control is “FULL.” Setting the switch to the center position
“–6dB” attenuates (lessens) the signal present at the tweeter by 6 decibels (or one half). Setting the
switch to the (right) “OFF” position defeats the tweeter (removes the tweeter from the circuit).

Note: Any amplifier clipping that occurs will be accentuated by the tweeter. If you hear a
distorted signal through your tweeter and fear that it has been damaged, turn down the master
volume of your amplifier to see if the distortion remains present. Another common “false
alarm” that can be misinterpreted as a horn defect can occur when a string on your instrument
is struck with enough force to hit the pickup. This can cause a loud clacking sound which is,
once again, emphasized by the high frequency circuit.

Speaker Cable

Only SPEAKER CABLE of 18 gauge or heavier (the heavier the cable, the lower the gauge) should be
used to connect your amplifier to your WorkingMan’s speaker enclosure. Do not use shielded
instrument cable to connect your amplifier to your speakers, as this can result in intermittent power
loss, cause your amp to oscillate and damage itself and/or your speakers, and render the cable
useless for any purpose.

Shock Mounted Steel Grill

The custom-manufactured steel grill is mounted on the top and sides with hard rubber standoffs
and is installed to protect your SWR speaker enclosure’s components from puncture or other
physical damage. The standoffs act as “shock absorbers” when the grill is bumped, and are also
intended to prevent the grill from rattling during use. Prior to shipping, the grill mounting screws are
tightened to a point where the standoff barely compresses. This keeps the height of the grill far
enough off the speaker and prevents the grill from rattling on the head of the screw. Should the
screws loosen, some rattling may occur. If this happens, simply tighten the screws until they become
snug. Do not over-tighten the screws, as this could bring the grill too close to your speaker(s) and
cause interference with the speaker cone.

Cleaning and Maintenance

A soft, dry cloth can be used to remove smudges or fingerprints from the speaker grill. A stiff brush
(such as those available in the cleaning section of most supermarkets) can be used to keep the
cabinet’s carpeting free of lint, pet hair and dust. Should you encounter a problem with the carpet
collecting odor (from smokey clubs, etc.) a common carpet cleaner can be used. It is recommended
that, prior to spraying down the entire covering, you test whichever cleaner you choose on a small,
inconspicuous area on the underside of the enclosure. This will prevent any accidental discoloration
from being in view. All screws on the baffle and input panel should be checked periodically for tight­ness, so as not to become loose (causing rattles or air leaks) or lost.

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INPUT PANEL DIAGRAM

All Models (except WorkingMan’s Tower)

Tweeter Attenuator

Switch

1/4" Input

1/4" Output

INPUT PANEL DIAGRAM

WorkingMan’s Tower

Tweeter Attenuator

Control

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1/4" Input 1/4" Output Speakon Input Speakon Output

WORKINGMAN’S 1X10T

SpecificationsSpecifications

Description: 1x10 and Tweeter Speaker Enclosure
Power Handling: 100 watts RMS
Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency Response & SPL:

96 dB SPL @ 1W1M (–3dB @ 70Hz and 18KHz)

Speaker Complement:

(1) Custom Designed, Stamped Steel Frame, 10" SWR Driver
(1) Custom Designed Tweeter

Porting: Front Slot Port
Dimensions: 16.25"W x 14.5"H x 14"D
Weight: 26 lbs.

Connection and Operation

The SWR WorkingMan’s 1X10T speaker enclosure can be connected to any musical instrument
amplifier that is capable of driving an 8 ohm load. To connect your amplifier to the WorkingMan’s
1X10T, run a high quality speaker cable (18 gauge or heavier) from your amplifier’s speaker output
to the designated 1/4" speaker input on the cabinet's input panel.

Power Handling

The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to the WorkingMan’s 1X10T should not
exceed the cabinet’s 100 watt power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding the power
handling capacity of the WorkingMan’s 1X10T can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to
your loudspeakers due to overpowering.

Tweeter Control Switch

(See page 3.)

Internal Crossover

The internal (passive) crossover of the WorkingMan’s 1X10T divides the incoming signal into two
frequency bands. The crossover point is 5kHz (frequencies above 5kHz are sent to the tweeter,
frequencies below 5kHz are sent to the 10" speaker).

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