DP5546-02a-DI

P15 / P15-TIS

User manualTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________ 2
WARNINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
DESCRIPTION __________________________________________________________________________ 6
PRESET _______________________________________________________________________________ 7
HF DIRECTIVITY ________________________________________________________________________ 9
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY _______________________________________________________________ 9ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________________ 10
ARRAY EQ ____________________________________________________________________________ 15MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________________________________ 16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 18
USER NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ 19

EU Conformity declaration
We,NEXO SAZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE
60128 PLAILLY – France

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Type
Serial number
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive
including all applicable amendments:
Applied rules and standards:
Plailly, December, 2020

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Loudspeaker
P15
On the product2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
EN 13155, EN 62368
Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director

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WARNINGSWARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
Do not open the speaker, do not try to disassemble it neither to modify it in any way. The system doesn’t include any userrepairable part.
If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it into fluids, do not place objects filled with liquid on thesystem. If a liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
The connection should be performed by qualified technician, by ensuring that power is off.
Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104); -20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.

SAFETY INFORMATIONS
Read this manual before using the speaker.
Keep this manual available for further reference.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the most up-to-date version of this manual.
Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe
these rules may expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs architectural works and observe following precautions:
Mounting Precautions:-Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, to extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk ofdamaging components.
Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
If the system is used on a tripod, please ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and that its height does not exceed1.40m/55”. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.

Connection and Powering Precautions:
Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
Power off the system before connecting the system.
When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off theamplifier first.
If you work by cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow thesystem components to stabilize.
Please check regularly the system condition.

HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing losses. Degrees of hearing losses may be different
from one person to another, but almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels during a long period oftime. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:
Number of Hours

Sound Pressure Level (dBA),
Slow Response

864321½1½¼ or less

90
92
95
97
100
102105
110
115

WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear if this product was
not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or your reseller.

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EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT
3 locations for rigging accessories, one at the back and one per side.
WARNING: The depth of the M10 thread is 22mm (0.84 inch).
On both sides, you’ll find a print for speaker stand.

3 locations for connecting, one at the back and one per side.

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P15EQUIPMENT
Pole stand assembly with pole stand or speaker standFix the pole stand on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
Mount P15 on the pole stand/speaker stand (diameter of 35mm),IMPORTANT
Speaker stand must be rated for P15 weight.
Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
Stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assemblyfrom collapsing.
Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area whichradius is equal or higher than assembly height.
Test steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions.

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DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION→ The P15 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker→ Versions:•P15: for Touring Application; black, white•

P15-TIS: for Touring Application, with Grille Installation; black, white→ P15 HF Dispersion:•

60° - 60° with standard horn•

90° – 40° with PNU-P15FLG9040•

PS with PNU-P15FLGPS (Asymmetrical Dispersion)→ P15 can be used alone or with L18 subwoofer→ The speaker is equipped with four Speakon NL4 connectors with parallel-wired pins, one on each side and two at the back.
On the back a switch allows to choose between ACTIVE MODE/PASSIVE MODE.
•PASSIVE MODE: 2+/2-. The 1+/1- pins are used by the sub.

•ACTIVE MODE: LF (1+/1-) – HF (2+/2-)/1 /→ Amplification•The P15 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover andexcursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker. There are two NEXO processor series supporting the P15speakers: NXAMP (4 channels) amplified processors and DTD processors (stereo + sub). DTD processors ensure
optimal performances when used with DTDAMP power amplifiers.

•The following table shows the number of P15 speakers and L18 subwoofers usable with each solution.

NXAMP4X1mk2 (BRIDGED)

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Up to 2 per channel

L18

1 per channel

NXAMP4X2mk2

NXAMP4X4mk2

Up to 2 per channel Up to 4 per channel
1 per channel

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Up to 2 per channel

PRESETPRESET
Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.
For the P15, the following setups are available:→ MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH application, similar to previous firmware setup.
→ MONITOR is recommended for monitor applications. Warning: this setup is a low latency setup and therefore its phase is notcompatible with other NEXO cabinets, including subs.
Passive Mode•

P15 MON PA 6060, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz.

•

P15 MON PA 9040, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz.

•

P15 MON PA PSguide, with high-pass at 57 or 85 Hz•

P15 MAIN PA 6060, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.

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P15 MAIN PA 9040, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.

•

P15 MAIN PA PSguide, with high-pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.

Active ModeWARNING: Do not mix directivity and/or modes
P15 MON HF 6060 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> OK
P15 MAIN HF 6060 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> NOT OK
P15 MON HF 9040 with P15 MON LF 6060 =====> NOT OK•

P15 MON HF 6060, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MON HF 9040, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MON HF PSguide, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MON LF, with high pass at 57 or 85 Hz.

•

P15 MAIN HF 6060, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MAIN HF 9040, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MAIN HF PSguide, 1.2 kHz – 20 kHz.

•P15 MAIN LF, with high pass at 57, 85 or 120 Hz.

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Front of house and stage monitor applications

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PRESET

P15 + Sub

Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

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HF DIRECTIVITY

HF DIRECTIVITY→ The P15 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical position.
→ The standard horn is a 60° - 60° HF dispersion. It’s easy to change the HF dispersion by adding a specific flange. Different
mounting possibilities and flange rotation allow to deal with every request.

P15 Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws, Remove the grille.

P15-TIS Loosen the 2 screws. Remove the grille.

Remove the 4 HF Cap and store them.

Place the flange, if necessary, rotate it.

Magnets keep the horn in place.

Replacing the grille

When replacing the grille, ensure it is well positioned in the topblade.

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY→ 57 Hz: Full range application.
→ 85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing a main system. Use with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L18.
→ 120 Hz: Long throw application.

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ACCESSORIESACCESSORIESWARNINGSAll P15 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations.
Never use other accessories – including push-pins – when assembling P15 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO
will decline responsibility over the entire P15 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
PROHIBITED: P15 below P15 or P15 below L18 without dedicated accessory

VNU-BUMP (PNT-BUMP)
LiftBar, use with P15,
LIFTADAPT, WMADAPT.

Place VNU-BUMP on P15 (only use theprovided screws).
Tight properly
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNU-HBRK600 (PNT-HBRK15)
Horizontal Cradle, use with P15,
CLADAPT, PLADAPT.

Place HBRK600 on P15, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

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ACCESSORIESVNU-PLADAPT (PNT-PLADAPT)
Pole adapter, use with P15,
HBRK600, VBRK15.

Place VNU-PLADAPT, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-VBRK15 (PNT-VBRK15)
Vertical Cradle, use with
CLADAPT, PLADAPT.

Place VBRK15 on P15, use only fasteners
provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

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ACCESSORIESVNT-LIFTADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
Truss Clamp, VNU-BUMP.

Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

VNI-WMADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
VNU-BUMP, VNI-WM380.

Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

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ACCESSORIESPNI-P15TOL18
PNI-P15TOL2L18
P15 Under 1xL18
P15 Under 2xL18 (Omni or Cardio)

Se référer à la fiche accessoire.

VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT)
Ceiling adapter, use with
VNU-HBRK600, PNU-VBRK15.

Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fastenersnot provided).
Place the assembly on CLADAPT, use
the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners
provided with CLADAPT.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

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ACCESSORIESVNI-WM380 (PNI-WM380)
Wallmount for P15, use with WMADAPT.

Mount the wall plate. Place the arm in
the wall plate.
Lock with the provided screw.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-P15FLGPS(PNT-P15FLGPS)HF Dispersion Horn ‘PS’Remove the grille, remove the flange toplace the PNU-P15FLGPS.
If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep
the horn in place.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNU-P15FLG9040(PNT-P15FLG9040)
HF Dispersion Horn 90° - 40°

Remove the grille, remove the flange toplace the PNU-P15FLG9040.
If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep
the horn in place.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.

PNT-2CASE15: FLIGHT CASE FOR 2X P15
PNT-ACC15: FLIGHT CASE FOR P15 ACCESSORIESPNT-COV15: COVER FOR P15
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ARRAY EQARRAY EQThe ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range(see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):
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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
Driver access
P15 Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws, Remove the grille. (P15TIS See above)

Remove the stickers.

Remove the horn.

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Remove 8 screws.
Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)

Remove the 2 screws.
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 222)

To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 4 screws.
Tightening torque: 2 Nm

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Spare parts

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21
1
1
44
2

REFERENCE
05P15UA
05P15UA-PW
05P15UA-I
05P15UA-IPW
05RUBGRD01
05RUBGRD01-PW
05HPC1505HPC15R/K
05NHP15R/K
05CAPB01
05CAPB01-PW
05SPK01

DESIGNATION
Complete grille Touring Black (with fasteners)
Complete grille Touring White (with fasteners)
Complete grille Instal Black (with fasteners)
Complete grille Instal White (with fasteners)
Plastic Pad Black
Plastic Pad WhiteP15 driver complete (with screws)
Recone Kit 15” with screws
HF diaphragm (with screws)
HF cap black
HF cap White
Speakon NL4 complete (with screws)

NOTE:Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P15 WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS
ModelP15Frequency range (±6dB)

57 Hz – 20 kHz

Peak SPL Level (1m)139dB Peak (Passive mode) / 141dB Peak (Active mode)

Operating voltage

55Vrms (150Vpeak)

HF dispersion(according to horns)

60°x60° - 90°x40° - Asymmetrical Dispersion 50° to 90°x40°

Crossover Frequency

57Hz – 85 Hz – 120 Hz

Nominal Impedance

ctive mode

Ω LF, Ω HF – Passive mode: ΩSPECIFICATIONS
Model

P15

Components

1x Coaxial LF 15” Ω long e cursion & Neodymium HF 3” - ΩMaterialCustom made bent plywood of Baltic birch and poplar

FinishBlack or white structural paint

Front finish

P15: Magnelis® steel front grille + Back mesh
P15-TIS: Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front Magnelis® steel grille

Fittings

Handle on both sides
Threated inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting
accessories
Stand fitting on both sides 5mm / 1” /Connector

4x NL4, 4 poles connectors; 2 at the back and 1 on each side

Weight23 kg / 51 lb,6600

Dimensions
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1 ,5P1555°

14,5615°

1 ,546

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NEXO S.A.
Parc d’activité de la Dame Jeanne
F-60128 PLAILLY

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Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
E-mail: info@nexo.fr

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