product specifications
SYMMETRICAL, LOW-PROFILE DESIGN PRECISE PATTERN CONTROL SUPERIOR MID/HIGH RESPONSE WITH ADAMSON’S ADVANCED CONE ARCHITECTURE™ LIGHTWEIGHT, ALL NEODYMIUM DRIVERS SELECTABLE BI-AMP OR PASSIVE OPERATION
The Adamson M15 high-performance monitor delivers everything you want in a multi-purpose enclosure. Featuring a low-profile, symmetrical trapezoid cabinet design, with a 50-degree conical waveguide, the M15 is arrayable and mirror imageable for a multitude of applications. With outstanding directivity characteristics, it is perfect for use as a FOH system, a stage monitor, or to meet every type of fill requirement. The M15 exhibits remarkably low distortion thanks to the superior qualities of its multilayer Kevlar cone driver. The long excursion, lightweight Neodymium ND-15 driver, supplies exceptional power handling with a rock solid low frequency response. Adamson’s Advanced Cone Architecture makes the ND15 the only 15” driver with zero axial modes in its entire passband, dramatically increasing the linearized mid-band response. The cone design also enforces extreme durability in wet conditions making the M15 an ideal solution for outdoor events. The M15 features an internal crossover when in active mode which is by-passed when in passive mode.
Product Code 900085
technical specifications ADVANCED CONE ARCHITECTURE Adamson has led the industry in Kevlar diaphragm technology, from the time of our first patent application in the field, more than
PHYSICAL DATA Dimensions & Weight (maximum footprint when used as a stage monitor) Height Front (cm)
two decades ago. The structural modulus of our Kevlar cones is
14” (35.6)
higher than any other cone used in professional audio – They are
Width (cm)
28.5” (72.4)
simply stronger, lighter and more durable.
Depth (cm)
16.9” (42.9)
Weight (Kg)
56 lbs (25.4)
Our laboratories have recently revealed a new cone geometry that can only be implemented with materials boasting a much
Box Shape
Symmetrical Pentagon
higher Young’s modulus than standard paper cones. (Cone paper
Box Finish
Textured Water Borne Acrylic
is simply not strong enough.)
Hardware Finish
Polyester Sandtex™ Powder
This research has led to the introduction of Adamson’s Advanced
Optional Rigging
MASS™ System
Cone Architecture. These geometries can be generalized as a
Protective grille
14 Gauge cold rolled steel
much flatter cone with a concave curvature that is up-turned
Cabinet Construction
Rugged 5/8”, 11 ply Baltic Birch
at the edge. The result is a significant increase in the usable
Horn Construction
Fiberglass Waveguide
linearized passband. (No cone break-up in the operating range) These unique geometries provide the M series with: •
less flux modulation
•
minimized non-radial modes in the passband
•
increased surround life expectancy
Further, the reduction in depth of the body delivers several performance improvements: •
zero radial modes in the passband
•
increased circular stability at the voice coil junction
•
reduced cavity resonance
•
increased internal box volume
What does this all mean for the user… An extremely high powered, low distortion wedge that will give you unrivalled vocal
TECHNICAL DATA Frequency Response (+/-3dB) Full Range Preset with Xover Preset
65 Hz - 18 kHz
Maximum SPL (Continuous) with Xover Preset
131.3dB
with Monitor Preset (Passive)
129.5dB
with Monitor Preset (Active)
131.5dB
System Type
Active / Passive switchable
Directivity
reproduction, sonic accuracy and control on stage.
APPLICATION NOTES
50 Hz - 18 KHz
Frequency Range
Horizontal
50 degrees
Vertical
50 degrees
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
The M15 ships individually boxed or as a pair in an optional
LF
98.9dB
custom made road case.
HF
108.5dB
The M15 optional accessories include Mass™ (Multi Angle Suspension System) which facilitates many different rigging methods for a single or a pair of M15’s. - Flytrack - C-clamp
LF Section (Impedance Ω)
Adamson ND-15 15” Kevlar Neodymium Driver (6Ω)
HF Section (Impedance Ω)
B&C DE1000 1.5” Exit Neodymium Compression Driver (8Ω)
Power Handling
- Pole Mount
(AES / Program / Peak) LF
One / Two Enclosure (s): - Horizontal or Vertical single Axis, or Dual Axis Adamson Systems Engineering 1401 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B2, Canada t: [905] 982 0520 f: [905] 982 0609 www.adamsonsystems.com info@adamsonsystems.com
HF
500 / 1000 / 2000 110 / 220/ 440
Connection
4 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
Processor Presets
M Series Processor
Specifications are subject to change without notice.