OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this Rockville Power Gig series pro audio speaker.

We are very proud to bring you what we consider to be the absolute best value line pro audio speakers. This project has been a culmination of years of development involving a team of dreamers, engineers, designers and marketing gurus. Proudly conceived and developed in the USA, Rockville pro audio speakers are designed and engineered by a team of music enthusiasts, DJ’s and musicians.

We have spared no expense in manufacturing these speakers to meet the highest quality standards. With proper care and installation this unit will provide you with the highest levels of sound quality. We hope that this unit will bring you years of performance and reliability.

Our goal to you and to your audience is to hear “live performance sound” the way it was meant to be experienced.

Please read this installation guide carefully for proper use of your Power Gig series pro audio speaker. Should you need technical assistance during or after your installation please call our technical help line at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Friday, 9am to

5pm EST.

Features

• High-power 2-way pro sound reinforcement speaker system for live sound and

playback applications

• Compact and light weight system delivers distortion free sound even at extreme SPL

• Linear Class AB amplifier technology: high power, transparent sonic performance

• Internal switch-mode power supply for low distortion audio with superior transient

response

• Built-in bass and treble equalization processor for ultimate system control and

speaker protection

• State-of-the-art Japanese made pure titanium-diaphragm compression driver

for crystal clear high-frequency reproduction

• Ultra-wide dispersion, 40° large-format horizontal wave guide horn molded directly

into cabinet

• Ultra-low noise Mic / Line input via XLR & 1/4-inch 2 conductor tip sleeve with volume control

• Line RCA and XLR input with separate Gain adjustment

• Additional balanced line output via XLR for linking of additional speaker systems

(due to size constraints RPG-8 features a balanced 1/4 inch 2 conductor tip sleeve)

• Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design allows different positioning

• Flyable and stand mounting with 35-mm pole socket

• Tilts on its side for use as a floor monitor with included brackets

• Ergonomically shaped handle for easy carrying and setup

• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged high impact ABS construction

• Amplifier clip limit LED indicator & power LED cabinet rear

• Front display power meter Blue LED

• 110 / 220 Volt switchable power supply with external user serviceable fusing (RPG-8 is

only available in 110 Volt)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

• To reduce risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no user serviceable

parts, refer service to an authorized Rockville service center.

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Do not expose this unit to any kind of moisture.

• Please ensure that the unit is situated in a properly ventilated area.

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Make sure the unit is placed on a level and stable surface.

Setting Up Your Power Gig Professional Sound System

Your Power Gig is set up to produce the full spectrum of sound from its woofer and tweeter horn combination. The lower frequencies seek out the floor of the room they are playing and travel along the floor and walls. The tweeter horn is more directional. Hence when setting up your system its more important to make sure that the tweeter horns are not blocked by any furniture and are located / aimed at ear level to the listening audience.

Woofer aiming is not as critical as explained previously due to the nature of the woofer sounds able to travel through various paths even when blocked.

It is therefore recommended that when setting up your system you set up your speakers on speaker stands, such as the Rockville model RVSS-2 (not included) so that the tweeter sounds will radiate above the listening crowd. This will guarantee optimum sound dispersion and achieve clear vocal sound reproduction.

How To Avoid Irritating Feedback

The placement of your microphone is critical in avoiding feedback through your Power

Gig system. Never set up your microphone in front of the speaker. Always set up your microphone behind the speaker. When approaching the speaker to make any adjustments, we recommend approaching the speaker from the rear and not walking directly towards the front of the speaker.

Stage Monitor Setup

Your Power Gig speaker comes standard with two brackets which snap in to the cabinet sides allowing it to be placed on the floor at an angle as a stage monitor. Unlike a PA setup which face the crowd, stage monitors are set up to face the performer on stage and to direct the sound towards them. This presents a particular problem as now feed back may occur. To avoid stage monitor feedback the following precautions should be taken.

Setting Up Your Power Gig Professional Sound System

Your Power Gig is set up to produce the full spectrum of sound from its woofer and tweeter horn combination. The lower frequencies seek out the floor of the room they are playing and travel along the floor and walls. The tweeter horn is more directional. Hence when setting up your system its more important to make sure that the tweeter horns are not blocked by any furniture and are located / aimed at ear level to the listening audience.

Woofer aiming is not as critical as explained previously due to the nature of the woofer sounds able to travel through various paths even when blocked.

It is therefore recommended that when setting up your system you set up your speakers on speaker stands, such as the Rockville model RVSS-2 (not included) so that the tweeter sounds will radiate above the listening crowd. This will guarantee optimum sound dispersion and achieve clear vocal sound reproduction.

1. Choose a microphone with high directivity, i.e. cardioid or hyper-cardioid polar

pattern.

2. Never point the microphone directly down in front of the speaker. Holding the micro

phone in normal position will allow you to be closer to the stage monitor with out feed

back.

3. See illustration below as to position of microphones when mounted in stand.

Cardiod polar patter microphones should always be at a 90 degree angle to the axis of

the stage monitor. Hyper Cardioid polar pattern microphones should be positioned at

an acute angle to the sage monitor.

You may choose to add a feedback eliminating processor to your system for additional flexibility on stage.

How To Avoid Irritating Feedback

The placement of your microphone is critical in avoiding feedback through your Power

Gig system. Never set up your microphone in front of the speaker. Always set up your microphone behind the speaker. When approaching the speaker to make any adjustments, we recommend approaching the speaker from the rear and not walking directly towards the front of the speaker.

Stage Monitor Setup

Your Power Gig speaker comes standard with two brackets which snap in to the cabinet sides allowing it to be placed on the floor at an angle as a stage monitor. Unlike a PA setup which face the crowd, stage monitors are set up to face the performer on stage and to direct the sound towards them. This presents a particular problem as now feed back may occur. To avoid stage monitor feedback the following precautions should be taken.

Cardiod Polar Patter Hyper Cardiod Polar Patter

A Word About System Volume Controls and Gains.

There is really only one volume control on the Power Gig unit, that is the knob marked

MASTER.

The Mic In Balanced volume control and secondary input gain control are matching devices to match the preamp voltages of items such as microphones and guitars or other musical instruments with your Power Gig unit. Never turn these up to maximum unless indicated by the instructions below. With a properly matched signal your system will produce less distortion, be subject to less feedback, and will produce louder, cleaner and clearer sound. Use the Master control as your volume once all inputs are matched properly. Your Power Gig features a CLIP LED indicator to help you set and match your components. Please be sure to read all set up instructions so your Power Gig sounds its best.

APPLICATION USES

Microphone Presentations

Your Power Gig features a balanced microphone input accessible via XLR or TRS input.

1. Make sure the Power Gig is in OFF position.

2. Plug in your microphone.

3. Keep Master Volume at 0 position.

4. Turn Mic Volume to 0 position.

5. Switch on the Power Gig unit.

6. Slowly turn microphone volume in clockwise rotation until you achieve appropriate gain

setting. This is determined by the CLIP LED indicator light. Proper function is achieved

when the CLIP indicator lights up at peak levels, it should never be in constant on position.

7. The above adjustment matched the microphone preamp to the input gain of the Power Gig

unit.

8. Now turn up the Master Volume to necessary volume by rotating clockwise.

Always stand behind the Power Gig when making your microphone adjustments to avoid feedback distortion.

1 2 MIC IN BAL 3 4

OFF

0 10

MASTER

0 10

VOL

5 6 6 8

ON

0 10

VOL

POWER CLIP

0 10

MASTER

Multi-Microphone Hook Up

You can choose to hook up two microphones to your Power Gig in the following manner.

Set up Microphone #1 as instructed above. Using same set up instructions, insert microphone #2 into second XLR balanced input which features its own separate gain control.

This second XLR though balanced is part of the Line In circuit and thus will have a -10dB response and will be lower in volume than microphone #1. Use the gain control associated with this input to increase the microphone level and balance the inputs between the two microphones before attempting to adjust the Master Volume.

LINE IN

R L

0 10

GAI N

0 10

MASTER

BAL

3. Keep Master Volume at 0 position.

4. Turn Mic Volume to 0 position.

5. Switch on the Power Gig unit.

6. Slowly turn microphone volume in clockwise rotation until you achieve appropriate gain

setting. This is determined by the CLIP LED indicator light. Proper function is achieved

when the CLIP indicator lights up at peak levels, it should never be in constant on position.

7. The above adjustment matched the microphone preamp to the input gain of the Power Gig

unit.

8. Now turn up the Master Volume to necessary volume by rotating clockwise.

Always stand behind the Power Gig when making your microphone adjustments to avoid feedback distortion.

Multi-Microphone Hook Up

You can choose to hook up two microphones to your Power Gig in the following manner.

Set up Microphone #1 as instructed above. Using same set up instructions, insert microphone #2 into second XLR balanced input which features its own separate gain control.

This second XLR though balanced is part of the Line In circuit and thus will have a -10dB response and will be lower in volume than microphone #1. Use the gain control associated with this input to increase the microphone level and balance the inputs between the two microphones before attempting to adjust the Master Volume.

Line Out Balanced Connection.

The XLR marked Line Out Bal allows for daisy chaining of signals from one Power Gig unit to another. Simply attach an XLR cable between the two units to share signals. The input into Power Gig #2 should go to the LINE IN XLR BAL input.

You can even choose to use Power Gig # 1 for microphone inputs and Power Gig #2 for musical instrument inputs and mix the two units together. Please note that due to internal design constraints, the Power Gig-8 features a 1/4” plug instead of XLR connection for output to second unit.

LINE IN

R L

BAL

Public Address / Concert Mixer Setup

When setting up for larger venues, a mixing console becomes a critical piece of equipment for appropriately mixing signals from multiple inputs such as singers, speakers, effects devices, musicians and of course allows for multiple speaker utilization.

To connect a mixing console begin by.

1. Turning your Power Gig unit to OFF position.

2. Turn Master Volume to 0 position.

3. Turn MIC IN BAL Volume to 0 position.

4. Connect the LEFT OUTPUT of mixer to the MIC IN BAL connection of your Left Power

Gig Unit.

5. Connect the RIGHT OUTPUT of mixer to the MIC IN BAL connection of your Right

Power Gig Unit.

6. Switch ON your Power Gig unit.

7. Slowly raise the level of the mixer output to the 0dB level position.

8. Slowly turn the MIC IN BAL volume control clockwise until the CLIP LED indicator

begins to blink, then turn it down slightly. This indicates the maximum input voltage gain

is matched and set properly.

9. Turn Master Volume up to achieve proper volume.

7

1

OFF

4

LEFT UNIT

MIC IN BAL

2

0 10

MASTER

5

RIGHT UNIT

MIC IN BAL 6

3

0 10

VOL

ON

8

0 10

VOL

9

0

MASTER

Line Input Feature

You can use the Line Input function when you wish to hook up an additional stereo signal source without the use of a mixer console. CD players, DVD music players, MP3 players etc can be plugged directly in to the RCA jacks labeled LINE INPUT.

To connect a CD, DVD music player or MP3 player.

1. Turning your Power Gig unit to OFF position.

2. Turn Master Volume to 0 position.

3. Turn GAIN control to 0 position.

4. Connect the music source unit to the RCA jacks marked Line Input.

5. Switch ON your Power Gig unit.

6. Slowly turn the Gain control clockwise until the CLIP LED indicator begins to blink,

then turn it down slightly. This indicates the maximum input voltage gain is matched

and set properly.

7. Turn Master Volume up to achieve proper volume.

1 2 3 4 LINE IN

R L

OFF

0 10

MASTER

0 10

GAI N

BAL

5

ON

6

0 10

GAI N

7

0

MASTER

Keyboard Amplification

While guitarists and bassists have their own amplifiers to ensure that the volume produced by their instrument matches that of the other sound sources on stage, keyboards and synthesizers are a different story. They usually have no built-in speakers which means they need an external sound source. The Power Gig unit allows for the connection and mixing of two keyboards. More than two keyboards can be connected using a sub mixer to mix down the signals and send them to the Power Gig unit via the sub mixer output connectors.

Installation

The audio inputs and outputs of the Power Gig unit are fully balanced. To maximize interference compensation we recommend establishing balanced connections to other equipment whenever possible.

Balanced use with XLR connectors input output

2 1

3

1 2

3

1 = ground / shield

2 = hot (+ve)

3 = cpld (-ve)

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged

Be sure to have your Power Gig units installed by a qualified installation professional.

Ensure that the unit is properly grounded during and after installation. Not doing so may result in electrostatic discharge which may cause damage your equipment.

Keyboard Amplification

While guitarists and bassists have their own amplifiers to ensure that the volume produced by their instrument matches that of the other sound sources on stage, keyboards and synthesizers are a different story. They usually have no built-in speakers which means they need an external sound source. The Power Gig unit allows for the connection and mixing of two keyboards. More than two keyboards can be connected using a sub mixer to mix down the signals and send them to the Power Gig unit via the sub mixer output connectors.

Installation

The audio inputs and outputs of the Power Gig unit are fully balanced. To maximize interference compensation we recommend establishing balanced connections to other equipment whenever possible.

Balanced use with XLR connectors

Front Side Peak Level Limiter

Your Power Gig unit features a blue LED on the cabinet front to the left of the woofer. This

LED is not a clip indicator but a system level meter. You do not have to be concerned if this LED lights steadily or blinks, it is simply monitoring your musical output and indicating to you proper function of the Power Gig unit.

Trouble Shooting

UNIT FAILS TO POWER UP.

1. Make sure unit is plugged in properly to wall outlet.

2. Check that power cable is plugged in tightly to unit.

3. If people or equipment tend to step and roll over or stretch your power cable it can get damaged. Always try a second cable to test for shorts in original cable. Dispose of original damaged power cables immediately.

4. If system still fails to light, UNPLUG FROM WALL. There is a small door below the plug input on the Power Gig unit, pop off this door and remove the fuse with a needle nose pliers and replace with same rated fuse. Please make sure unit is unplugged from wall before attempting to change the fuse!

UNIT TURNS ON, BUT NO SOUND.

1. Check that Master Volume is turned up.

2. Be sure your microphone is turned on.

3. All appropriate cables should be plugged in correctly.

4. If using a mixing console make sure fader and balance are set to center positions and level increased.

5. Be sure Volume and Gain of appropriate channels are set above 0 level and matched correctly as indicated above.

Fuse replacement Diagram

OLD FUSE

Be sure to have your Power Gig units installed by a qualified installation professional.

Ensure that the unit is properly grounded during and after installation. Not doing so may result in electrostatic discharge which may cause damage your equipment.

SPARE FUSE

1

3

2

8

9

10

7

5

6

4

11

12

13

14

15

1. Balanced XLR microphone / line input

2. Balanced 1/4 inch stereo jack / TRS microphone / line input

3. Microphone / line input volume control

4. RCA line input

5. XLR balanced line input

6. RCA / XLR line input gain control

7. Bass control

8. Treble control

9. Balanced XLR line output (RPG-8 features balanced 1/4 inch jack)

10. Master volume control

11. Amplifier clip limit LED indicator and Power LED indicator

12. Voltage selector switch

13. Power switch

14. IEC AC power socket

15. Fuse compartment

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Responsible party name: Rockville

Address:

Phone no:

Hereby declares that the product(s) Power Gig series pro audio speakers comply with

FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

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