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Mixer Layout

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3

5

6

7

4

2

8

12

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1. 

Channel Input Jacks (channels 1 –  4) 
MIC XLR Connector – 

Use these XLR jacks to connect low impedance microphones to 

the XP800’s built-in mic preamps.

 

LINE ¼” Phone Connector – 

Use these ¼” jacks to connect instrument or audio 

sources with line–level signals to the XP800. You can connect the outputs from 
acoustic guitar with active pickups, keyboards, drum machines, CD/MP3/TAPE play-
ers and other units with line level outputs here.

2. Low-Z/Hi-Z 

Switch 

– 

This switches changes the input impedance of the channel 3 

¼” jack from low impedance (Low-Z), for line level devices, to high impedance (Hi-
Z) for electric instruments with pickups. 

3.  MIC/LINE Switch (channels 1, 2, & 4) – 

The MIC position changes the gain of both 

input jacks to MIC level. The LINE position reduces the gain of both jacks by 26dB 
to line level.

4. 

STAGE XPD1 WIRELESS Input – 

Connect the optional Samson Stage XPD1 digital 

wireless USB receiver to this input. The wireless receiver gets its power from the 
XP800, so no additional power supply is needed.

 

The WIRELESS input is routed 

to the channel 4 LEVEL control. 

Note: The USB connector is for the Stage XPD1 

receiver only. The connector is not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or sim-
ilar devices.

5. Equalizer 

Knobs 

HIGH Frequency –

 The HIGH knob controls the amount of treble applied to each 

channel. The channel’s high frequency response is flat when the knob is in the cen-
ter detent (12:00) position. Rotating the knob to the right will boost the channel’s 
high frequency response above 10 kHz by 15 dB, and rotating it towards the left 

Summary of Contents for Expedition XP800

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 800 WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM with Bluetooth XP800 E PEDITION...

Page 2: ...hone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Samson Techno...

Page 3: ...undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVE...

Page 4: ...racket or table speci ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug the apparatus...

Page 5: ...r 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 reloca...

Page 6: ...tion The XP800 employs a matched speaker system with dual 2 way enclosures that have proprietary 8 woofers and 1 high frequency drivers loaded in a 90 x 60 horn for wide vertical coverage To project t...

Page 7: ...es a powerful stereo sound The XP800 s mixer can be removed from the speaker for tabletop placement and you can use the kick stand to set the mixer at an ergonomically correct angle You can also use t...

Page 8: ...Switch channels 1 2 4 The MIC position changes the gain of both input jacks to MIC level The LINE position reduces the gain of both jacks by 26dB to line level 4 STAGE XPD1 WIRELESS Input Connect the...

Page 9: ...t the MONITOR OUT jacks is sent from the MONITOR level control knob which is fed from the input channels The MASTER control does not affect the MONITOR OUT signal This output can be used to send the m...

Page 10: ...ogram material is usually at or around 3 to 6 VU with occasional but not steady light ing of the red LIMITER segment 22 SPEECH MUSIC Switch The SPEECH MUSIC switch is used to change the overall freque...

Page 11: ...le The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue 3 In the settings of your Bluetooth device set it to discover available devices 4 From the Bluetooth device list select the Samson XP800 device 5 If y...

Page 12: ...RELEASE position LOCK RELEASE Carefully hold the mixer to remove it from the speaker Remove the accessory compartment cover by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE pos...

Page 13: ...n nect the RIGHT SPEAKER OUT to the right speaker s input connector For maximum sound coverage the XP800 can be used with a standard 13 8 speaker stand The speaker should be raised above the heads of...

Page 14: ...nect your microphones using standard XLR cables instruments using phone cables and MP3 player using 8 cable into the appropriate jacks on the mixer SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL Ele...

Page 15: ...o do this raise the EFFECTS level controls on the chan nel s to which you would like to add the effect 11 Slowly turn up the effects SEND knob until the desired sound is reached 12 To alter the tonal...

Page 16: ...e microphone picks up sound from the speaker The sound is then re amplified back through the speaker again creating a feedback loop Follow these steps to minimize the likelihood of feedback Avoid poin...

Page 17: ...set of AA LR6 batteries in the transmitter battery holder taking care to observe the polarity markings Turn the channel 4 LEVEL knob on the XP800 completely counterclockwise to 0 then turn the POWER...

Page 18: ...EL control until the desired level is reached If you hear distortion check the LIMITER LED If it is lit red turn down the channel 4 LEVEL on the XP800 until it lights only occasionally during loud sou...

Page 19: ...T Speaker output Maximum Output Level 0 5 T H D at 1KHz 22dBu MONITOR L R SUB OUT 10K Phantom Power 15V DC Fixed Phantom Voltage Input Channel EQ High 10kHz Shelving 15 dB Low 100Hz Shelving 15 dB Spe...

Page 20: ...Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com...

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