SONODYNE SH15

Product overview

The SONODYNE SH15 is a 15 W IP66 rated horn speaker by AUSTRALIAN MONITOR, both constant voltage and low impedance, designed for paging and background music systems requiring vocal clarity and sound projection.

An aluminium flare and an ABS housing carry a 34 mm driver covering 350 Hz to 9.5 kHz (-3 dB) with 109 dB sensitivity (1 W, 1 m) and a maximum SPL of 121 dB RMS (124 dB peak). A selector on the rear sets the 100 V / 70 V power tap or 8 Ω operation, and the horn includes a capacitor for EVAC purposes.

Key features

• 15 W power rating RMS (program 30 W, peak 60 W)
• Power taps 15, 7.5, 3.8, 1.9 W at 100 V, and 8 Ω
• Frequency response 350 Hz - 9.5 kHz (-3 dB)
• 109 dB sensitivity (1 W, 1 m); max SPL 121 dB RMS, 124 dB peak
• Aluminium flare and ABS housing
• Includes capacitor for EVAC purposes
• IP66 rated, white
• 1.6 kg

Constant voltage or low impedance

The tap table printed on the rear label lists five selector positions: positions 1 to 4 give 1.9 W, 3.8 W, 7.5 W, 15 W on a 100 V line (0.95 W, 1.9 W, 3.75 W, 7.5 W on a 70 V line), and position 5 sets 8 Ω operation. The label marks the input wires RED + and BLACK −, and the output wires YELLOW + and BLUE −.

Built for paging and background music

SONODYNE describes the horn for paging and background music systems requiring vocal clarity and sound projection. The aluminium flare, ABS housing and IP66 rating suit the horn to demanding locations, and the included capacitor serves EVAC purposes.

In the box

• SH15 horn speaker

SONODYNE SH15: frequently asked questions

Can the SH15 be used on 100 V and 70 V lines?

Yes. The rear selector sets taps of 1.9 W, 3.8 W, 7.5 W, 15 W at 100 V or 0.95 W, 1.9 W, 3.75 W, 7.5 W at 70 V; position 5 sets 8 Ω.

What is the SH15 designed for?

Paging and background music systems requiring vocal clarity and sound projection.

What is it made of?

An aluminium flare and an ABS housing, white, IP66 rated.

Where can I buy the SONODYNE SH15 in India?

The SONODYNE SH15 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Paging on a 100 V line

Installers adding paging horns to a 100 V distributed system.

Connections

Setup

1. Pick the tap position from the rear label table.
2. Set the selector on the rear.
3. Wire the horn to the 100 V line.

Tip: Position 4 gives the full 15 W at 100 V.

Workflow 2: Background music on a 70 V line or 8 Ω

Systems with 70 V lines or a low impedance amplifier.

Connections

Setup

1. Set the selector to the 70 V tap needed, or to position 5 for 8 Ω.
2. Wire the horn to the line or the amplifier output.

Tip: At 70 V the taps are 0.95 W, 1.9 W, 3.75 W, 7.5 W.

Workflow 3: Outdoor paging zones

Public spaces that need announcements projected over a distance.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the horns with their brackets.
2. Aim the flares at the listening area.
3. Set the taps per zone.

Tip: The horn is IP66 rated.

Workflow 4: Background music and announcements

Venues mixing music and paging on one line.

Connections

Setup

1. Feed music and paging from the mixer amplifier.
2. Use the tap selector to balance levels between horns.

Tip: The horn is designed for vocal clarity and sound projection.

Workflow 5: EVAC systems

Systems where the horn is part of an evacuation line.

Connections

Setup

1. Wire the horn to the EVAC line as the system design requires.
2. Set the tap position.

Tip: SONODYNE states the horn includes a capacitor for EVAC purposes.

Workflow 6: Mixed horn line-up

Installers combining SH horns of different power.

Connections

Setup

1. Read the tap table on each horn's rear label.
2. Set each selector to the position that gives the power needed.

Tip: The SH10, SH15 and SH30 share the 350 Hz - 9.5 kHz response.