PRX515

15" 2-Way Self-Powered

Sound Reinforcement
System
Features:
䉴 Differential Drive® woofer
䉴 1.5" annual polymer diaphragm
compression driver
䉴 Class-D, Crown® digital amplifier
䉴 DSP input section with crossover, dynamic
limiting, component optimization,
selectable system EQ
䉴 Professional XLR line and ¼"
Mic/Instrument inputs, with loop through
䉴 Illuminated logo for clear Power-On status
䉴 Integrated pole mount socket
䉴 DuraFlex™ coated plywood construction
䉴 Polypropylene end-caps enhance durability
䉴 Wrap around heavy duty steel grille
provides protection without obstructing
performance.
䉴 Large die-cast aluminum handle bar with a
fine tuned ergonomic rubber grip for
maximum comfort

Application: Preliminary Specifications:

The 2-way 15"; the most recognizable form
System Type: Self powered 15", two-way, bass-reflex,
of portable PA loudspeakers, the perfect
balance between size and performance. The Frequency Range (-10 dB): 45 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in flat position)
PRX515 truly is an exception; it’s smaller and Frequency Response (±3 dB): 52 Hz – 20 kHz (EQ in flat position)
lighter without compromising on Coverage Pattern: 70° x 70° nominal
performance. For applications requiring full Directivity Index (DI): 10.3 dB
bandwidth sound reproduction, using only a Directivity Factor (Q): 10.8
pair of speakers, the PRX515 delivers the
optimum balance. For live music, recorded Crossover Modes: DSP controlled 48 dB filter slope
music playback and speech the user has the Crossover Frequency: 1.6 KHz
option of tailoring the EQ, ‘flat’ for speech System Power Rating: 500 W continuous, 1000 W peak
intelligibility, and ‘boost’ for enhanced bass LF Power amp: Class-D, 400 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance
and crisp highs in recorded music playback. HF Power amp: Class-D, 100 Watt (continuous) at driver impedance
A microphone can be directly connected to Distortion: Less than 0.1% at rated power
the speaker input for quick on-the-fly PA
applications. Maximum SPL1: 133 dB SPL peak
Signal indicators: Overload: Red LED indicates input overload condition
The PRX515 is a self-powered, lightweight Signal: Green LED indicates signal presents
two-way loudspeaker system capable of Input sensitivity: Mic position: –25 dBu to 0 dBu
delivering a very high level of performance. Line position: +28 dBu to +10 dBu
The PRX515 is comprised of a 380 mm (15
in) 265F Differential Drive® woofer, a 2408H Input Impedance: 64 K Ohms (balanced), 32 K Ohms (unbalanced)
37.5 mm (1.5 in) annular polymer diaphragm, EQ: Presets for Flat or Boost
neodymium compression driver mounted to a LF Driver: 1 x JBL 265F 380 mm (15 in) Differential Drive® woofer
70° by 70° horn, all driven by a multi-channel HF Driver: 1 x JBL 2408H 37.5 mm (1.5 in) annular polymer diaphragm,
Crown International Class-D digital power neodymium compression driver
amplifier. A propriety DSP chip is at the core Enclosure: Trapezoidal, 18 mm, plywood with polypropylene end caps
of a fully featured input section, providing Suspension / Mounting: 36 mm pole socket
user selectable system EQ, protection, input
sensitivity selection, cross-over functionality, Transport: 2 x die-cast handles with backing cup
dynamic limiting and discrete component Finish: Anthracite DuraFlex™ finish
optimization. Grille: Powder coated, Anthracite black, 18 gauge perforated steel
with acoustically transparent black foam backing.
The enclosure is constructed of quality
plywood and coated in JBL’s rugged Input Connectors: Balanced XLR / ¼ inch combo jack with XLR loop through,
DuraFlex™ finish. Durable polypropylene Dimensions (H x W x D): 815 mm x 440 mm x 465 mm
end-caps add extra protection for the cabinet. (32 in x 17.25 in x 18.25 in)
An integrated pole mount on the bottom end- Net Weight: 26 kg (57 lb)
cap enables easy deployment. The CNC- 1.
Maximum Peak output measured with IEC pink noise at 1 meter in front of speaker baffle under free space
machined steel grille wraps around the sides conditions. Measurement instrument set to peak hold. Speaker muted and released at full power, recording maximum
peak level.
of the enclosure so there are no protruding
lips on the front of the box to create JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
acoustical interference. The grille is also lined reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
with an acoustically transparent foam to exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
provide additional driver protection.
The amplifier input panel offers XLR or ¼
inch jack compatibility and a sensitivity
switch provides extra flexibility, making it
possible to connect literally any sound source
without using a mixer. Signal present and
overload lights indicate the system status and
assist in setting the optimum level, via the
level control knob.
䉴 PRX515 15" 2-Way Self-Powered Sound Reinforcement System
Frequency Response
100

BOOST MIC
PRX515
90

dBSPL
80
FLAT LINE

70

60
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K

50

AMPLIFIER ONLY

PRX515 Input Panel

Block Diagram

Signal Present Overload

Input
High
DSP

Level Low
Sensitivity Power Amplifiers

Output EQ Select

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200 SS PRX515
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. CRP 5M
01/07
A Harman International Company
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