SSOUNDS LS208

Installation, operation and maintenance

This manual covers safe installation, connection, operation and maintenance. Full published specifications are in the technical data sheet.

01Safety
02Unpacking and inspection
03Product overview
04Connections
05Amplification and system setup
06Flying and rigging
07Ground stacking and placement
08Operating limits
09Care, maintenance and inspection
10Troubleshooting

01 Safety

Read this manual completely before installing or operating the SSOUNDS LS208.
This equipment is intended for use by trained professionals. It is not a consumer product.
Sustained high sound pressure levels cause permanent hearing damage. Protect yourself and the audience, and observe local noise-at-work limits.
Suspended loudspeakers can kill. Flying must be designed, executed and inspected by a competent rigger in accordance with local regulations and the load limits in this manual.
Never exceed the stated maximum number of elements per hang, and never suspend from handles, grilles or any point not designed for suspension.
Do not operate the unit if the enclosure, grille, connectors or rigging hardware are damaged. Withdraw it from service and have it inspected.
Keep the unit dry unless it is rated otherwise. Do not restrict ventilation.

02 Unpacking and inspection

Inspect the shipping carton before opening. If there is visible damage, photograph it and notify the carrier and support@s-soundspro.com before proceeding. Retain the packaging: it is the only approved way to return the product under warranty.

Check the enclosure, grille and finish for transit damage.
Check every connector for bent or displaced contacts.
Check all rigging hardware for deformation, cracks, corrosion or missing pins before first use.
Confirm the model and serial number against your delivery documentation.

03 Product overview

Compact dual-8″ line-array element, 141 dB peak, 55 Hz reach and 100° coverage from a 26 kg box.

Dimensions (H × W × D)	250 × 730 × 470 mm
Net weight	26 kg / 57 lb
Enclosure	15 mm Baltic birch · Polyurea finish
Grille	Powder-coated perforated steel with acoustic cloth backing
Handles	2 side · 2 rear recessed
Low frequency	2 × 8″ cone drivers with phase plug, dipolar arrangement · 8 Ω
High frequency	1 × 1.4″ exit compression driver, 3″ coil · 16 Ω

04 Connections

Make all connections with the amplifier powered down and its outputs muted.

Connectors	2 × NL4 speakON (in / link)
Pin map	1+/1− LF · 2+/2− HF
Nominal impedance	LF 8 Ω · HF 16 Ω

Observe the pin assignment exactly: a mis-patched multipin can drive a compression driver from a low-frequency channel and destroy it instantly. Verify every loom and coupler before first use and after any repair, and label looms at both ends. Do not assume an unmarked loom follows this map.

05 Amplification and system setup

Use the SSOUNDS system preset for the SSOUNDS LS208 on a supported DSP amplifier. The preset carries the crossover, driver protection, delay alignment and equalisation this product is designed around. Running it without the preset removes that protection and voids the warranty on driver failure.

Amplification	Bi-amplified by SSOUNDS D14X system DSP amplifier
Crossover	900 Hz
Load presented	LF 8 Ω · HF 16 Ω

Confirm the amplifier is loaded with the correct preset and firmware before every deployment.
Do not parallel more cabinets per channel than stated above; the resulting load can take the amplifier below its rated minimum impedance.
Set gain structure so the amplifier limiters, not the console, define the system ceiling.

06 Flying and rigging

Array design, load calculation and inspection are the responsibility of a competent rigger. Model the hang in a recognised prediction tool, verify the working load limit of every component in the chain, including bumper, motor, sling and structure, and apply the safety factor required by local regulation.

Rigging system	High-grade titanium captive 3-point rigging
Splay angles	0° – 10° adjustable
Maximum elements per hang	Up to 16 elements per hang
Net weight per element	26 kg / 57 lb

Engage every captive pin fully and confirm it is locked before taking the load.
Never suspend from handles, grille, or connector panels.
Fit a secondary safety where regulation requires it.
Inspect all rigging components before every deployment and withdraw any part that is deformed, cracked, corroded or of unknown history.
Do not modify rigging hardware, and do not substitute non-SSOUNDS parts.

07 Ground stacking and placement

Stack only on a level, load-rated surface capable of carrying the total mass.
Account for 26 kg / 57 lb per element when calculating the total load on staging or a sub platform.
Secure stacks against being pushed over: by wind outdoors, or by crowd contact.
Keep ventilation paths and rear panels clear.

08 Operating limits

Maximum SPL	141 dB peak @ 1 m

Published maxima are specified under the conditions stated on the data sheet and are not a continuous operating target. Sustained operation into limiting shortens driver life. If the system is limiting to reach the required level, the system is too small for the venue. Add elements rather than drive harder.

09 Care, maintenance and inspection

Clean the enclosure with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents.
Vacuum the grille from the outside; do not push debris through it.
Keep connectors clean and dry; cap unused multipin connectors in transit.
Store in transit protection, off the floor, in a dry space.

Before every deployment	Visual check of enclosure, grille, connectors and all rigging hardware
Every 12 months	Detailed inspection by a competent person; rigging hardware inspected and recorded
After any impact or fall	Withdraw from service and inspect before reuse

10 Troubleshooting

No output from one section	Check amplifier channel, preset assignment and the multipin pin map; swap the loom to isolate.
Distortion at moderate level	Check for a driven-into-limit amplifier channel, a wrong preset, or a damaged driver. Stop and investigate.
Level lower than expected	Confirm the correct preset, check for a polarity error between cabinets, and verify the load per amplifier channel.
Intermittent output	Suspect the loom or connector before the cabinet. Re-terminate or replace and re-test.
Rattle or buzz	Check grille fixings, handles and hardware before assuming driver damage.

If a fault persists, stop using the unit and contact support@s-soundspro.com with the model, serial number and a description of the fault.

Limited warranty: two (2) years

SSOUNDS products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase by the end user. Within that period SSOUNDS will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item with no charge for parts or labour. The item must be adequately packaged and dispatched, carriage pre-paid, to SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised service centre, accompanied by proof of purchase and a returns reference issued in advance by SSOUNDS. Unauthorised repair, modification or removal of serial-number labelling voids this warranty.

This warranty does not cover

Cosmetic wear, finish, grille cloth, paintwork and consumable parts.
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, or operation outside the published ratings on this sheet.
Damage caused by transport or handling after delivery, or by inadequate packaging on return.
Damage caused by mains or generator supply faults (over-voltage, under-voltage, phase imbalance, surge or incorrect earthing) or by lightning.
Water, dust or corrosion ingress on products not carrying a published IP rating for the conditions of use.
Damage resulting from amplification or processing outside the recommended configuration on this sheet, or from third-party presets.
Products not purchased from SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised distributor.

This warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, any statutory rights the purchaser may have under applicable consumer law. It is the sole warranty offered; no other warranty, express or implied, is given.