Bose® 802® Series IILoudspeaker

The Bose 802 Series II sound componentsprovide a fully modular system designedfor high quality reinforcement of voiceand music.

Bose 802 Series II loudspeakers work withthe 802C Series II systems controller foractive equalization of the system. The 802Series II loudspeaker is preferred forapplications requiring a rugged, portableenclosure, but can be used in permanentindoor sound system installations.

The 802C Series II systems controller assuressmooth, accurate spectral response acrossthe entire operating range of the 802Series II loudspeaker. Sharp subsonic andultrasonic band-limiting filters reducepower waste, stage noise, high-frequencyinstability, and interference. The systemscontroller also provides two independentsignal channels.

General Description

• Modular components for system design flexibility

• High linear excursion and power output

• Electronic systems controller

Technical Information Component Description

Vertical beamwidth100°Enclosure constructionMica-reinforced polyethylene copolymerstructural foam

FusingBuilt-in 4-ampere quick-acting fuse(replaceable)

Insert locationsFour M8 (8 mm)

ConnectorsTwo (2) parallel-wired 1⁄4" (6.3 mm) phonejacks and two (2) parallel-wired male XLRconnectors

Dimensions13" (H) x 201⁄2" (W) x 121⁄2" (D)(33 x 52 x 32 cm)

Weight31 lb (14 kg)

Frequency range55Hz – 16kHz

Active equalization(with 802C Series II systems controller)Required

Nominal impedance8ΩMaximum acoustic output114dB-SPL average, 123dB-SPL peak

Power handling capacity240W continuous pink noise, 55Hz – 16kHz

Recommended amplifier power240W minimum, 480W maximum

SensitivityFull-range, 91dB-SPL (1W, 1m)

Horizontal beamwidth120°

Each 802 Series II loudspeaker useseight 41⁄2" full-range drivers mounted insymmetric vertical pairs on a facetedArticulated Array® baffle assembly. Thedrivers feature low-impedance,edge-wound aluminum voice coils,12-ounce Ferrite V ceramic magnets, andmolded polyester frames. Their advancedcone and motor system give them highlinear excursion capability and poweroutput.

Tuned reactive air columns reducedistortion by controlling the coneexcursion required to reproduce deep bassfrequencies. A built-in directivity controlcircuit maintains the vertical dispersionpattern through the high-frequency range.It also protects the drivers fromhigh-frequency overload.

The 802C Series II systems controller is asingle-rack sized device. It is capable ofproviding crossover functions, activeelectronic equalization, and dual channelsignal processing for both the 802 SeriesII loudspeakers and the 502®B or 502BPAcoustimass® enclosure. It features-10/+4dB-V input sensitivity switches,all-balanced inputs and outputs, -18/+3dBbass level control, and a bass mono sumswitch. It also provides automatic outputmuting on turn-off, and a securerear-panel operating mode switch.

Audio channelsTwo

Operating modesFull-range, bi-amp, option (w/option card)

Rear panel connectorsBalanced in-out x 2 (XLR)Balanced high-frequency output x 2 (XLR)Balanced low-frequency output x 2 (XLR)

Crossover140Hz with 502B bass enclosure125Hz with OC-1 option card

Rear panel controlsMode switchInput sensitivity switch x 2 (-10dB-V, +4dB-V)Bass level control (range -18dB, +3dB)Bass mono switch (norm/sum)

Electrical specificationsChannel separation: >60dB @ 1kHzInput impedance: 2.4kΩ nominalOutput impedance: 600Ω nominalOutput level: 8.0V RMS max. into 600ΩMechanical specificationsDimensions: 13⁄4" (H) x 19.0" (W) x 8.0" (D)(4 x 48 x 20 cm)Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

the loudspeaker shall be 240 Wattscontinuous pink noise, band limited from50Hz to 16kHz.

The loudspeaker shall be provided with aducted vent system, tuned at 55Hz. Theinput connectors of the 802 Series IIloudspeaker shall consist of two (2)parallel-wired 1⁄4 inch (6.3 mm) phonejacks and two parallel-wired male XLRconnectors.

The loudspeaker enclosure of the 802Series II loudspeaker shall be composedof mica-reinforced polyethylene copolymerstructural foam. Outer dimensions of the802 Series II loudspeaker shall be 13" (H) x201⁄2" (W) x 121⁄2" (D) (33 x 52 x 32 cm); itsweight shall be 31 lb (14 kg).

The loudspeaker shall be the Bose 802Series II loudspeaker system.

The loudspeaker system shall be suppliedwith a separate systems controller, to beconnected before the input(s) of the systempower amplifier(s).

The fixed, 2-channel systems controllershall provide active electronic equalizationand crossover functions. It shall include anoperating mode switch, input sensitivityswitch, low-frequency output level control,and mono sum switch.

The systems controller shall use screw-type terminal strips for balanced input andoutput wiring connections. Outer dimen-sions of the systems controller shall be13⁄4" (H) x 19.0" (W) x 8.0" (D) (4 x 48 x 20cm). It shall fit in the single space of astandard 19" equipment rack for mounting.Its weight shall be 5.5 lb (2.5 kg).

The electronic controller shall be the Bose802C Series II systems controller.

Beamwidth vs Frequency (Bose 802-II)

Figure 1

For information on the 502®B and 502BPAcoustimass® enclosure, refer to thetechnical data sheet for those products.

An optional plug-in card is available for the802®C Series II systems controller. Thisallows the 802 Series II sound system toinclude the Bose® Acoustic Wave® CannonTM

System Series II loudspeaker.

For information on the Acoustic Wave®

Cannon System II loudspeaker, refer tothe technical data sheet for that product.

The Bose 802 Series II system provides aflexible, building-block approach to meetthe sound reinforcement requirements inmany applications.

Figure 1 shows a basic 802 system config-uration. It consists of two 802 Series IIloudspeakers and one 802C Series IIsystems controller. This system provides117dB-SPL @ 1 m average acoustic output.

Figure 2 provides a graph of the basicsystem’s vertical and horizontal beamwidth.

Figure 3a and b show the front and backof the 802C Series II systems controller.

Figure 2

Figure 3b

Figure 3a

Systems ControllerTechnical Information

The loudspeaker shall be a multipledriver, full-range system with matchedactive equalization as follows:

The transducer complement shall consistof eight (8) full-range drivers of 11.4 cmdiameter, mounted symmetrically invertical pairs on a faceted, removablebaffle assembly. Each driver shall have arated impedance of 1Ω and shall bewired in series, resulting in a compositenominal impedance of 8Ω.

The loudspeaker system sensitivity shallbe 99dB-SPL in the 300Hz – 3kHz rangeand 92dB-SPL in the 50Hz – 16kHzrange with both measurements refer-enced to a 1 Watt (2.83V) pink noiseinput at 1 meter. The nominal horizontalbeamwidth shall be 120 degrees, and thenominal vertical beamwidth shall be 100degrees. The power handling capacity of

Engineers’ and Architects’Specifications

System Configurations

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INPUT LEVEL

–10 +4

INPUT

INPUT LEVEL

–10 +4

MODE

OPT 4

12NC 3

HIGH FREQ

OUTPUTLOW FREQ

LEVEL

OUTPUT MODE

NORMSUM

LOW FREQ

OUTPUT

CH 1/SUM CH 2

230V~AC 50/60Hz 12W

PIN 1 GRN PIN 2 + PIN 3 –PROTECTED BY U.S. PATENT 3,038,964 CH 2CH 1

PIN 1 GRN PIN 2 + PIN 3 –

BAFR

CH 2

PIN 1 GRN PIN 2 + PIN 3 –CH 1

REFER TO YOUR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES. INCORRECT WIRING MAY RESULT IN

DAMAGE AND/OR POOR PERFORMANCE.CAUTION AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

MODE SWITCH GUIDEPOSITION OPERATING MODE

4 2-WAY WITH LOW FREQUENCY OPTION(NOT USED)3

STANDARD 2-WAY (WITH 502B)2VOICE ONLY/FULL RANGE (WITH 502A)1

INPUT B

INPUT B INPUT ABRIDGE

INPUT A

220 V~ MADE IN USA

CAUTION In order to grant a secure operation do not mount the amplifier in a fully closed housing. To preven electric shock, do not remove cover. Disconnect power line in case of servicing. ACHTUNG: Um sichere Funktion zu gewährielsten, Gerät nicht in vollständig geshlossenes Gehäuse einbauen. Abdeckung während des Betriebes nicht entfernen. Bor Offnen des Gerätes Netzstecker ziehen. Bose Corporation, Framingham 01701, Mass, U.S.A. Serial No.: Made in Germany

geprüdfte SicherheitTÜV Rheinland

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Safety and EMCCompliance

Safety: UL 813CSA C22.1 #1IEC65/EN60065

EMC: EN55013EN55020

Product CE is compliant for EMC andSafety.

The Bose 802 Series II loudspeaker iscovered by a 5-year, transferable limitedwarranty. The Bose 802C Series IIsystems controller is covered by a2-year, transferable limited warranty.

Warranty Information

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