Bose 802 Series II

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Loudspeaker

General Description
The Bose 802 Series II sound components
provide a fully modular system designed
for high quality reinforcement of voice
and music.
Bose 802 Series II loudspeakers work with
the 802C Series II systems controller for
active equalization of the system. The 802
Series II loudspeaker is preferred for
applications requiring a rugged, portable
enclosure, but can be used in permanent
indoor sound system installations.
The 802C Series II systems controller assures
smooth, accurate spectral response across
the entire operating range of the 802
• Modular components for system design flexibility Series II loudspeaker. Sharp subsonic and
• High linear excursion and power output ultrasonic band-limiting filters reduce
power waste, stage noise, high-frequency
• Electronic systems controller instability, and interference. The systems
controller also provides two independent
signal channels.
Technical Information Component Description

Frequency range Vertical beamwidth Each 802 Series II loudspeaker uses

55Hz – 16kHz 100° eight 41⁄2" full-range drivers mounted in
Active equalization Enclosure construction symmetric vertical pairs on a faceted
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(with 802C Series II systems controller) Articulated Array baffle assembly. The
Mica-reinforced polyethylene copolymer
Required drivers feature low-impedance,
structural foam
edge-wound aluminum voice coils,
Nominal impedance Fusing 12-ounce Ferrite V ceramic magnets, and
8Ω Built-in 4-ampere quick-acting fuse molded polyester frames. Their advanced
Maximum acoustic output (replaceable) cone and motor system give them high
114dB-SPL average, 123dB-SPL peak Insert locations linear excursion capability and power
Four M8 (8 mm) output.
Power handling capacity
240W continuous pink noise, 55Hz – 16kHz Connectors Tuned reactive air columns reduce
Two (2) parallel-wired 1⁄4" (6.3 mm) phone distortion by controlling the cone
Recommended amplifier power
jacks and two (2) parallel-wired male XLR excursion required to reproduce deep bass
240W minimum, 480W maximum
connectors frequencies. A built-in directivity control
Sensitivity circuit maintains the vertical dispersion
Full-range, 91dB-SPL (1W, 1m) Dimensions
pattern through the high-frequency range.
13" (H) x 201⁄2" (W) x 121⁄2" (D) It also protects the drivers from
Horizontal beamwidth (33 x 52 x 32 cm)
120° high-frequency overload.
Weight The 802C Series II systems controller is a
31 lb (14 kg) single-rack sized device. It is capable of
providing crossover functions, active
electronic equalization, and dual channel
signal processing for both the 802 Series
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II loudspeakers and the 502 B or 502BP
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Acoustimass enclosure. It features
-10/+4dB-V input sensitivity switches,
all-balanced inputs and outputs, -18/+3dB
bass level control, and a bass mono sum
switch. It also provides automatic output
muting on turn-off, and a secure
rear-panel operating mode switch.
 REFER TO YOUR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING PROCEDURES. INCORRECT WIRING MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE AND/OR POOR PERFORMANCE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
MODE SWITCH GUIDE
POSITION

2
3
4
OPERATING MODE
2-WAY WITH LOW FREQUENCY OPTION
(NOT USED)
STANDARD 2-WAY (WITH 502B)
the loudspeaker shall be 240 Watts
WARNING: DOTONOT
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 VOICE ONLY/FULL RANGE (WITH 502A)

INPUT

MODE
HIGH
FREQ
OUTPUT
LOW FREQ
LEVEL
. 0
LOW
FREQ
OUTPUT 230V~AC
50/60Hz 12W continuous pink noise, band limited from

. . .
INPUT LEVEL OUTPUT MODE
INPUT LEVEL OPT 4

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–10 +4 PIN 1 GRN NC 3 PIN 1 GRN PIN 1 GRN

..
–10 +4 2 -18 +3 SUM NORM
PIN 2 + BA 1 PIN 2 + PIN 2 +
FR
CH 1 PIN 3 – CH 2 PROTECTED BY U.S. PATENT 3,038,964 CH 1 PIN 3 – CH 2 CH 1/SUM PIN 3 – CH 2 TÜV Rheinland
geprüdfte
Sicherheit

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50Hz to 16kHz.
The loudspeaker shall be provided with a
ducted vent system, tuned at 55Hz. The
INPUT B INPUT A

INPUT B INPUT A
BRIDGE

220 V
CAUTION
~ MADE IN USA

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.

input connectors of the 802 Series II

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

loudspeaker shall consist of two (2)

parallel-wired 1⁄4 inch (6.3 mm) phone
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jacks and two parallel-wired male XLR

Figure 1 connectors.
The loudspeaker enclosure of the 802
Beamwidth vs Frequency (Bose 802-II)
Series II loudspeaker shall be composed
Systems Controller of mica-reinforced polyethylene copolymer
structural foam. Outer dimensions of the
Technical Information 802 Series II loudspeaker shall be 13" (H) x
201⁄2" (W) x 121⁄2" (D) (33 x 52 x 32 cm); its
Audio channels weight shall be 31 lb (14 kg).
Two The loudspeaker shall be the Bose 802
Operating modes Series II loudspeaker system.
Full-range, bi-amp, option (w/option card) The loudspeaker system shall be supplied
Figure 2 with a separate systems controller, to be
Rear panel connectors
Balanced in-out x 2 (XLR) connected before the input(s) of the system
For information on the 502 B and 502BP ®
Balanced high-frequency output x 2 (XLR) power amplifier(s).
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Acoustimass enclosure, refer to the Balanced low-frequency output x 2 (XLR) The fixed, 2-channel systems controller
technical data sheet for those products. shall provide active electronic equalization
Crossover
An optional plug-in card is available for the 140Hz with 502B bass enclosure and crossover functions. It shall include an
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802 C Series II systems controller. This 125Hz with OC-1 option card operating mode switch, input sensitivity
allows the 802 Series II sound system to switch, low-frequency output level control,
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include the Bose Acoustic Wave Cannon TM

Mode switch
System Series II loudspeaker. The systems controller shall use screw-
Input sensitivity switch x 2 (-10dB-V, +4dB-V)
For information on the Acoustic Wave ®
Bass level control (range -18dB, +3dB) type terminal strips for balanced input and
Cannon System II loudspeaker, refer to Bass mono switch (norm/sum) output wiring connections. Outer dimen-
the technical data sheet for that product. sions of the systems controller shall be
Electrical specifications 13⁄4" (H) x 19.0" (W) x 8.0" (D) (4 x 48 x 20
Channel separation: >60dB @ 1kHz cm). It shall fit in the single space of a
Input impedance: 2.4kΩ nominal standard 19" equipment rack for mounting.
Output impedance: 600Ω nominal Its weight shall be 5.5 lb (2.5 kg).
Output level: 8.0V RMS max. into 600Ω
The electronic controller shall be the Bose
Mechanical specifications 802C Series II systems controller.
System Configurations Dimensions: 13⁄4" (H) x 19.0" (W) x 8.0" (D)
(4 x 48 x 20 cm) Safety and EMC
The Bose 802 Series II system provides a Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Compliance
flexible, building-block approach to meet
the sound reinforcement requirements in
many applications. Safety: UL 813
Engineers’ and Architects’ CSA C22.1 #1
Figure 1 shows a basic 802 system config-
Specifications IEC65/EN60065
uration. It consists of two 802 Series II
loudspeakers and one 802C Series II EMC: EN55013
systems controller. This system provides The loudspeaker shall be a multiple EN55020
117dB-SPL @ 1 m average acoustic output. driver, full-range system with matched Product CE is compliant for EMC and
Figure 2 provides a graph of the basic active equalization as follows: Safety.
system’s vertical and horizontal beamwidth. The transducer complement shall consist
Figure 3a and b show the front and back of eight (8) full-range drivers of 11.4 cm
diameter, mounted symmetrically in
Warranty Information
of the 802C Series II systems controller.
vertical pairs on a faceted, removable
baffle assembly. Each driver shall have a The Bose 802 Series II loudspeaker is
rated impedance of 1Ω and shall be covered by a 5-year, transferable limited
wired in series, resulting in a composite warranty. The Bose 802C Series II
nominal impedance of 8Ω. systems controller is covered by a
2-year, transferable limited warranty.
The loudspeaker system sensitivity shall
Figure 3a
be 99dB-SPL in the 300Hz – 3kHz range
and 92dB-SPL in the 50Hz – 16kHz
range with both measurements refer-
enced to a 1 Watt (2.83V) pink noise
input at 1 meter. The nominal horizontal
beamwidth shall be 120 degrees, and the
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Figure 3b nominal vertical beamwidth shall be 100 01701-9168 USA
degrees. The power handling capacity of JN94532 PN177918 Rev.05 AM177918 Rev.05 PC010248