RSG-Series Speakers: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction

The Rockville RSG Passive PA Speakers are designed for live performances, band rehearsals, houses of worship, DJ events, karaoke, and more. Available in 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, and 15-inch models in 4-ohm and 8-ohm versions, these speakers deliver powerful and dynamic sound when paired with an amplifier or powered mixer.

This guide will walk you through setting up a basic two-speaker system and daisy-chaining multiple speakers for a larger setup.

What’s Included

• Rockville RSG Passive PA Speaker(s)
• SpeakON or ¼-inch speaker cables (not included)
• Speaker Stand Socket (35mm)
• Built-in Rubber Feet (for tabletop use)

Step 1: Mounting the Speakers on Stands

1. Grab a speaker stand and loosen the height adjustment knob.
2. Lift the speaker using the side handles.
3. Align the stand’s pole with the 35mm socket at the bottom of the speaker.
4. Carefully lower the speaker onto the stand and tighten the knob.
5. Repeat the process for the second speaker.

If using the RSG speakers as floor monitors, simply lay them on their side.

Step 2: Connecting the Speakers to a Powered Mixer

Since the RSG speakers are passive, you must use a powered mixer or amplifier to drive them.

Using SpeakON Cables:

1. Plug one end of the SpeakON cable into the SpeakON input on the back of the speaker.
2. Take the other end and connect it to the left or right SpeakON output on your powered mixer.
3. Repeat for the second speaker.

Using ¼-inch Cables (Alternative Setup):

1. Plug one end of the ¼-inch cable into the ¼-inch input on the back of the speaker.
2. Take the other end and connect it to the left or right ¼-inch output on your powered mixer.

Step 3: Powering Up and Adjusting the Mixer

1. Turn on the powered mixer.
2. Raise the Main Left and Right faders to hear sound from both speakers.
3. If using Bluetooth or an external audio source, raise the volume on the corresponding channel.
4. Play audio and adjust EQ settings for optimal sound.

Step 4: Daisy-Chaining Additional Speakers

If you need more coverage or louder output, you can daisy-chain additional RSG speakers.

Daisy-Chaining with ¼-inch Cables:

1. Ensure all speakers are 8-ohm versions to prevent impedance issues.
2. Take a ¼-inch cable and connect it from the ¼-inch output of the first speaker.
3. Plug the other end into the ¼-inch input of the second speaker.
4. Repeat for additional speakers (up to two per channel).

Important: When daisy-chaining, the impedance is cut in half. Two 8-ohm speakers per channel result in a 4-ohm final impedance, which most powered mixers and amplifiers can handle.

Conclusion

The Rockville RSG Passive PA Speakers provide versatile setup options for various applications. Whether you're setting up a simple two-speaker system or a large multi-speaker rig, they offer clear and powerful audio with easy connectivity.