MA8/2 CL active speaker user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed for sound reinforcement. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n XLR / 1/4" combo socket for input XLR panel plug for output slanted housing for use as floor monitor side handle Tripod adapter optionally available Protective cover optionally available active speaker 14
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Rear panel MA8/2 CL 17
Connections and operating elements 1 [LINE IN] Input for balanced or unbalanced line level signals, designed as XLR / 1/4" combo sockets 2 [LINE OUT] Balanced output with line level for feeding the signal to other audio devices, designed as XLR panel plug 3 [LEVEL] Rotary volume control. The device cannot be muted by turning this control to MIN. To mute the signal, please make this setting on the signal source or on the mixer.
Connections and operating elements 6 [POWER MODE] Slide switch to choose between automatic standby mode and continuous operation AUTO: If the power switch is on, the device is activated automatically once an input signal is present. After a few minutes without an input signal, the device switches to standby mode. ON: The device remains permanently active when the power switch is on. 7 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply 8 [POWER] Turns the device on and off.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 8" speaker Input connections LINE IN 1 × XLR / 1/4" jack combo socket Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance 50 kΩ Output connections LINE OUT Output power RMS: 70 W 1 × XLR panel plug, 3-pin Peak: 120 W Frequency range 80 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 2.0 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 93 dB Sound pressure level (SPL), max.
Technical specifications Power consumption 120 W Operating supply voltage 220 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 285 mm × 275 mm × 325 mm Weight 7.
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) XLR plug (balanced) active speaker 24
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (unbalanced) 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal 3 Bridged to pin 1 MA8/2 CL 25
Protecting the environment 8 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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