Devine Blist 12D User manual

Blist 12D / Blist 15D
Self-powered speaker with class D amplifier
User manual
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Safety instructions
This unit must be operated by, or under the supervision of an adult. This device is not suitable for children.
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
- Be qualified
- Follow the instructions of this manual
- Ma e sure there is no damage caused by transport. If the device seems damaged from the outside, do not
use it and contact your dealer for more information and consultation.
- To ma e sure the device maintains in perfect condition and for safe operation, it is necessary for the user to
follow the instructions and warning notes of this user manual.
- Damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device are not covered by warranty.
- This device does not have any user-serviceable parts inside. Servicing of this device needs to be done by
qualified technicians.
Important notes regarding safety and health
- Always eep the power cord away from other cables. Handle the power cord and all connectors with
caution.
- Never remove any warning or informative labels from the unit
- The ground contact always needs to be connected. Do not cover or remove the ground contact.
- Never leave cables lying around
- Do not open the device and do not modify any hard- or software of this unit.
- Do not insert this object into air vents.
- Do not connect this device to a dimmerpac .
- Do not switch the system on and off frequently as this will reduce the lifespan of the device.
- Do not drive the inputs of the fixture with a signal larger than required to wor at full performance.
- Only use this device indoor, avoid contact with water, moist or other liquids. Do not place items filled with
liquids on top of the unit.
- Avoid nearby flames or heat sources, do not place this device near flammable liquids, gas or flammable
items.
- Always disconnect the device when it is not in use for a longer period of time, when servicing is needed or
when the device needs cleaning.
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WARNING!
Always keep this device away from moisture and rain! Hazardous electrical shocks may occur!
WARNING!
Only connect this device to a matching power outlet. This device is intended to work on a
specified AC currency. Connecting this device to power outlets with other voltages may result in
permanent damage and possible hazardous situations, such as fire or electrical shocks!
WARNING!
Be careful with every operation of this device. Touching live wires inside and outside the unit
may cause hazardous electrical shocks!

- Only handle the power cord by its connectors. Never pull the cable to remove a connector from its soc et,
as this could lead to damage and electrical shoc s.
- Always operate this device with a stable AC current.
- Always operate this device with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system's ground.
- Never use other types of cables than specified in the manual, do not use defective or bad functioning
cables. Contact your dealer when the included or required cables do not wor properly with this device.
- When the device has been exposed to large temperature differences (for example, transport from outdoor
to indoor), do not connect the device immediately. Do not activate the unit until it has reached room
temperature, as moist might build up inside the unit, which may cause short circuits and/or electrical shoc s.
Guidelines and types of use
- This device is intended to be used by professionals on stage, in theaters, clubs and other equal venues.
- This device is not suitable for children and always needs to be operated by an adult.
- Only use the device when the environment is suitable and will not cause any damage. Do not use the
product in moist or dusty environments, or where long-term damage may occur such as:
- indoor swimming pools where chlorine is used.
- Beaches, where sand and salt are present.
- Outdoor, without roof protection
- Indoor areas where intense heat sources are present or where the temperature exceeds levels
which are comfortable for humans.
- Only use the included power adapter and only connect the device to a suitable power outlet with the correct
output voltage. Connecting the device to a power outlet with the wrong type of voltage or using the product
with a wrong type of power supply may cause permanent damage to the device.
- Avoid shoc s and collision during use and transport. Do not transport the device while in use. Avoid brute
force during the installation and operation of this device.
- Familiarize yourself with the functions of the device before use. Do not allow operation of the device by
uns illed or unqualified people.
- Use of the device in other ways than described in this user manual may cause damage and injury. Devine
does not ta e responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper use.
Storage and transport
- This device is intended for mobile use. When transported, use the original pac aging of the product, or a
fitting flightcase, preferably filled with foam.
- This device is not intended for permanent use. Operation brea s will ensure that the lifespan of the device
remains unchanged.
- If the device is not used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from its power source and store it in its
original pac aging, or in a fitting flightcase.
- Store the device indoor, dry and do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing
- Inspect the housing of the device frequently. Severe dents, crac s and missing screws should be avoided
at all costs. Do not use the device when the housing is not in optimal condition. Contact your dealer or a
s illed technician when in doubt about the state of the device
- Chec the fixture and screws for corrosion. Corrosion should not be present on the fixture. Contact your
dealer or a s illed technician when corrosion is found on the fixture
- Every power or signal chassis/connector should be mounted tightly. Do not use the device when connectors
are loose.
- Do not use the power cord when the cores are visible. Contact your dealer for a replacement if needed.
- Avoid the buildup of dust and dirt. Clean the exterior of the fixture every month with a dry or damp cloth.
When using the device intensively, the cleaning frequency needs to be increased.
Fuses
- The main fuse of this device is to be found on the rear of the device. In most cases, directly next to the
power inlet.
- Only replace a fuse for a new one with the same type and rating! Do not use a fuse with a higher or lower
rating.
- Do not bridge the fuse with electrical wires, aluminum foil, as the fuse is used for protection against
electrical shoc s and short circuit.
- Always mount the fuse cover bac to the fuse compartment.
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Guidelines for speakers
- Avoid exposure to high sound pressure levels for a longer period of time. See the charts on this
page for more information about sound pressure levels and exposure to high levels.
Continuous dB Permissible exposure time
85 8 hours
88 4 hours
91 2 hours
94 1 hour
97 30 minutes
100 15 minutes
103 7.5 minutes
106 3.75 minutes (<4 minutes)
109 1.875 minutes (<2 minutes)
112 0.9375 minutes (<1 minute)
115 0.46875 minutes (+/- 30
seconds)
- When installing this spea er on a spea er stand or distance pole, always tighten the screw nobs firmly.
- When using this spea er for the first time, set the gain settings on the amplifier (module) on a minimum
level. After this, raise the volume to a comfortable listening level (not at its maximum level). The spea er
needs to perform on a moderate level for several hours to perform on its full potential, when used for the first
time.
- When transporting the spea er on a cart, use caution during movement. Prevent the cart and spea er
combination from tipping over as this may cause serious injuries.
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WARNING!
This loudspeaker is capable of producing a sound pressure level which can be harmful for
humans and animals when used incorrectly and/or without protection. Possible permanent
hearing loss may occur when humans or animals are exposed to high sound pressure levels for
a longer period of time.

Box contents
Box contents
1x powered spea er (Blist 12D or Blist 15D)
Unit and accessory inspection
- Always use the supplied power cable to connect the unit to a power supply. If the cable appears bro en or
has visible damage, do not use it.
- If the unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from the power supply and store it
in a dust-free environment.
- Always chec the unit for possible damage before use. If you suspect that something is wrong with the unit,
do not connect it to a power source! If you suspect that your unit is bro en or damaged, contact your local
dealer or a certified technician to inspect the unit.
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Speaker overview
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1. Compression driver with asymmetrical horn
2. Woofer with protective grill
3. Bass reflex ports
4. Top handle
5. Side handle
6. MP3 display
7. SD card input
8. MP3 controls (mode, play/pause, stop, continuous play, previous, next)
9. USB drive input
10. MP3 volume level
11. Mic input (balanced XLR or unbalanced 6.35mm TRS jac )
12. Mic volume level
13. Line input (balanced XLR or unbalanced stereo RCA)
14. Line volume level
15. Master volume level
16. Line output (balanced XLR or unbalanced 6.35mm TRS jac )
17. Treble control (+/- 12 dB)
18. Bass control (+/- 12 dB)
19. Clip limiter LED indicator
20. Power LED indicator
21. Power on/off switch
22. IEC power input with fuse
Practical info and function information
USB/SD/Bluetooth player
The USB/SD card player supports drives up to 32 GB. Compatibility with all brands and types is not
guaranteed as several manufacturers maintain different standards. Larger drives may be supported, but
loading time may increase when storage devices with larger capacity are used.
The standard Bluetooth password is: 1234
Use this password to connect your mobile device to the spea er, to stream audio and music.
Asymmetrical horn dispersion
The compression driver of the spea er (capable of producing mid-high and high frequencies), is mounted in
a moulded asymmetrical horn. The horn dispersion is wide at the bottom and small at the top. This way, the
sound dispersed on small distance is projected very wide. The dispersion for longer distance is narrow, as
the high frequencies need more coupling to carry them further and provide the complete room with sufficient
sound pressure.
Bass reflex ports
The bass reflex ports of this spea er have two functions:
- Produce airflow, caused by the woofer. As the woofer is constantly moving, the built up air pressure needs
to be able to enter and exit the cabinet, otherwise the pressure in the cabinet will be too high for the spea er
to move sufficiently (and thus produce less sound pressure). By adding bass reflex ports, more sound
pressure is created and more bass response is created easily.
- Create airflow for cooling. The rear of the spea er, where the amplifier module is located, creates heat
when used for a longer period of time on high volume. The airflow ma es sure that sufficient cooling ta es
place to cool down the internal components.
Do not bloc the bass reflex ports as this has a negative influence on your maximum sound pressure level,
the sound quality of the spea er and the internal components.
Built-in mixer
The built-in mixer on the rear panel is used to control several inputs at the same time. For example, when
you wish to use the Bluetooth connectivity to stream bac ground music and wish to connect a microphone, it
is possible to mix the two input signals with the volume levels for each signal input.
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Line output
The line output is designed to transfer the incoming signal from one spea er, to another active spea er. This
way, multiple spea ers can be daisy-chained easily, for public address applications.
The line output has the same signal as the master signal from the spea er. For instance, when you mix
signals of the line and mic inputs, this mix will be transferred to other active spea ers.
It is not possible to connect passive spea ers, as there is no powered output available.
Stand adapter
The built-in stand adapter on the bottom of the spea er is equipped with a tightening nob. This ma es sure
the spea er is clamped to your stand perfectly. This also prevents unwanted rattling noise and movement
when positioned on a stand.
Monitor feet
The side handles of the spea er are equipped with special monitor feet. This way, and without the use of
separate feet, you can use the spea er as a floor monitor.
Fixed installation
This spea er has no rigging hardware for flying use or installation. When installing this spea er in a fixed
position, always use a wall brac et with 35mm tube to mount the spea er to. Do not install the spea er
directly above any audience and do not position the spea er in a position which may harm anyone if it falls
down unexpectedly.
Optimal high frequency dispersion
Optimal high frequency dispersion for larger amounts of people is created when these spea ers are placed
on universal spea er stands with 35mm top diameter. This way, the high frequency dispersion can be spread
more easily towards your audience. As high frequencies tend to reflect when they reach an object (such as a
wall or person) and low frequencies can move through objects more easily (than s to resonance), this will
provide better sound quality for your audience.
To improve the low frequencies when placed on a spea er stand, experiment with the two-band equalizer
(Bass, Treble) to create the optimal sound. When used on the floor as a stage monitor, the low frequencies
probably need to be decreased as acoustic coupling with the floor creates more low frequency response
naturally.
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Powered speaker troubleshooting
If you have any problems with active spea ers, consult this troubleshooting section to solve any difficulties
with your product. If this troubleshooting section does not solve your problem, contact your dealer for more
information and help.
This troubleshooting section contains the most frequent problems and is not a complete collection of possible
faults, defects and solutions. The troubleshooting section applies for powered spea ers. It is possible that not
all described problems, causes and solutions apply to your situation as product details may vary from
product to product.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Spea er does not activate itself ON/OFF switch set to OFF Turn on the spea er with the
ON/OFF switch, to the ON position
Power not plugged in Connect the included power cable
to the power inlet and a wall outlet
or power soc et.
Fuse blown Remove the fuse cover
underneath the power input and
chec the fuse. Replace the fuse
with the same type and rating if
needed. Use caution when
removing the fuse holder, remove
the holder with a small screwdriver
and gently move the holder
towards you. Applying too much
force may cause bro en fuse
holders!
No sound Signal source level set to minimum Increase signal source level
Signal source level on the mixer
panel set to minimum
Increase volume of signal source
on the mixer panel with the volume
nobs
Master volume set to minimum Increase master volume
Cable bro en Change cable
Lost Bluetooth contact Move your Bluetooth device closer
Distorted sound Signal source level too high Decrease signal source level
Signal source level on the mixer
panel set too high
Decrease signal source level on
the mixer panel
Master volume set too high Decrease master volume level
Lac of bass Trac without low frequencies Try another reference trac
Bass level set to minimal level Increase Bass level
Lac of high frequencies Trac without high frequencies Try another reference trac
Treble level set to minimal level Increase Treble level
Too much bass Bass level set to high level Decrease Bass level
Too much high frequencies Treble level set to high level Decrease Treble level
CLIP limiter indicator eeps on
flic ering or is constantly lit
CLIP limiter circuit is active to
prevent overloading of internal
Decrease volume settings (signal
source, signal source on mixer
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components panel or master volume)
Also try to set Treble and Bass to
normal levels.
Spea er can not be placed on a
spea er stand
Tightening nob is turned too tight Loosen tightening nob
Stand not suitable Measure stand top diameter, this
should be around 33-36 mm for
optimal placement. Use another
spea er stand if needed.
Buzzing noise coming from the
spea er
Ungrounded power connection Connect the spea er to a
grounded outlet
Ungrounded signal source Connect the signal source to a
grounded outlet
Interference from power cables Avoid placing power and signal
cables in a parallel structure
Bad cables Remove the cable or
increase/decrease the volume of
the spea er. If the noise is gone,
the problem is somewhere in your
signal chain.
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Technical specifications
- Self-powered PA spea er
- built-in high-efficiency class D bi-amplifier
- built-in MP3 player with Bluetooth connectivity, SD card and USB drive support
- lightweight construction
- asymmetrical dispersion horn for optimal wide coverage and long-throw projection
- built-in audio mixer, for microphones and line-level audio sources
- line output for spea er daisy-chaining
- elegant moulded housing with rounded edges for a clean loo
- 3 built-in carrying handles - 2 side handles and 1 top handle
- 35 mm stand adapter with tightening nob, for easy placement on a spea er stand
- handles with integrated monitor stands - no separate stands needed!
Mixer connections
- Line input: balanced XLR or unbalanced stereo RCA
- Mic input: balanced XLR or unbalanced 6.35 mm TRS jac
- MP3 player input: SD(HC) card, USB-drive of 32 GB max.
- Bluetooth wireless connection
- Line output: balanced XLR or unbalanced 6.35 mm TRS jac
Power requirements
- IEC power input with integrated fuse holder
- Power supply: 95 – 230V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Fuse: F3.15A, 20 mm glass
Blist 12D
- 12 inch woofer with 2.5 inch voice coil, 50oz magnet
- 1 inch compression driver with 1.35 inch voice coil and titanium diaphragm
- frequency response: 60 Hz - 17 Hz
- Sensitivity: 96 (+/-2) dB (1W/1m)
- amplifier power: 165+35 Watt RMS - 400 Watt pea power
- dimensions: 360 x 310 x 600 mm
- weight: 11 g
Blist 15D
- 15 inch woofer with 3 inch voice coil, 60oz magnet
- 1 inch compression driver with 1.75 inch voice coil and titanium diaphragm
- frequency response: 40 Hz - 18 Hz
- Sensitivity: 97 (+/-2) dB (1W/1m)
- amplifier power: 245+55 Watt RMS - 600 Watt pea power
- dimensions: 410 x 360 x 690 mm
- weight: 14 g
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