GATT AUDIO GAN-15 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
GAN-15
GAN-15A
GAN-15A-MP
GAN-15A-SW

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read before using this product,
please keep this manual for future
reference.
To prevent the risk of fire and shock
hazard, do not expose this product to
moisture or rain, do not open case;
no user service-able parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on this product.
2. Do not use this product near water.
Don’t spill liquids on it.
3. Make sure the surface you place
this product on is flat and stabile.
The product may fall resulting in
serious damage to you, to others, to
the product or other items.
4. Any slots or openings in the product’s
chassis or housing should not be
covered. These openings might be
used for ventilation. Make sure that
free air can flow in and around these
openings.
5. Do not place this product near a
source of heat.
6. Only use the supplied or compatible
power adapter or power cord. Make
sure that this product is compatible
with the type of power available.
7. Before connecting the adaptor
or power cable thoroughly check
it for any damages, especially the
connectors. When any damage is
noticed please replace the adaptor or
cable immediately.
8. Make sure that any cables connected
to the product are clearly marked to
prevent persons to trip over them.
9. When the product will not be used for
a longer time please disconnect all
cables.
10. Clean with dry cloth only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GAN-15A-MP Control Features 3
GAN-15A Control Features 4
GAN-15A-SW Control Features 5
GAN-15 Features 6
MP3 Music Player Module 6
Technical Data 7
Optional Accessories 7
WELCOME!
Congratulations on your purchase of a
highly sophisticated sound reinforcement
solution.
We at Gatt Audio spent many hours in
designing and matching all different
components. You couldn’t have made us
more proud than by buying this system.
Please take a moment to read this manual
and take a close look at the product. This
will ensure that you will have no troubles
setting it up and controlling it while
gigging.
On behalf of everybody at Gatt Audio we
thank you for your trust!
Gatt Audio
John Jackson

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1. GAN-15A-MP
CONTROL FEATURES
GAN-15A-MP is a bi-amped electronically
compensated speaker system. The
LF part has 300W, the HF part has
100W, separated by a two-way
crossover. GAN-15A-MP has a built-in MP3
Music Player Module with karaoke function.
1 BASS
Use this knob to adjust the low frequencies
of the system.
2 INPUT VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust the volume of the
source connected to the input connector 5.
3 CLIP INDICATOR
When the preamp input is fed with a too
loud signal, this indicator will light. Please
lower the volume to have optimum sound
quality and not damage amplifier or
speaker components.
4 SIGNAL INDICATOR
When signal is applied to the preamp this
indicator will light.
5 INPUT
Connect your source here. This XLR+1/4”
input connector can handle both
microphone level and line level inputs.
(pin 1 ground, pin 2 +, pin 3 -).
6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Make sure you select the correct local
mains voltage; 110 volts or 220 volts.
7 POWER SWITCH
Use this switch to turn the system on and
off.
8 MP3 MUSIC PL AYER MODULE
Please refer to the section on next page for
operation instructions.
9 TREBLE
Use this knob to adjust the high
frequencies of the system.
10 MP3 VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust the volume of the
MP3 music player module (marked 8).
11 MIX / OUTPUT
Use this output to patch out line level signal
from the preamp.
12 STEREO/ MONO SWITCH
This switch determines what type of signal
is fed to connector 11.
stereo mode: the left channel of the
MP3 music player module
will be amplified by the
internal amplifiers and the
right channel will be fed to
connector 11. You can patch
this signal to an optional
GAN-15A system for true
stereo sound.
mono mode: the signal fed to connector 11
will be exactly the same as
the signal fed to the internal
amplifiers.
13 LINE / MICROPHONE SWITCH
Use this switch to set the type of signal fed
to connector 5. Typically, set this switch
to ‘microphone’ when a microphone is
connected. When connecting a mixing
console, CD player, keyboard etc. please
set this switch to ‘line’. Wrong selection can
damage this system!
14 POWER SUPPLY INPUT
Use the factory-included (or compatible)
power cable to connect this socket to a
mains outlet. Please make sure you have
selected the correct setting of switch 6!
15 PROTECTION FUSE
This fuse blows in the event of a
malfunction. Replace it with another fuse
of the same type and rating only. For your
convenience, a spare fuse is included in
the fuse holder.

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2. GAN-15A
CONTROL FEATURES
GAN-15A is a bi-amped electronically
compensated speaker system. The LF
part has 300W, the HF part has 100W,
separated by a two-way crossover.
1 INPUT VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust the volume of the
source connected to the input connector.
2 CLIP INDICATOR
When the preamp input is fed with a too
loud signal, this indicator will light. Please
lower the volume to have optimum sound
quality and not damage amplifier or
speaker components.
3 MIC SIGNAL INDICATOR
When microphone signal is selected
(switch 5) and applied this indicator will
light.
4 LINE SIGNAL INDICATOR
When line signal is selected (switch 5) and
applied this indicator will light.
5 LINE/ MICROPHONE SWITCH
Use this switch to set the type of signal
fed to connector 11. Typically, set this
switch to ‘microphone’ when a microphone
is connected. When connecting a mixing
console, CD player, keyboard etc. please
set this switch to ‘line’. Wrong selection
can damage this system!
6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Make sure you select the correct local
mains voltage; 110 volts or 220 volts.
7 POWER SWITCH
Use this switch to turn the system on and
off.
8 BASS
Use this knob to adjust the low
frequencies of the system.
9 TREBLE
Use this knob to adjust the high
frequencies of the system.
10 MIX / OUTPUT
Use this output to patch out line level
signal from the preamp.
11 INPUT
Connect your source here. This XLR+1/4”
input connector can handle both
microphone level and line level inputs.
(pin 1 ground, pin 2 +, pin 3 -).
12 POWER SUPPLY INPUT
Use the factory-included (or compatible)
power cable to connect this socket to a
mains outlet. Please make sure you have
selected the correct setting of switch 6!
13 PROTECTION FUSE
This fuse blows in the event of a
malfunction. Replace it with another fuse
of the same type and rating only. For your
convenience, a spare fuse is included in
the fuse holder.

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3. GAN-15A-SW
CONTROL FEATURES
GAN-15A-SW is an active low frequency
speaker with a 15” woofer . The propylene
anti-shock cabinet and heavy duty
protective grille garantee optimal durability.
1 INPUT VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust the volume of the
source connected to the input connector 3.
2 ACTIVE INDICATOR
This indicator will light when the power is
turned on.
3 INPUT
Connect your source to this XLR
connector.
4 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Make sure you select the correct local
mains voltage; 110 volts or 220 volts.
5 POWER SWITCH
Use this switch to turn the system on and
off.
6 PHASE INVERTING SWITCH
When operating this button the phase
of the output level will be inverted 180
degrees. This is a usefull feature solving
phase problems when using two or more
subwoofer units.
7 HIGH CUT
The high cut filter will set the frequency
bandwith of the signal. The selectable
range varies from 40-80Hz to 40-250Hz.
8 LIMITER INDICATOR
When the preamp input is fed with a too
loud signal, the limiter will be activated
and this indicator will light. Please lower
the volume to have optimum sound quality
and not damage amplifier or speaker
components.
9 OUTPUT
Use this output to patch out full range line
level signal from the preamp.
10 PROTECTION FUSE
This fuse blows in the event of a
malfunction. Replace it with another fuse
of the same type and rating only. For your
convenience, a spare fuse is included in
the fuse holder.
11 POWER SUPPLY INPUT
Use the factory-included (or compatible)
power cable to connect this socket to a
mains outlet. Please make sure you have
selected the correct setting of switch 4!

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4. GAN-15 FEATURES
GAN-15 is a passive speaker system with
a built-in two-way crossover.
1 SIGNAL INPUT
Feed your speaker signal here. (pin1+ hot
signal, pin 1- ground).
2 SIGNAL PAR ALLEL OUT
The signal fed to the system on connector
1 can be patched through to another
passive speaker here. Please consult your
amplifier manual for minimum load (mostly
4Ω).
5. MP3 MUSIC
PLAYER MODULE
The built-in MP3 music player module
(only on model GAN-15A-MP) is
compatible with USB 1.1 standard memory
flash drives. It cannot be wire connected
to other devices. All MP3 files must be
placed in the root of the memory drive; the
module will not recognise files placed in
subdirectories.
1 USB MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR
Connect your drive here. After 5 seconds
the module will start to play the first track.
2 15 SEGMENT DISPLAY
This display will inform you on the
currently played track number.
3 PREVIOUS TR ACK
This button will select the previous track.
4 NE XT TR ACK
This button will select the next track.
5 PLAY / PAUSE
This button will start the currently selected
track. When pressed during play it will
pause the currently played track until
pressed again. During pause mode button
3 and 4 can be used to select another
track.
When pressed for 3 seconds the player
will switch to LL mode (left channel only),
RR mode (right channel only) and LR
mode (left and right channel). This option
comes in handy when using karaoke
tracks. Default mode selected is LR.

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6. TECHNICAL DATA
GAN-15 GAN-15A GAN-15A- MP GAN-15A- SW
Cabinet housing injection moulded polypropylene + conventional materials
passive two-way
speaker, 300W
RMS @ 8Ω
bi-amped speaker system
LF 300W + HF 100W
active
subwoofer
400 Watt
Bass/Mid F driver 1x15”
HF driver 2” compression driver, 90°Hx40°V dispersion horn -
Frequency
response +/- 3dB
50Hz – 18KHz, 50Hz – 18KHz, 40Hz - 250Hz
Frequency
response +/- 10dB
55Hz – 20KHz 40Hz – 20KHz 35Hz - 250Hz
Axial sensitivity @
1W/1m
97dB 102dB
Max. SPL @ 1m 115dB 120dB
LF level adjust - +/- 10dB @ 100Hz -
HF level adjust - +/- 10dB @ 10KHz -
Input impedance - balanced 20KΩ, unbalanced 10KΩ
Dimensions 488 x 460 x 700mm
Weight 24.5kg 31kg 32kg 30,5kg
Power - AC110/220V, 50/60Hz
Fuse type - 110V: T5A / slow 220 V: T3A slow
6. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FSS -3 metal speaker stand for floor monitor position
SSWM-2 wall mount rotatable
SET- M8 set of 4 flying bolts M8
COV- GAN -15 dust cover
GAN-15A / GAN-15A-MP
GAN-15