Laney Audiohub Venue AH2500D User manual

ALL-IN-ONE AUDIO SOLUTION
AH2500D

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WELCOME
Dear Player,
Laney products have a heritage which stretches back to 1967 when I first began building valve amplifiers in my parents’
garage.
Since then we have moved on from strength to strength developing an extensive range of guitar, bass, public address, multi
instrument and keyboard amplification products along with a list of Laney endorsees that includes some of the world’s
most famous and respected musicians.
Thank you very much for purchasing your new Laney product and becoming part of the worldwide Laney family. Each and
every Laney unit is designed and built with the utmost attention to care and detail, so I trust yours will give you many years
of enjoyment.
At the same time we believe we have not lost sight of the reason Laney was founded in the first place - a dedication to
building great sounding amplification for working musicians.
Warm Regards,
Lyndon Laney
Chairman and Founder.

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The Audiohub Venue – Clarity & Convenience.
The Laney Audiohub Venue AH2500D is designed to be an all-
in-one audio solution for a wide variety of everyday
applications – from classroom, dance studio to a business
seminar or any kind of musical performance.
Its sleek detachable mixer section offers a wide selection of
inputs/outputs including a Bluetooth® equipped media player.
The accompanying Mic, XLR cable, a pair of speaker leads and
power cord supplied, are all housed in a neat clip off
compartment. Both enclosures include handles and 35mm
pole Sockets.
This manual contains important information regarding correct and safe operation of your active system. Please read it
thoroughly in order to get the best performance and reliability from your new Laney product.
The Audiohub Venue gives you all the ease and convenience
of everything you need to get the job done with the
minimum of fuss.
INTRODUCTION
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MODEL: AH2500D

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FUSE
SETTING UP
ACCESS TO THE MIXER AND ACCESSORY BOX: POWER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Slide the catch to
the left as indicated.
Gently tilt the mixer/accessory box then unhook
from the cab.
Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use.
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION - 300 WATTS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FUSE RATING:
220-240V~ 50/60Hz T3.15A L 250V
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION - 300 WATTS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FUSE RATING:
100-110V~ 50/60Hz T3.15A L 250V
Only replace the fuse with the type stated!
100-110V~ 50/60Hz or 200-240V~ 50/60Hz.
The accepted input voltage range is preset to:
The mains inlet, power switch and fuse are located to the right of
the mixer.
PLEASE NOTE:
This cannot be changed by the user.

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SOLO PERFORMANCE
APPLICATIONS
RH SPEAKER
LH SPEAKER
CH5/6
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BASS BASS BASS
PHANTOM POWER
TREBLE
PEAK PEAK
TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE
LEVEL
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CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
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EFFECT EFFECT
BASS
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME
MIX OUT
-5 +5
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BASS
TREBLE
-5 +5
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EFFECT
DOWN UP SELECT
L R
LIMITER
SIGNAL
POWER
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R
CH5/6 + MEDIA PLAYER
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
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MIC
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FULL BAND SETUP
RH SPEAKER
LH SPEAKER
CH5/6
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BASS BASS BASS
PHANTOM POWER
TREBLE
PEAK PEAK
TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE
LEVEL
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CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
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EFFECTEFFECTEFFECT EFFECT
BASS
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME
MIX OUT
-5 +5
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3 3
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1 1
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BASS
TREBLE
-5 +5
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3 3
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EFFECT
DOWN UP SELECT
L R
LIMITER
SIGNAL
POWER
L
R
CH5/6 + MEDIA PLAYER
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
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CONTROL PANEL
7. EQ: 2 band active EQ for tonal correction of the signal. Setting both controls to 0 is a
good starting point.
9. PEAK: Adjust the level controls and signal level from your source(s) so the LED
illuminates only briefly on peaks in the music. Using the system with this LED on all or
most of the time will result in poor sound quality.
11. CH 5/6: A multi input line level Stereo channel. Choose from 2x 6.35mm jack, or
left/right RCA inputs. Any combination, or all can be used together.
13. FX PROCESSOR: Containing 16 high quality effects, this processor adds the
professional touch to your signal chain. The required effect is chosen using the DOWN/UP
buttons and confirmed using the SELECT button.
1-4: MONO INPUT CHANNELS.
5. COMBI INPUT: For use with both low level/low impedance devices eg. - mic (200-
600ohms), electro-acoustic guitar or line level devices. This input will accept a balanced/
unbalanced signal via XLR, or 6.35mm jack plug.
6. MIC/LINE SELECTION: Provides the correct internal gain structure for your
connected device. The switch is ‘IN’ for Mic level devices and ‘OUT’ for line level devices.
8. FX SEND: This control determines how much (if any) of each channel is sent
through the onboard echo FX processor - also see (13).
10. LEVEL: Controls the channel level to the master volume - also see (20).
12. LEVEL: Control the level of signal from channel 5/6 and a Bluetooth device if
connected.
15. MIX OUT: A convenient way of connecting your AH2500D to another device such
as an additional amp/speaker setup or recording device.
16. PHANTOM POWER: Turns on Phantom Power to all Mic channels should it be needed. Please note that
the Phantom will only be applied to the XLR of the Combi inputs. Phantom power should only be used with
condenser mic’s.
17. MASTER EQ: 2 band active EQ for adjusting the signal. Setting both controls to 0 is a good starting point.
19. POWER LED: This will illuminate when the unit is powered up.
20. MASTER VOLUME: Controls the overall level of your AH2500D Audiohub system.
14. Master FX level: This control allows for quick overall adjustment of the FX level
without having to individually adjust the Input FX sent control (8).
18. LIMITER LED: This will illuminate when the Limiter is active. The Limiter will protect the output stage
from potential overload.
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CH5/6
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BASS BASS BASS
PHANTOM POWER
TREBLE
PEAK PEAK
TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE
LEVEL
L
R
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
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EFFECT
PEAKPEAK
EFFECTEFFECT EFFECT
BASS
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MASTER VOLUME
MIX OUT
-5 +5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
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BASS
TREBLE
-5 +5
4 4
3 3
2 2
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EFFECT
DOWN UP SELECT
L R
LIMITER
SIGNAL
POWER
L
R
CH5/6 + MEDIA PLAYER
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
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MIC
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AVAILABLE ONBOARD EFFECTS:

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MEDIA PLAYER
a. Select Bluetooth via the MODE button (4).
7. LOOP: Use this to enable/disable the looped playback modes. When using this button with an SD card or USB thumb drive, there are 3 options:
Only one Audiohub can be paired to your Bluetooth capable device at once, so remember to de-select if you plan to use a different Audiohub device next time.
8. PLAY/PAUSE: Use this control to play or pause your music.
6. NEXT: Press to skip to the next track.
5. PREVIOUS: Press to skip to the preceding track.
FOD - Plays all track in the current active folder.
No password required.
(Automatically detected on insertion, or if removed & reinserted uses smart technology to resume play from
the previous point).
4. MODE: Use this to toggle the Media input source between SD/USB and Bluetooth.
ONE - Plays one track repeatedly (cycle to the required track to play using NEXT button (8).
(Automatically detected on insertion, or if removed & reinserted uses smart technology to resume play from
the previous point).
CONNECT TO AN EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH DEVICE:
c. Your Audiohub is now connected to your Bluetooth device which can be controlled using the PLAY/PAUSE, PREVIOUS, NEXT & LOOP BUTTONS.
1. SD CARD SLOT: Insert your Micro SD card here.
NOTE:
The USB socket is for the playback of recorded tracks only, not for charging a USB device.
The Media Player will play the music tracks on a USB Stick/Micro SD Card in
alphabetical / numerical order.
Micro SD card, USB Stick - auto detected upon insertion - if a Micro SD Card is inserted while a USB thumb drive is already connected, the Micro SC will become the ‘live’
audio source.
2. MEMORY STICK SLOT: Connect your USB thumb-drive here.
ALL - Plays all the tracks on the root of the device in date order, then the sub folders.
Use the onboard player for playing MP3 encoded audio tracks from Micro SD card/USB Stick or Bluetooth
device. The media player is automatically powered up when the amplifier is switched on.
3. DISPLAY SCREEN
b. On your Bluetooth capable device, make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Scan down the list of available devices - search for: ‘Laney Audiohub’ and select.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
1/O CONNECTOR WIRING:
GND
3.5MM STEREO JACK
GND
6.35MM UNBALANCED JACK
+(HOT) LEFT
RIGHT
1 GROUND
2 HOT
3 COLD
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MALE
(FRONT VIEW) (REAR VIEW) (FRONT VIEW) (REAR VIEW)
MALE FEMALE FEMALE
EQ
EQ
BASS TREBLE
BASS TREBLE
WOOFER
MONITOR - L
MONITOR - R
RCA
TWEETER
TWEETER
WOOFER
X-OVER
X-OVER
LIMITER
LIMITER
MASTER
VOLUME
LEVEL
POWER
AMP
POWER
AMP
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
EQ
EQ
EQ
LEVEL
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5/6
LINE INPUT - L
RCA - L
RCA - R
BLUETOOTH
MEDIA PLAYER
SD CARD
LINE INPUT - R
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
PEAK
INDICATOR
PEAK
INDICATOR
PEAK
INDICATOR
PEAK
INDICATOR
PEAK
INDICATOR
EQ
BASS TREBLE
BASS TREBLE
BASS TREBLE
BASS TREBLE
FX
LEVEL
FX
LEVEL
FX
LEVEL
MASTER FX
LEVEL
DSP MODULE
FX
LEVEL

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(Stand not included)
35mm pole cup
Thumb screw
MOUNTING
Keep power and signal cables apart.
Make sure the legs have a good splay on tripods, but do not obstruct doorways or other
access-ways.
All cabinets should be balanced and steady.
Keep lights away from speakers; heat can cause fires/speaker damage.
Keep lighting cables away from ALL sound cables including mains, use separate circuit for
lights if possible.
Don't over-extend poles/tripods; ensure at least 4 x the pole diameter is still inside the
outer pole.
Be aware of total power usage. Overloading a mains socket is potentially dangerous, and
likely to cause a power out during use.
Don't run cables across access-ways; if you have to, run them above doors or use
approved cable covers.
If a pole mount is used, make sure that the thumb screw on the cabinet is tight.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
Amplifier
Power Rating : 2x 500W
Amplifier Type : Class D
Power Supply : SMPS (100-120 or 220-240 fixed)
Features
Inputs :
4x balanced Combi XLR/Jack with mic/line switch, 2x 6.3mm single ended jack inputs, 2x RCA inputs,
Media player with BT 4.1, USB and SD card
Outputs : RCA mix out. 2x 6.3mm Jack speaker outputs
Controls :
CH1-4 gain, 2 band eq, effect send, mic/line switch, CH5-6 gain, Master 16 digital effect section with level,
Master 2 band eq, master volume, Phantom power.
Speaker
HF Driver : 1" Compression Driver
LF Driver : 10" Woofer
Coverage : 90°H X 40°V
Enclosure
Cabinet : Robust polypropylene cabinet with carry handle
Finish : Black
Grille : Powdercoated steel
Other : 35mm Distance Pole
Unit dimensions (HWD) : 49 x 31.5 x 31.5 CM
19.3" x 12.4" x 12.4"
Unit weight : 18.7Kg, 41.2 lbs
Carton dimensions (HWD) : 55.5 x 63.5 x 36.5 CM
21.9" x 25" x 14.4" , 0.129 M3
Packed weight : 19.7Kg, 43.4 lbs
In the interest of continued development, Laney reserves the right to amend product specification without prior notification.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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