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Safety notes
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in elec-
tric shock, re or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Symbols used
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you about the presence of bare contacts and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These voltages may be sufcient to constitute the risk of electric shock or
death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you about important operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read them carefully
WARNING
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.
General warnings
Power supply
Ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the product. Failure to do so could
result in damage to the product and possibly the user. Unplug the unit before electrical storms occur and when
unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
External connection
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord). Failure to do so could result in electric
shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Do not remove any covers
Within the unit there are areas where high voltages may be present. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any covers unless the AC
mains power cord is removed. Covers should be removed by qualied
service personnel only.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Fuse
To prevent re and damage to the unit, use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do
not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the unit is turned OFF and discon-
nected from the AC power outlet.
Protective ground
Before turning the unit ON, make sure that it is connected to ground. This is to prevent the risk of electric shock.
Never cut internal or external ground wires. Likewise, never remove ground wiring from the protective ground
terminal.
Operating conditions
Always install in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage, do not subject the unit to any liquid/rain or moisture. Do not
use the unit when in close proximity to water.
Do not install the unit near any direct heat source. Do not block areas of ventilation. Failure to do so could
result in re.
Keep the unit away from naked ames.

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Power cord and plug
Do not tamper with the power cord or plug. These are designed for your safety.
Do not remove ground connections!
If the plug does not t your AC outlet seek advice from a qualied electrician.
Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This could cause electric shock or re.
Cleaning
When required, either blow off dust from the unit or use a dry cloth.
Do not use any solvents such as benzol or alcohol. For safety, keep the unit clean and free from dust.
Servicing
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instruc-
tions contained within the Owner‘s Manual.
Portable cart warning
The components should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. A component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the component and cart
combination to overturn.
Caring for your environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are
environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags and so on are disposed of safely and kept out
of the reach of babies and young children.
Danger of suffocation! Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure
they are offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old device
Electrical and electronic appliances / machines often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance or machine. Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or
appliance with your household waste.
This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC.
Have the product disposed by a professional disposal company or your communal
disposal facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt contact your disposal
facility.

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5
Features ....................................................................................................................... 5
Useful data .................................................................................................................. 5
MEDIA ONE overview ................................................................................................. 6
Quick start ................................................................................................................... 7
Control elements ......................................................................................................... 9
Audio connections..................................................................................................... 13
Preset list ................................................................................................................... 14
Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 15

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Introduction
Congratulations! Now you are the owner of the MEDIA ONE. The MEDIA ONE is a versatile mixer with DSP
effects built into a reinforced trolley that includes full-range speaker cabinets. Besides this, the package also
includes some essential accessories such as power cord and speaker cables. In order to ensure high versa-
tility and excellent audio performances, the MEDIA ONE adopts optimal crossover frequency and advanced
power amplier technologies.
The left and right speaker cabinets are tightly hooked on the trolley. When you operate MEDIA ONE, rst of all
take care of the setting of the speaker cabinets.
The MEDIA ONE panel includes a compact extractable 6-channel mixer, which adopts 24-bit A/D and D/A con-
verters and 24-bit DSP effects with accurate algorithms (16 presets). It provides 4 microphone inputs with ultra
low noise pre-ampliers, natural 2-band equalizers and AUX send/return.
In a word, it is ideally suited for live sound applications, small venues applications, live recording and many
other musical purposes.
In order to get the best performances from your MEDIA ONE, we recommend you to thoroughly read this Own-
er‘s Manual before installation and operation.
Features
Trolley appearance•
Two speakers plus one 6-channel mixer super combination •
Stereo full-range speaker system•
4 XLR microphone inputs with ultra low noise pre-ampliers •
1 stereo LINE input •
1 stereo CD/TAPE input •
Warm, natural 2-band, PAN (balance) for each channel •
Precision level control•
24-bit DSP effects with powerful algorithms (16 presets) •
Extremely high headroom offering excellent dynamic range•
Plastic reinforced cabinet •
Two 5-m speaker cables •
Two folding speakers•
Compartment to store accessories.•
Useful data
Please note important information for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Purchased at:

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MEDIA ONE overview

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Quick start
Check the AC voltage available in your country before connecting your MEDIA ONE to the AC socket. 1.
Ensure that the main power switch is turned off before connecting the MEDIA ONE to the AC socket. 2.
Ensure also that all input and output controls are turned down. This will avoid damage to your speakers as
well as excessive noise.
Connect a pair of passive speakers to your MEDIA ONE speaker connector (¼-inch jack socket). You can 3.
connect a pair of active speakers directly to your MEDIA ONE left and right main output (¼-inch jack sock-
ets).
Complete these connections as illustrated in the gure below. 4.
Before disconnecting the MEDIA ONE always turn off the power switch. 5.
Do not use solvents to clean your MEDIA ONE. A dry and clean cloth will be OK.6.
Small gig hookup diagram
MIC1 MIC2
WIRELESS
MICROPHONE
BASS
KEYBOARD
HEADPHONES

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Advanced setup diagram
WIRELESS
MICROPHONE
BASS
KEYBOARD
HEADPHONES
DIGITA L EFFECT UNIT
DAT OR TAPE RECORDER
DAT
MIC1 MIC2
Accessory list
IEC Power cord 1.
Customized speaker cable, 5 m 2.
Compatible speaker stand optionally available.3.

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Control elements
Mono input channels (CH1 to CH4) 1
The mono input channels 1 to 4 are equipped with balanced combo XLR/¼-inch connectors
(MIC IN and LINE IN). Use the XLR (MIC IN) socket to connect a low impedance microphone
or another low level signal. Use the ¼-inch jack socket (LINE IN) to connect either a micro-
phone or a line level instrument such as a synthesizer, drum machine, effect processor.
Stereo input channel (CH5/6) 2
The input channels 5 and 6 are organised as stereo pair and provide ¼-inch jack sockets. If
you connect only the left jack socket, the input will operate in mono mode, that is the mono sig-
nal will appear on both input channels. You can use these inputs with a stereo keyboard, drum
machine, etc.
MIC/LINE switch 3
Use this switch to select the input signal. When using the XLR socket, switch to the MIC posi-
tion. When using the ¼-inch jack socket, switch to the LINE position.
MP3/LINE switch 4
Use this switch to select the signal source for the channel 5/6 path. Switch to the MP3 position to use the sig-
nal from MP3 IN, switch to the position LINE to use the signal from the ¼-inch jack socket.
Level control 5
This control is used to adjust the overall level of the respective channel. The adjustable range is from –∞to
+10 dB.
PAN/BAL control 6
The PANORAMA (or balance) control is used to adjust the stereo image of the signal. Keep this control in cen-
tre position and your signal will be positioned in the middle of the stage. Turn this control fully counter clock-
wise and the signal will be present only on the left speaker and vice versa.
DSP/FX control 7
This control is congured as POST-FADER, so the audio signal will be affected by the channel level control.
Via the FX SEND socket, the AUX1 signal can be sent to an external effect device.

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Equalizer
Your MEDIA ONE features a 2-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high and low frequencies separately
on each mono channel. Both bands provide up to +15 dB of boost or cut.
HI • 8
This is the treble control. You can use it to get rid of high-frequency noises or to boost the sound of cymbals or
the high harmonics of the human voice. The gain range goes from –15 dB to +15 dB with a centre frequency of
12 kHz.
LOW• 9
This is the bass control. It is used to boost male voice or kick-drum and bass guitar. Your system will sound
much bigger than what it is. The gain range goes from –15 dB to +15 dB with a centre frequency of 80 Hz.
DSP section
12
11
10
Your MEDIA ONE features 16 preset digital effects.
PRESETS• 10
Use this knob to select the effect you wish to perform. There are 16 options available: WARM HALL, BRIGHT
HALL, WARM ROOM, BRIGHT ROOM, VOCAL 1, VOCAL 2, VOCAL 3, PLATE, STEREO+DELAY 1,
STEREO+DELAY 2, REV+DELAY 1, REV+DELAY 2, REV+DELAY 3, REV+DELAY 4, REV+CHORUS 1 and
REV+CHORUS 2.
PEAK LED• 11
This LED lights up when the input signal is too strong.
MUTE switch • 12
Use this switch is to activate/deactivate the effect facility.

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Power LED 13
This LED shows that the unit is turned on.
Master level control 14
This control is used to adjust the overall volume of the main mix output and of the signal output to the pre-am-
plier.
Master level LED 15
The 4-segment LED meter is used to indicate the master output level. When the red LED lights, that means
that the MIX OUT reaches +10 dB, or the start of the compressor of the built-in AMP.
FX RETURNS 16
Use the ¼-inch stereo jack socket to return the sound of an effect unit to the main mix. You can also use it as
an extra auxiliary stereo input.
FX RET control 17
This control is used to control the volume of the processed signal sent to the main mix bus in a range from –∞
to +10 dB.
FX SEND 18
This ¼-inch jack socket is used to send out the signals from the AUX bus.
CD/TAPE IN 19
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CD/TAPE level control 20
This knob controls the level of the signal sent from CD/TAPE IN in a range from –∞ to +10 dB.
CD/TAPE OUT 21
Use these RCA jack sockets to route the main mix signal a tape or DAT recorder.
PHONES 22
This socket can be used to send the main mix signal to a pair of headphones.
SPK OUT 23
The left and right speaker jack sockets output the main signal from the internal power amplier and are used to
connect passive speakers.
Connecting two speakers
4-8 Ω
Note: The total impedance of the connected speaker system must be between 4 and 8 Ω. Do not connect any-
thing else than speakers to these jack sockets.
Control elements on the rear side
100-120V~60Hz FUSE:T10AL 250V
220-240V~50/60Hz FUSE: T5AL 250V
AC INPUTAC SELECT
POWER
ON
OFF
24 26
25
Power on/off• 24
This switch is used to turn the mains power on/off.
AC input• 25
This socket is used to connect the unit to the mains with the enclosed power cord, depending on applicable
country regulations.
AC SELECT• 26
Before connecting the MEDIA ONE unit to the mains supply rst check that the voltage selector is showing the
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Audio connections
You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply follow these schematics.
Strain Clamp
Sleeve Tip
Ring
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Ring=Right Signal
Tip=Left Signal
Usefor Headphones
1/4 inch Stereo Jack Plug
Strain Clamp
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Tip=Signal
Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs
1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug
Strain Clamp
Sleeve Tip
Ring
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Ring=Return Signal
Tip=Send Signal
Use for Insert Points
1/4 inch Stereo Jack Plug
2=Hot(+)
3=Cold(-)
1=Ground/Screen
(seenfrom soldering side)
Usefor BalancedMic Inputs
(For unbalanced use, connect pin1to 3)
3-pinXLR Male Plug
1
2
3

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Preset list
No. Preset Description Parameter
1WARM HALL Simulates a small acoustic space of the sound. Rev. decay time: 360 ms
Pre-delay: 45 ms
2 BRIGHT HALL Simulates a large acoustic space of the sound. Rev. decay time: 290 ms
Pre-delay: 23 ms
3 WARM ROOM Simulates a small acoustic space of the sound. Rev. decay time: 210 ms
Pre-delay: 45 ms
4 BRIGHT ROOM Simulates a studio room with many early reections. Rev. decay time: 210 ms
Pre-delay: 23 ms
5VOCAL 1 Simulates a room without delay time. Rev. decay time: 450 ms
6 VOCAL 2 Simulates a room with small delay time. Rev. decay time: 240 ms
Pre-delay: 25 ms
7 VOCAL 3 Simulates a small space with slight decay time. Rev. decay time: 100 ms
Pre-delay: 114 ms
8 PLATE Simulates the transducers sound like classic bright
vocal plate.
Pre-delay time: 10 ms
Rev. decay time: 290 ms
9 STEREO DELAY 1 Recreates the input sound on the stereo output with
different time. Period: 352 ms
10 STEREO DELAY 2 Recreates the input sound on the stereo output with
different time. Period: 238 ms
11 REV + DELAY 1 Delay with room effect. Delay period: 326 ms
Rev. decay time: 290 ms
12 REV + DELAY 2 Delay with room effect. Delay period: 211 ms
Rev. decay time: 240 ms
13 REV + DELAY 3 Delay with room effect. Delay period: 375 ms
Rev. decay time: 210 ms
14 REV + DELAY 4 Delay with room effect. Delay period: 277 ms
Rev. decay time: 150 ms
15 REV + CHORUS 1 Simulates the sound effect achieved by rotating horn
speakers and a bass cylinder.
Chorus rate: 3.67 Hz
Rev. decay time: 290 ms
16 REV + CHORUS 1 Simulates the sound effect achieved by rotating horn
speakers and a bass cylinder.
Chorus rate: 3.02 Hz
Rev. decay time: 150 ms

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Technical specifications
Input channels Mono channels (CH1–CH4)
Microphone input Electronically balanced, discrete input conguration (SW to MIC)
Frequency response 20 Hz to 22 kHz, ± 3 dBu
Distortion (THD+N) 0.02% at 1 kHz
Sensitivity –30 dBu
Maximum voltage gain 51 dB CH MIC input; HEAD PHONE out
51 dB CH MIC input; TAPE out
51 dB CH MIC input; FX send
SNR (signal to noise ratio) 100 dBu
Line input Electronically balanced (SW to LINE)
Frequency response 20 Hz to 22 kHz, ± 2 dBu
Distortion (THD+N) 0.02% at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 0 dBu
Maximum voltage gain 21 dB CH line input; TAPE out
Stereo channels (CH5/6)
Line input Electronically balanced (SW to LINE)
SNR (signal to noise rate) 100 dBu
Frequency response 20 Hz to 22 kHz, ± 3 dBu
Distortion (THD+N) 0.02% at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 0 dBu
Maximum voltage gain 20 dB FX return; TAPE out
20 dB RCA TAPE input; TAPE out
Impedance Microphone input 3.9 kΩ
All other inputs 10 kΩ or greater
Tape out 1 kΩ
All other outputs 120 Ω
Equalization Mono channels Stereo channels
High 15 dB @ 12 kHz 15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low 15 dB @ 80 Hz 15 dB @ 80 Hz
DSP section A/D and D/A converters 24 bit
DSP resolution 24 bit
Type of effects WARM HALL, BRIGHT HALL, WARM ROOM, BRIGHT ROOM, VOCAL 1,
VOCAL 2, VOCAL 3, PLATE, STEREO DELAY 1, STEREO DELAY 2,
REV+DELAY 1, REV+DELAY 2, REV+DELAY 3, REV+DEALY 4,
REV+CHORUS 1, REV+CHORUS 2
Presets 16
Controls 16-position PRESET selector
CLIP LED
MUTE switch with LED indicator
Crosstalk Adjacent input 75 dB @ 1 kHz (CH1–6)
Input to output 70 dB @ 1 kHz (STEREO L/R, CH1–4, PAN: panned hard left or right)
TRACK, Aux, Phones output Output level 0 dBu unbalanced, ¼-inch TRS jack sockets
Main mix section Master output (to AMP) Maxout +22 dBu unbalanced, ¼-inch TRS jack sockets
Output level –5 dBu (CN10, CN11)
Main EQ (option) ± 12 dB @ 9 bands (63, 125, 250, 500, 1 K, 2 K, 4 K, 8 K, 16 kHz)
Noise (bus noise) –78 dB @ 20 Hz to 22 kHz (channel & MAIN level at 0 dB, other at minimum,
DSPmute)
Threshold 7 dBu
Compressor Ratio 6:1

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Power
section
Power continuous 1 kHz, THD 1% 2 × 200 W @ 4 Ω
2 × 110 W @ 4 Ω
Power EIAJ 1 kHZ, THD 1% 2 × 220 W @ 4 Ω
2 × 120 W @ 8 Ω
Thermal protection Over-temperature power limiting
Thermal shutdown
Temperature controlled 12 V DC fan output
Short-circuit protection Short-circuit protection
Overload output protection
Voltage protection Over-voltage protection
DC offset shutdown
Speaker
section
Passive system type 2-way coax vented box
Continuous power 150 W AES standard each speaker
Peak power 300 W peak each speaker
Max SPL at 1m 117.5 dB SPL calculated
Frequency response 65 Hz – 20 kHz at –10 dB
Impedance 8 Ω minimum
Crossover frequency 2.3 kHz/12dB/Oct
Protection Electronic on the driver
Coaxial type 10" woofer / 2" voice coil
Low-frequency driver 1 Neodymium driver / 1 voice coil
High-frequency driver 70° H × 70° V spherical hom
Connectors Power input with mono jack
Static power
consumption
No output power state at 230 V 32 W
Dielectric
strength
Between live+negative → earth 1500 VAC at test, frequency 50/60 Hz, leakage current: 5 mA for 1 minute
Between live+negative → IN/OUT terminal
(positive+negative)
3000 VAC at test, frequency 50/60 Hz, leakage current: 5 mA for 1 minute
Insulation
resistance
Between live+negative → earth
(a voltage of 500 VDC)
2 MΩ
Between live+negative → IN/OUT terminal
(positive+negative) (a voltage of 500 VDC)
4 MΩ
Power
supply
Mains voltage 100 – 120 VAC, 60Hz, 10 A (slow fuse)
220 – 240 VAC, 50Hz, 5 A (slow fuse)
Physical Dimensions (W × D × H) 916 mm × 368 mm × 360 mm (36.1 × 14.5 × 14.2 in)
Net weight 18.8 kg
Gross weight 25.41 kg
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