thomann Achat 110 MA User manual

Achat 110 MA MKII
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Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
16.03.2021, ID: 498102, 498103, 498105

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Tips on handling speakers............................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Mounting bracket............................................................................................................................ 17
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 18
6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 24
7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 33
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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. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
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 nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
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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.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can 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.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
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.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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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 su‐
cient ear protectors.
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.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
nPowered multifunction loudspeaker
n10" ferrite woofer and 1" compression driver, (woofer with 3" voice coil)
n140 W RMS, 550 W peak output power
n2 × XLR / 1/4" jack combo mic / line input
n1 × XLR line output (mix)
nSwitchable presets (bass boost / at / 120 Hz HPF)
n2-band EQ
nPower Twist in and outputs
nBlack structure paint
n36 mm tripod ange socket
nM 10 rigging points
nmatching protective cover optionally available (item number 243783)
nmatching Flight Case optionally available (item number 280588)
ndeveloped in Germany
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Special features of the device:
nPowered multifunction loudspeaker
n12" ferrite woofer and 1.75" ferrite driver, (woofer with 3" voice coil)
n350 W RMS, 1400 W peak output power
n2 × XLR / 1/4" jack combo mic / line input
n1 × XLR line output (mix)
nSwitchable presets (bass boost / at / 120 Hz HPF)
n2-band EQ
nPower Twist in and outputs
nBlack structure paint
n36 mm tripod ange socket
nAeroquip rail on the top side
nAttachment eyelet on the rear side
nmatching protective cover optionally available (item number 243017)
ndeveloped in Germany
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Special features of the device:
nPowered multifunction loudspeaker
n15" woofer and 3" ferrite mid-range / tweeter
n350 W RMS, 1400 W peak output power
n2 × XLR / 1/4" jack combo mic / line input
n1 × XLR line output (mix)
nSwitchable presets (bass boost / at / 120 Hz HPF)
n2-band EQ
nPower Twist in and outputs
nBlack structure paint
n36 mm tripod ange socket
nAeroquip rail on the top side
nAttachment eyelet on the rear side
nmatching protective cover optionally available (item number 249422)
nmatching U bracket optionally available (item number 258815)
nmatching Flight Case optionally available (item number 451589)
ndeveloped in Germany
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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 o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages at the power amplier output
The output voltages of modern high-performance ampliers may result in death
or serious injury.
Never touch the bare ends of loudspeaker cables when the amplier is on.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.
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.
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4.1 Tips on handling speakers
We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐
ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound
will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.
Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐
imum sound quality.
For optimum results both impedance and power handling of the speakers must match the
requirements of the amplier. Always follow the technical specications of the speakers! The
overall impedance of the connected loudspeakers must not deceed the minimum output
impedance of the amp. The amps max. RMS output power should be 50 % above the power
handling capacity of the connected speakers.
If you notice distortion during operation, either the amp or the speaker is overloaded. This may
permanently damage the amp or the speaker. Always reduce the volume when you hear dis‐
tortion.
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4.2 Mounting bracket
Using the optional mounting brackets (U brackets) for vertical and horizontal mounting, the
speaker can stably and securely mounted to the wall, the ceiling or a pipe clamp (half coupler),
and, thus, secured to trusses.
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5 Connections and operating elements
1[STANDBY | CONDITION]
Slide switch to enable or disable the power saving mode.
If the speaker box is in power save mode and receives no signal for 60 minutes, it
switches to standby mode. As soon as the unit receives a signal, it switches auto‐
matically back to normal mode.
The CONDITION LED lights up continuously in normal operation and turns o when
the box - on activated power save mode - switches to standby mode.
2[BASS BOOST | FLAT | 120Hz HPF]
Preset switch
[BASS BOOST]: Increasing the low frequencies.
[FLAT]: Even frequency response.
[120Hz HPF]: Attenuation of frequencies below 120 Hz (high pass lter).
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3[TREBLE]
Controller to increase or decrease the treble by up to 15 db.
4[BASS]
Controller to increase or decrease the bass by up to 15 db.
5[MIX OUT]
Line output for the mixed input signal from both channels.
6[POWER ON/OFF]
Use this mains switch to turn the device on or o.
7[INPUT]
Power Twist connector for powering the device.
8[OUTPUT]
Power Twist connector for powering another device.
9[CH1 IN | CH2 IN]
Signal input, designed as XLR / ¼" jack combo socket.
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10 [LINE - MIC]
Switch for toggling the sensitivity of the respective input between microphone and
line level.
11 [CH1 VOL | CH2 VOL]
Volume control for the respective channel.
12 [POWER]
This LED lights up when the device is turned on.
13 [SIG/PEAK]
This LED ickers or lights up green when a signal is present in at least one of the
two channels. If the colour changes to red, this indicates that the permissible input
level has been exceeded. Then reduce the volume in the relevant channel.
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