Waudio SPEA43 User manual

ENGLISH
Order Code: SPEA43
GIG RIG PERFORMER

WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to
ensure that all the parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer
immediately and retain the packaging material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packaging
materials. In the event that a product must be returned to the supplier, it is important that the
equipment is returned in the original carton and packaging.
CAUTION!
Keep this equipment away from rain,
moisture and liquids.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this
equipment should:
- Be competent
- Follow the instructions of this manual
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DANGER OF BURNING!
The materials used in this speaker system are easily ammable.
If B1 is required at the installation place, the surface must be treated with an
appropriate re retardant at regular intervals.
DANGER TO LIFE!
A falling speaker system can cause deadly accidents. All safety instructions
given in this manual must be observed.
CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

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IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused
by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the
equipment.
 •Neverletthepower-cablecomeintocontactwithothercables.Handlethepower-cable
and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!
 •Neverremovewarningorinformativelabelsfromtheequipment.
 •Donotopentheequipmentanddonotmodifytheequipment.
 •Donotconnectthisequipmenttoadimmer-pack.
 •Donotswitchtheequipmentonandoffinshortintervals,asthiswillreducethe
system’s life.
 •Onlyusetheequipmentindoors.
 •Donotexposetoammablesources,liquidsorgases.
 •Alwaysdisconnectthepowerfromthemainswhenequipmentisnotinuseorbefore
 cleaning!Onlyhandlethepower-cablebytheplug.Neverpullouttheplugbypullingthe
power-cable.
 •Makesurethattheavailablevoltageisbetween220v/240v.
 •Makesurethatthepower-cableisnevercrimpedordamaged.Checktheequipmentand
the power-cable periodically.
 •Iftheequipmentisdroppedordamaged,disconnectthemainspowersupplyimmediately.
 Haveaqualiedengineerinspecttheequipmentbeforeoperatingagain.
 •Iftheequipmenthasbeenexposedtodrastictemperatureuctuation(e.g.after
transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation might damage
the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.
 •Ifyourproductfailstofunctioncorrectly,discontinueuseimmediately.Packtheunit
 securely(preferablyintheoriginalpackingmaterial),andreturnittoyourProlightdealer
for service.
 •Onlyusefusesofsametypeandrating.
 •Repairs,servicingandpowerconnectionmustonlybecarriedoutbyaqualied
 technician.THISUNITCONTAINSNOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTS.
 •WARRANTY;Oneyearfromdateofpurchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual,
the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void.
Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g.: short-circuit, burns, electric shocks,
lamp failure etc.
Donotendangeryourownsafetyandthesafetyofothers!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.

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Pleasenotethatspeakersystemscanmoveduetobassbeatsandvibrations.Furthermore,
unintended pushing on the speakers present a further risk. The speaker system must always be
secured against moving or the respective area has to be blocked.
Thegivenmaximumpowerofthespeakersystemdescribesshorttermpeaksthesystemcan
handleasamaximum.ThecorrespondingRMSpoweris-asofallcomparablesystems(also
fromothermanufactures)-signicantlylower.Themaximumpowerofthespeakersystemmust
neverbeexceeded.Whenoperatingthespeakersystem,pleasemakesurethatthesystem
alwayssoundsclear.Whendistortioncanbeheard,eithertheamplierortheloudspeakeris
beingoverdriven.Overloadscanquicklyleadtoamplierorspeakerdamage.Inordertoavoid
damage,pleasereducethevolumeimmediatelywhendistortioncanbeheard.Whenspeaker
systems are damaged by overdriving, the guarantee becomes void.
Theambienttemperaturemustalwaysbebetween-5˚Cand+45˚C.Keepawayfromdirect
sunlight(particularlyincars)andfromheaters.
Therelativehumiditymustnotexceed50%withanambienttemperatureof+45˚C.
This speaker system must only be installed at a solid, horizontal, anti-slip, vibration and
oscillationfreereresistantlocation.
Please note:Whenusingthisspeakersysteminpublicorindustrialareas,aseriesofsafety
instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part. The operator must therefore
inform himself on the current safety regulations.
The speakers supplied with this system can be installed on speaker stands or an appropriate wall
mounting brackets. The carrying capacity of the speaker stand, or wall mounting bracket must
neverbeexceeded.
This speaker is not suitable for rigging by an other method than the 35mm top hat plus appropriate
secondaryxing.

Makesurethattheareabelowtheinstallationplaceisblockedwhenrigging,deriggingor
servicing the system.
Please note: WAudiocannotbemadeliablefordamagescausedbyincorrectinstallationsand
excessivenoiselevels.
Gig Rig Performer Mixer Amplier Features:
•Fourchannelmixeramplier
•Rugged,carpetcoveredhousingcompletewithsteelcornerguardsandarubbercarryhandle
•BalancedXLRmicrophoneinputs
•1/4”6.35mmlinelevelinputs
•CD/TAPEinputlocatedonrearpanel
•Mastervolume&effectscontrols
•Speakeroutputsockets-6.35mm(1/4”)jack
•Effectsloop-enablesuseofexternalprocessing
•Recordoutput-idealforusewithexternalaudiorecorders
•3bandEQonmainoutput
•2bandEQoneachinputchannel
•Convectioncooled
•2x75Wrms(2x100Wpeak)poweroutput
•Dimensions:490x270x138mm
•Weight:7.3Kgs
Gig Rig Performer Speaker features:
•Continuous(RMS)power:75W
•Peakpower:100W
•Efciency(1watt/1metre):93dB
•Frequencyrange(-3dB):60Hz-18kHz
•Lowfrequencytransducer:10”/250mm
•Highfrequencytransducer:3”x7”PiezoHorn
•Crossoverfrequency:4kHz
•Nominalimpedance:4Ohms
•6.35mmJackSocketx2
•35mmstandmountable
•Durableblackcarpetnish
•Dimensions:360x295x535mm(LxWxH)
•Weight:9.7Kgs
Unpacking and transportation:
Unpacktheunitsandexaminethemfortransportdamage.
Whenboxedintheoriginalpackagingthespeakersystemshouldbecarriedbytwopersonsofthe
samesize.Carryingthespeakersystemwithonepersonaloneshouldbeavoidedastheheavy
weightandstraincouldleadtobackinjury.Pleasenotethatallspeakersystemsweighingmore
than25Kgsmustbetransportedbytwopersons.
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Overview:
Mixer Amplier:
Identication:
1, Equaliser (EQ) Controls-(TREBLE/BASS)–Thisisa2-bandequaliserforadjusting
differentfrequencybands.TheBASScontroliscenteredat80HzandtheTREBLEcentered
at12.5kHz
2, Effects (EFF) Control-Providescontroloverthelevelofsignalsentfromthechannelinto
the Effects processor.
3, Level Control - Sets output level for the channel, turning this clockwise will increase the
leveloftheselectedchannelwithinthemainmix.Thisshouldbeadjustedslowlyasintroducing
toomuchgaintothesystemcancausefeedbackanddamagespeakers/ampliersandalso
produce high frequencies at high sound levels and may damage your hearing.
4, Balanced XLR Microphone Input-Acceptslowlevel,lowimpedancemicrophonesignals
viaaBalancedXLRsocket.Pincongurationis:
Pin1=GND,Pin2=+ve(Hot),Pin3=-ve(Cold)
5, Unbalanced 6.35mm (¼”) Line Input-Acceptslinelevel,highimpedancesignalsviaan
unbalanced6.35mm(¼”)jacksocket.Pincongurationis
Tip=+ve(Hot),Sleeve=-ve(Cold/GND)
6, Power ON/OFF Switch-Turnsamplierpoweronoroff.Whenon,theRedNeonwill
illuminate.
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POWER
GIG RIG
PERFORMER
MIXER
TREBLEMIDDLEBASS
0 00
EFF MASTER
100 100 100
+15 +12 +15
15 12 15
CD/TAPE
VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 EQUALISER
EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL
FUSE
AC INPUT
AC 240V 50Hz T1.6A/250V CD/TAPE
IN
REC
OUT
R
L
EFFECT LOOP SPEAKER
4 Ohms
SEND
UNBAL
RETURN
UNBAL
EQUALISER
POWER
GIG RIG
PERFORMER
MIXER
TREBLEMIDDLEBASS
0 00
EFF MASTER
100 100 100
+15 +12 [phone]
CD/TAPE
VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 EQUALISER
EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL VOL
0 0
TREBLE BASS EFF
+15 [phone]
MIC IN
BAL LINE
UNBAL
FUSE
AC INPUT
AC 240V 50Hz T1.6A/250V CD/TAPE
IN
REC
OUT
R
L
EFFECT LOOP SPEAKER
4 Ohms
SEND
UNBAL
RETURN
UNBAL
EQUALISER

7, Master Equaliser (EQ) Controls-(TREBLE/BASS)–A3-bandequaliserforadjusting
differentfrequencybandswithinthemainmixoutput.TheBASScontroliscenteredat80Hz,
MIDDLEcenteredat2.5kHzandtheTREBLEcenteredat12.5kHz.
8, CD/TAPE Line Input -LinkeddirectlytotheCD/TAPELineinputontherearpanelthiscontrols
thelevelfortheCD/TAPELineinputwithinthemain/mastermix.
9, EFF Return Control (EFF RETURN)-Thisadjuststhelevelofsignalreturnedfromthebuilt-in
Effectsprocessortothemainmixoutput.
10, MASTER-TheMASTERisforoverallcontrolofthelevelorvolumeoftheamplier.This
shouldbeadjustedslowlyasintroducingtoomuchgaintothesystemcancausefeedback
anddamagespeakers/ampliersandalsoproducehighfrequenciesathighsoundlevelsand
may damage your hearing.
11, MAINS Input-Themixeramplierrequiresastandard220-240Vac~50Hzmainssupply.
ThemixeramplierissuppliedwithaBS1363AUKtype13Afusedplugtted.Theplug
containsafuse–shouldthisblowthefuseshouldbereplacedwithoneoftheexactsame
rating.Donottafusewithahigherrating.
12, FUSE-Shouldthemainsfusefailthiscanindicateaproblemwiththemixeramplierorthe
speakers connected. The mains fuse should only be replaced after the product has been checked
fordamagethefuseshouldbereplacedwiththeexactsametype.ThisunitusesaT1.6A250V
20x5mmglassfuse.
13, REC OUT-Astandardlineleveloutputforconnectiontoaudiorecordersorforuseasan
externallineoutputtoexternalamplication.Outputisviatwophonosockets.
14, TAPE IN-Astandardlinelevelinputforconnectiontoaudiorecordersorforuseasan
externallineoutputtoexternalamplication.
15, SEND JACK-Ifanexternaleffectsprocessoristobeusedwiththemixeramplierthis
outputwillprovidealinelevelfeedviaanunbalanced6.35mm(¼”)monojack.Thesignal
can then be routed via an effects processor, graphic equalizer or similar before being
returnedtotheRETURNlocatedadjacenttotheSEND.InsertingaJackplugintotheSEND
socketwillcutthefeedtothemainmix,thissocketmustbeusedwithanexternal
processorandthesignalreturnedpost-processingtotheRETURNjack.
16, RETURN JACK-Acceptsalinelevelfeedviaanunbalanced6.35mm(¼”)monojack,this
isusedinconjunctionwiththeSENDoutputwhereexternalprocessingisrequired.
17, SPEAKER OUTPUTS-Theseprovidethemainspeakeroutputsviastandard6.35mm(¼”)
monojackplugs.Allspeakercablesshouldbemanufacturedfromtwocore,doubleinsulated
cablesuitableforcarryinghighcurrents.Thisamplierisdesignedtoworkwith4Ω-8Ωimpedance
loads–theminimumimpedanceperspeakeroutputis4Ω.Ifinanydoubtpleasecontactyour
dealerorthePulseTechnicalasthewrongcombinationofspeakerscandamageeitherthe
amplier,thespeakersorworstcaseboth!
NOTE:Guitarsignalleadsarenotsuitableandmayfailcausingdamagetothespeakersandoramplier.Speakeroutputscanpre-
senthighvoltagescapableofdeliveringanelectricshock–careshouldbetakenwithconnectionstoensurenobarewiresarevisable.
Allconnections/disconnectionsshouldbemadewhentheamplieristurnedoff.Speakercablesmadeforusewiththisproductshould
be wired as per the following chart. If in any doubt please contact your local dealer who will be able to manufacture cables to suitor sell
suitable cables for the system.
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Start Up
Makesurethatthepowerswitchissetto“OFF”beforeyouconnectthespeakers.
Inputs
Agoodqualitycablerunimprovesthesoundqualityconsiderably.Inputcablesshouldbeshort
anddirect,sincehighfrequenciesmaybeabsorbedifthecablesareunnecessarilylong.Alsoa
longer cable may lead to humming and noise problems. If long cables runs are unavoidable, you
should use balanced cables.
In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality cables for connecting the units.
Balanced XLR Connection
Connection With The Mains
Connecttheunittothemainswiththepowerplug.
The earth has to be connected.
Switchtheuniton.Afterswitchingonthespeakersystem,wait8-10secondsbeforeyouturnthe
volume control up in order to avoid speaker damage.
Alwayscheckthesoundpressurelevelwithameterinordertokeeptothelegalthreshold.
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Connections
Thisspeakersystemisequippedwith2pole6.35mmjackspeakersockets.Speakerconnections
shouldonlybemadewhilethemixeramplierispoweredoff.
Installing the speaker cables
Connectthespeakerstotheleftandrightspeakersockets.Thesignalwillbetransmittedtothe
individual speakers.
Alwaystreatthecablescarefullyandprotectthemfromdamageduringtransportation.
Alwaysinstallthecablesinastructuredwayandprotectthemfromdamage.
Thecablesmustbeinstalledinawaythatnopersoncantripoverthem.Alwaysxthe
cables with an appropriate tape etc.
Should the supplied speaker cables need replacement, please ensure good quality speaker cable
isused(ie.CABL28).Donotuseguitarcablesorsignalcables.
Installation
Stacking
This speaker system may only be installed on top of another speaker system if both systems are
clamped up to each other via appropriate clamping belts and protected against tilting over.
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Installation on a Speaker Stand
The speaker system may only be installed on a speaker stand if the
original speaker system is equipped with an appropriate stand adaptor.
Stands or satellite systems must only be installed on a plane area with a
maximuminclinationangleof5˚.
CAUTION:Speakersystemsinstalledundertheinuenceofhorizontal
forces, e.g. wind, can be impaired. This is why additional safety
measures like attaching ballast weights have to be taken.
If inclined tension cables or prolonged outriggers are used. the area of
danger has to marked or blocked.
Before lifting or lowering the telescopic tubes, you must always block a
safety area around the stand or satellite system. This safety area must
haveadiameterof1.5timesthemaximumheight.
Lifted telescopic tubes always have to be secured with a
secondary securing attachment.
Thetotalweightoftheinstallation(totalweightofsystemincluding
individualparts)mustneverexceedthemaximumloadoftheinstallation
area.
Unintendedmovementoftheloadhastobeavoided-alsoincaseofre!
Loosenthexingscrewsofthelegs,pullthelegsoutuntilthe
crossstrutsareata90˚angletothelegs.Tightenthe
xingscrewsofthelegs.
Installation Of The Speaker System
CAUTION: The loads have to be installed in a balanced way.
CAUTION:Thecarryingcapacityofthestandorspeakerstandmustneverbeexceeded.
Wall Installation
The speaker system can only be installed on a wall, if the original speaker system is equipped with
an appropriate mounting point.
Before attaching the speaker system, make sure that
the installation area can hold a minimum point load of
10timestheinstallationsweight.
(e.g.13Kgs-130Kgspointload).
The durability of the installation depends very much on the material used at the
installationarea(buildingmaterial),suchaswood,
concreteandbricketc.Thisiswhythexingmaterialmustbe
chosentosuitthewallmaterial.Alwaysaskaspecialistforthecorrectplug/screw
combinationindicatingthemaximumloadandbuildingmaterial.
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