The box PA108A User Manual

Active 2 way full-range speaker

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active 2 way full-range
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  • Page 1 PA 108 A active 2 way full-range speaker user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.05.2016, ID: 157977...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features............................... 10 Installation..............................11 4.1 Pin assignment..........................12 4.2 Tips on handling speakers......................13 Connections and operating elements ..................14 Technical specifications........................18 Protecting the environment......................20 PA 108 A...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on 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 other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 General notes 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. 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions 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. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 10: Features

    Features Features Special features of this active 2-way full-range speaker box: 1 × 8" woofer Horn, dispersion 90° × 60° Output power 80 W (Bass) + 50 W (Treble) 2-band tone stack XLR in and output Switchable low cut @ 120 Hz Monitor feets available for use as floor monitor Tripod mounting flange retrofittable Standby feature...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 12: Pin Assignment

    Installation 4.1 Pin assignment You can use XLR plugs with balanced or unbalanced wiring. In the following, we will give you an overview of the various options. XLR connections for signal in XLR mounting sockets are used for signal inputs. XLR mounting plugs provide the output sig‐ and outputs nals.
  • Page 13: Tips On Handling Speakers

    Installation Unbalanced wiring: Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 4.2 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.
  • Page 14: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 15 Connections and operating elements 1 VOLUME Volume control. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. 2 TREBLE Treble control. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the high frequencies. Turn it counter-clockwise to attenuate them.
  • Page 16 9 STANDBY Push button to enable or disable the energy saving mode. When the box receives no signal for 60 minutes, it switches to standby mode. When it receives a signal again, it auto‐ matically switches back to normal mode.
  • Page 17 Connections and operating elements 10 LINE/MIC Push button to select the input sensitivity (line or microphone level). LED MIC This LED lights up if the input sensitivity is set to MIC (microphone level). LED LINE This LED lights up if the input sensitivity is set to LINE (line level). 11 120Hz Use this switch to attenuate the low frequencies below 120 Hz.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications System 2-way full-range active speaker box with built-in crossover Speakers 1 × 8" woofer 1 × horn, dispersion 90° × 60° Connections XLR in XLR out Frequency response 65 Hz … 18 kHz (–3 dB) 60 Hz … 20 kHz (–10 dB) Sound pressure level (1 m) 116 dB Level adaptation...
  • Page 19 Technical specifications Line: 0.02 % Microphone: 0.04 % Load impedance Bass: 8 Ω Treble: 8 Ω Input impedance Line: 20 kΩ Microphone: 10 kΩ Operating voltage supply AC 230 V , 50 Hz AC 115 V , 60 Hz Housing Polypropylene, trapezoid Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 20: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 21 Notes PA 108 A...
  • Page 22 Notes active 2 way full-range speaker...
  • Page 24 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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