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  • Page 1 Speech 100 M conference system 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 20.11.2018, ID: 438815...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................16 Connections and controls........................20 Operating..............................25 Technical specifications........................32 Plug and connection assignment....................36 Cleaning...............................
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 8 General information 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 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as a digital conference system. The device is designed for pro‐ fessional use only and is not suitable for use in households. This device is meant for indoor use only.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features the t.bone Speech 100 is a digital conference system. It consists of the control centre the t.bone Speech 100 M (438815), the presidential station the t.bone Speech 100 C (438819) as well as the delegate station the t.bone Speech 100 D (438820). Optionally, a control software and an Android app is available for the conference system that makes it easy to control the conference from a PC or smartphone / tablet.
  • Page 15 Features 1 × LAN 1 × RS485 suitable for 19" rack mounting (2 RU) Speech 100 M...
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected. Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐ nected. Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging.
  • Page 17 Installation The conference system is a plug-and-play system designed for use in small and medium-sized conferences and events. The call stations are connected to each other as well as to the control centre via system cables. The system cables handle the transmission of the digital voice and status information as well as the power supply of the call stations.
  • Page 18 Installation Connection options 2 lines with each up to 16 call stations can be connected to the control centre. If control via (optionally available) software is desired, the connection to a PC is made via the PC connection over an Ethernet switch. conference system...
  • Page 19 Installation Rack mounting The device has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies two rack units. Speech 100 M...
  • Page 20: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel conference system...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls Front panel USB port Saving conference recordings to a USB storage device. Play back conference recordings or background music from a USB storage device. [Discuss Mode / Voting] Setting voting mode or discussion mode. [Feedback Killer] Enabling and disabling feedback suppression. LCD display Default setting: Information about volume, recording and discussion mode.
  • Page 22 Connections and controls [REC / Exit] Starts recording a conference. Pressing [REC / Exit] again stops the recording. [PRE / EQ] Keystroke for approx. 3 seconds: Calls up the EQ settings. Short keystroke: Starts playback of the previously made recording. [Speaker] In default setting: Controls the output volume in the control unit and in the inter‐...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Rear panel Speech 100 M...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Rear panel [POWER ON / OFF] Mains switch Connection socket for IEC connector Connection socket for LAN network cable RS485: Camera tracking interface Connection for external alarm system Socket for connecting call station units [Rec Output] Audio output for connecting external recording devices [Input] Input for connecting external input devices with line level [Output]...
  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating Setting a password You can lock the control centre of the conference system with a password. To unlock the system, press any button on the control panel. Then enter the password. Press [Monitor] for about 3 seconds. ð The password setting is called up. Turn [Speaker] right or left to select the desired number for the first digit field.
  • Page 26 Operating With [Speaker], you can call up various EQ settings in a table field. p ] , you move up within the table. With [Next q ] , you move down within the table. With [Repeat You can make the following settings in the table: Type Freq Gain dB...
  • Page 27 Operating Type Freq Gain dB Bypass Bes18 null null null But24 null null null Bes24 null null null Lin24 null null null But30 null null null Bes30 null null null But36 null null null Bes36 null null null Lin36 null null null But42...
  • Page 28 Operating Type Freq Gain dB Bypass But12 null null null Bes12 null null null Lin12 null null null But18 null null null Bes18 null null null But24 null null null Bes24 null null null Lin24 null null null But30 null null null Bes30...
  • Page 29 Operating Type Freq Gain dB Bypass But42 null null null EQ1…EQ8 Peak ON / OFF 19.7 20160 -12 dB +12 dB ON / OFF ON / OFF Setting discussion mode You can set 5 different discussion modes. 1, 3, 6, 9 or all call station microphones can be acti‐ vated at the same time.
  • Page 30 Operating Performing a vote You can request all connected participants to vote. Press [Discuss Mode / Voting] for about 3 seconds. ð The voting mode is called up. The display shows ‘Voting Ready! Press play to start voting!’ Press [Play]. ð...
  • Page 31 Operating To disable the feedback suppression, press [Feedback Killer] again. Connecting an external alarm At the connection [Alarm in ] on the back of the device, an external alarm system can be con‐ system nected via network cable. If this port receives a continuous alarm signal from the external alarm system, the control centre automatically mutes all microphone inputs and turns on the alarm transmission input.
  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Microphone input balanced Frequency response 200 Hz 6 kHz at 0 dBu ±1.5 dB optimized for speech Frequency range extension possible by software update Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 0.01 % at 0 dBu 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB Maximum input level...
  • Page 33 Technical specifications Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 0.01 % at 0 dBu 1 kHz Max. input level (gain at 0 dBu +10 dBu MP3 input balanced Frequency response 200 Hz 6 kHz at 0 dBu ±1.5 dB optimized for speech Frequency range extension possible by software update Total harmonic distortion (THD) <...
  • Page 34 Technical specifications Equalizer Lows (low pass or low shelf) 21 Hz…19.2 kHz, ±24 dB Low mids: 21 Hz…19.2 kHz, ±24 dB Treble (high pass or high shelf): 21 Hz…19.2 kHz, ±24 dB Treble (high pass or high shelf): 21 Hz…19.2 kHz, ±24 dB Internal processor 32 bit, floating point Bit depth, AD / DA converter...
  • Page 35 Technical specifications Block diagram Speech 100 M...
  • Page 36: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 37 Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
  • Page 38 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) conference system...
  • Page 39: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Speech 100 M...
  • Page 40: 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 41 Notes Speech 100 M...
  • Page 42 Notes conference system...
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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