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thomann the t.racks DSP 4x4 Mini Amp User Manual

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  • Page 1 DSP 4x4 Mini Amp digital speaker management 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 15.01.2021, ID: 495806...
  • Page 3 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............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................16 Operating on the computer....................... 18 Technical specifications........................
  • Page 4 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. digital speaker management system...
  • Page 5 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 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 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. 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.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. 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.
  • 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 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. DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 12 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 13 Features Features Ultra-compact 4-channel DSP and 4-channel power amplifier Ideal for small installations and in combination with ceiling speakers Inputs: 4 × 1/4" jack socket (balanced) Outputs: 4 ×1/4" jack socket (balanced) and screw terminals USB connection for control via PC using the supplied software (cable included) Comprehensive setting options for optimal sound –...
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up Installation and starting up 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.
  • Page 15 Installation and starting up Configuration example The figure schematically shows how the device can be controlled via a computer's USB port. DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls Connections and controls digital speaker management system...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls Front panel LEDs [1], [2], [3], [4] The LED lights up when a signal is present at the respective input. Inputs [CH 1] … [CH 4], designed as 1/4" phone jack (mono, balanced). [USB] USB port [POWER] This LED lights when the device is turned on.
  • Page 18 Operating on the computer Operating on the computer Install and start the software. Insert the software CD into the disk drive of your Windows PC and start the installation programme that matches the device version. Follow the instructions of the installation programme to completion. Connect your PC to the device via a USB cable and turn on the device.
  • Page 19 Operating on the computer Components of the programme All tabs of the programme window have a similar structure and are divided into the following window areas: DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 20 Operating on the computer Tab for selecting a function group Main menu Button for the status of the connection to the PC Display area Control area Buttons for quick access to important presets digital speaker management system...
  • Page 21 Operating on the computer Main menu Menu item Meaning ‘File’ Loading user presets and saving them on the PC ‘Link’ Assignment of input to output channels ‘Copy’ Copying parameter settings from one input or output channel to another ‘Lock’ Changing device password ‘Test Tone’...
  • Page 22 Operating on the computer Buttons for quick access to important presets Range Meaning ‘Address’ Display of the marking of the device ‘Preset’ Display of the current user's preset ‘Store’ Saving user preset ‘Recall’ Recalling user preset digital speaker management system...
  • Page 23 Operating on the computer ‘Gain’ tab DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 24 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area The waveform of input and output channels is graphically displayed. Use the radio buttons ‘Inx’ and ‘Outx’ to determine the inputs and outputs to be displayed. Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to adjust the levels for the input and output channels. The ‘Mute’ button mutes or unmutes the respective channel.
  • Page 25 Operating on the computer ‘Gate’ tab DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 26 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the noise gate for the respective channel, with a symbolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for the input channels. The red dot represents the threshold level at which the noise gate opens.
  • Page 27 Operating on the computer ‘Comp’ tab DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 28 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the compressor function for the respective output channel, with a sym‐ bolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for all output channels. The red dot marks the threshold from which the compressor operates.
  • Page 29 Operating on the computer ‘Delay’ tab DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 30 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area Shows the set delays for all output channels. Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to adjust the delay for the respective channel. In the Unit area, you can select the measuring unit milliseconds (ms), meters (m) or feet (ft). digital speaker management system...
  • Page 31 Operating on the computer ‘Matrix’ tab DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 32 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area Shows the current interconnection of input to output channels. Input and output channels can be renamed. Click on a function area (such as ‘PEQ’ or ‘DELAY’ ) to open the tab. Here you can enter the corresponding parameters directly. Control area With a mouse click you can interconnect each input with each output channel.
  • Page 33 Operating on the computer ‘Out 1’ – ‘Out 4’ DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 34 Operating on the computer Range Meaning Display area Use the radio buttons ‘Mag’ or ‘Phase’ to switch the diagram from Cartesian coordinates (level vs. fre‐ quency) to polar coordinates (angle vs. frequency). Use the radio button ‘SHOW ALL EQ’ to show the parameters for all seven of the frequency bands. The corner points of the equalizer can be moved in the display area with the mouse.
  • Page 35 Technical specifications Technical specifications Amp class Input connections Audio signal Type 4 × 1/4" jack socket, balanced Level +12 dBu Impedance 1 MΩ (stereo), 500 kΩ (mono) Output connections Audio signal Type 4 × 1/4" jack socket, balanced Level +12 dBu Impedance <...
  • Page 36 Technical specifications Crosstalk > 70 dBu 20 Hz … 20 kHz Digital signal processing Digital signal processor 32 bit A/D-D/A converter 24 bit Sampling rate 48 kHz Output power 8 Ω 4 × 50 W RMS 4 Ω 4 × 60 W RMS Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz...
  • Page 37 Technical specifications Further information 2-way stereo 3-way stereo Digital Delay Limiter Computer remote RTA connection Suitable for rack mounting Bridged operation Temperature-controlled fan Convection cooling DSP 4x4 Mini Amp...
  • Page 38 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 39 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.
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  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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