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  • Page 1 MBA1 active 2-way 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 17.03.2021, ID: 480782 (V2)

  • 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....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 16 Connections and controls........................18 Technical specifications........................

  • Page 4: General Information

    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. active 2-way speaker...

  • 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 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. 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.
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. active 2-way speaker...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use 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.
  • Page 10 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. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug.
  • 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐ teries.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features The device is characterized by the following features: mobile battery-powered 2-way active speaker box 8" woofer 1" full-range tweeter Class-D power stage 150 W RMS output power 3 preset modes: Music, speech and guitar 2 × XLR / 1/4" phone jack combo socket for adjustable MIC / Line input 1 ×...

  • Page 14: Installation And Starting Up

    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 The unit can be mounted on a tripod or set up on the floor or a sufficiently sized and stable surface, e.g. a wall bracket. 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.

  • Page 16: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    Installation and starting up 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
  • Page 17 Installation and starting up Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g.

  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls active 2-way speaker...
  • Page 19 Connections and controls 1 [MASTER] Overall volume control 2 [BATTERY STATUS] Indicator LEDs for the battery charge level [100%], [75%], [50%] LED lights green: Charge level 100%, 75% or 50% [LOW] LED lights yellow: Charge level low [CHARGE] LED flashes red: Charge level below 25% Recharge the battery. 3 [MODE] Selection button for the playback mode according to the audio source Press the button to switch between the three different preset modes (music,...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 6 [MIX OUT] XLR mounting socket, 3-pin, for the output of line-level signals and for looping through several active loudspeakers 7 [INPUT 3] RCA socket pair (L / R) / 3.5 mm phone socket, unbalanced, for connecting stereo input signal sources [AUX], [R], [L] 8 [POWER]...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 8" woofer 1" full-range tweeter Amp class Class-D power stage Input connections MIC/Line 2 × XLR / 1/4" phone combi socket Stereo 1 × pair of RCA sockets (L/R) 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket USB charge socket 1 ×...
  • Page 22 Technical specifications Power consumption 210 W Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Max. transmission power 10 mW Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow-blow Battery Battery type Lithium-ion Voltage...
  • Page 23 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) MBA1...
  • Page 24 Technical specifications Further information Simultaneous inputs Mic Preamp Tone control / Ch. Master tone control Effect Wireless microphone opt. wireless Remote control Line Out CD player Bluetooth player USB play SD card play active 2-way speaker...
  • Page 25 Technical specifications Tuner Colour Black Trolley Cover MBA1...

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) active 2-way speaker...
  • Page 29 Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding MBA1...

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 31: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 32 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 33 Notes MBA1...
  • Page 34 Notes active 2-way speaker...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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