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  • Page 1 A305, A306, A308 active studio monitor 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 23.03.2022, ID: 488068 (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..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 17 Technical specifications........................24 Plug and connection assignment....................31 Troubleshooting............................

  • 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 studio monitor...

  • 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. 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 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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active studio monitor...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is primarily designed for monitoring during audio recording and mixing in the studio. 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 prop‐ erty damage.
  • 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! 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 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Active studio monitor with the following configuration: – A305 (item no. 488068): 2-way system, 5.25" mid / low speaker and 0.75" tweeter (silk dome) – A306 (item no. 525839): 2-way system, 6.5" mid / low speaker and 1" tweeter (silk dome) –...
  • Page 14 Features 8 DIP switches for boundary compensation EQs, LF and HF trim and for adjusting the input sensitivity active studio monitor...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installation 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 16 Installation NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. 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 17: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Control LED on the front panel If the speaker box receives no signal for 15 minutes, it switches to standby mode. The control LED on the front panel then lights up red. As soon as the speaker box receives a signal, it switches back to normal mode and the LED will turn blue.
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements Rear side A305 (item no. 488068) ö & active studio monitor...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements Rear side A306 (item no. 525839), A308 (item no. 525840) ö & A305, A306, A308...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 1 DIP switches for boundary compensation EQs ([1]…[3]), LF trim ([4] and [5]) and HF trim ([6] and [7]) and for adjusting the input sensitivity ([8]) 2 [Volume] Rotary control to adjust the overall volume 3 Connection for playback devices with line level (unbalanced), designed as a RCA socket 4 Connection for a balanced input signal, designed as a XLR panel socket, 3-pin 5 Connection for a balanced input signal, designed as a ¼"...
  • Page 21 Connections and operating elements Position 5 Wall mounted The speaker is mounted to a wall or another surface. Position 6 On a desk - Away from walls The speaker is on a desk or table, and is more than 0.5 m away from any walls.
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements Note: Switch [5] only functions depending on the switch [4]. When the switch [4] is down, the LF trim is disabled and the switch [5] will have no effect. 8 [High Freq Trim], DIP switches [6] and [7] The HF trim can add or subtract 2 dB from the high frequency response.
  • Page 23 Connections and operating elements Switch up [-10 dBV] when using the RCA unbalanced input 10 [Power] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 11 IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder A305, A306, A308...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications A305 (item no. 488068) Speaker 1 × 5.25" low / mid speaker 1 × 0.75" tweeter (silk dome) Input connections Line signal 1 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin (balanced) 1 × RCA socket (unbalanced) 1 × 1/4" jack socket (balanced) Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance...
  • Page 25 Technical specifications Sound pressure level (SPL), >96 dB (typical, A-weighted) max. in 1 m distance Frequency range 55 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 3,0 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 103 dB Power consumption 100 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm ×...
  • Page 26 Technical specifications A306 (item no. 525839) Speaker 1 × 6.5" low / mid speaker 1 × 1" tweeter (silk dome) Input connections Line signal 1 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin (balanced) 1 × RCA socket (unbalanced) 1 × 1/4" jack socket (balanced) Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance...
  • Page 27 Technical specifications Frequency range 43 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 2,6 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 103 dB Power consumption 120 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,6 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 28 Technical specifications A308 (item no. 525840) Speaker 1 × 8" low / mid speaker 1 × 1" tweeter (silk dome) Input connections Line signal 1 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin (balanced) 1 × RCA socket (unbalanced) 1 × 1/4" jack socket (balanced) Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance...
  • Page 29 Technical specifications Frequency range 38 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 2,6 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 103 dB Power consumption 120 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,6 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 30 Technical specifications Further information Magnetic shielding Analogue mini jack input Digital input Manual frequency correction Housing design - bass tuning Bass reflex active studio monitor...

  • Page 31: 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 32 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" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground...
  • Page 33 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding A305, A306, A308...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work Check the power supply terminal and the position of the power switch.
  • Page 35 2. Make sure that all audio devices are connected to the same power circuit and thus share the same ground ref‐ erence. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. A305, A306, A308...

  • Page 36: 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 37 Notes A305, A306, A308...
  • Page 38 Notes active studio monitor...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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