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. D8 Column Active Speaker...
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: D8 Column Active Speaker...
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. D8 Column Active Speaker...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. D8 Column Active Speaker...
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective 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 registered electrician. D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. D8 Column Active Speaker...
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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. felt pads or similar. D8 Column Active Speaker...
Inputs: 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo socket, 2 × ¼" jack socket, 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket, 1 × XLR link input Outputs: 1 × XLR link output 2-band EQ Transport bag included D8 Column Active Speaker...
Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. 4.1 Setup The D8 column system consists of an 8-inch woofer (installed in the subwoofer module) and six 2.75-inch satellite speakers (installed in the column speaker module). The individual ele‐...
If you notice distortion during operation, either the amp or the speaker is overloaded. This may permanently damage the amp or the speaker. Always reduce the volume when you hear dis‐ tortion. D8 Column Active Speaker...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Top side ö HIGH HIGH HIGH MONO STEREO LINK IN (LEFT) PAIR POWER/LIMIT LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL & CH3/4 CH5/6 MASTER D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Set the toggle switch (1) to , make sure the device you want to connect is listening, and press the button. The LED (3) flashes and then lights solid as soon as the connection is established. Press the button again to disconnect. 6 [MASTER] | Rotary control to adjust the overall volume D8 Column Active Speaker...
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7 [LEVEL] | Rotary controls for adjusting the volume of the input signal for the corresponding channels 8 [HIGH] / [LOW] | Rotary controls for adjusting the EQ effect for the corresponding channels 9 [EFFECT] | Rotary controls for adjusting the reverb effect for the corresponding channels in microphone mode D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Connections and controls Rear panel L/MONO LINK IN LINK OUT LINE LINE (From Master LINK OUT) (To 2nd LINK IN) CH3/4 CH5/6 LINK IN FUSE T5 A/250V 100-240V~50/60Hz Power Consump on 250W D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Use the toggle switch (2) to select the [LINK IN] mode. The right channel is used. 12 [OUT] | Link output, designed as an XLR panel socket, 3-pin, for connecting an additional D8 column system The output level is controlled by the input channel level. Use the toggle switch (2) to select the appropriate mode: [STEREO (LEFT)] | The system becomes the master of the left channel;...
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Connections and controls 17 Fuse 18 IEC chassis plug for the power supply D8 Column Active Speaker...
RMS: 120 W (bass) / RMS: 120 W (satellite) Amp class Class D Frequency range 55 Hz … 18 kHz Crossover frequency 200 Hz, 24 dB/oct. Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB Sound pressure level (SPL), max. 121 dB D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Max. transmission power 1.6 mW or +2 dBm Max. range 10 m Standard Version 5.0 Name Syrincs D8 column Codecs PCM, ADPCM, CBR, VBR Power consumption 250 W Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, slow-blow Operating supply voltage...
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Technical specifications Further information Housing material Polypropylene Housing colour black Mixer Monitor wedge Media player Microphone Carrying bag included Mic preamps Rechargeable battery operation App control USB port SC card slot D8 Column Active Speaker...
‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. 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. D8 Column Active Speaker...
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1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding D8 Column Active Speaker...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) D8 Column Active Speaker...
Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. D8 Column Active Speaker...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. D8 Column Active Speaker...
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