IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Features Front Panel Rear Panel Congratulations on choosing Australian Monitor for your professional amplification requirements. Installation The Australian Monitor PICOBLUv2 is a small form factor 30W Bluetooth Audio Streaming ® Mixer Amplifier specifically designed for small space applications Troubleshooting such as cafes, restaurants, small retail and classrooms.
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FEATURES FEATURES • 30W Mixer Amplifier • 3 channel mixer • Microphone support • Bluetooth ® Audio Receiver • Programmable Name and PIN • Advanced connection options • Phone call support (HFP Profile) • 3.5mm input • Bass and Treble Tone Controls •...
FRONT PANEL CH 1-3 These control the levels for each channel input. BASS There is 12dB of cut and boost at 100Hz. TREBLE There is 9dB of cut and boost at 10kHz. SIGNAL This LED indicates the unit is outputting a signal. POWER This LED indicates the unit is on.
REAR PANEL CH 1 XLR input – This is a balanced microphone input with an input sensitivity of 3mV. RCA input – This is an unbalanced line level input. It has an input sensitivity of 405mV. The two RCA sockets are summed to mono internally.
INSTALLATION LINE OUTPUT The LINE output RCA can be used to connect up to 3 booster amplifiers. INPUT CONNECTIONS For wiring balanced in, pin 2 is hot. Unbalanced wiring on the microphone inputs is not recommended. Balanced input wiring (shielded pair cable) is recommended. Unbalanced RCA wiring should be keep as short as possible.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING ® The PICOBLUv2 includes a Bluetooth ® Audio streaming interface which can receive audio from any device like a mobile phone, computer or tablet. Simply connect your Bluetooth ® device and it will mix in to the amplifier output. Defaults: Bluetooth Device Name: PICOBLU-XXXX Passcode/PIN: 2626 (AMAM)
The PICOBLUv2 adds the capability to customise the settings of the Bluetooth module by programming new settings via the USB-C front panel connector. Using the Bluetooth programming software, available on the Australian Monitor website, connect a PC to the PICOBLUv2 USB-C port and upload the required settings.
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DIMENSIONS FRONT: 217mm (8.54“) PICO-RMK 1RU RACK MOUNT KIT: 133mm (5.24“) 133mm (5.24“) 483mm (19.02“) PICO-DMK TOP: UNDER DESK RACK MOUNT KIT: 247mm (9.72“) PICOBLUv2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
ACCESSORIES Under Desk Mounting Kit (sold separately) APPROVALS CE, IEC, RCM Due to continuous improvements, all specifications are subject to change ENGINEERED BY AUSTRALIAN MONITOR The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Address: Unit 1, 2 Daydream Street, Warriewood NSW 2102 Australia Inc.
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