Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
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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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Risk of injury due to heavy weight! The device is heavy. Lifting and dropping it during transport and installation can cause injuries. Make sure at least two people work together when transporting and installing the device. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device. Always ensure that the stand is stable. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
Turn it anti-clockwise to reduce the volume. When using the & input for a line signal, turn the control all the way to position [0]. When using the input POWER for a microphone, you can turn the control up to the [MAX] position. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
‘LOW EQ’ Raising/lowering the low equalizer frequencies in the range –12 dB…+12 dB ‘SUB’ High Pass Filter (low cut) settings ‘OFF’ : Off ‘80Hz’ , ‘100Hz’ , ‘120Hz’ , ‘150Hz’ : Crossover frequency selection PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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‘BRIGHT’ Setting the display light brightness in the range 0…10 ‘CONTRAST’ Setting the display contrast in the range 0…10 ‘RESET’ Resetting to factory defaults ‘INFO’ Displaying the digital signal processor software version ‘EXIT’ Closing the menu PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
1 × XLR panel plug Output power RMS: 250 W Peak: 800 W Frequency range 50 Hz…20 kHz Crossover frequency 2.4 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (typical, A-weighted) Sound pressure level (SPL), 128 dB max. max. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 390 mm × 630 mm × 360 mm Weight 17 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in the ‘MODE’ menu item: A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in the ‘LOCATION’ menu item: A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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45 Hz…20 kHz Crossover frequency 2.4 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (typical, A-weighted) Sound pressure level (SPL), 129 dB max. max. Beam angle (H × V) 90° × 70° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 450 mm × 710 mm × 370 mm Weight 20 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in the ‘MODE’ menu item: A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in the ‘LOCATION’ menu item: A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599) PA 15 DSP (item no. 441079) Design Standard Colour Black Housing material Plastic Master tone control Media player Remote control Microphone Low Cut Monitor inclination Rechargeable battery Pole stand flange Truss-capable PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Plug and pin assignments 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 PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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Plug and pin assignments XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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Notes PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP Active Speaker...
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