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Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................16 4.2 Playback via Bluetooth........................17 Connections and controls........................18 Technical specifications........................24 Plug and connection assignment....................30 Protecting the environment......................33 Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Warning – danger zone. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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(for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg‐ ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight 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 product’s rubber feet and the floor. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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1 × TAPE OUT (cinch) – 1 × MAIN OUT (6.35-mm jack) – 1 × MON OUT (6.35-mm jack) Stand flange (optional, item no. 169354) Bag (optional, item no. 503285, item no. 506341, depending on the model) Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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If speakers are not properly secured when mounted, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling. Always secure portable sound systems (speakers) with two independent safety devices, for example with safety cables. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Always ensure that the stand is stable. Before power-up and before connecting or disconnecting audio cables, set all volume controls of the unit to zero to avoid damage to the connected speakers and devices. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Installation and starting up Connection examples M U S I C S P E A K E R S SD/MMC CARD VOL- SCAN VOL+ MODE Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Installation and starting up M U S I C S P E A K E R S SD/MMC CARD VOL- SCAN VOL+ MODE Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Installation and starting up Block diagram CH 1–3 CH 4 TAPE IN Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Place the Bluetooth device near the box and turn it on. After power-up, the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices under the name ‘Six Mix’ / ‘Six Mix Eight’ (depending on the model) and can be paired with them.
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Connections and controls Connections and controls Control panel M U S I C S P E A K E R S ö SD/MMC CARD VOL- SCAN VOL+ MODE & Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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[HIGH] | Equalizer: Control to adjust the high frequencies (above 12 kHz) of the indi‐ vidual channel in a range of –15…+15 dB [LOW] | Equalizer: Control to adjust the high frequencies (below 80 Hz) of the indi‐ vidual channel in a range of –15…+15 dB Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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[MAIN OUT] | 6.35-mm output socket (mono, unbalanced) for connecting passive speakers. The nominal impedance must not be less than 4 Ω. [MON OUT] | 6.35-mm output socket (mono, unbalanced) for connecting the device to an external amplifier or active speakers. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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‘USB’ : Playback of the audio data from the device connected to the USB inter‐ face or from the card in the SD / MMC card slot. / [VOL+] | Normal keypress: Skip to the next audio track. Button pressed for about 2 seconds: Increase volume. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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/ [SCAN] | Start or stop playback / [VOL–] | Normal keypress: Skip to the previous audio track. Button pressed for about 2 seconds: Decrease volume. [SD/MMC CARD] | Slot for an SD or MMC card Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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[Auto Standby] | Button to activate and deactivate the automatic standby mode [ON] | The device switches to standby mode when no audio signals are received. [OFF] | The device remains in normal operation when no audio signals are received. ö Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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2.2 kΩ Cinch 10 kΩ Output connections Line 1 × 6.35-mm jack socket (mono, Main Out) 1 × 6.35-mm jack socket (mono, Mon Out) 1 × pair of cinch sockets (L/R, Tape Out) Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Bluetooth name Six Mix Six Mix Eight Storage media SD/MMC card, USB devices Playback formats MP3, WAV Number of files, max. 64 GB Power consumption 200 W Supply voltage 110/230 V 50/60 Hz Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Dimensions (W × H × D) 201 mm × 320 mm × 222 mm 260 mm × 370 mm × 282 mm Weight 5.8 kg 7.2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Dimensions and frequency response of Six Mix Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Dimensions and frequency response of Six Mix Eight dBSPL Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Further information Six Mix Six Mix Eight Housing Wood Colour Black Truss-capable Monitor inclina‐ tion Ways 2-way Stand flange Optional (item no. 169354) Wall mount Optional (item no. 503285) Optional (item no. 506341) Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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 Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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 Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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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. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. Six Mix, Six Mix Eight Active Speaker...
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