Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation..............................12 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................13 Connections and controls........................14 Technical specifications........................17 Plug and connection assignment....................28 Protecting the environment......................
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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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.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed for sound reinforcement. 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 property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! 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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol‐ tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device.
Features Features MA100 (item no. 264758) 10” woofer 3” cone tweeter Beam angle: 150° × 100° Line and microphone input (XLR) Line output (XLR) Lockable Speaker Twist socket (for connection to passive speaker) Volume control for line and microphone input Tone control with 3-band equalizer 35 mm pole stand flange on the underside of the device Wooden housing with felt cover...
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Features Volume control for line and microphone input Tone control with 3-band equalizer 35 mm pole stand flange on the underside of the device Wooden housing with felt cover Standby function Optional protective cover (item no. 242909) MA150 (item no. 209257) 15”...
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.
Installation NOTICE! Potential property damage due to unsuitable stands! If the product is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum load-bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the product.
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö ACTIVE STANDBY DISABLE ENABLE ä & MA100, MA120 MKII, MA150 Active Speaker...
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Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] | Mains switch for turning the device on and off. 2 [STANDBY] | Push-button for enabling or disabling power saving mode. If the speaker is in power-saving mode and receives no signal for 60 minutes, it switches to standby mode. As soon as it receives a signal, it automatically switches back to normal mode.
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Connections and controls 10 [LINE INPUT] | XLR input for line signals (mixer, upstream speakers etc.) 11 [LINE OUTPUT] | XLR output for connecting another active monitor 12 [SPEAKER OUT] | Speaker Twist output for connecting a passive monitor. The nominal impedance should not be below 4 Ω.
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’...
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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) XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 Speaker Twist connector Signal 1 (in phase) 1–...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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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 MA100, MA120 MKII, MA150 Active Speaker...
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Notes MA100, MA120 MKII, MA150 Active Speaker...
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Notes MA100, MA120 MKII, MA150 Active Speaker...
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