thomann SB 115A User Manual

thomann SB 115A User Manual

Active subwoofer

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SB 115A
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  • Page 1 SB 115A active subwoofer user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 27.09.2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 4.1 Pin assignment..........................14 4.2 Tips on handling speakers......................15 Connections and operating elements................... 16 Technical specifications........................19 Protecting the environment......................21 SB 115A...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. SB 115A...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. active subwoofer...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. SB 115A...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 9 If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐ port and installation. SB 115A...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 11 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. SB 115A...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features 1 × 15" woofer Output power: 300 W Frequency range: 35…260 Hz Adjustable high pass filter XLR type input and output connectors Trapezoidal housing with tripod mounting flange active subwoofer...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. SB 115A...
  • Page 14: Pin Assignment

    Installation 4.1 Pin assignment You can use XLR plugs with balanced or unbalanced wiring. In the following we will give you an overview of the various options. XLR connections for signal in XLR mounting sockets are used for signal inputs. XLR mounting plugs provide the output sig‐ and outputs nals.
  • Page 15: Tips On Handling Speakers

    Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐ imum sound quality. If you notice distortion during operation, the active speaker is overloaded. This may perma‐ nently damage the device. Always reduce the volume as soon as you hear distortion. SB 115A...
  • Page 16: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements active subwoofer...
  • Page 17 Indicates clipping. If this LED flashes or lights up, the input signal level is too high. 5 INPUT Line input for connecting the woofer to the PA system. 6 OUTPUT Line output for connecting a mid-range speaker or tweeter to the woofer (XLR type). SB 115A...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements 7 ON | OFF Use the mains switch to power the unit on or off. 8 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder for operating voltage supply. 9 115V/60Hz | 230V/50Hz Mains voltage selector. Before turning the unit on, make sure that this selector is set correctly for the actual supply voltage available at the operating location! active subwoofer...
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Frequency range 40 Hz … 180 Hz (–3 dB) 35 Hz … 260 Hz (–10 dB) Maximum SPL at 1 m 120 dB Output power 300 W (RMS) Harmonic distorsion 0.02 % Impedance 4 Ω Housing Polypropylene, trapezoidal, black SB 115A...
  • Page 20 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 485 × 700 × 460 mm (19.1 × 27.6 × 18.1 inches) Weight 30.5 kg (67.2 lbs) active subwoofer...
  • Page 21: Protecting The Environment

    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. SB 115A...
  • Page 22 Notes active subwoofer...
  • Page 24 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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