the box pro Achat 204 Passive Speaker User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- The Box Pro
Table of Contents
the box pro Achat 204 Passive Speaker
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Achat 204 Passive Speaker
- Date: 22.08.2023
- ID: 266718 (V2)
Features
The Achat 204 Passive Speaker has the following special features:
- Sound reinforcement capabilities
Safety Instructions
Intended Use
This device is designed for sound reinforcement. It should only be used as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under different operating conditions is considered improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer does not assume liability for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety
DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
WARNING! Possible hearing damage due to operating the device at a high volume!
The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment when operated at a high volume. Even levels that seem uncritical can cause hearing damage over an extended period of time. It is advised to avoid operating the device at excessively high volumes and to decrease the volume level immediately if ringing in the ears or hearing impairment is experienced. If decreasing the volume is not possible, it is recommended to keep a greater distance from the speaker or use adequate ear muffs.
Installation
Instructions for installing the Achat 204 Passive Speaker:
- Choose a suitable location for the speaker.
- Ensure that the speaker is securely positioned and stable.
- Connect the speaker to the audio source using the appropriate cables.
- Adjust the volume and settings on the audio source according to your preferences.
FAQ
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Q: What is the intended use of the Achat 204 Passive Speaker?
A: The Achat 204 Passive Speaker is designed for sound reinforcement purposes. -
Q: Can anyone use this device?
A: This device may only be used by individuals with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities, as well as the corresponding knowledge and experience. Others may use the device only under supervision or instruction from a responsible person. -
Q: How can I prevent hearing damage when using the speaker at high volumes?
A: It is recommended to avoid operating the device at excessively high volumes. If you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment, immediately decrease the volume level. If decreasing the volume is not possible, keep a greater distance from the speaker or use adequate ear muffs.
General information
- This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
- 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.
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.
| 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.
NOTICE!| 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.
Type of danger
- Warning – high-voltage.
- Warning – suspended load.
- Warning – danger zone
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.
- This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety
Safety
- Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
- Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision.
- Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with.
WARNING!
- Possible hearing damage due to operating the device at a high volume!
- The device can produce volume levels that, when operated at a high volume, may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
- Avoid operating the device at excessively high volumes over an extended period of time. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use adequate ear-muffs.
NOTICE!
- Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
- The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sunlight, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately.
- Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.
Features
Special features of the device:
- Connection options: 2 × NL2, screw terminals
- Black textured paint
- 3/8” stand thread on the bottom side
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 duringtransportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
- Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
DANGER!
- Risk of death from electrical current!
- The output voltages of modern high-performance amplifiers may result in death or serious injury.
- Never touch the bare ends of loudspeaker cables when the amplifier is on.
WARNING!
- Risk of injury from falling devices that were inadequately secured!
- If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling.
- 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.
NOTICE!
- Possible property damage to adjacent devices due to magnetic fields.
- Speakers generate a static magnetic field. This magnetic field can affect other neighbouring units and in unfavourable cases damage them.
- Ensure that speakers are always a sufficient distance away from sensitive equipment that may be affected by an external magnetic field.
NOTICE!
- Potential property damage due to unsuitable stands!
- 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.
Tips on handling speakers
- We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audience unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.
- Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won’t reach maximum sound quality.
- For optimum results both impedance and power handling of the speakers must match the requirements of the amplifier. Always follow the technical specifications of the speakers! The overall impedance of the connected loudspeakers must not deceed the minimum output impedance of the amp. The amps max. RMS output power should be 50 % above the power handling capacity of the connected speakers.
- 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 distortion.
Mounting bracket
Using the optional mounting brackets (U brackets) for vertical and horizontal mounting, the speaker can stably and securely mounted to the wall, the ceiling or a pipe clamp (half coupler), and, thus, secured to trusses.
Connections
- FULL RANGE INPUT | Input, designed as a lockable NL2 connection (1+/1–).
- FULL RANGE THRU | Output for an additional speaker, designed as a lockable NL2 connection (1+/1– looped through).
- Input, designed as screw terminals (2 × 2-pin) with cover for contact protection
NL2 chassis connectors for speaker connections
The adjoining figure shows the pin assignment of the lockable NL2 chassis connectors.
Technical specifications
- Configuration 2 × 4″ bass, 1″ textile dome tweeter
- Input connections NL2
- Screw terminals
- Frequency range 70 Hz…20 kHz, –3 dB
- 60 Hz…20 kHz, –10 dB
- Load capacity 80 W (RMS), 320 W (peak)
- Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 88 dB
- Rated impedance 4 Ω
- Sound pressure level 112 dB max.
- Beam angle (H × V) 90° × 90°
- Dimensions (W × H × D) 144 mm × 360 mm × 172 mm
- Weight 3 kg
- Ambient conditions
- Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
- Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
Frequency response
Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
- For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
- Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
- Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of your old device
- This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
- Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or 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.
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany
Telephone : +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet : www.thomann.de
22.08.2023, ID: 266718 (V2)