soundmaster MCD5550 Bluetooth HiFi System Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: soundmaster

soundmaster MCD5550 Bluetooth HiFi System

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging

The materials are recyclable according to their labeling. By reusing materials or other forms of recycling old devices and packaging, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment. If necessary, remove batteries and personal data before disposal free of charge and ask your local authority about the responsible disposal point.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

| This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to cause electric shock.
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Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances*)
Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind.
Only return fully discharged batteries
*) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

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Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!!
Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow mbatteries.
Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.
Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
Replace only with the same or equivalent type

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CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPENING THE COVER OR PRESSING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.

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| To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods

Use the device in dry indoor environments only.
Protect the device from humidity.
This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.
Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the rating plate.
Make sure the mains cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the mains cable in any way.
A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.
In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply.
Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.
Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.
Do not cover the ventilation openings!
Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.
Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise radio reception may be disturbed.
Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer center.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
When you are necessary to ship the unit store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove and reconnect the power supply.
If the unit is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control.

Remove the battery compartment door by pressing in on the tab and lifting it off.
Insert two (2) AAA size batteries (not included) into the battery compartment following the polarity markings inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment door.

Remote control transmitter

Control functions

Button description

On/standby	Press to power on / standby the system
Play/pause /Band	In CD/USB mode : press to start playback / pause mode

In DAB mode, press to select DAB/FM
Skip up /down / Tune+/-| Press to select previous / next tracks at CD/USB mode
Press to step up/down of radio frequency at tuner mode
Stop / Enter| In CD/USB mode : press to stop the playback
In Tuner mode : select stereo/mono mode
Folder/Pre Up-Down| In Tuner mode : press to select preset memory up/down
In USB mode : press to select folder up/down
Play mode| In CD mode : press to active random/repeat function
Open/close| Press to open/close the CD tray
Volume -/+| Press to adjust volume level up/ down
Sleep/Timer| In power on mode : press to active sleep function
In standby mode : press and hold to enter timer set up mode and press once to active/de active timer function
Del/info| In USB mode : press to delete the file in the USB
In MP3 playback mode : press to active ID3 function
In DAB/FM mode, press to see the broadcast information
● Rec| Press to active encoding/MP3 file copy function
Function| Press to select the function
Mem / CLK-ADJ| In standby mode : press & hold to adjust clock
In CD/USB/Tuner mode : press to preset memory
Scan| In FM/DAB mode, press to search the station
Preset EQ| Press to select difference EQ mode for enjoyment
| In encoding mode : press to active track separation function
Mute| Press to cut the sound temporarily

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Turntable cover
LCD display
Stop /Enter button
Record button
Standby LED indicator
On/Standby button
Earphone jack
USB Socket
Cassette door (1)
Function button
Turntable platter
Mem/Clock-Adjust button
Skip/tuning Down button
Cassette 1 control key
CD tray
Play/Pause /band button
Preset EQ button
Remote sensor
Volume knob
Tone control knob
Cassette door (2)
Folder/Preset Up button
Skip/Tuning Up button
Cassette 2 control key
CD tray open/close button
Spindle adaptor
Turntable speed selector
Auto switch
Pick-up holder
Antenna socket
Line out socket
Speaker socket
AC cord
Aux-in jack

Caution:
Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

Important:
Since movement of the CD mechanism and the sensitive circuitry may cause interference to the radio tuner nearby, switch this unit off while operating other radio devices

Precautions for use

Installation

Unpack all parts and remove protective material.
Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the main voltage and before all other connections have been made.
Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimeters around the unit for ventilation.

Connection

Connect the speaker cable to the speaker terminal located on the rear side of the unit. Put the red cable into the red terminal and the black cable in the black terminal of the speaker position (left and right). Plug in the AC cord (33) to the AC outlet. The unit will go to standby mode and the LCD display (2) will dim light up.
Turn on the unit (6), if the LCD display (2) is on with backlighting, it means the power supply is normal. Now your system is ready to play the music.

Setting the clock

Set unit in standby mode.
Press and hold the “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button (12) until display will flash “24HR” press the Skip Up or Skip Down button (23/13) to select the clock format between 12 or 24Hour. Then press the “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button (12).
The first digit of “ 0:00 ” is flashing on the LCD display (2). Press Skip Up or Skip Down button (23/13) to set the correct hour. Press “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button (12) to store the correct hour.
The third & fourth digit of “ 00 ” is flashing, press the Skip Up or Skip Down button (23/13) to set the correct minutes. Then press “ Preset/Clk-Adj ” button (12) to store the correct minute.
➢ The clock setting mode will automatically quit if no button is being pressed in a period of about 5 seconds after pressing the “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button.

Listening to FM radio

Manual tuning

Plug in the provided DAB/FM tuner antenna to the antenna socket (30) then switch on the unit by On/Standby button (6), then press Function button (10) to select “ DAB ” mode then press Band button (16) to select FM mode.
Tune to the required station by pressing the Tuning Up or Down button (23/13).
Turn the Volume knob (19) to the desired volume level.

Auto tuning (on the remote control only)

Set the unit to FM mode.
Press the Scan button once on the remote control, unit will start to scan at tuning up direct until radio station received. Press and hold the Scan button on the remote control for a second, the unit will scan to tuning down direction. If the radio data system (RDS) broadcasting signal received, the unit will set the actual time automatically.
Turn the Volume knob (19) to the desired volume level.

Radio data system (RDS)
This is the features to display the information which released from the radio broadcast and will showed on LCD display step by step as below by pressing the Info button(on the remote control) continuously.
Radio text→ program type→ signal strength→ date/time→ frequency→ mono/stereo

Digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radio

Set the unit to “DAB” mode by Function button (10).
Press the Scan button on the remote control once, unit will start to full scan from range 11b-12d one time within around 2 second. Then press Tune up/down button (23/13) to select your desired DAB channel.
Press the Info button continuously to check the below info released by DAB.
Group name→ frequency → transfer rate →signal strength→ date/time→ program type → scrolling text
Press the Volume knob (19) to the desired volume level.

Preset stations
You can store up to total of 40 radio stations in the memory (20-FM/20-DAB).

Set to FM/DAB mode
Turn to the desired radio station by “ manual ” or “ auto ” tuning method.
Press and hold the Mem/Clock-Adjust button (12) around four second to enable memory state, the preset station will flash on LCD display.
Preset the Folder/ Pre up button (22) to select the desired station memory for storage.
Press Mem/Clock-Adjust button (12) to confirm the preset memory.
Repeat step 2 to 5 to store other stations.

Recall preset stations

Press the Mem/Clock-Adjust button (12) once to enable recall state
Press Folder/ Pre up button (22) to select the desired memory station.
Press Memory/Clock-Adjust button (12) to confirm the recall memory station.
➢ There are 3 seconds for program state, after 3 sec. This state would resume to mnormal tuner mode automatically.
➢ You can overwrite a present station by storing another frequency in its place.

FM-Stereo reception

Press the “ Enter ” knob (3) repeatedly, the FM programs are receiving in mono and stereo mode repeatedly. In particular when stereo signals are weak, it is preferable to receive the program in Mono.

Hints for best reception:-
– FM/DAB : the receiver work with detachable DAB/FM wire antenna, make sure the antenna is plugged into the antenna socket (30), totally unraveled and proper located for the best reception.

Bluetooth® connecting and Playback

Press “Function” button to select (10) Bluetooth® mode.
The LCD display (2) will flashing with “ Bluetooth® “ , it means the BT is ready for connection & under searching mode.
Switch on the Bluetooth feature of your BT device (such as mobile phone) and select “ MCD5550… ” on the BT equipment to connecting.
Once the connecting was finish and connect successfully, the word “ Bluetooth® “ will be remained without flashing on LCD display (2).
Start to playback your BT device and enjoy the music from the main unit.
To disconnect the Bluetooth connection, press and hold the “Play/Pause ” (16) button.

Remarks
– You can press the “Play/Pause ” (16), “Skip Up or Skip Down button” (23/13) of the main unit or remote to control the music playback.

Aux-in connection

– Connect the unit to other device by connecting the Aux in jack (34) with a 3.5mm cable(not provided) and other end connect to the external device such as Discman/MP3 player to perform the music playback or encoding function etc.

Press the Function button (10) to Phono/Aux position.
Adjust with Volume Control Knob (19) to desired volume level.
Start to play your external device.

Playing Compact Disc

⚫ Getting start
– Press Function button (10) to select “ CD ” mode.
– Push the CD tray open (25) to open the CD tray.
– Place a CD with the printed side facing up and then close the CD tray.
– Focus search will performing and the LCD display (2) will show the total number of tracks & total playing time. Then, the unit will start to automatically.
– Turn Volume knob (19) to the desired volume level.

⚫ Play / Pause mode

To interrupt, press the “ Play/Pause ” button (16) once. Press again to resume normal playback.

⚫ Stop mode

If “ Stop ” button (3) is pressed during play or pause mode, system will go to stop mode.

⚫ Skip mode (skip up / skip down )

During play or pause mode, if “ skip up ” button (23) is pressed. It will go to next track and display the track no. and then remain the play or pause mode.
During play or pause mode, if “ skip down ” button (13) is pressed. It will go to the previous track, original track no. is display and remain the play or pause mode.

⚫ For MP3 Disc

After focus search is performing, the total number of track and album will be shown on the LCD display (2). The unit will start to plat directly.
Turn “ Folder/ Pre up ▲/down ▼” knob on the remote control to select the folder number.
Press “ Skip Up or Skip Down ” button (23/13) to select the track number.

ID3/Display function (on remote control only)
Press the “ Info “ button repeatedly, the LCD display (2) show “ file ”during playback of MP3 file, the song file/album/song/artist name is being displayed few seconds in sequence. Then will change back to current clock time.

Remark:-
– In that case of no name or not supportive languages had been assigned for the track, LCD display will blank (2) when press the Info button.
– No Title/Album name can be recognized if the input format on the Disc is not supporting by the system.
– The system support only English and Arabic number for ID3 function.

MP3 track format requirement:-
– Bit rate : 32 kbps~320kbps, sampling rate : 32khz, 44.1khz and 48 kHz decodable
– The performance of playing MP3 Disc is various from the quality of recording disc and the method of recording. Furthermore, the searching lead-time for MP3-CD is longer than normal CD due to difference format.

⚫ Repeat/Random mode (on remote control only)
Press the “ Play Mode ” button on the remote control during playback to select repeat and random function, a single track, all the tracks repeat or folder repeat(MP3 only) and random can be played in difference mode as follow:-

For CD

⚫ Repeat play
You can listen the desired track, folder(for MP3 only) or whole disc repeat by this function.

⚫ Random play
You can listen all the tracks in a random order by this function.

CD programming

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for disc play in any order. Before use, be sure to press the “ stop ” button (3).

Set in CD mode & stop the CD playback.
Press the “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button (12) and “ MEM ” will appear on LCD display (2).
Select a desired track by pressing skip up or down button (23/13).
Press the “ Mem/Clk-Adj ” button (12) to store the track into memory.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter additional tracks into the memory if necessary.
When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press “ Play/Pause ” button (16) to play the disc in assigned order.
Press “ Stop ” button (3) to stop playback, press Stop button again to clear all stored memory.

➢ The programming mode will automatically stop if no button is being pressed in a period of about 10 seconds after pressing the “Mem/Clk-Adj ” button.

Playback of MP3 song via USB storage media

Connecting
The system is able to decode and playback all MP3 file which stored in the memory media with USB connecting port.

Set the system at standby mode first or other function except USB mode.
Plug-in the USB pen-drive with the face up & make sure it going into completely in the direction of the arrow as shown in the label. Insert straight without bending.
• Connecting the USB upside down or backwards could damage the audio system or the storage media (USB thumb drive). Check to be sure the direction is correct before connection.
Set Function button (10) to USB mode.
The system will start reading the storage media automatically after connecting, and LCD display (2) will show the total number of MP3 files being detected.
Repeat the same playback procedure and programming as playing CD disc as above.

Remark
– The system can detect and read the file under MP3 format only at USB mode but not other music file format.
– If connect the system to MP3 player via the USB socket, due to variances in MP3 encoding format, some MP3 player may not be able to play via the USB socket. This is not a malfunction of the system.
– USB port does not support connection with USB extension cable and is not designed for communication with computer directly.

Removing of USB
To remove the USB, turn off the power or switch the function mode to either CD, aux or tuner first. For USB port – un-plug it by pulling out the USB socket directly.

Encoding into MP3 file

The system is able to encode normal CD/Tuner/Phono or cassette tape file to MP3 format and recording at memory media with USB connecting port and below explanation was encode to USB port. The system will create a music folder name – “ RIP “ for CD-DA encode, “ REC ” for Tuner, Aux, Cassette encode and “ FROMCD ” for CD-MP3 disc copy and encode bitrate default at 128kbps.

A) CD encoding

I) encoding 1 track / 1 disc at 1x speed

Perform normal playback of the CD track you want to encode & record,
Press “ ⚫ “ button (4) during the playback of the desire track and the display will show “REC” and “USB” flashing.
Press “ ⚫ “ button (4) again the display will show “REC” and ”ONE” flashing.
Press “ ⚫ “ button (4) again, the system will flashing with “REC USB “ icon. Encoding is performing now.
After completing of recording, unit will stop playback automatically.
Press “ stop “ button (3) to interrupt the recording mode anytime.
For encode whole CD track, pls stay CD in stop mode then press “ ⚫ REC “ button (4) three times until the display flashing “ REC USB”, then system will start to playback CD and encoding whole disc.

Remark:-

– The recording speed is 1:1 and according to the actual plying time of the CD track
– The recording format is preset at – MP3 bit rate : 128 kbps, sampling rate : 44.1khz
– Press “ stop “ button (3) to interrupt the recording mode at anytime.

B) Copying of MP3 file

If putting a MP3 disc instead of a CD-disc, the system will copy the files to the USB if press the “ ⚫ REC “ button (4). The operation procedures is same as CD encoding as stipulate on above, and the system will switch to copying mode only if MP3 file being read.

C) DAB/FM encoding

Operate tuner mode refer above listening to radio section to receive the station you would like to encode.
Press the “ ⚫ REC “ button twice (4) until the unit will display flashing with “REC USB “ icon. Encoding is now performing.
After finish of recoding, press“ stop “ button (3) until the symbol “ REC USB “ disappear.

D) Cassette/Phono/AUX-in/Bluetooth® encoding

Plug in the USB pen drive for recording (make sure it had enough empty space).
Set the unit to your desired encoding mode by function button (10) such as “tape” mode or “phono/aux-in” or “Bluetooth®”…etc. then press the “ ⚫ REC ” button (4) twice.
The LCD display (2) will flash with “REC USB” icon.
Start playback the track of cassette tape or your external Aux device or Bluetooth® device that you prepare to encoding to MP3 format. Now the system is starting the encoding mode.
After finishing of recoding, press “stop ” button (3) until the “REC USB” disappear.

Remark:
– After setting the encoding mode (step 2):
I. If USB is connected to the unit during encoding, the LCD display (2) will have “Check USB” (with “USB” flashing) after pressing once of the “ ⚫ REC ” button (4).
II. Press Skip Up or Skip Down button (23/13) to select the desired media (USB) for recording.
III. Press the “ ⚫ REC ” button (4) again to confirm the recording media.
IV. Continue step 4 of the above operation
V. Encoding bitrate (by remote handset, “tape” mode, “phono/aux-in” or “Bluetooth®” only).
You can select the desired bitrate during encoding, the higher bit rate will generate
Better sound quality and occupy more space of memory. The selectable range is from 32 – 256 kbps respectively

Set in “tape” mode or “phono/aux-in” or “Bluetooth®”) function (10) & remain stop mode.
Press the “ Info “ function and the LCD display will show the default bitrate (128Kbps)
Press Skip Up or Skip Down button (23/13) to select the desire bitrate for encoding.
Press again the “ Info “ to confirm the setting.

E) track separation(On remote control only)

You can divide the recording music from tape or DAB…etc in to USB track by track during encoding. Every time when press the “ “ (track separation) button (on remote control) once during encoding from tape or Aux in, the syCstem will generate a new track and continuous the recording. The text “ SAVE “ at LCD display will flashing one time, it mean the unit is creating a new track successfully.

File delete at USB (by remote control)

The system is able to erase the file stored inside the USB pen drive by following:-

Insert the media storage and set at “ USB “ mode.
Press the “ delete “ button and the LCD display (2) will show (del —001)
Press skip forward or skip backward button to select the file going to delete
Press the “ delete “ button to enter “ yes / no “ mode and then press skip forward or skip backward to select “ yes“ or “ no “.
Press the “ delete “ button again to confirm the setting.

Remark :
– Press “ stop “ button once at remote handset to quite delete mode

Phono

Note:
– Remove the stylus protector.
– Be sure that the tone arm is being detached from the tone arm rest before operating and re-secured again afterwards.

Select to “ Phono ” function (10).
set the speed selector (27) to the proper position depending on the record to be played.
Place the record on the platter (use the spindle adaptor (26) if required).
Lift the tone arm from the rest and slowly move it to the record side. The platter will start to rotate.
Place the tone arm to the desired position of the record.
Adjust the volume to the desired level (19).
At the end of record, the platter will automatically stop rotating. Lift the tone arm from the record and return it to the rest.
To stop manually, lift the tone arm from the record and return it to the rest.

Remark : As some kind of record the auto-stop area was out of the unit setting, so it will stop before the last rack finish. In this case, select the auto-stop switch to “ off “ position, then it will run to the end of the record but will not stop automatically (turn off the power button or switch back the auto-stop switch (28) to “ on “ position to stop the platter rotate). Then put back the tone arm to the rest position.

Listing to tape

General operation

Stop / eject key| press to stop all deck operation. Press again to open the cassette door.
Fast forward key &Fast rewind key| press to start rapid tape winding in either forward or revers direction. Press stop / fast rewind key eject keys when the cassette spools stop turning.
Play key| press to start playing tape
Record key (DECK1)| press to recording to tape
Pause key| press to stop tape operation temporarily. Press again to resume play.

Playback

Select “tape” function (10).
Put in the cassette tape.
Press play key to active playback
Adjust the volume control (14/24) to the desire level.
Use pause key when you want to stop playback temporarily.
Press stop / eject key when finished.

Remark:
It is possible to play both cassette players one after the other. If you press the button “pause” and “play” at deck 1 and button
“play” at deck 2, than the tape of deck 1 will be start to play automatically after the tape of deck 2 is finished.

More features

A. Sleep function (on remote control only)

Press “ Sleep ” button on remote control “SLP-120 “ will shown on the LCD display (6).
Keep pressing the button to adjust the sleep timer in the order of 120>90> 60 > 45 >….15 minutes respectively and sleep icon “z” will indicate on LCD.
System will stop and go to standby mode automatically after running the selected time.
To cancel the sleep mode, press “ Sleep ” button until “SLP-off’ displayed and the “ z “ indicator disappear on LCD display.

B. Timer clock setting (on remote control only)
This function allows the system to turn on automatically and wake you up by CD, DAB, FM Radio, USB mode respectively.

First, set the unit at standby mode and then press & hold the “ Timer ” button on the remote control to enter the setting mode, the LCD display will show “SET TIMER” then change to “ SELECT SOURCE and timer ” “ icon will flash on display :-

Wake up source press the “ Function “ button repeatedly to select the source from “ CD “ — “ FM “ — “DAB ”– “ USB ”.
Press “ Timer “ button to confirm the selected source.
Wake up volume press the Skip up / down “ button to adjust the wake up volume level then press “Timer” button to confirm the wake up level.
Wake up time press Skip up / down “ button to set the hour & then press “Timer “ button to enter the hours.
Press Skip up / down “ button to set minutes and press “ Timer “ button “ to store the memory.

Remark
➢ If there is no music source being detected (such as USB/CD) when the preset time is reached, system will default to FM
mode automatically.
➢ For FM or DAB radio wake up, the system will preset at the latest radio frequency being listened before switching off.
➢ Please switch off the system manually during alarm wake up mode as the system will not turn off automatically after alarm on mode.

⚫ Active/de-active timer function

To active the timer, press once the “ Timer ” button on remote handset until the timer indicator “ ” is shown on LCD display (2).
To cancel timer function by press once again “ Timer ” button until the timer indicator “ ” disappear.

C. Pre-set EQ function
This unit provides 4 differences sound mode to enhance your listening experience. You can select the desired effect by pressing the “ Preset EQ ” button (22) repeatedly at following sequence:-

Factory Reset

Select “ DAB “ mode
Press & hold the “ EQ “ key on main unit or remote control for 5 seconds and the unit will reset to original setting automatically.

Remark
Due to ErP stage two requirement and protect the environment. The unit will switch to standby mode automatically once no any music playing over 15 minutes.

Specification

UKW/FM: 87.5-108 MHz
DAB: Band III: 174.92-239.2 MHz
Bluetooth®: 2402 – 2480 MHz (+/- 75kHz) / max. Sending effects 4 dBm
Power Supply: AC230V~50Hz
Power consumption: 31W

HERSTELLER

Hereby, Wörlein GmbH declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from the above address.

Wörlein GmbH
Gewerbestraße 12 D 90556 Cadolzburg, Germany
Tel: +49 9103 71 67 0
Fax: +49 9103 71 67 12
E-Mail: info@soundmaster.de
Internet: www.soundmaster.de