Montarbo B Series B110 Active Loudspeaker User Manual

B Series B110 Active Loudspeaker
User Manual

B Series
B108 – B110 – B112 – B115
BI-AMPLIFIED PLASTIC SPEAKERS WITH MIXER & BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1 x B Series speaker
• 1 x User Manual – Section 1
• 1 x User Manual – Section 2

The warnings in this manual must be observed together with the “USER MANUAL – Section 2”.

Thank you for purchasing a Montarbo product, the Italian company was founded in 1962, and since then serving music and audio. The unique and state-of-the- art Montarbo products are designed with the utmost attention to detail and durability. Reliability is in line with the high-quality standards and sensitivity to the environmental impact that distinguishes the company.

B series active speakers are versatile, ergonomic, and portable. Suitable for PA use in small and medium venues, they are equipped with a mixer with three inputs for all kinds of sources, including signals via Bluetooth from devices such as smartphones and tablets. A DSP with 4 presets adapts the acoustic performance to different applications.

MECHANICAL AND ACOUSTICAL FEATURES

The speakers are equipped with a high frequencies compression driver (1″ for B108,1.35″ for the other models) and an 8″, 10″, 12″, and 15″ drivers respectively for B108, B110, B112, and B115 models. The design integrates 3 handles, as well as a flange for pole fixing. On B110, B112, and B115 models, it is possible to select the inclination (0 ° /7.5 °). In addition to this, two sides of the cabinet with 40 ° inclination allow the use as a stage monitor. Furthermore, each model is also available as accessories optional cover for transport, and rapid protection from the weather.

CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REFER TO CHAPTER 9

CONTROL PANEL

1. MIC/LINE INPUT
   Combo socket (XLR-F + 6,35mm. – 1/4″ jack) for microphone and line signals.

2. LINE/MIC SWITCH
   Use this switch to choose input sensitivity.

3. LEVEL CH1
   This knob adjusts channel 1 level. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to lower it.

4. LINE INPUT
   XLR-F input socket for line-level signals.

5. LINE INPUT
   6,35mm. (1/4″) for line-level signals.

6. LEVEL CH2
   This knob adjusts the channel 2 level. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to lower it.

7. LEVEL CH3
   This knob adjusts the channel 3 level. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to lower it.

8. PAIR
   Button to synchronize and connect mobile phones or tablets. For the procedure, see chapter 6 Bluetooth® CONNECTION.

9. LED PAIR
   Status indicator LED for Bluetooth’s connection. It flashes while synchronizing the speaker with the mobile device, and it’s steadily lit during the connection.

10. AUX INPUT
    Unbalanced input with 3.5mm stereo socket for wired connection with external devices (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.).

11. LINK
    This led is steadily lit during audio streaming.

12. PRESET LEDS
    These LEDs indicate which preset is active among PLAYBACK, FLAT, BASS BOOST, and WEDGE. These presets have been optimized for different applications. PLAYBACK is ideal for recorded audio listening and/or karaoke, FLAT is ideal for concerts, and BASS BOOST is ideal for the reproduction of audio rich in low frequencies, such as DJing and disco music, while WEDGE is suited for use as a monitor stage.

13. PRESET
    This selector allows one to choose among the four presets the best one for the current application.

14. CLIP LED
    This LED lights up when the speech signal is close to distortion. In this case, reduce both the MAIN signal and those of the active channels.

15. ON LED
    This LED lights up when the speaker is connected to the mains and the power switch is ON.

16. LINE OUTPUT
    This XLR-M output provides a balanced line-level signal, the output signal is set by the related selector.

17. LINK/MIX
    Use this selector to choose the output signal towards another speaker. The choice is between the input signals (LINK) or the mix between the three input channels as controlled by the MAIN (MIX).

18. MAIN LEVEL
    This knob adjusts the active speaker output level.
    

MAINS

1. MAINS INPUT IEC input socket with integrated mains filter. Each package is supplied with the necessary power cable, specific for your area. With the speaker turned off, insert the power cable into this socket. For your own safety, never disconnect the earth plug.

2. FUSE Protection fuse.
   CAUTION : Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and with the same value. If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorized service center.

3. POWER ON/OFF Use this switch to turn ON/OFF the unit.
   

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