the box MA100 Active Speaker User Manual

the box MA100 Active Speaker

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: MA100
• Type: Active Speaker
• Date: 05.06.2024
• ID: 264758 (V2)

Features

The MA100 Active Speaker is designed for sound reinforcement purposes. It is equipped with safety features to ensure proper usage and prevent hazards.

Safety Instructions

Before using the MA100 Active Speaker, it is essential to follow these safety instructions to prevent injuries and damage:

• Use the device only as described in the user manual.
• Do not modify the mains cable or plug.
• Avoid operating the device near heat sources or flames.
• Do not remove any covers on the device as there are high voltages inside.
• Disconnect the power supply in case of isolation damage and seek repair.

Installation

When installing the MA100 Active Speaker, follow these guidelines:

• Place the speaker in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources.
• Ensure the vents of the device are not covered to prevent overheating.
• Use a proper insulated mains cable with a safety plug.
• If unsure about installation, consult a qualified electrician.

General Information

The user manual provides important symbols and signal words to indicate potential dangers and precautions necessary for safe operation of the MA100 Active Speaker.

Signal Words

• DANGER! – Indicates immediate dangerous situations leading to death or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING! – Indicates possible dangerous situations that can result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
• NOTICE! – Indicates possible dangerous situations leading to material and environmental damage if not avoided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I modify the mains cable of the MA100 Active Speaker?

A: No, it is recommended not to modify the mains cable or plug to ensure safety and proper functioning of the device.

Q: What should I do if I suspect isolation damage?

A: In case of isolation damage, disconnect the power supply immediately and arrange for repair. Seek advice from a qualified electrician if needed.

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de
05.06.2024, ID: 264758 (V2)

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 refer‐ence. 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.

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.
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Warning signs| 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.

• DANGER!
  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 supervi‐sion. 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.

• DANGER!
  Danger to life due to electric current!
  Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged.

• 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. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician.

• 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 impair‐ment. 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!
  Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources!
  If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over‐heat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames.

• 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 sun‐light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluc‐tuations 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 reg‐ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.

Features

Special features of the device:

• 10-inch woofer
• 3-inch tweeter
• Beam angle 150° × 110°
• Inputs: 2 × XLR sockets
• Outputs: 1 × XLR socket for line out, 1 × lockable Speaker Twist socket (for connection to passive speaker)
• Volume control for mic and line input, sound control with 3-band equalizer, clipping LED
• 35 mm pole flange on the bottom
• Felt cover
• Standby function
• Protective cover (optional, item no. 275350)

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.
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.

• 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 equip‐ment 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 audi‐ence 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 max‐imum 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.

Connections and controls

1| [ON/OFF] | Mains switch for turning the device on and off.
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2| [STANDBY] | Push-button to enable or disable 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.

[ACTIVE] LED | Power indicator. This LED lights up continuously in normal operation and turns off when the speaker switches to standby mode if power- saving mode is activated.

[STANDBY] LED | Standby mode. This LED lights up when the speaker switches to standby mode while power-saving mode is active and goes out when the speaker switches back to normal operation.

3| [PEAK] LED | Indicates overload. If the LED flickers or lights up during operation, the input signal level is too high. In this case, reduce the volume of the input signal.
4| [MIC VOL] | Control for adjusting the microphone input volume. Starting from the neutral position, turn the control knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or reduce the volume.
5| [LINE VOL] | Control for adjusting the LINE input volume. Starting from the neutral position, turn the control knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or reduce the volume.
6| [HF] | Control for boosting/attenuating the high frequencies. Starting from the neutral position, turn the control knob in clockwise or anti- clockwise direction to boost or attenuate the high frequencies by ± 6 dB.
7| [MF] | Control for boosting/attenuating the mid-range frequencies. Starting from the neutral position, turn the con‐ trol knob in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction to boost or attenuate the mid-range frequencies by ± 6 dB.
8| [LF] | Control for boosting/attenuating the low frequencies. Starting from the neutral position, turn the control knob in clockwise or anti- clockwise direction to boost or attenuate the low frequencies by ± 6 dB.
9| [MIC INPUT] | XLR microphone input.
10| [LINE INPUT] | XLR input for line signals (PA, upstream speakers etc.).
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11| [LINE OUTPUT] | XLR output for connecting another active monitor.
12| [SPEAKER OUTPUT] | Speaker Twist output for connecting a passive monitor.
13| Rubber panel plug with fuse holder for the power supply.

Technical specifications

Configuration| 2-way full-range active speaker with built-in crossover, 3-inch cone tweeter and 10-inch woofer
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Input connections| Line| 1 × XLR (balanced)
Microphone| 1 × XLR (balanced)
Power supply| Rubber panel plug C14
Distortion| Line| 0.02%
Microphone| 0.04%
Input impedance| 10 kΩ
Output connections|  | 1 × XLR (balanced)
 | 1 × Speaker Twist
Output power| RMS: 100 W

Peak: 400 W

Frequency range| 85 Hz…11.5 kHz, –3 dB
Rated impedance| 2.7 Ω
Sound pressure level (SPL), max.| 109 dB
Beam angle (H × V)| 150° × 110°
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Control| 2 level control (MIC, LINE), 3-band equalizer
Power consumption| 15 W
Supply voltage| 230 V    50 Hz
Fuse| 5 mm × 20 mm, 2.5 A, 250 V, slow blow
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 360 mm × 495 mm × 310 mm
Weight| 15 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20%…80% (non-condensing)

Further information

Frequency response

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note this 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’ in poor transmission quality!

Balanced and unbalanced transmission

• Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environments and in hifi use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is transmitted through the core.
• Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
• In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conductors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission, a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
• Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise interference.

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. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
• Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Disposal of your old device

• This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
• Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. 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.
• Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances, and because it conserves resources by recycling them.
• Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
• If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.

References

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