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retain this manual for future reference.

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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LINE ARRAY SYSTEM

3-Way Active/Powered Speaker

Summary of Contents for M-8

Page 1: ...Karaoke equipment industry We are committed to offering you high quality audio products Unlike any others brand we deliver the best cost and value to you directly For the latest update information including operation manuals installation instructions hook up diagram and other new technologies updates etc please visit us at our website www BetterMusicBuilder com 110421 Better Music Builder com Pass...

Page 2: ...d Input Connection Mono Mode 12 Multi function Connection Mono Mode 12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 13 Front Rear Panel of Column Line Array 13 Front Rear Panel of Active Powered Subwoofer 13 Control Panel 14 Rear Panel 14 SYSTEM SETUP GUIDELINES 15 How to setup speaker system 15 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 16 SPECIFICATIONS 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 18 WARRANTY 19 AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES 20 FINAL WORDS TO USER 2...

Page 3: ...he M 8 assures the best audio quality throughout the components providing no unwanted feedback With the added line outputs an additional M 8 or power amplifier can receive audio signal directly form the M 8 no need for splitting cables and tangling frustrations Intro SYSTEM FEATURES 3 Way Full Range Line Array Speaker System 2 x 8 woofer low frequency woofer 12 x 2 75 tweeter paper cone middle fre...

Page 4: ...o an openings Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Safety ABNORMALITY If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device or if any unusual...

Page 5: ...any connections For speaker connections use a high quality speaker wire with polarity coding The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity If desired consult Better Music Builder technical support for speaker wire and connection options The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety or wire connectors To ensure proper polarity connect each termi...

Page 6: ...wing diagram for connection SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Applications Speakon Outputs The upper Speakon jack has both Channel 1 and Channel 2 outputs so it is especially useful for parallel bi amp or BRIDGE mono operation The other Speakon carries only Channel 2 s output See the illustrations at above SPEAKON Y CONNECTORS INPUT OUTPUT L O CK L O CK TO CHANNEL 2 SPEAKER TO CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER 2 1 1 2 REFERENC...

Page 7: ...ker Microphone usage optional but echo nonoperative MAIN UNIT CONNECT TO SECOND UNIT Connect the left and right audio output of the CD DVD player to the Left and Right MUSIC INPUT 2 of the main unit For optimal performance set The MUSIC 1 and or MUSIC 2 and MIC and or GUITAR VOLUME on the second unit to a high level Be sure to connect the microphone guitar to the main unit to have sound on both un...

Page 8: ...ative 8 First connect the left audio output of the CD DVD player to the Left MUSIC INPUT 2 of the main unit Then connect the right audio output of the CD DVD player to the Right MUSIC INPUT 2 of the second unit For optimal performance set The MUSIC 1 and or MUSIC 2 and MIC and or GUITAR VOLUME on the second unit to a high level Be sure to connect the microphone guitar to the main unit to have soun...

Page 9: ... speaker MAIN UNIT L SECOND UNIT R CONNECTION FOR TWO M 8 UNITS PROFESSIONAL STEREO AUDIO LEFT MAIN OUT TO LEFT RIGHT MAIN OUT TO RIGHT This is the most simplified way of connecting two units to achieve the best live sound Simply connect all inputs CD DVD player microphone and guitar to the mixer such as our EX 8 Multi Effects Mixer and control all the effects from it First connect the LEFT MAIN O...

Page 10: ...or Diagram 1 2 3 RCA LEFT RCA RIGHT PIN1 SHIELD PIN2 LEFT PIN3 RIGHT 1 2 3 PIN1 SHIELD PIN2 HOT PIN3 COLD 2 1 3 LINE OUT is designed for connecting additional active powered speaker useful for extending the sound to other areas Audio signal needs to be connected to the MUSIC INPUT 1 in order for the audio signal to go through the LINE OUT KTV Series PRO Line Coaxial Driver Better Music Builder ACT...

Page 11: ...R REAR VIEW MIX OUT CONNECTION All audio signals received on the M 8 will go through the MIX OUT Additional speaker to the M 8 reproduces the same audio signal playing via XLR connection KTV Series PRO Line Coaxial Driver Better Music Builder PS 310A ACTIVE POWERED SPEAKER 10 INCH WOOFER XLR FEMALE AUDIO INPUT CONNECTION For the home user or karaoke enthusiast setup is very simple Connect KOD or D...

Page 12: ... L R L R MIC GUITAR OR MONO STEREO MUSIC INPUT 1 STEREO Left audio plays Right audio bypasses to other speaker For large multi function systems such as a live performance MUSIC INPUT 1 can be used with a powered mixer Having all instruments and microphones connected to the powered mixer allows the audio be individually controlled Additional music can play by connecting a CD DVD player MULTI FUNCTI...

Page 13: ... M u s i c B u i l d e r c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED IN U S A Better Music Builder com Passionate about Music Smart Phone M 8 G2 AUDIO RCA 1 8 AUDIO KOD Karaoke System TV Video Display VIDEO Guitar Wired Mic LINE OUT MUSIC INPUT 2 DVD L R MULTI INPUT MIX OUT RECORD OUT 1 8 inch 3 55mm L R L R L R L R MIC GUITAR OR MONO STEREO MUSIC INPUT 1 Speaker FRONT REAR PANEL OF ACTIVE POWERED SUBWOOFER Fro...

Page 14: ... the strength of the low frequencies to the subwoofer MUSIC 1 EQUALIZER To define the level of the aurally compensated sound correction MICROPHONE ECHO Continuously adjustable echo fades between vocals neutral and speech GUITAR EQUALIZER Continuously adjustable EQ fades between neutral and speech MUSIC 2 EQUALIZER To define the level of the aurally compensated sound correction LED INDICATORS ON Po...

Page 15: ...cket to assure stability and good connection Once inserted turn 45 clockwise to lock in the line array speaker Insert the top line array speaker to the top of the linkable line array speaker at 45 counterclockwise Be sure to fully insert it into the socket to assure stability and good connection Once inserted turn 45 clockwise to lock in the top line array speaker 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE POWERE...

Page 16: ... ARRAY each 7 4 Lbs 3 4 Kg SUBWOOFER 36 4 Lbs 16 5 Kg FULL SYSTEM 51 2 Lbs 23 2 Kg MODEL 3 WAY FULL RANGE ACTIVE SPEAKER M 8 MAX POWER HANDLING 400 Watts LF 200 Watts MF 180 Watts HF 30 Watts SUPPORTED FIXTURE Ground TWEETER HF 1 2 units High Frequency RATED IMPEDANCE 4 ohms SPOT RANGE Compression Driver 300Hz between LF MF 5KHz between MF HF CROSSOVER FREQUENCY SENSITIVITY 95dB 1W 1M WOOFER LF 8 ...

Page 17: ...level D The column speakers connecting to the powered subwoofer receive their power via the mounting location this connection has a locking mechanism that will engage audio to the column speakers once properly locked To properly lock the column speakers insert the column speaker onto the mounting location at a counterclockwise angle and then turn clockwise an audible click confirms proper mounting...

Page 18: ...ng a professional to change the tweeter properly 6 SYMPTOM SOUNDS LIKE DAZZ DAZZ DAZZ COMING FROM SPEAKER S Possible cause The speaker cable with small gauges is over 100 feet Remedy Change to a higher quality cable preferably 12 and 14 gauges 7 SYMPTOM TOO MUCH MICROPHONE FEEDBACK FROM SPEAKER S Possible cause Incorrect tremble and bass adjustments on the speaker Remedy Adjust the tremble and bas...

Page 19: ...kmanship However our warranty does not cover defects due to normal wears damage in transit improper use abuse or failure to follow the proper instructions for maintenance This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repairs alternations modifications and removing of the product label Please also note that our warranty does not cover any shipping cost for the return of defective products to u...

Page 20: ...ALS DISPOSAL Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA http www eiae org DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be dispose...

Page 21: ...efore hooking up the system turn off the power on all machines including audio video equipment and TV Otherwise it may damage the equipment especially on the HDTV in which a spot might appeared on the TV screen After hooking up the system double check the audio video connections to ensure that they are connected correctly Sometimes loose or poor quality cable would affect the microphone effects pi...

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