DAPAudio Soundmate 1 MKII, Manual

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Set Up and Operation
The new Soundmate 2 MKII is a further development of the immense popular Soundmate 1, which
became a much used system among entertainers and musicians. The Soundmate 2 MKII has the same
critical user-specs as the Soundmate 2, namely: compact, yet powerful, plug-and-play, roadproof and of
course a neutral sound with an extra bass-punch. The amplifier-section is build into each subwoofer and
consists of 3 separate power-amplifiers. It’s easy to set up.
The satellite
The SoundMate Active I MKII satellite is designed to produce a full spectrum of sound. The satellite is
equipped with a 8” LF loudspeaker and 1,375” HF driver with a horn with a dispersion of 90˚x60˚.
The subwoofer
Feel the bass with this 15” basscabinet. The cabinet is powered through a powerful 400W amplifier for the
Subwoofer and a 2x130W amplifier for the Satellite. The castors makes the unit easy to move and thanks
to this feature it is a real road proof system.
It’s easy to set up; All you have to do is set up the system components, connect the signal-carrying
cables and power cords and you're ready to roll. The set comes with ALL necessary accessories: cables
and even dust-/raincovers!!!
Linking Satellites / Subwoofers
Connect the cables coming from the mixer to the Combo INPUT socket of the subwoofer. Depending on
the mixer’s output sockets use either a jack or XLR cable. Connect a speakon cable to the Speakon
output
(11) of the subwoofer and to the Speakon input of the satellite.
Note: Do not supply power before all components of the system are set up and connected properly.
Make sure that the SoundMate system is always the last component, which is switched on! When shutting
down, the SoundMate should be the first system, which is switched off.
Below you will find a short description of the features from the SoundMate Active 1 MKII :
To Satellite (1+6)
This output is used to connect the Satellite Speaker.
Input (2+4)
The input equipped with 3 pole XLR/ jack combo socket is electronically balanced to accept the (line)
signal from any mixing console.
Full Range Through (3+5)
This parallel output allows you to connect more bass-cabinets together as well to connect other systems
such as monitor power amplifiers, individual components etc.
Power Switch (9)
Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
An external fuse protects your system from any damage caused by electrical failures.
IEC Power Inlet and Fuse (7+8).
This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord. Connect one end of the power
cord to the connector, the other end to the mains, then turn on the
Power switch (1) to operate
the unit.
Note: Please make sure that the supply voltage matches the operation voltage before connecting
the unit to mains. Replace the fuse only with a fuse of same specification (T6,3A).
Ground Lift (10)
When this button is pressed, it separates the signal ground from the chassis ground, enabling you to
eliminate potential ground loops or low-frequency hum.
Hi-Mid Limiter LED (11+13)
Lights if the Hi-Mid Limiter circuit is active.
- Green LED: Signal
- Orange LED: Soft Limit
- Red LED: Hard Limit