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USER MANUAL - ANDANTE ACTIVE SPEAKERS
Description
The Andante series is a series of lightweight, highly portable bi-amplified active PA speakers with an
extremely versatile feature set for a broad range of purposes including bands, mobile DJs, confer-
ences and events. Using impact-resistant Polypropylene (PP) as the cabinet material and a high-
headroom hybrid class AB + class D amplifier, these speakers are both robust in their handling and
powerful in their performance. Adding precision transducers, they offer great sound with superb
dynamics and the flexibility to adapt to any application from speech broadcasting to music replay,
whether live or pre-recorded.
The Andante series consists of three different models:
SMA1020: 10” | 2-way bi-amplified
SMA1220: 12” | 2-way bi-amplified
SMA1520: 15” | 2-way bi-amplified
The specifications for each model are available at the end of this user manual.
Setting up
A. Location
When choosing a location for the Andante speakers, keep the following in mind:
During transport or setup, avoid touching the cones of the loudspeakers with any object or with
your hands, as this could cause irreparable damage. Do not remove the protection grille.
Avoid pointing microphones in the direction of the speakers, as this could result in annoying feed-
back which can damage the speaker drivers.
B. Position
B1. On the floor
Andante speakers can either be positioned upright
(vertical) for general PA use or in a horizontal posi-
tion for monitor use. Make sure that the floor is flat
and even to avoid the speaker to tumble. Avoid reso-
nating floor positions for better sound.
Horizontal, 35° elevated
(monitor use)
Vertical
(general PA use)
B2. On a tripod.
The Andante speakers are equipped with a 1-3/8 inch (35mm) stand
mount, to allow mounting on tripod stands. Make sure that:
The speaker stand is certified of being capable of supporting the weight
of the speaker.
The speaker stand is placed on a flat, stable surface and the tripod legs
are fully extended.
The speaker stand legs and any cables are out of the way of any per-
sons who may accidently trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker
system over.
Before lifting the speaker onto the stand, be confident that you can handle
the weight safely and without injury to yourself, others, or damage to the
speaker.
Summary of Contents for Andante SMA-1020
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