CONNECTIONS,
CONTROLS, AND INDICATORS
:
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LINE INPUT LEFT / RIGHT
Unbalanced line input with 2 RCA jacks to connect a playback device (e.g. mixer). An incoming stereo signal
is mono summed internally.
M-A8
CONNECTIONS,
CONTROLS, AND INDICATORS
:
2
1
LINE INPUT LEFT / RIGHT
Balanced line input with 2 female XLR / 6.3 mm jacks (combo jacks) to connect a playback device (e.g.
mixer). An incoming stereo signal is mono summed internally.
3
LINE OUTPUT LEFT / RIGHT
The balanced line outputs (2 x male XLR male jack) can be used to control other active speakers or amplifiers.
The output signal corresponds to the input signal.
4
NEUTRIK POWERCON MAINS SOCKET
An appropriate mains cord is included in the package. The M-A8 PA system is intended for 2
operating voltage ranges (100 V - 120 V AC and 200 V - 240 V AC). The conversion is done automatically.
5
POWER
Illuminated On / Off switch for the power supply of the device. Before switching the active speaker on or off,
always adjust the volume to zero (MAIN LEVEL all the way to the left).
6
SLAVE SUB OUT (M-A8SE)
Balanced line output with XLR socket. Use this line-out exclusively for controlling the M-A8SE subwoofer
extension.
7
SUB LEVEL
Adjusting the volume ratio of the subwoofer to the column loudspeaker.
8
MAIN LEVEL
Overall volume adjustment. The subwoofer volume is also adjusted in accordance with the preset level on
the SUB LEVEL controller.
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INDICATOR LEDS
ON:
Lights up once the system is properly connected to the power mains and switched on.
SIGNAL:
Lights up as soon as an audio signal is present. The signal acquisition is performed before the
MAIN LEVEL controller.
LIMIT:
Lights up if the loudspeaker system is operating in the clipping range. A short flash of the LED is not
critical. To protect the system, an excessive signal level is gently turned down by the built-in limiter. If the
limiter LED lights up permanently or for longer periods, reduce the volume level. Failure to do so may result
in a distorted sound and damage to the speaker system.
PROTECT:
Lights up if the system is overloaded/overheated. The amplifiers are muted automatically. Upon
reaching normal operating conditions, the device reverts to normal operating mode, after a few minutes.
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