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ColumnMix

active speaker

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Page 1: ...ColumnMix active speaker user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 24 03 2021 ID 499302 ...

Page 3: ... 3 Symbols and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 13 4 Installation 14 4 1 Setup 16 4 2 Tips on handling speakers 17 5 Connections and controls 18 6 Playback via Bluetooth 23 7 Technical specifications 24 8 Plug and connection assignment 27 9 Cleaning 30 Table of contents ColumnMix 3 ...

Page 4: ...10 Protecting the environment 31 Table of contents active speaker 4 ...

Page 5: ...at it is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information...

Page 6: ...d search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information activ...

Page 7: ...ckets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 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 manual Letterings Displays General information ColumnMix 7 ...

Page 8: ...his combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor 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 Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage General information active speaker 8 ...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information ColumnMix 9 ...

Page 10: ...rvised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure that children do not detach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical...

Page 11: ... fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in...

Page 12: ...duce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTICE Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit Fire hazard Only fuses of the same type may be used NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and aft...

Page 13: ...edia player with display SD card slot USB port and Bluetooth receiver n Inputs 2 XLR panel socket 2 1 4 jack socket 1 3 5 mm mini jack socket n Outputs 1 XLR panel plug n Built in limiter n Standby function n Connection of subwoofer column loudspeaker and spacer module using a plug in system n Matching bag item no 499573 not included Features ColumnMix 13 ...

Page 14: ...rial 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 NOTICE Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field Therefore maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely a...

Page 15: ...s product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Installation ColumnMix 15 ...

Page 16: ...spacer modules The individual elements can be connected to one another with the plug in system The following setup variations are possible 1 1 subwoofer 1 column loudspeaker 2 1 subwoofer 1 spacer module 1 column loudspeaker 3 1 subwoofer 2 spacer modules 1 column loudspeaker Installation active speaker 16 ...

Page 17: ...ptimum 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 distor...

Page 18: ...5 Connections and controls Connections and controls active speaker 18 ...

Page 19: ...t in media player MODE Button for selecting the audio source USB SD card or Bluetooth Play Pause button to start stop track playback Button for repeating tracks Backward button Press this button briefly to skip to the previous track Keep this button pressed to search backward for a specific part of the current track Connections and controls ColumnMix 19 ...

Page 20: ... bass 8 LEVEL Rotary control for adjusting the volume of the input signal at the line input 9 STANDBY DISABLE ENABLE When the switch is in the position ENABLE the device will turn off after approx 30 minutes without input signal To turn it then back on again switch POWER off and on again The indicator LED lights green during normal operation If there is no signal input at the MIC GUITAR jack for 3...

Page 21: ...nnect an external audio device CD or MP3 player 12 LINE OUT Line output designed as XLR output socket 3 pin 13 MIC LINE 1 and MIC LINE 2 Mic line inputs designed as XLR input socket 3 pin 14 Mic line inputs designed as 1 4 jack socket 15 MIC LINE for channel 1 and 2 Toggle switch for the input signal of the respective channel Use these buttons to switch between mic and line input When pressed MIC ...

Page 22: ...t the line input of channel 1 or 2 18 POWER LIMIT Indicator LEDs for power supply and limiter POWER The LED lights up green once the unit is powered LIMIT The LED lights up green when the signal is clipping Turn down the control for the master volume MASTER until the LED is no longer lit 19 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply 20 POWER On off switch Connections and controls activ...

Page 23: ...Place the Bluetooth device near the box and turn it on Press repeatedly MODE or USB SD until BT is shown in the display Press TWS Stereo Link After a few seconds your Bluetooth device will be detected and displayed under the name ColumnMix The message bt bt flashes in the display You can then play the music files stored in the Bluetooth device Use the buttons of the built in player for control Pla...

Page 24: ...2 XLR chassis socket 3 pin 2 1 4 phone socket LINE 1 3 5 mm jack socket USB port 1 USB type A Voltage supply 1 IEC panel plug C14 Input impedance 45 kΩ Output connections LINE 1 XLR panel plug 3 pin Output power RMS 200 W Peak 400 W Amp class Class D Technical specifications active speaker 24 ...

Page 25: ...ssure level SPL max 105 dB Bluetooth Frequency of operation 2402 MHz 2480 MHz Max transmission power 10 mW or 10 dBm Standard Version 5 0 Name ColumnMix Playback formats MP3 Power consumption 200 W Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 1 A 250 V slow blow Operating supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Technical specifications ColumnMix 25 ...

Page 26: ...H D Woofer 320 mm 350 mm 480 mm Tweeter spacer module 90 mm 100 mm 520 mm Weight 15 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Technical specifications active speaker 26 ...

Page 27: ...ductors one core plus shielding are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans mitted 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 pr...

Page 28: ...nterfering signal is completely neutralized The result is a pure signal without any noise inter ference 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding 1 Signal in phase 2 Signal out of phase 3 Ground 1 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced 1 4 TRS phone plug mono bal anced Plug and connection assignment active speaker 28 ...

Page 29: ...ght 3 Ground shielding 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal in phase 3 Signal out of phase 4 Shielding on plug housing option Three pole 1 8 mini phone jack stereo unbalanced XLR plug balanced Plug and connection assignment ColumnMix 29 ...

Page 30: ...n the operating environment damp smoky or particularly dirty environ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning Device components Cleaning active speaker 30 ...

Page 31: ...w the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in you...

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