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active subwoofer

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INDEX

Introduction

Description

Control and connection panel

Connection examples

 

Important !!!

Appendix

 

 

Specifications

 

Connectors

 

Connection examples

 

Spare parts

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ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure, that 
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  Active subwoofer 

  Power supply cable

  Owner’s manual 

  Warranty certificate 

  CE declaration of conformity 

IMPORTANT !

   SAFETy INSTruCTIONS

WARNING

In order to protect your own and others' safety and to avoid 

invalidation of the warranty of this product, please read this section 

carefully before operating this product.

- This product has been designed and manufactured for being operated as an active 
speaker system in the applications tipical of a sound reinforcement system or of a 
sound recording system. Operation for purposes and in applications other than these 
has not been covered by the manufacturer in the design of the product, and is 
therefore to be undertaken at end user's and/or installer's sole risk and responsability.
- This unit conforms to Class I insulation requirements, and for safe use it is required 
that the protective earth contact is connected to a grounded (earthed) outlet.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:

 Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity of water or 

on a wet surface. Never let any liquid, nor any object, enter the product. 
In case, immediately disconnect it from the mains supply and refer to servicing before 
operating it again. Never place burning candles or other sources of open flame on 
top of the device.

 Before connecting this product to the mains supply, always make sure that the 

voltage on the mains outlet corresponds to that stated on the product.

 This product must be connected to a grounded mains outlet complying with the 

safety regulations in force, using the supplied power cable. In case the power cable 
needs to be substituted, use exclusively a cable of the same type and characteristics.

 For US and CANADA only: do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type 

plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrican for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

 This device is connected to the power line even when the mains switch is in the '0'

(off) position and the power indicator is off. As long as it is plugged in there are 
dangerous electrical potentials inside the device, so, before undertaking any sort of 
maintenance work etc, always make sure it has been unplugged from the mains socket.

 Never place any object on the power cable. Never lay the power cable on a 

walkway where one could trip over it. Never compress or pinch it.

 Never install the product without providing adequate airflow to cool it. 

Never obstruct the air intake openings. Leave enough room to get to the mains 
power socket and the mains connector on the back panel.

 In case the external fuse needs replacement, substitute it only with one of the same 

type and rating, as stated on the product.

 Always make sure the Power switch is in its '0' (off) position before doing any work 

on the connections of the product.

 Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed, remove all the 

connections.

 To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply never pull 

the cable directly. Hold the body of the plug firmly and pull it gently from the mains 
supply outlet.

CAUTION!

This product does not contain user serviceable parts. 

To prevent fire and/or electrical shock, never disassemble it or remove 

the rear panel. For maintenance and servicing always refer to the official 

Montarbo Distributor in your Country or to qualified personnel 

specifically authorised by the Distributor. 

- Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, make sure that its shape and 
load rating safely match the product size and weight. Never attempt to hang the 
product by any means not expressly provided or approved by the manufacturer (i.e. 
ropes, chains, belts or whatever medium, throgh carring handles, bolts, hooks or 
whatever). In case the product is factory-fitted with specific mounting hardware, 
always verify before installation that the lifting and/or hanging system you intend to 
use is of a proper type and can carry the product weight with the safety ratio required 
by the regulations in force.

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 To avoid shocks, kicks, or whatever accidents, always set aside a protected area with 

no access to unqualified personnel as an installation site for the product. If case the 
product is to be used near children or animals, close supervision is necessary.

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 This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are dangerous to the 

hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels if anyone is excessively near to 
the product. 

 

Never expose children to high sound sources. 

Summary of Contents for TANK12SA

Page 1: ...active subwoofer Manuale istruzioni Instruction manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d instructions Manual de instrucciones ...

Page 2: ...zione in dotazione Nel caso in cui il cavo necessiti di sostituzione utilizzare esclusivamente un cavo di identiche caratteristiche L apparecchio è collegato alla rete anche quando l interruttore di rete è in posizione 0 spento e la spia luminosa è spenta All interno sono presenti potenziali elettrici pericolosi Prima di qualunque intervento di manutenzione scollegare il cavo di alimentazione dall...

Page 3: ... la potenza 500 W EIAJ dell amplificatore incorporato mantenendo questa pulizia di suono anche a livelli elevatissimi di pressione sonora L amplificatore di potenza in classe D con alimentazione switching è pilotato da un crossover elettronico stereo che incorpora un limiter allo stato dell arte e la qualità sonora ottenuta è senza compromessi Il condotto del reflex a profilo conico è frutto di ri...

Page 4: ...di alimentazione fornito in dotazione o un cavo di alimentazione dotato di conduttore di terra e riportante i marchi di sicurezza applicabili nel paese di impiego con conduttori di sezione adeguata alla corrente assorbita e spina di Neutrik PowerCon è un marchio Neutrik Pannello controlli e connessioni 3 4 ITALIANO alimentazione certificata per questo valore di corrente Per le istruzioni di cablag...

Page 5: ...nulla critica È sempre preferibile posizionare il subwoofer vicino alle casse acustiche ma quando necessità di spazio o praticità di montaggio lo richiedano il subwoofer può essere montato anche a distanza dalle casse stesse ad esempio sotto palco centro palco Occorre tenere sempre presente che il rischio di rientri acustici feedback con conseguenti inneschi o code indesi derate aumenta a causa de...

Page 6: ...assa GND Se il mixer ha uscite JACK bilanciate Jack stereo utilizzare adatta tori Jack stereo XLR bilanciati a norme IEC 268 e cioé pin 1 massa pin 2 punta pin 3 anello Se il mixer ha uscite JACK sbilanciate utilizzare adattatori Jack XLR maschio sbilanciati a norme IEC 268 e cioé pin 1 massa pin 2 punta pin 3 massa Vedere connettori Esempi di collegamento Nota se disponete di un mixer amplificato...

Page 7: ...izzando una chiave da 3 4 con una coppia di serraggio minima pari a 2 5Nm Il cavo utilizzato per il cablaggio deve essere conforme alle normative vigenti nel paese di utilizzo La sezione minima dei conduttori è 2 5mm2 per cavo collegato al connettore NC3 MPA AC Line In 1 5mm2 per cavo collegato al connettore NC3 MPB AC Loop Out La spina di corrente sul lato opposto deve essere certificato per una ...

Page 8: ...a di protezione dalle casse Per rimuovere la polvere usate un pennello o un soffio d aria non usare mai detergenti solventi o alcool Avere cura dei cavi di collegamento avvolgerli evitando nodi e torsioni Non forzare i connettori All interno dell apparecchio possono essere presenti potenziali elettrici pericolosi anche quando l interruttore di rete è in posizione 0 spento e la spia luminosa è spen...

Page 9: ...ile in casi estremi oltrepassare anche questo tipo di protezione Ciò che il processore non può modificare è un onda che arrivi già distorta in ingresso all amplificatore Gli effetti di un segnale di questo tipo sono gli stessi descritti sopra Come evitare il clipping Il metodo più semplice sta nel controllare i livelli della catena del segnale Partendo dal canale del mixer bisogna impostare i cont...

Page 10: ...ed use exclusively a cable of the same type and characteristics For US and CANADA only do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrican for replacement of the obsolete outlet This device...

Page 11: ...high pressure levels The class D power amplifier with switch mode power supply is driven by a stereo crossover incorporating a state of the art limiter circuit and the resulting sound quality outclasses what is usually available from many larger and more powerful subwoofers The reflex port s conical profile result of advanced fluid dynamics research minimizes any turbulence effect thus increasing ...

Page 12: ...bwoofer installation thereby avoiding possible phase cancellations See Phase on page 17 Control and connection panel 3 4 7 AC LINE IN mains supply inlet socket with type A PowerCon blue connector which guarantees a reliable vibration proof contact Use only a mains cable with suitable conductors capable of handling the current involved equipped with a ground conductor marked with the applicable cou...

Page 13: ...ofer to the inputs of the 2 self powered loudspeakers The output levels of the two self powered loudspeakers are not affected by the VOLUME control 6 of the subwoofer Example B 2 TANK12SA subwoofer 2 self powered loudspeakers This is the most typical configuration where each subwoofer drives one self powered loudspeaker mixer L R outputs R inputs of the two subwoofers x over R outputs of the 2 sub...

Page 14: ...lanced outputs stereo jacks use stereo jack XLR adapters wired according to IEC 268 standard pin 1 ground sleeve pin 2 tip pin 3 ring If the mixer has JACK unbalanced outputs mono jacks use suitable Jack XLR male adapters wired according to IEC 268 standard pin 1 ground pin 2 tip pin 3 ground See connectors Note In our configuration examples we are using the L and R master outputs of the mixer but...

Page 15: ...rk wrench min torque 2 5 Nm 1 8 lb ft The cable must comply with the applicable country specific safety regulations The minimum conductor size must be 2 5 mm2 13 AWG for the cable wired to the NC3 MPA AC line in plug and 1 5 mm2 15 AWG for the cable wired to the NC3 MPB AC loop out plug The mains power plug on the other end of the cable must be certified for a current equal to 20A at least eg IEC3...

Page 16: ...ted on the enclosures Use a soft brush or a jet of air to clean the enclosure Do not use alcohol solvents or detergents Take care of the connecting cables Make sure that they are not damaged knotted or twisted Do not force connectors and controls As long as it is plugged in dangerous electrical potentials may be present inside the device so before undertaking any sort of maintenance work etc alway...

Page 17: ...processors will help in avoiding clipping by reducing the amplifier gain and thus the input sensitivity but these protections may be overridden in very extreme conditions What the active processor cannot modify is a signal that is distorted before getting to the active speaker s input The effects of this type of signal are the same as described above How to avoid clipping The simplest way to avoid...

Page 18: ... sécurité en vigueur au moyen du câble d alimentation fourni Au cas où le câble devrait être remplacé utiliser exclusivement un câble possédant les mêmes caractéristiques L appareil est branché au réseau électrique même quand l interrupteur est en position 0 éteint et le voyant lumineux éteint A l intérieur sont présents des potentiels électriques dangereux Avant toute intervention débrancher le c...

Page 19: ...sance dimension qui en optimise le transport et l installation TANK12SA dispose de amplificateur de classe D à alimentation a découpage qui fournit une puissance totale de 500 Watt EIAJ Le cabinet realisé en multipli de bouleau et fini avec une vernis polyuréthane anti abrasion est équipé de un haut parleur custom de 12 LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER AC LINE IN AC LOOP OUT PHASE X OVER 100...

Page 20: ...de couleur bleue garantissant la fiabilité du contact y compris en présence de fortes vibrations Utiliser uniquement un câble d alimentation pourvu de conducteur de mise à la terre marqué des labels de sécurité en vi gueur dans le pays où il est utilisé et doté de conducteurs d une section adaptée au courant absorbé et d une fiche d alimentation certifiée pour cette valeur de courant Pour les câbl...

Page 21: ...que du sub basses Les niveaux des enceintes reliées sont indépendants des contrôles de volume des subwoofers VOLUME 6 Exemple B 2 subwoofer TANK12SA 2 enceintes amplifiées C est l exemple le plus classique où chaque sub basse peut piloter une ou deux enceintes amplifiées sorties L R du mixeur entrée IN R de chaque subwoofer sortie X OVER R de chaque subwoofer entrées des deux enceintes amplifiées ...

Page 22: ... symétriques jack stéréo XLR mâles selon IEC 268 broche 1 masse broche 2 pointe broche 3 anneau Si les sorties du mixeur sont en JACK asymétriques jack mono utiliser des adaptateurs asymétriques Jack XLR mâles selon IEC 268 broche 1 masse broche 2 pointe broche 3 masse Voir Connecteurs Note Dans les trois exemples illustrés les sorties master L et R du mixeur sont utilisées soit pour le branchemen...

Page 23: ... le pays d utilisation La section minimale de conducteur doit être 2 5 mm2 13 AWG pour le câble attaché au connecteur NC3 MPA AC LINE IN et 1 5 mm2 15 AWG pour le câble attaché au connecteur NC3 MPB AC LOOP OUT La fiche a l autre bout du câble doit être certifiée pour un courant de 20 A example type IEC309 32A Quand pour n importe quelle raison le câble électrique montre des signes de dégâts il es...

Page 24: ...au ou de l air comprimé Ne jamais utiliser d alcool de détergents ni de solvants Utiliser des câbles et des connecteurs de qualité Vérifier le bon état des câbles S assurer qu ils ne sont pas dénudés et qu il n y a pas de noeuds ni de torsades Ne jamais forcer les connecteurs ni les commandes A l intérieur de l appareil peuvent être présents des potentiels électriques dangereux même quand l interr...

Page 25: ...oubelle ordinaire Les appareils électriques et électroniques usagés doivent être traités séparément et conformément aux lois en vigueur en matière de traitement de récupération et de recyclage adéquats de ces appareils Suite à la mise en oeuvre de ces dispositions dans les Etats membres les ménages résidant au sein de l Union européenne peuvent désormais ramener gratuitement leurs appareils électr...

Page 26: ...lanced inputs XLR 2 balanced link outputs XLR 2 balanced crossover outputs XLR 2 PowerCon In Loop out Construction bass reflex 15mm birch multiply anti abrasion paint steel protection grille Fittings side placed transport handle adapter for optional SM4 coupling bar optional Dimensions Weight W 51 2 x H 36 x D 43 5 cm 17 kg Recommended combinations TANK101A TANK121A MT160A NM250A W440A T10A balanc...

Page 27: ...ed loudspeakers mixer L R outputs R inputs of the two subwoofers X OVER R outputs of the two subwoofers inputs of the two self powered loudspeakers LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN 3dBu 3dBu 3dBu 3dBu LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100H...

Page 28: ...allel connection LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN LINK R L X OVER LINK X OVER VOL X OVER PHASE X OVER 100Hz 24dB oct 12dB oct 180 0 IN IN mixer L R outputs L R inputs of...

Page 29: ...ptateur pour support de l enceinte Adaptador para soporte caja D520120 Pannello controlli e connessioni Amplificatore di potenza Bedien und Anschlußfeld Leistungsverstärker Panneau de contrôle et connexions Amplificateur de puissance Panel de controles y conexiones Amplificador de potencia Parti di Ricambio Ersatzteile Piéces de rechange Piezas de Repuesto A088675 A088677 Transport handle A300180 ...

Page 30: ...when using this product Les indications contenues dans ce manuel ont été attentivement rédigées et contrôlées Le fabricant ne répond toutefois pas des inexactitudes éventuelles Ce manuel ne résout pas tous les problèmes pouvant se présenter lors du montage et de l utilisation de l appareil Elettronica Montarbo srl est à la disposition du client pour lui donner les informations et les conseils néce...

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