thomann Six Mix, User Manual

Page 1: ...Six Mix 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 06 06 2018 ID 437467 ...

Page 3: ...ional conventions 6 1 3 Symbols and signal words 6 2 Safety instructions 8 3 Features 13 4 Installation and starting up 14 5 Connections and controls 19 6 Technical specifications 28 7 Plug and connection assignment 31 8 Protecting the environment 35 Table of contents Six Mix 3 ...

Page 4: ...ns and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General information active speaker 4 ...

Page 5: ...word 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 Si...

Page 6: ... for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 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 General information active speaker 6 ...

Page 7: ...bination 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 Warning danger zone General information Six Mix 7 ...

Page 8: ...cal sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised 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 n...

Page 9: ... device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician Safety instructions Six M...

Page 10: ...cal can cause hearing damage Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment If this is not possible keep a greater distance or use suffi cient ear protectors NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions active speaker 10 ...

Page 11: ...onnecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire ...

Page 12: ...short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con nected Safety instructions active speaker 12 ...

Page 13: ...nge 55 Hz 20 kHz n Three mono input channels with built in 2 band equalizer and individually switchable FX Line MIC n One stereo input channel with built in 2 band equalizer Line n Switchable phantom power n Built in WAV MP3 player sources USB Bluetooth micro SD card n Housing with four M4 flying points Features Six Mix 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 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 Before connecting the operating voltage and before connecting or disconnecting...

Page 15: ...After switching on the unit is detectable as VIRE BT for other Bluetooth devices and can now be paired with them Bluetooth pairing Installation and starting up Six Mix 15 ...

Page 16: ...Connection pattern 1 Installation and starting up active speaker 16 ...

Page 17: ...Connection pattern 2 Installation and starting up Six Mix 17 ...

Page 18: ...Block diagram Installation and starting up active speaker 18 ...

Page 19: ...5 Connections and controls Control panel overview Connections and controls Six Mix 19 ...

Page 20: ...e right 2 PEAK Indicates overload If the LED flickers or is lit the input signal level is too high The LED is also lit if the effects are muted 3 MUTE Effects mute button 4 DFX RET Control to adjust the amount of effect in the output signal Connections and controls active speaker 20 ...

Page 21: ... Hz of each channel in a range of 15 15 dB 6 DSP FX AUX1 POST Control for adjusting the amount of each channel for the AUX bus 7 LEVEL Separate volume controls for each channel 8 MIC INPUT Microphone inputs of channels CH1 CH3 Only microphones may be connected to these inputs When using condenser microphones turn on phantom power with pushbutton PHANTOM 11 Connections and controls Six Mix 21 ...

Page 22: ...quencies under 80 Hz of each channel in a range of 15 15 dB 6 DSP FX AUX1 POST Control for adjusting the amount of each channel for the AUX bus 7 LEVEL Volume control for the channel 9 TAPE IN Line inputs for channel 4 3 5 mm phone socket and RCA sockets 10 TAPE OUT Line output with the stereo line level output signal Main Connections and controls active speaker 22 ...

Page 23: ...es are con nected Only switch on phantom power while exclusively balanced cables are con nected 12 MAIN OUT 1 4 phone socket stereo for connecting the external passive speaker boxes 13 MON OUT 1 4 output socket stereo for connecting the unit to an external amplifier or an active speaker box Here you can also connect headphones Connections and controls Six Mix 23 ...

Page 24: ...or If the LED 10 flashes the level is too high and the amplifier may overload If no LED lights up although a signal is present the level is too low To set an ideal tone adjust the level such that the LEDs 10 and 0 are on 18 19 20 HIGH MIDDLE BASS Volume control for the overall output signal Main 10 TAPE OUT Line output with the stereo line level output signal Main Connections and controls active s...

Page 25: ...ode selection n LINE Playback of the audio data from the SD card n bt Playback of the audio data received via the Bluetooth interface n USB Playback of the audio data from the device connected via the USB port 25 VOL Normal keystroke Skip to next track Keep this button pressed for about two sec onds Increase the volume Connections and controls Six Mix 25 ...

Page 26: ...p and restart playback 27 VOL Normal keystroke Skip to last track Keep this button pressed for about two sec onds Decrease the volume 28 TF Compartment for a micro SD card Connections and controls active speaker 26 ...

Page 27: ...29 IEC chassis plug for mains connection with fuse holder 30 Voltage selector 31 Main switch Turns the device on and off Rear panel Connections and controls Six Mix 27 ...

Page 28: ...R Tape In 1 USB Outputs 1 1 4 phone socket mono Main Out 1 pair of RCA sockets L R Tape Out 1 1 4 phone socket mono Mon Out Speakers Two way system with 1 driver Neodym and 6 woofer Frequency range 75 Hz 20 kHz Crossover frequency 2 4 kHz Steepness 8 dB octave Sound pressure level max 110 dB Technical specifications active speaker 28 ...

Page 29: ...tput power 140 W RMS Voltage supply AC 110 230 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 110 V 5 mm x 20 mm 4 A 250 V slow blow 230 V 5 mm x 20 mm 2 A 250 V slow blow Dimensions W H D 200 mm 320 mm 220 mm Weight 5 8 kg Technical specifications Six Mix 29 ...

Page 30: ...Frequency response Technical specifications active speaker 30 ...

Page 31: ...nductors 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 p...

Page 32: ...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 32 ...

Page 33: ...ight 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 Six Mix 33 ...

Page 34: ...Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding RCA connection Plug and connection assignment active speaker 34 ...

Page 35: ...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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