PA 4080 Package powermixer user manual
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 11.07.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 11 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions 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 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword 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.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings 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.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
General notes 2 General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice.
General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 3 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions 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 devices. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions 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. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Safety instructions 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. 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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting 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.
Features and scope of delivery 4 Features and scope of delivery Special features of this four-channel power mixer: n n n n n n n n 80 watt RMS output power Built-in spring reverb 1 × MIC input (XLR, balanced) and 1 × MIC/LINE input (1/4" phone socket) per channel Volume, tone and reverb control per channel 2 additional Tape in and outputs Master section with 3-band EQ External effects loop 2 × speaker boxes, each with 1 × 10" speaker, tweeter and mounting flange Standard accessory: 1 × dynamic microphon
Installation and starting up 5 Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation and starting up 5.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area. Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐ imum sound quality.
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Front panel PA 4080 Package 19
Connections and operating elements 1 [TONE] Tone control to set the desired sound in the respective channel. 2 [REVERB] Reverb control to adjust the reverb level in the respective channel. 3 [MIC] Microphone input (for the respective channel), balanced. Use XLR cables to connect microphones to the MIC inputs. 4 [MIC/LINE] Microphone - / Line-input (for the respective channel), unbalanced. Use 1/4" cables to connect microphones or line level signals from musical instruments to the MIC/LINE inputs.
Connections and operating elements 8 [HIGH] Treble control of the 3-band master EQ. 9 Use this mains switch to turn the device on or off. 10 [POWER] This indicator lights up when the unit is switched on. 11 [TAPE] Use this control to set the playback volume for the TAPE input signals. 12 [FOOT SW] Here you can connect a foot switch (not supplied) with a 1/4" phone jack to switch the internal reverb function on or off. 13 [AUX IN] This AUX input can be used to feed additional signals.
Connections and operating elements 15 [MAIN OUT] Use this outlet to feed the line level master signal to e.g. an external power amp. 16 [REVERB] Use this control to set the overall reverb level. 17 [VOLUME] Use this control to set the volume of the master signal.
Connections and operating elements Rear panel PA 4080 Package 23
Connections and operating elements 18 [AC INPUT] IEC chassis plug for the power supply. 19 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] Connect the speaker boxes to these 1/4" phone sockets. The impedance of the external speakers must be at least 44 Ω. 20 [CD/TAPE PLAY] Here you can connect the line output of tape devices, CD or MP3 players for additional audio input. 21 [CD/TAPE REC] Use this connection to record the line out signal of the device with a tape device or the like.
Operation 7 Wiring Operation Connect microphones to the low-impedance XLR inputs (MIC, 3) or the high-impedance 1/4" inputs (MIC/LINE, 4). Connect musical instruments to the 1/4" inputs (MIC/LINE, 4). Connect the speaker boxes via the supplied speaker cables to the [SPEAKER OUT] sockets (19) on the rear panel of the unit. Use the RCA sockets [TAPE PLAY] (20) on the rear panel of the unit to connect CD player or tape devices for additional inputs.
Operation You can connect a foot switch (not supplied) to the two-pole [FOOT SW] socket (12) to turn the internal reverb function on or off. Insert the plug of the mains cable (18) into an earthed mains wall outlet. Turning on When all connections have been established, turn on the device using the main switch (9). The power LED (10) lights up. Adjusting sound and volume You can adjust the volume of the individual signals with the [VOLUME] controls (5) in each channel.
Operation Turning off If you no longer want to use the device, turn it off with the mains switch (9). The power LED (10) then turns off.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Power consumption at 1/8 of the original output power (pink noise) 42 W Operating supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Output power 80 mW (RMS), 160 W (Peak) Input impedance MIC/LINE inputs 1 kΩ MIC inputs 10 kΩ TAPE input 10 kΩ MIC/LINE inputs 76 dB MIC inputs 56 dB TAPE input 42 dB Maximum gain Channel tone control ±15 dB @ 5 kHz Master section EQ Treble ±15 dB @ 10 kHz powermixer 28
Technical specifications Mids ±15 dB @ 1 kHz Bass ±15 dB @ 100 Hz Protection circuitry Mute at powering on 2 seconds Dimensions (W × H × D) Mixer amp: 465 mm × 158 mm × 280 mm Speaker box: 348 mm × 467 mm × 235 mm Mixer amp: 8.
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) XLR plug (balanced) powermixer 32
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (unbalanced) 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal 3 Bridged to pin 1 PA 4080 Package 33
Cleaning 10 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on 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.
Protecting the environment 11 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.
