ALESIS Transactive 50 User Manual

Quick Start Owner’s Manual

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Box Contents:

TransActive 50 Amplified Monitor
Quick Start Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Instructions
Power Cord

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario (Spanish)

Contenido de la caja:

TransActive 50
Manual de inicio rápido del usuario
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Cable de alimentación

Guide d’installation rapide (Français)

Contenue de la boîte :

TransActive 50
Guide d’utilisation simplifié
Consignes de sécurité importantes
Câble d’alimentatio

Schnelles Hinweisbuch (Deutsch)

Schachtelinhalt:

TransActive 50
Schnellbedienungsanleitung
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Netzkabe

Manuale rapido di utilizzazione (Italiano)

Contenuto della Confezione:

TransActive 50
Manuale rapido di utilizzazione
Importanti Istruzioni di Sicurezza
Cavo di alimentazione

Quick Setup for the TransActive 50

y Make sure that all of the items listed on the front cover are included in the

TransActive 50’s box.

y Read the Important Safety Instructions included in the box.

y Study the Hookup Diagrams below.

y Make sure all equipment is turned off and all gain knobs are set to zero.

y Connect your keyboard, microphone, or other equipment to the TransActive 50.

y Once everything is plugged in, turn everything on. Make sure to turn the

TransActive on last (after all other devices have been turned on).

y Experiment with the TransActive’s knobs and effect settings.

y When finished, turn off the TransActive first (before turning off any other

equipment). This helps prevent damage to the speaker.

y Go to http://www.alesis.com to register your TransActive 50.

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Front panel operation

Input Section (knobs #1 through #4):

These knobs let you set the input gain and effects send levels of your TransActive 50.

1. Channel 1 / Mic Volume – Raise or lower the volume for channel 1.

2. Channel 1 / Mic Effect – Determines how much of your channel 1 input is sent

to the TransActive50’s internal effects processor.

3. Channel 2 Volume – Raise or lower the volume for channel 2.

4. Channel 2 Effect – Determines how much of your channel 2 input is sent to the

TransActive50’s internal effects processor.

Master Section (knobs #5 through #9):

These knobs let you apply EQ to your signal, select the digital effect you’d like to hear,
and set your output level.

5. Bass – Boost or cut bass levels by +/- 10 dB.

6. Mid – Boost or cut the midrange by +/- 10 dB.

7. Treble – Boost or cut treble levels by +/- 10 dB.

8. Effect Selector – Selects one of the 15 effects available in the TransActive’s

internal effects processor. Set this knob to “off” if you’d like to bypass the effects
processor. For more information about the effects, see the section entitled “The
TransActive’s internal effects.”

9. Master Volume – Sets the main output level of the speaker.

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Rear panel operation

1.

Channel 1 / Mic In –

this input using an XLR cable.

2.

Channel 1 / Line In –

synthesizers, drum machines, and other devices.
For mono sources, use whichever input you’d like.

Headphones –

3.

¼” stereo plug. Using the headphone jack
disconnects the TransActive’s internal speaker.

Power –

4.

the speaker, the blue light bar above the front panel will illuminate.

5.

Power Cord Outlet

into this jack and into a properly grounded AC outlet.
The TransActive’s internal power supply automatically
adjusts to any voltage worldwide.

This switch turns your TransActive 50 on and off. When you turn on

Plug a microphone into

Use ¼” cables to connect

Plug in your headphones using a

– Plug a standard IEC power cable

6.

Channel 2 –

drum machines, and other devices. For mono sources,
use whichever input you’d like.

Use ¼” cables to connect synthesizers,

Channel 1 Inputs

You cannot use the ¼” and
XLR inputs at the same time.
Once you plug ¼” connectors
into the TransActive 50, the
XLR input will become
inactive.

Balanced vs. Unbalanced

For the cleanest signal, use
“balanced” tip-ring-sleeve
(TRS) cables. “Unbalanced”
tip-sleeve (TS) cables m ay
also be used, but they are
more likely to conduct hum
and other electromagnetic
noise.

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7.

Aux In

– This input allows you to hook up a CD player,
DJ mixer, or any other line-level source to the
TransActive 50. This is useful if you want to play along
to a DAT, CD player, or some other source.

8.

Aux Out –

signal to another device (such as a recorder or mixing
board).

Stereo Bus Link – If

9.

this output to connect the two speakers and to use them in stereo. For more
information about this, see the section entitled “Using a Pair of TransActives in
Stereo.”

Link Channel Switch (Left, Right, Off) – If

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TransActives in a stereo configuration (using the Stereo Bus Link connection), use
this switch to determine which side the speaker should be on. See the section
entitled “Using a Pair of TransActives in Stereo” for more about this switch.

These ¼” outputs let you send your mixed

you own a pair of TransActive 50 monitors, you can use

you are using a pair of

About the Aux Input

This input goes straight to the
main output and does not
have its own level control on
the front. If you’d like raise
or lower the volume of this
input, use the volume control
on your source.

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Mounting Your TransActive 50

The TransActive 50 features two different mounting options allowing you to place the
speaker almost anywhere. The speaker has a 5/8” (16mm) threaded mount on its bottom as
well as a standard wall mount bracket on its rear.

The 5/8” threaded mount allows you to place your TransActive monitor on a microphone
stand. This setup is useful for live performance situations in which the TransActive 50 is
used as a “stage monitor” for a performer to hear him/herself while on stage. This setup is
also ideal for when the TransActive is used as a small PA system. Given the size/weight of
the TransActive 50, you’ll want to mount the speaker on a sturdy “tripod-style” mic stand
for maximum stability.

The wall mount bracket allows you to mount your TransActive on walls or even or ceilings.
This option is ideal for permanent or semi-permanent mounting situations where the
speaker needs to be placed once and left alone. This option may also be useful in situations
where space is at a premium because the speaker will not occupy floor or desk space. This
speaker uses a common wall mounting bracket which is compatible with many solutions
currently available.

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Using your TransActive in Mono

Your TransActive50 is ready to go right out of the box. If
you plug in a microphone (or keyboard), power up the unit,
and turn up the channel and main volume knobs, you should
be able to hear yourself (or your keyboard). Make sure the
Link Channel Switch (directly underneath the “Stereo Bus
Link” jack) is set to “Off.” If this switch is set incorrectly,
you may be hearing only one channel of your line level
inputs. See the diagram below:

If you’ve plugged in your
keyboard (or other stereo
source) but you’re only
hearing one side of the stereo
signal, your Link Channel
Switch is probably set
incorrectly.

Set this switch to “Off” to
hear both channels of your

tereo source.

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Using a Pair of TransActives in Stereo

The TransActive 50 has a special connector on its rear labeled “Stereo Bus Link.” This
connection allows you to use a pair of TransActive monitors in stereo using a single TRS
cable to link the two TransActives together. See the diagram below for how to hook up the
speakers:

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When you are using a pair of TransActives 50s in stereo, you
need to make sure your Link Channel Switch (located
directly below the Stereo Bus Link jack) is set correctly.
Your left speaker needs to be set to “Left” while the right
speaker needs to be set to “Right.” If either speaker is set to
“Off” the link will not work correctly. If you reverse your
“Left” and “Right” settings, your stereo image will be flipped.

Note that in this configuration, all inputs remain active. In other words, if you have a
microphone (or keyboard) plugged into either one of your TransActive 50s, the signal will be
shared among both units and your stereo image is preserved.

Link Channel Switch

If you don’t hear sound
coming out of one of your
channels when using your
TransActives in stereo, make
sure the Link Channel Switch
is set to “Left” on one
speaker and “Right” on the

The TransActive’s internal effects

The TransActive contains an advanced digital effects processor with fifteen different
programs. Here are those programs as you rotate the Master section’s Effect Selector knob
clockwise, beginning at the “off” position (with the knob pointing straight down).

Effect name Description

Rotary

Hall 1

Hall 2

Delay 1

Delay 2

Chorus

Flange

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Plate 1

Plate 2

Plate 3

Chorus/Room 1

Chorus/Room 2

Rotary speaker emulation. This effect is
especially popular with organ sounds.

The reverberation of a bright concert hall.

The reverberation of a warm concert hall.

A short (125 millisecond) slapback delay.

A longer (190 millisecond) and longer-lasting
(more regenerative) delay.

Stereo chorusing, which adds a thickness to the
sound.

Stereo flanging, which alters the phase of
incoming audio signals to produce jet-airplane­like whooshing sounds.

The ambience of a studio constructed with hard
wood walls.

A room sound optimized to acoustic instruments
and synthesizers. Reverberation time is shorter
than that for the other rooms.

A room sound optimized for guitars and other
rhythm instruments.

The classic plate reverb sound for vocals and
lead instruments.

A brighter, more sizzling plate reverb sound that
works well on vocals and drums.

A warmer, more vintage sounding plate reverb
sound.

A combination of chorus and reverb.

A darker-sounding combination of chorus and
reverb, with a touch of wah-wah.

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Choose an effect by using the Master section’s Effect Selector knob. Then, within each
individual channel, rotate the channel’s Effect knob to increase or decrease the amount of
the effect to be applied to that channel.

Turn the Effect Selector knob to “off” to disable the onboard effects.

Specifications

External audio inputs

Input Connectors: Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks
XLR microphone input

Maximum Input Level: TRS inputs: +21.5 dBU (9.2VRMS)
(channel volume at maximum) XLR input: +5 dBU (1.4VRMS)

Input Impedance @ 1 kHz: TRS inputs: 10KΩ

External audio outputs

Output Connectors: Stereo Link Output: 1/4” TRS

Maximum Output Level: Stereo Link output: +21.5dBu (9.2VRMS)
(before clipping) Headphone output: 100mW RMS@75Ω

Output Impedance: Stereo Link output: 1KΩ
Headphone output: 75Ω

Equalization circuit

Circuitry: Three-Band Analog EQ
Operation: EQ Bass: ± 10 db @ 80 Hz

EQ Mid: ± 10 dB @ 2.5 kHz
EQ Treble: ± 10 dB @ 12 kHz

Digital Effects

General Characteristics: Stereo 28-bit effects.

Loudspeakers

General Characteristics: 1” (2.54 cm) tweeter

Amplification section

Power: 50W @ 6Ω

Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz

Power Consumption: 75 Watts max

(120VAC/60Hz,
240VAC/50Hz)

Physical

Dimensions (WxHxD): 10.2” x 12.5” x 10.0” / 25.9 x 31.8 x 25.4 cm
Weight: 13.5 lbs / 6.2 kg (gross weight 7.9kg)

XLR input: >3KΩ

Headphones: 1/4” TRS
Aux In RCA

5.5” (13.97 cm) woofer

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Instalación rápida de TransActive 50 (Español)

y Asegúrese de que todos los artículos enumerados en la cubierta frontal estén

incluidos en la caja de TransActive 50.

y Lea las instrucciones de seguridad importantes incluidas en la caja.

y Estudie los diagramas de conexión de más abajo.

y Asegúrese de que todos los equipos estén apagados y de que todos los

potenciómetros de ganancia estén en posición cero.

y Conecte su teclado, micrófono u otros equipos al TransActive 50.

y Una vez que esté todo enchufado, encienda todo. Asegúrese de encender el

TransActive en último termino (después de que los otros dispositivos estén
encendidos).

y Experimente con las perillas y las configuraciones de efectos de TransActive.

y Cuando termine, apague el TransActive primero (antes de apagar cualquier otro

equipo). Esto ayuda a prevenir daños al parlante.

y Visite http://www.alesis.com para registrar su TransActive 50.

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Como operar el panel frontal

Sección de entradas (perillas N° 1 a N° 4):

Estas perillas le permiten ajustar la ganancia de entrada y los niveles de envío de efectos
de su TransActive 50.

1. Volumen de canal 1 / micrófono – Aumenta o disminuye el volumen del canal 1.

2. Efectos de canal 1 / micrófono – Determina cuánto de su entrada al canal 1 se

envía al procesador de efectos interno de TransActive 50.

3. Volumen de canal 2 – Aumenta o disminuye el volumen del canal 2.

4. Efectos de canal 2 – Determina cuánto de su entrada al canal 2 se envía al

procesador de efectos interno del TransActive 50.

Sección Master (perillas N° 5 a N° 9:

Estas perillas le permiten aplicar el ecualizador a su señal, seleccionar el efecto digital
que desea oír y ajustar su nivel de salida.

5. Graves – Refuerza o corta los niveles de graves en +/- 10 dB.

6. Medios – Refuerza o corta el rango medio en +/- 10 dB.

7. Agudos – Refuerza o corta los niveles de agudos en +/- 10 dB.

8. Selector de efectos – Selecciona uno de los 15 efectos disponibles en el

procesador de efectos interno de TransActive. Ajuste esta perilla a la posición
“off” (apagado) si desea puentear el procesador de efectos. Para más información
acerca de los efectos, vea la sección llamada “Efectos internos de TransActive”

9. Volumen maestro – Ajusta el nivel de la salida principal del altavoz.

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Rear panel operation

1.

Entrada de canal 1 / micrófono –

micrófono a esta entrada usando un cable XLR.

2.

Entrada de canal 1 / línea –

pulg. para conectar los sintetizadores, baterías y
otros dispositivos. Para fuentes mono, use
cualquier entrada que desee.

Auriculares –

3.

enchufe estéreo de ¼ pulg. Si se usa el conector de auriculares, se desconecta el
altavoz interno de TransActive.

Encendido –

4.

TransActive 50. Cuando se enciende el altavoz, se
ilumina la barra de luz azul de arriba del panel frontal.

Conector para cable de alimentación

5.

cable de alimentación IEC en este conector y en un
tomacorriente de CA conectado correctamente a tierra.
La fuente de alimentación interna de TransActive se
ajusta automáticamente a cualquier voltaje del mundo.

Enchufe sus auriculares usando un

Este interruptor enciende y apaga su

Enchufe un

Use cables de ¼

– Enchufe un

6.

Canal 2 –

sintetizadores, baterías y otros dispositivos. Para fuentes
mono, use cualquier entrada que desee.

Use cables de ¼ pul. para conectar los

Entradas del canal 1

No se pueden usar las
entradas de ¼ pulg. y XLR al
mismo tiempo. Una vez
enchufados los conectores de
¼”pulg. en TransActive 50,
la entrada XLR se desactiva.

Balanceados vs.
desbalanceados

Para obtener la señal más
limpia, use cables
“balanceados” de tipo punta,
anillo y manguito ) tip-ring­sleeve, TRS). También se
pueden usar cables
“desbalanceados” de tipo
punta y manguito (TS), pero
es más probable que
conduzcan zumbido y otros
ruidos electromagnéticos.

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7.

Entrada auxiliar

reproductor de CD, mezclador de DJ o cualquier otra
fuente de nivel de línea a TransActive 50. Esto es útil si
quiere tocar simultáneamente con un DAT, reproductor
de CD u otra fuente.

– Esta entrada le permite conectar un

8.

Salida auxiliar –

enviar su señal mezclada a otro dispositivo (como una
grabadora o mezclador).

Enlace de bus estéreo –

9.

esta salida para conectar los dos altavoces y usarlos en estéreo. Para más
información, vea la sección titulada “Cómo usar un par de TransActives en
estéreo”.

Conmutador de canal de enlace (izquierda, derecha, apagado) –

10.

usando un par de TransActives en una configuración estéreo (usando la conexión
de enlace de bus estéreo), use este interruptor para determinar de qué lado debe
ubicarse el altavoz. Vea la sección titulada “Cómo usar un par de TransActives en
estéreo” para más información acerca de este conmutador.

Estas salidas de ¼ pulg. le permiten

Si tiene un par de monitores TransActive 50, puede usar

Acerca de la entrada auxiliar
(Aux)

Esta entrada va directamente
a la salida principal y no
tiene su propio c ont rol d e
nivel en el frente. Si desea
aumentar o reducir el
volumen de esta entrada, use
el control de volumen de su
fuente.

Si está

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