Ant BBM3, BBM5, BBM8 User manual

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BI-AMPLIFIED MINIBOX SPEAKERS
DIFFUSORI MINIBOX BI-AMPLIFICATI
ENCEINTES MINIBOX BI-AMPLIFIÉES
BI-AMPING MINIBOX-LAUTSPRECHER
DIFUSORES MINIBOX BIAMPLIFICADOS

BBM 3 | BBM 5 | BBM 8

SEZIONE 1

SECTION 1

EN USER MANUAL |

IT MANUALE D’USO |

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | Introduction 3
2 | Installation 3
3 | Description 4

3.1 | Inputs & Controls 5

3.2 | Power supply section 6
4 | Optional accessories 7
5 | Troubleshooting 8
6 | Technical specications 8
7 | Notes 42

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies - product!
In our BBM series of speakers, we have put our passion and our technological
background gained over the years, to offer products that meet your needs,
maintaining the quality over time.
All models ensure an extended frequency response with a clean and
undistorted sound, even at high sound level pressures.
Expressly designed to be immediately used in a very user friendly way, this
series is the answer to the needs of those who want a compact sound system
capable of providing excellent performance, versatility of connections and
controls, and the best value for its product range.
Please, dedicate some minutes to read this instruction manual in order to
quickly achieve the best performances from this product.
For safety precautions, warranty and disposal, please refer to attached
Section 2.
For further information about all A.N.T products catalog, please visit our
website: www.ant-intomusic.com

2 | INSTALLATION

BBM speakers feature:
A | Fly points for speaker installation on wall or ceiling.

B | AC power cord with integrated plug.
C | Anti-slip rubber feet.

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1x Minibox active speaker

• 1x User Manual - Section 1

• 1x User Manual - Section 2

The warnings in this manual must be observed together with the
“User manual - Section 2”.

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3 | DESCRIPTION

3.1 | INPUTS & CONTROLS

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1 CH1 - MIC/LINE INPUT

Balanced microphone (XLR-F) and line (6,35 mm-1/4” jack) input. The
BBM3 model features the 6.35 mm-1/4” jack connector only. You may
also use a microphone cable with unbalanced 6.35mm jack.

2 CH1 - LINE/MIC SWITCH

Place the switch in LINE to use a line-level source or MIC for use with
a microphone

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3 CH1 - LEVEL

This knob adjusts channel one level, turn it to the right to raise the level,

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to the left to decrease it.

4 CH2 - LINE INPUT

Input with RCA sockets and 3,5mm mini-jack. The BBM3 model features
the mini-jack connector only.

5 CH2 - LEVEL

This knob adjusts channel two level, turn it to the right to raise the level,

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to the left to decrease it.

6 MIX OUT

This 6,35 mm-1/4” jack output provides a balanced line-level signal,
useful for connection to another active speaker.

7 LED SIG/CLIP

The CLIP indicator turns on when the speaker signal is distorted. In this
case reduce the active channel(s) level(s).

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8 LED ON

The ON indicator is lit when the unit is plugged to mains, and the power
switch is ON.

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3.2 | POWER SUPPLY

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1 POWER ON/OFF

Use this switch to turn On/Off the unit.

2 AC POWER CORD

Insert this cord in mains socket.
Make sure the device is switched off before connecting the cord to the mains.
For your safety, never disconnect the earth lead.

Note: The protection fuse is placed in a printed circuit board inside the unit.
CAUTION: Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and with the same value.

Do not open the unit to replace the fuse, but contact an authorized service center.
If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorized service center.

4 | OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Wall installation kit by U brackets

BBM-WB3U
BBM-WB5U
BBM-WB8U

• Wall or ceiling swivelling mounting kit,
allowing speakers independent
rotation and tilting

BBM-358Y

• Stand adaptor kit with L brackets

BBM-SA30 BBM-SA50 BBM-SA80

WARNING!

Never remove the product’s front protection mesh. In order to prevent electric
shock hazard, in the event of accidental damage or replacement of the protection
mesh (which must be carried out by a service center), disconnect the power supply
immediately.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not connect the appliance to
the power supply while the mesh is removed.

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ATTENTION: Contact our customer service for accessories to be used.
It's mandatory to use only supports, brackets and accessories made
by A.E.B Industriale Srl.

It is absolutely forbidden to perforate the device cabinet or to x by any

other kind of mechanical support by adhesive tape. In case of particular
installations, which are not described in this manual, please contact our
technical service for the list of available accessories.
No liability is assumed for the inappropriate use of accessories or
additional devices not suitable for the purpose.

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5 | TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM LEDS SOLUTION

No sound or very low
sound level

Distortion

Power LED turned off.

Power LED turned on, but
low input channels LEVEL.

CLIP LED on.

Make sure the device is properly
connected to the mains outlet

Check the connections between
the sources and the inputs.
Raise channels LEVEL.

Cut input LEVEL controls
Make sure you haven't
connected a line level signal to
the MIC input

6 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BBM 3 BBM 5 BBM 8

System type Vented enclosure, 2-way Vented enclosure, 2-way Vented enclosure, 2-way
LF 3.5” custom speaker -

HF 0.8” neodymium dome

Amplication

type (LF+HF)
Peak power

(LF+HF)
Frequency

response
(-10dB)

SPL - MAX 103 dB 109 dB 112 dB
I/O Connectors CH1 MIC/LINE: 6,35mm

1” V.C.

tweeter
Class D + Class A/B Class D + Class A/B Class D + Class A/B

80W 100W 120W

140Hz-20kHz 100Hz-20kHz 55Hz-20kHz

(1/4”) jack
CH 2 IN: 3,5mm. mini­jack
LINE OUT: 6,35mm
(1/4”) jack

5” custom speaker ­1” V.C.

1” neodymium dome
tweeter

CH1 MIC IN: XLR-F
CH1 LINE IN: 6,35mm
(1/4”) jack
CH 2 IN: 3,5mm. mini­jack and 2 RCA
LINE OUT: 6,35mm
(1/4”) jack

8” custom speaker ­1” V.C.

1” neodymium dome
tweeter

CH1 MIC IN: XLR-F
CH1 LINE IN: 6,35mm
(1/4”) jack
CH 2 IN: 3,5mm. mini­jack and 2 RCA
LINE OUT: 6,35mm
(1/4”) jack

BBM 3 BBM 5 BBM 8

Controls CH1 LEVEL, LINE/

Power supply 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
Fuse T800mA L 250V~ T800mA L 250V~ T800mA L 250V~
Power

Consumption
Suspension

system

Materials Injection-Molded

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

Weight 2.1 Kg 4.63 lbs 3.7 Kg 8.16 lbs 6.3 Kg 13.89 lbs

OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES

• Brackets kit for
wall mounting

• Brackets
rotation and
tiltiing kit for
wall/ceiling
mounting

• Tripod
mount kit

MIC switch, CH2
LEVEL.

40W 70W 70W

2 M6 - top/under for
U bracket mount
4 M5 - rear for Y and
SA brackets

ABS cabinet
Perforated Steel
Grille

5.29''(134.3mm) x

8.68''(220.4mm) x

5.37''(136.4mm)

BBM-WB3U BBM-WB5U BBM-WB8U

BBM-358Y BBM-358Y BBM-358Y

BBM-SA30 BBM-SA50 BBM-SA80

CH1 LEVEL, LINE/
MIC switch, CH2
LEVEL.

2 M6 - top/under for
U bracket mount
4 M5 - rear for Y and
SA brackets

Injection-Molded
ABS cabinet
Perforated Steel
Grille

6.71''(170.5mm) x

10.7''(272mm) x

6.76''(171.8mm)

CH1 LEVEL, LINE/
MIC switch, CH2
LEVEL.

2 M6 - top/under for
U bracket mount
4 M5 - rear for Y and
SA brackets

Injection-Molded
ABS cabinet
Perforated Steel
Grille

9.84''(250mm) x

15.75''(400mm) x

9.88''(251mm)

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INDICE

1 | Introduzione 11
2 | Installazione 11
3 | Descrizione 12

3.1 | Ingressi & controlli 13

3.2 | Alimentazione 14
4 | Accessori opzionali 15
5 | Soluzione dei problemi 16
6 | Speciche tecniche 16
7 | Notes 42

1 | INTRODUZIONE

Grazie per aver acquistato un prodotto A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies!
Nei diffusori acustici della serie BBM abbiamo profuso la nostra passione
ed il nostro know-how maturato nel corso degli anni per offrirvi un prodotto

che soddis le vostre esigenze e mantenga la sua qualità nel tempo.

Tutti i modelli garantiscono un’estesa risposta in frequenza con un suono
pulito e senza distorsioni anche a volumi molto alti.
Progettati appositamente per un utilizzo estremamente immediato e semplice,
rispondono alle esigenze di quanti desiderano un sistema audio compatto

in grado di fornire ottime prestazioni, ampia versatilità di connessioni e
controlli, e il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo possibile per questa categoria.

Ritagliatevi qualche minuto per leggere questo manuale di istruzioni in modo
tale da ottenere rapidamente il massimo delle performance da questo prodotto.
Per le istruzioni relative a sicurezza, le precauzioni, la garanzia e lo smaltimento
fate riferimento all'allegato sezione 2.
Per ulteriori informazioni su tutti i prodotti del catalogo ANT consultate il
nostro sito: www.ant-intomusic.com

2 | INSTALLAZIONE

I diffusori BBM sono forniti di:

A | Punti di ssaggio per l’installazione del diffusore a parete o softto.
B | Cavo di alimentazione con spina elettrica integrata.
C | Piedini antiscivolamento in gomma.

CONTENUTO DELL’IMBALLO

• 1x Diffusore Minibox attivo

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 1

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2

Le avvertenze del presente manuale devono essere osservate
congiuntamente al “MANUALE D’USO - SEZIONE 2”.

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3 | DESCRIZIONE

3.1 | INGRESSI & CONTROLLI

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1 CH1 - MIC/LINE INPUT

Ingresso microfono bilanciato (XLR-F) e linea (jack da 6,35 mm-1/4”).
Il modello BBM3 è fornito con il solo connettore jack da 6,35 mm-1/4”.
È possibile usare anche un cavo microfonico jack non bilanciato.

2 CH1 - SELETTORE LINE/MIC

Posizionate il selettore in LINE per l’utilizzo di una sorgente a livello linea
o in MIC per l’utilizzo di un microfono.

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3 CH1 - LEVEL

Questa manopola regola il livello del canale 1, ruotatela verso destra per

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alzare il livello, verso sinistra per diminuirlo.

4 CH2 - LINE INPUT

Ingresso su prese RCA e presa mini-jack da 3,5mm. Il modello BBM3 è
fornito con il solo connettore mini-jack.

5 CH2 - LEVEL

Questa manopola regola il livello del canale due, ruotatela verso destra

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per alzare il livello, verso sinistra per diminuirlo.

6 MIX OUT

Questo connettore jack da 6,35mm. serve per inviare il segnale mix ad
un ulteriore diffusore attivo.

7 LED SIG/CLIP

Il led CLIP si accende quando il segnale raggiunge la distorsione. In
questo caso riducete il segnale dei canali in funzione.

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8 LED ON

Il led ON si accende quando l’apparecchio è collegato alla rete elettrica
e l'interruttore di accensione è premuto.

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