Ashdown Acoustic Radiator 2, Acoustic Radiator 1 Operational Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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ASHDOWN ACOUSTIC RADIATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electrical products, these basic precautions should be followed:

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

2. Do not use this product near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

3. This product may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods of time at
a high volume level or at any level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

4. The product should be placed so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.

5. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products that produce heat.

6. The product should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.

7. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.

8. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

9. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when any of the following occur:
a. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the product
c. The product has been exposed to rain or moisture
d. The product doesn’t appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged

10. Do not attempt to service the product.All servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.

11. For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace fuses only with those of the same
type and rating as indicated on the back of the product.

WARNINGS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with the arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within this product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.

THE ASHDOWN ACOUSTIC RADIATOR
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

The Ashdown Acoustic Radiator amplifiers are designed with three key factors in mind: quality of
sound, portability and style.

Top quality PA speakers have been used, which feature 150W power handling and dual concentric
tweeters for optimum treble dispersion.The Acoustic Radiator 2 features an additional auxiliary
bass radiator.This unit draws no power from the amplifier and works from the air movement of
the powered unit, giving extended low energy and a natural bass response to the cabinet.

The use of bridged output devices ensures 100% smooth output.The doubling of reservoir
output capacitors for the output stage enables instantaneous power.

The exact sound and style of your Acoustic Radiator can be tailored to your personal choice
through the provision of Real Wood or Plywood cabinets in a range of finishes: Cherry,Walnut,
Bakerlite / MDF and Plywood with vinyl covering in black or bookbound leather style.All cabinets
are built in an easy to carry design with hand stitched removable leather handle.

The absence of any cooling fans enables the unit to run as silently as possible.

Everything possible has been done to make the Acoustic Radiators reliable, top of the range,
minimum service, high quality, long lasting, powerful amplifiers.

We know you will appreciate the effort that has been put into the design and manufacture of
these units and you will be rewarded in your choice of bass amplifier by long life and reliability.

LINE / LINK OUT

This allows you to have a line out to other power amps and to link to other Ashdown Acoustic
radiators via the line in.

DIRECT INJECT (D.I.)

A balanced DI is provided.This unit features a push button placed below the XLR that allows the
user to choose either Pre or Post EQ and effects signal.The output signal from this XLR socket is
set to a level and impedance suitable for connecting directly into the microphone input of a
mixing desk for either direct injection into the PA system or for recording.