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The Australian Monitor PICOBLU is a small form
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factor 30W Mixer Amplifier specifically designed for
small space applications such as cafes, restaurants,
small retail and classrooms.
The PICOBLU features 3 mixer channels with microphone,
line level, Bluetooth® and 3.5mm input jack options.
The 30W integrated power amplifier operates in 4Ω and
100V outputs allowing flexible speaker configurations.
Capable of standalone, rack or under desk mounting,
using optional kits, the PICOBLU can fit any
application space with ease.
LINE
or
MIC
3 inputs Inputs Bluetooth Output Priority Mute
4Ω
or
100V
FEATURES
• 30W Mixer Amplifier
• 3 channel mixer
• Microphone support
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm input
• Bass and Treble Tone Controls
• 100V and 4Ω outputs
• Priority Mute for microphones
• Line Output
• 217mm x 271mm x 44mm
• Rack mountable
®
receiver
PART N0. TYPE DESCRIPTION
PICO-RMK Rack Kit 1RU Rack Mount Kit
PICO-DMK Rack Kit Under Desk Mounting Kit
Bluetooth® Receiver
INPUT OPTIONSACCESSORIES
MIC
LINE
3.5mm
LINE
Bluetooth
LINE
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CH1
CH2
CH3
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SPEAKER CONFIGURATION SUGGESTIONS
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BOX SPEAKERS
4Ω OUTPUT - TWO 8Ω IN PARALLEL
8Ω 8Ω
15W speaker
15W speaker
100V OUTPUT - FOUR SPEAKERS TAPPED AT 7.5W
PAGING SOLUTION - MUTE BACKGROUND MUSIC (CH2, CH3) TO PERFORM PAGING ON CH1
Connect a microphone
to CH1 and the contact
closure to the Mute input.
MUTE
AUDIO
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTINUOUS MAX POWER OUTPUT 30W
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4Ω
100V
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO > 84dB
THD + NOISE (1kHz, 4Ω/100V) 0.10%
DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) 217 x 271 x 44 mm
WEIGHT 3.75 kg
COOLING SYSTEM Fan assisted convection cooling
30Hz ~ 20kHz
105Hz ~ 20kHz
CEILING SPEAKERS
Ceiling Speakers (7.5W Tap)
Due to continuous improvements, all specifications are subject to change
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the
apparatus.
16. Plug this apparatus to the proper wall outlet and make the plug to be disconnected readily operable.
17. Mainsplug is used as disconnected device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
19. An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
20. The apparatus should be disconnected from the mains completely before speaker wiring. The speaker output should be proper protected from
direct contact and pay attention to speaker connections, terminals and speaker wiring during normal operation.
PRÉCAUTIONS DURANT UTILISATION
1. LISEZ ces instructions.
2. Tenez ces instructions.
3. Notez tous les avertissements.
4. Suivez toutes les avertissements.
5. N’utilisez pas ce produit près de l’eau (la piscine, la plage, le lac, etc.).
6. Nettoyez seulement avec une étoffe sèche.
7. Ne bloquez aucuns troux de ventilation. Installez en accord avec les instructions du manufacturier.
8. N’installez près aucunes sources de chaleur comme radiateurs, registres de chaleur, fours ou les autres équipements (y compris ampli cateurs) qui
produisent la chaleur.
9. Ne défaites pas le but de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou base-type. Une fiche polarisée a deux tranchants avec un plus large que l’autre. Une
fiche de base type a deux a deux tranchants et une troisième pointe de base, le tranchant large ou la troisième pointe est fourni pour votre
sécurité. Si la fiche donnée ne conforme pas votre prise de contact, consultez un électricien pour remplacement de la prise de contact obsolète.
10. Protegez le cordon de secteur contre être marchée dessus ou pincez en particulier aux fiches, aux douilles de convenance, et au point où ils
sortent de l’appareil.
11. Seulement utilisez attachements/accessoires spécifiés par le manufacturier.
12. Utilisez seulement avec un chariot, un stand, un trépied, un support ou une table indiquée par le manufacturier, ou vendue avec l’appareil. Quand
un chariot est utilisé, faites attention en déplaçant la combinaison d’appareil/chariot pour éviter de se déséquilibrer.
13. Arrachez la fiche du dispositif durant éclair et orage ou quand pas utilisé pour longues périodes de temps.
14. Référez au personnel qualifié de service pour toutes réparations. La réparation est donnée quand le système a été endommagé à
n’importe façon, par exemple un fil ou une fiche endommagé(e) de la source d’alimentation. Avoir été exposé à pluie ou humidité,
n’opère pas normalement, ou avoir été tombé.
15. L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être
placé sur l’objet.
16. Branchez l’appareil à une source appropriée et faire que la prise à débrancher soit facilement accessible.
17. La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de
l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
18. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter le risque d’incendie ou de chocs électriques, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
19. Un appareil avec la borne de terre de protection doit être connecté au secteur avec la connexiion de terre de protection.
20. Assurez-vous que l’appareil est hors tension avant de connecter les hauts parleurs. Veri ez que la sortie des enceintes soit protégées contre
un contact physique. Respecter les polarités des terminaux ainsi que le câblage des enceintes pendant le fonctionnement afin d’assurer une
utilisation sécurisee.
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INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS
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Introduction 3
Features 4
Front Panel 5
Congratulations on choosing Australian Monitor for your
professional amplification requirements.
Rear Panel 6
Installation 7
The Australian Monitor PICOBLU is a small form factor 30W Mixer
Amplifier specifically designed for small space applications such as
cafes, restaurants, small retail and classrooms.
The PICOBLU features 3 mixer channels with microphone, line
level, Bluetooth
®
and 3.5mm input jack options.
Bluetooth
Troubleshooting 9
Dimensions 10
Specifications 11
®
Audio Streaming 8
Revision 1.0: Dec 2019
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT & FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
Rating plate and caution marking are marked on the back enclosure of the apparatus
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance
For European Union countries: This symbol on the
product or its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment.
Please contact your local authority for further details
of your nearest designated collection point.
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FEATURES
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FEATURES
• 30W Mixer Amplifier
• 3 channel mixer
• Microphone support
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm input
• Bass and Treble Tone Controls
• 100V and 4Ω outputs
• Priority Mute for microphones
• Line Output
• 217mm x 271mm x 44mm
• Rack mountable
®
receiver
PICOBLU BLOCK DIAGRAM
POWER AMPLIFIER
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FRONT PANEL
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1 2 3 4
CH 1-3
1
These control the levels for each channel input.
BASS
2
There is 12dB of cut and boost at 100Hz.
TREBLE
3
There is 9dB of cut and boost at 10kHz.
SIGNAL
4
This LED indicates the unit is outputting a signal.
POWER
5
This LED indicates the unit is on.
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65
6
7
8
POWER SWITCH
This switches the power to the unit on and off. The up position is on.
BLUETOOTH
Consult the Bluetooth® Audio Streaming section of this manual for further details of these controls.
®
INPUT 2
Input 2 is an auxiliary line input. Its volume is controlled by the CH2 volume knob on the front.
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REAR PANEL
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6 5
1
CH 1
XLR input – This is a balanced microphone input with an input sensitivity of 3mV.
RCA input – This is an unbalanced line level input. It has an input sensitivity of 405mV. The two RCA sockets are summed to
mono internally.
2
CH 2-3
RCA Input: These are unbalanced line level inputs. They have an input sensitivity of 405mV. The two RCA sockets are summed
to mono internally.
CH2 RCA input is mixed with the 3.5mm front panel auxillary input.
CH3 RCA input is mixed with the Bluetooth
4 3
®
input.
1
LINE OUTPUT
3
The LINE output is on an unbalanced RCA connector. The output level is 766mV with an output impedance of 4.7kΩ at the
rated output.
The mono output signal is split across two RCA outputs.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
4
The class AB amplifier output features 100V Line or 4Ω low impedance.
NOTE: Only one output type should be used at a time.
MUTE INPUT
5
To enable CH1 priority (i.e., mute CH2 & CH3), connect the two contacts together with the mute illustration on the speaker
terminal block
6
MAINS INPUT CONNECTOR
Your amplifier is fitted with a standard IEC 60320-C14 socket for mains connection. Use the mains cable supplied to power up
the unit.
NOTE: Your unit must always be earthed!
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INSTALLATION
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Minimum total
speaker impedance
= 340Ω
4Ω VOICE COIL
LINE OUTPUT
The LINE output RCA can be used to connect up to 3 booster amplifiers.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
For wiring balanced in, pin 2 is hot. Unbalanced wiring on the microphone inputs
is not recommended.
Balanced input wiring (shielded pair cable) is recommended. Unbalanced RCA
wiring should be keep as short as possible.
PAGING SOLUTION
The PICOBLU can be configured to provide a paging solution for small installations. Simply connect a paging microphone to CH1 XLR
input and connect the contact closure output of the paging microphone to the PICOBLU mute terminals as shown below:
PAGING SOLUTION - MUTE BACKGROUND MUSIC (CH2, CH3) TO PERFORM PAGING ON CH1
Connect a microphone to CH1
and the contact closure to the
Mute input.
MUTE
MUTE GND
AUDIO
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BLUETOOTH® AUDIO STREAMING
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The mixer amplifier includes a Bluetooth® Audio streaming interface which can receive audio from any device like a mobile phone,
computer or tablet. Simply connect your Bluetooth
®
device and it will mix in to the amplifier output.
Bluetooth Device Name: AUS MONITOR
Passcode/PIN: 2626 (AMAM)
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION
1. Turn on the Bluetooth® module by holding the Bluetooth® ON/OFF power button down for more than 150ms
2. Enter pairing mode by holding the Bluetooth
200ms
3. On your Bluetooth
®
device, not the PICOBLU, select the Bluetooth® device named as ‘AUS MONITOR’. Consult the device’s
manual about accessing the Bluetooth
4. Your Bluetooth
®
device will ask for a passcode/PIN. Enter 2626
5. The PAIR LED will then flash 10 times to indicate successful pairing
6. Play audio from your Bluetooth
®
device.
®
ON/OFF button down for 2 seconds. The PAIR LED should start flashing every
®
connection options.
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION RANGE
The Bluetooth® connection range is a minimum of 10 meters. However, range is typically much larger but not guaranteed.
CONNECTING A DIFFERENT BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
The Bluetooth® module can only support one device connection at a time.
If you need to change devices, repeat the Bluetooth
current device and allows a new device to be connected.
®
connection process described above. By entering pairing mode it disconnects the
POWER OFF THE BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
To power off the Bluetooth® module hold down the Bluetooth® ON/OFF button until the PAIR LED turns fully on (not flashing) and then
release the button.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the volume of your Bluetooth® device is set to an appropriate level as this effectively adds in
another volume control to your system.
®
NOTE: The Bluetooth
is power cycled you must turn the Bluetooth
module is powered off as standard when turning the amplifier on to maximise security. If the amplifier
®
module back on by pressing the Bluetooth® ON/ OFF button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLE LIKELY CAUSE REMEDY
Power LED not on Power not reaching amplifier Check power switch is on
Check power supply is connected
Distorted sound Input is overloaded
Output is being over driven
Bass control is turned up
No sound but amplifier is on
No sound from channels 2 and 3
Volume controls down Check volume controls
Priority function is being used Disconnect mute connection on speaker
Reduce input level at source
Reduce volume levels on front panel
Reduce Bass control level
output terminals.
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DIMENSIONS
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FRONT:
44mm (1.73“)
1RU RACK MOUNT KIT:
217mm (8.54“)
44mm (1.73“)
133mm (5.24“) 133mm (5.24“)
483mm (19.02“)
TOP: UNDER DESK RACK MOUNT KIT:
247mm (9.72“)
16mm (0.63“)
271mm (10.67“)
137.5mm (5.41“) 61mm (2.40“)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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PicoBlu
(XLR)
CHANNELS 1 3 1 1
AUDIO INPUTS
4Ω
100V
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
LEVEL (DBV/VRMS)
SYSTEM GAIN 71.7dB 29.1dB 46.73dB 28.7 dB 4Ω
FREQ. RESPONSE 4Ω
FREQ. RESPONSE 100V
S/N RATIO 4Ω
S/N RATIO 100V
THD+N. 4Ω. 1kHz
THD+N. 4Ω. FREQ BAND
THD+N. 100V. 1kHz
THD+N. 100V. FREQ
BAND
34W/3.0mV
31W/2.92mV
PicoBlu
(RCA)
34W/405mV
31W/402mV
PicoBlu
(3.5mm
PicoBlu
(Bluetooth) Conditions/
TRS)
33W/53mV
30.5W/53mV
11.7V 4Ω Output
32Hz ~ 24kHz
104Hz ~ 22kHz
0.62mV/-84br
5.4mV/-85dbr
0.11%
0.20%
0.11%
0.23%
33W/422mV
30.5W/420mV
Comments
1kHz. 1%THD. -2W/+2W
1kHz. 1%THD. -2W/+2W
3dB below clipping,
+0/-3dB.±5Hz
3dB below clipping,
+0/-3dB.±5Hz Low Freq
±2kHz High Freq
All pots centre, Max
Output, 1kHz, A-Weighted
3dB below clipping, 1kHz.
A-Weighted
3dB below clipping,
Freq Band. 20kHz BW,
A-Weighted
3dB below clipping, 1kHz.
A-Weighted
3dB below clipping,
Freq Band. 20kHz BW,
A-Weighted
AUDIO SENSITIVITY
AUDIO INPUT
SENSITIVITY
LINE OUT
BASS ±12.7dbr
TREBLE ±9.0dbr
AUDIO MISCELLANEOUS
INPUT IMPEDANCE > 10k > 100k > 100k > 100k
3mV 405mV 50mV 422mV Rated Power, 100V Output
Output: 766mV @ 405mV Input/ 27Hz~23kHz bandwidth/ THD 0.08% @ 1kHz/
27Hz~20kHz THD 0.18%
10kΩ loaded
Balanced, line-to-line
Unbalanced, line-to-GND
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SPECIFICATIONS CONT.
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PicoBlu
(XLR)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AC INPUT 230V AC, 50-60Hz ±10%
AC INPUT CONNECTOR IEC 60320-C14
AC MAINS FUSE T1.0AL S/B Glass
MAX INRUSH CURRENT 10A
POWER CONSUMPTION
IDLE
1/8TH POWER
1/3RD POWER
FULL POWER
EFFICIENCY
1/8TH POWER
1/3RD POWER
FULL POWER
MISCELLANEOUS
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
(WITH RACK EARS)
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
(WITHOUT RACK EARS)
PicoBlu
(RCA)
PicoBlu
(3.5mm
TRS)
6W
29W
43W
70W
16%
27%
47%
483mm x 271mm x 44mm
(19.02"W x 10.67"D x 1.73"H)
217mm x 271mm x 44mm
(8.54"W x 10.67"D x 1.73"H)
PicoBlu
(Bluetooth) Conditions/
Comments
230V AC, 50Hz, 100V
1kHz Sine
230V AC, 50Hz, 100V
1kHz Sine
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
NET WEIGHT 3.75kg
SHIPPING WEIGHT 4.5 ~ 4.7kg
MOUNTING 1 RU Rack, Under Desk
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
FINISH Powder Coated Steel
COLOUR Black (Satin)
ACCESSORIES
APPROVALS CE, IEC, RCM
IEC Mains cable, 1 label sticker sheet, 1 RU Rack Mount Kit (sold separately),
315mm x 365mm x 105mm
(12.4"W x 14.4"D x 4.1"H)
0°C to 40°C
Under Desk Mounting Kit (sold separately)
Add 0.2kg for export
model power cords
Due to continuous improvements, all specifications are subject to change
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Australian
Monitor is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
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