Elite Acoustics Engineering A2-5 Quick Manual Handbook

WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Your A2-5 package contains the following:

Elite Acoustics Engineering

A2-5 Live-Performance Studio Monitor

with 4 Channels, Mixer, Effects,

and Bluetooth

®

Quick Guide Handbook

(1) Speaker
(1) 12V AC Power Supply Adapter
(1) 12V DC Car Battery Supply Adapter

(1) Quick Start Guide
(1) Registration Card
(1) Speaker Handle Grip

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by Elite Acoustics Engineering, Inc is under license

NOTE: Due to continuous development and improvements of our products, features and specications are subject to

change without notice. All weights and measures are approximate.

QUICK START

1. Battery Switch [49] is set to Connect. (Battery Switch is a built in circuit breaker to
preserve battery life.)

2. Make sure the SPEAKER VOLUME [3] control is down before you turn the POWER [50]
on.

3. Connect your microphone to the MIC IN [29]. Or you can connect a 1/4 ” line input from
an Instrument [27] or Line Level[28]. Connect additional inputs as required.

4. Turn on the POWER [50] switch

5. Connect device to Bluetooth® [13]

6. Turn on your source signal(s) and adjust the volume on the source signal for normal
operation (Refer to Step 8). Note if you are using an iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth®, set
the volume on your device about halfway. Maximum volume will distort.

7. Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME [3] to a comfortable level.

8. Turn up GAIN [14] until there is a solid green light showing “signal” at desired level,
without a red “peak” light, indicating too much signal.

9. For USB charging of your source device, use USB Port [51]

Power LED:
BLUE [1]: Indicate unit is ON

+48V LED [2]: Indicates Phantom Power is on

Master Output Controls

Speaker Volume [3]: Control speakers’ volume level
Mono [4]: Changes speaker output from Left Only to Mono

Equalizer [5]: Adjust High, Mid, and Low Frequency response

Peak LED [6]: RED indicate Signal Clip
Signal LED [7]: GREEN indicate Signal Present

Aux Input/Level [8]: Connect audio source with 1/8” jack from MP3/CD player, etc.

Effects Controls

Effects Mix [9]: Amount of effect being added to output
Rate/Decay [10]: Controls the duration of the effect
Effects Knob Selector [11]: Select effect of choice
EFX Bypass [12]: Turn effects on or off (When LED is on, the effects are turned off)

Channel 1

Gain [14]: Apply gain for level control
Mute [15]: Mute Channel

EFX/AUX Send Level [16]: Adjust the level to “send” out

EFX/AUX select [17]: select whether you are sending to internal EFX or external AUX bus

PAD [18]: xed attenuation for “hot” signals

Notch Filter [19]: set amount of cut or boost for Notch Filter
Frequency [20]: set the frequency of the Notch Filter
Phase [21]: Reverse the phase of input waveform
Instr-Mic/Line [22]: Select input source; Instrument or Mic/ Line input
High [23]: set amount of High Frequency cut or boost
Mid [24]: set amount of Mid Frequency cut or boost
Mid Frequency [25]: set the frequency of the Mid cut or boost
Low [26]: set amount of Low Frequency cut or boost
Instrument [27]: 1/4” TS input
Line [28]: 1/4” TS input
Mic [29]: XLR for Microphone Input

Superb functionality and compact portability provides unparalleled versatility. A2’s

light weight yet fully featured Mix, Digital Effects, and Mastering sections seamlessly

combine to elevate your performance. A2 offers extensive input EQ and an adjustable

Notch Filter to tame Feedback or add that nal degree of clarity when needed. An all-

wood cabinet combined with a 5-1/4” high-sensitivity woofer and 1” silk-dome tweeter

deliver full frequency clarity with impressive bass response.

TO FULLY CHARGE SPEAKER SYSTEM

If the battery is low and the audio is intermittent or choppy, the battery should be recharged.

1. Put power switch in the “OFF” position and Battery Switch in the Connect position

2. Plug in power adaptor into the DC input jack

3. Blue “Charge” LED will turn on, indicating the speaker is charging

4. When the speaker is fully charged, the blue “Charge” LED will turn off. Allow up to 20

hours to fully recharge

FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE

• Recharge after every use

• Use & recharge battery at least once a month

• DO NOT leave power switch in the “ON” position when it is not in
use. Doing so after a long period of time will damage the battery

• Keep unit in a cool, dry place away from extreme temperatures

• Do not service, modify, or replace the battery

• If the battery fails to charge, contact Elite Acoustics Engineering

Channel 2

Gain [30]: Apply gain for level control
Mute [31]: Mute Channel

EFX/AUX Send Level [32]: Adjust the level to “send” out

EFX/AUX select [33]: select internal EFX or external AUX bus

PAD [34]: xed attenuation for “hot” signals

Line [35]: 1/4” TS inputs
Mic In [36]: XLR for Microphone Input

Channel 3/4

Level [37]: Set the gain for both channels 3 & 4

EFX Send Level [38]: Adjust the level to “send” out

Left (Mono) [39]: 1/4” mono TR input
Right [40]: 1/4” mono TR input

Monitor Right Output: [41] Connect to another speaker using 1/4” TS
Foot Switch: [42] TR footswitch to control Effects Bypass remotely
Aux

AUX Send [43]: 1/4” TR output
AUX Return [44]: 1/4” TR input
Main Outputs / Chan 1/2 Direct Output: [45] Select source of XLRs as Main mix or Direct
Outputs for Chan 1 & 2

Output Level: [46] Set output level for XLRs

Left [47]: XLR Left Output
Right [48]: XLR Right Output
Battery Switch[49] : Built in Circuit Breaker to preserve battery life.
Connect: Enable battery power when using unit
Disconnect: Disable battery power when storing unit to preserve battery life

Refer to reference page for features listed above

BLUETOOTH® FUNCTION

• To turn ON/OFF Bluetooth® function
PRESS/HOLD down MODE button for approximately 5 seconds
Both LEDs will ash at the same time

• To pair device to the speaker system
Bluetooth® needs to be turned ON
QUICK TAP the MODE button once
Both Flashing LED: indicate Bluetooth® is ready to be paired

Flashing Blue LED only: indicate Bluetooth® is connected

Low

-15 +15

Mid

-15 +15

High

-15 +15

Monitor Level

0 10

Mono

Peak

Signal

AUX In

Level

0 10

EFX Mix

DRY WET

EFX

Bypass

EFX

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6

R7

R10R9R8

E1

E2

ER1

ER2

Clip

Signal

Mute

CHO

Flange

RATE

DECAY

CH 2 CH 3/4

On/Off : Hold

Pair : Quick Tap

CH 1

+48V Power

A2-5 - Live-Performance Studio Monitor

with 4 Channels, Mixer, Effects, and Bluetooth

®

ELITE ACOUSTICS

E L I T E A C O U S T I C S

Output Level

Monitor

Right Output

Main Outputs
CHAN 1/2
Direct Output

+48V

Le Right

CHAN 1 CHAN 2 CHAN 3/4

Connect Disconnect

Battery Switch

On

Off

Power

DC INPUT

12VDC

2A

Footswitch

TIP - EFX Bypass

Serial Number

Designed, Assembled, & Tested

in California, USA

Charge Only

Mute

EFX/AUX

Send Level

EFX/AUX

Send Level

EFX AUX Phase EFX AUX

PAD

Mute

EFX Level

Le (Mono)

Right

AUX Send

AUX Return

Level

PAD

Line

Instr

Mic/Line

Instrument Line Mic 1 Mic 2

Gain

60

5010

20

INSTR

Gain

30

5010-10

3 2

1 Low Charge

Baery Level

High

-10 +10

Mid

-10 +10

Mid Frequency

250 5k

Low

-10 +10

Notch Filter

-10 +10

Frequency

100 450

For Maximum Battery Life

- Recharge after every use

- Use & recharge battery at least once a month

- Do not leave power switch in the “ON”
position when it is not in use

- Keep unit in a cool, dry place away from extreme
temperatures

- Do not service, modify, or replace the battery

- If the battery fails to charge, contact Elite Acoustics

WARNING

Only exchange the original speaker system
battery with a genuine Elite Acoustics
Engineering replacement. Elite Acoustics
Engineering cannot guarantee the safety and
compatibility of batteries from other
manufactures for the use in operating the speaker
system. Use of an uncertified battery may void all
warranties.

Battery Switch

- Connect - to enable battery power

- Disconnect - to disable battery power

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49

30

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DIR OUT/MAIN Right OUTPUT

Left / Right Input

AUX

Mic In

INSTR/LINE IN

EFFECTS
R1 Bright Cavern
R2 Dark Cavern
R3 Bright Hall
R4 Dark Hall
R5 Bright Room
R6 Dark Room
R7 Bright Plate
R8 Dark Plate
R9 Ambience1
R10 Ambience2
E1 Echo
E2 Repeat Echo
ER1 Echo/Rev1
ER2 Echo/Rev2
CHO Chorus
FLANGE Flange

E L I T E A C O U S T I C S

Foot

Switch

Live-Performance Studio Monitor

with 4 Channels, Mixer, Effects & Bluetooth

®

A2-5

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Speakers: 5-1/4” Woofer, 1” Silk-Dome Tweeter

• Amplier: High-Efciency Class D 30W Bi-AMP

• Nominal output level (1 kHz): Right Channel Link out: -10 dBu Main/Direct Output: +4dBu

• Channel controls: CH1: Gain knob, Mute switch, EFX/AUX Send Select, EFX/AUX

Send Level knob, Phase, Pad Notch Filter & Frequency Adjust, EQ(High, Mid Level, Mid

Frequency, Low) CH2: Gain knob, Mute switch, EFX/AUX Send Select, EFX/AUX Send Level
knob, Phase, Pad CH3/4: Level Knob, EFX Send Level

• EFX Effect controls: Dry/Wet knob, Decay/Rate knob, Effects Bypass, Program Select: 16

different effects(Bright/Dark Cavern, Bright/Dark Hall, Bright/Dark Room, Bright/Dark Plate,
Ambience1, Ambience2, Echo, Repeat Echo, Echo/Rev1, Echo/Rev2, Chorus, Flange)

• Master controls: Volume Knob, Mono Switch, Equalizer (Low, Mid, High knob), Effect Mix,

Decay/Rate, Effects

• Stereo Inputs: 1/4” Left/Right input jacks (Chan 3 &4), 1/8” Stereo Auxiliary Input

• Phantom Power: +48V

• LED Indicators: signal clip, power, +48V, EFX Bypass, Bluetooth®, clip & signal for Ch 1, 2,

3/4, mute Ch 1 & 2, Battery Level (4 LEDs), Battery Charging

• Auxiliary input control: Level knob

• Connectors: CH 1: Input jacks (XLR type, 2 x 1/4” TRS phone, CH 2: Input jacks (XLR

type, 1/4” TRS phone), CH3/4: Left/Right stereo input (2 x 1/4” TRS phone), AUX in: (1/8”

jack), Footswitch (1/4” phone), Aux Return (1/4” phone), DC in jack, Outputs: Aux Send (1/4”

phone), Monitor Right (1/4” phone), Left/ Right XLRs, USB charger.

• Power Switch

• Power Supply: DC 12V

• Built-in rechargeable SLA battery with battery meter: approximately 6 to 8 hrs play time

with full charge

• Current Draw: 2000 mA

• Other features:
Playback from Bluetooth device

USB charging dock
Optimized front ports for extended low-frequency response
Magnetic shielding eliminates interference with other electronic equipment
Rechargeable Battery can be recharged from Car battery when using DC car adaptor
cord that is included
Built-in pole-mount, 35mm receptacle on bottom of unit

• Accessories: AC cord, AC adaptor, DC cord for the car, Owner’s manual

• Dimensions: 9.0”L x 9.0”W x 14.5”H

• Weight: 24 lbs

WARRANTY

Elite Acoustics Engineering Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship (excluding battery) for a
period of 1 year from the date of original retail purchase. Elite Acoustics Engineering Inc. warrants the Speaker’s Battery for 90
days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by
this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase. During the warranty
period EAE shall, as its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace, free of charge, any product that proves to be defective on
inspection by EAE or its authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, contact Elite Acoustics Engineering Technical
Support via email: [e-mail]. PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT
TO AN ELITE ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING SERVICE CENTER. All inquires must be accompanied by a description of the problem.
All authorized returns must be sent to the EAE repair facility postage prepaid, insured and properly packaged. EAE reserves the
right to update any unit returned for repair. EAE reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without
prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration, or attempted repair by unauthorized
personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product. Any

implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the

length of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, therefore above limitation
may not apply to you. In no event will EAE be liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the breach of
any express or implied warranty, including among other things, damage to property, damage based on inconvenience or on loss

of use of the product, and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion of

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty only applies to products

sold and used in the United States of America. For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor.

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