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3 Applications
PAK-110MK2, PAK-112MK2 and PAK-115MK2
are powerful active speaker systems in robust
plastic cabinets. They are suited for versatile applications, e. g. for dances, for small stages or as
monitor speakers for bands.
A line signal can be fed in via the balanced
XLR jack or, in an unbalanced way, via the
RCA jacks. In addition, the speaker systems are
equipped with a microphone input (PAK-115MK2
with two microphone inputs). The signal of this
input can be added to the line signal. The signal
output will allow connection of another active
speaker system.
The integrated limiter will protect the speakers from excessive signal levels.
4 Setting Up and Connecting
Set up the speaker system on a solid surface,
e. g. on the stage or on a table and position it
towards the audience. The tweeters should be at
ear level, if possible. If a microphone is used, do
not position the speaker towards the microphone
and keep a sufficient distance to the microphone;
otherwise acoustic feedback (loud howling) may
occur.
Alternatively, place the speaker system via
the stand sleeve on its lower side onto a standard
speaker stand with a 35 mm tube diameter (e. g.
PAST series from IMG STAGELINE). After positioning the speaker system, fasten the screw (18).
For additional mounting options, the cabinet
is provided with three M8 threaded inserts (two
on its upper side, one on its lower side).
When positioning the speaker system, always
make sure that air will flow freely through the
cooling fins (6) on the rear side to provide sufficient cooling.
4.1 Connecting a signal source
For connecting a signal source with line level
(e. g. CD player, output of a mixer), the following
options will be possible:
– For balanced signals, the XLR jack (4) is suitable
(pin configuration ☞ chapter 6).
– For unbalanced signals, the RCA jacks (3) are
suitable. When both RCA jacks or the RCA jacks
and the XLR jack (4) are used at the same time,
the input signals will be mixed. This will create
a mono signal when a stereo signal source is
connected.
It will be possible to connect a microphone
to the XLR jack or the 6.3 mm jack MIC [1] IN (1).
Both jacks are designed for balanced signals. Via
a two-pole 6.3 mm plug, it will be possible to
connect a microphone with unbalanced output
signal to the 6.3 mm jack.
With the jacks MIC 2 IN (2), model PAK115MK2 offers an additional connection for a
microphone.
4.2 Signal output
At the XLR jack and the 6.3 mm jack LINE OUT
(5) [connected in parallel], the mixed signal of the
input signals for routing to another active speaker
system, an amplifier or a recorder will be available
as a balanced signal with line level. The output
signal will be independent of the adjustment of
the overall volume control MASTER LEVEL (10).
4.3 Power supply
Connect the mains cable provided to the
mains jack (16) and the plug to a mains socket
(230 V/ 50 Hz).
5 Operation
CAUTION
Never adjust a very high volume. Permanent high volumes may damage
your hearing! Your ear will get accus-
tomed to high volumes which do not
seem to be that high after some time. Therefore,
do not further increase a high volume after getting used to it.
Note: To prevent switching noise, always switch on the
active speaker system after the signal sources connected
and switch it off first after use.
1)
Set the control MASTER LEVEL (10) to minimum (left stop) for the time being and switch
on the speaker system with the POWER switch
(15). The LED ON (14) will light up.
The following operating steps merely serve as an
aid; you may also proceed differently.
2) As a basic adjustment, for the time being, set
the LEVEL controls (7 – 9) to minimum (left stop)
and the tone controls (11, 12) to mid-position.
3)
Adjust the overall volume with the control
MASTER LEVEL (10). Turn up the control to
approximately mid-position so that the subsequent adjustments will be audible.
4)
If a signal source is connected to the input
LINE IN (3, 4), turn up the corresponding LEVEL