MarkAudio AS601, AS602, AS101, AS121, AS121F User manual

AS601 AS602

AS101 AS121 AS121F AS102

Owner’s Manual

v 08.jun.2010

Congratulations on your purchase of a Markaudio product!

Markaudio is a division of Parsek srl dedicated to pro audio sound reinforcement solutions.
Building on the top-level reputation built up over many years by our industry-leading
bass amplification brand Markbass, Markaudio boasts the same high level of innovation and
engineering.

The result is groundbreaking sound quality, impressive power, and shockingly light
weight.

Markaudio products have been developed by a team of specialists who wrote a chapter in
professional audio history. We are proud to manufacture our products in our
factory in San Giovanni Teatino, Italy, where we’re able to monitor the entire process with
obsessive attention to detail, without compromising on any material choices or
system components. We are constantly striving to improve our engineering, manufacturing
and quality control.

The Markaudio line of PA products is growing in 2010, and some of the new speakers
support the optional Markaudio Tuner System, which allows you to use your computer to tune
your cabinets to perfection. Anyone who has any experience with live sound reinforcement
knows that any PA will sound very different from venue to venue. It’s essential to tune
the PA to the room—to prevent boominess in a large room, for example, or harshness in a
room with highly reflective walls or ceilings. With this innovative PC / MAC software, you
can easily tune your Markaudio system to sound great in any type of venue! Usually slight
tweaks of 1 or 2 dB at crucial frequencies are all you will need to optimize your sound
anywhere.

We invite you to listen and hear the FUTURE, now. I’m quite sure you’ll agree… it sounds
astounding!

And above all, enjoy the Music!

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Marco De Virgiliis

General Manager

www.myspace.com/marcodevirgiliis

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MARKAUDIO

1. AS601, AS602, AS101, AS121, AS121F, AS102 - INTRODUCTION

The quality and design of Markaudio cabinets are state-of-the-art.

The AS 601 is equipped with a single 6” speaker and a 1” dynamic compression driver and
hyperbolic horn. These small units are fearless!
One listen to this 500W cabinet without a subwoofer demonstrates the 6” speaker’s
surprising performance.

New for 2010, the updated version of the Markaudio AS 602 cabinet boasts an impressive
power rating of 800W (a class D power amp sends 600W RMS to the woofer, and a MOSFET power
amp provides 200W for the horn).

The AS 101 is a full-range, active loudspeaker with one light and powerful 10” woofer, and
a hyperbolic horn and 1.4” driver designed by Markaudio. An onboard Class D power amp sends
600W RMS to the woofer, and a MOSFET power amp provides 200W for the horn.

The big-sounding AS 121 is an active, full-range loudspeaker with one 12” woofer, and a
hyperbolic horn and 1.4” driver designed by Markaudio. An onboard Class D power amp sends
800W RMS to the woofer, and a MOSFET power amp provides 200W for the horn.

New Markaudio AS F cabinets feature ultra-grade felt covering.
The AS 121F is an active, full-range loudspeaker with the same technical specs as the AS

121. It’s light and powerful, and delivers a wide frequency response, so you have the
option of using it with or without subwoofer support.

The AS 102 is an active full-range loudspeaker with two 10” woofers, and a hyperbolic horn
and 1.4” driver designed by Markaudio. An 800W RMS class D power amp drives the
woofer, while a 200W MOSFET amp drives the horn. The AS 102 is a real full-range
loudspeaker offering unbelievable efficiency and its flexibility makes the AS 102 perfect
for a wide range of applications.

-The useful Virtual Sub feature adds power to low frequencies in the 46Hz - 58Hz range when
the cabinet is used without a subwoofer.

-The AS 602 (updated), AS101, AS121, AS121F, and AS102 cabinets feature computer
connectivity for tuning your cabinets to perfection with the optional Markaudio Tuner
System.

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 a 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 apparatuses (including amplifiers) that produce heat;

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-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) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time;

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, or when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped;

14) “Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture; and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus”;

15) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible;

16) The power cord must be unplugged prior to servicing.

MORE INFORMATION

For warranty and service information, please contact your local Markaudio distributor
(contact information available at www.markaudio.it).
For more technical information, please visit us at www.markaudio.it and fill out the form
on the Contact Us page.

We hope you enjoy your active PA cabinet and use it to make great music!

“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
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.”

“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 product.”

“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 enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.”

“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 product.”

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