Technomad AS Series, MP Series Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions
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Technomad: Not Just Another Plastic Loudspeaker
Technomad loudspeakers are often compared to the many other lines of
plastic loudspeakers. Several important factors in the Technomad design
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manufacturing process greatly distinguish Technomad from the growing
field of plastic loudspeakers.
Design
Technomad loudspeakers are designed for higher performance and
output applications than all other plastic loudspeakers available.
Technomad also offers a wider range of features making Technomad loudspeakers the only choice for year-round, indoor, outdoor, permanent,
semi-permanent or mobile applications. No other plastic loudspeaker can
match Technomad in application, flexibility, fidelity durability, options, price
and performance.
Manufacturing
Technomad enclosures are manufactured of military grade polyethylene
and cast as an extremely rugged one piece unit. Our cabinet manufacturing process
produces an incredibly uniform linear wall thickness of .5” with .75” thick
corner areas. Technomad’s loudspeaker construction process sets our
loudspeakers apart from all other plastic loudspeakers in two ways: The
cabinet walls of most
plastic loudspeakers are 25% to as much as 65% thinner than the cabinet
walls of a Technomad loudspeaker. A Technomad loudspeaker cabinet is
able to endure greater abuse than any other commercially available loudspeaker - regardless of construction materials and manufacturing methods. Also, a thicker cabinet wall has better acoustic properties than a
thinner loudspeaker cabinet wall. The thicker cabinet wall prevents distortion and/or inefficiency problems due to wall flex. Technomad loudspeakers produce a full, articulate sound, comparable to the performance of a
multi-ply Baltic birch cabinet.
Compliances/Specifications Met
Technomad self-casing loudspeakers are designed to meet and exceed
ATA-III, and fully comply with United States Military Specification 810E.
No other
commercially available plastic or wood loudspeaker can make that claim.
Technomad polyethylene cabinets have many advantages over traditional
wooden cabinets. Unlike wood, high quality recycled polyethylene is a renewable resource. Polyethylene is impervious to moisture, virtually all solvents, mold, mildew, and UV radiation. There is no waste in the
Technomad cabinet manufacturing process. Because they are cast as
one solid piece through a low stress manufacturing process, Technomad
cabinets are extremely strong and do not splinter or crack when subjected
to abuse.
Polyethylene Cabinets
Technomad carries a full line of high quality Mil-Spec trunk, briefcase and
rack mount cases. Made to the same high standards as Technomad
loudspeakers, these cases offer unmatched protection. Unlike injection
molded cases, Technomad cases will hold up to years of abuse. Thirty
percent lighter than
traditional wood laminate and metal road cases, Technomad cases are
also stronger and more resilient. There are three categories of
Technomad cases.
Trunk Cases
Technomad offers a wide and diverse line of trunk style cases. Gray is
the standard case color for trunk cases, but all other Technomad colors
are available as special order items.
Call your local Technomad representative for a complete listing of sizes.
There are three configurations of foam lining: bare with no foam, lined
with 2” or 1” foam, or lined with 2” or 1” foam and filled with 1” or 2” layers
of foam.
ProRack Cases
These rugged 19” rack cases are the best plastic rack case available.
Unlike injection or vacuum molded plastic cases, Technomad ProRacks
will stand up to almost any abuse. Available in 4U, 6U, and 8U sizes,
ProRacks have the options of mounting brackets for removable legs and
casters, rear rack rails, and catches and strikes to lock stacks of
ProRacks together as one unit. Black is the standard case color for
ProRacks, but all other Technomad colors are available as special order
items.
Tote Briefcases
Technomad Tote briefcases provide quality protection for small items at an
modest price. Available in 4 sizes, these lockable cases are waterproof to
100 feet. All sizes come filled with Hex-a-pluck foam which allow each
case to be customized by the user. Black is the standard case color for
Tote cases and no other colors are available.
Technomad Cases
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Maintenance of Speaker Body
The Technomad polyethylene loudspeaker cabinet is a manufacturing
breakthrough. The one-piece Technomad speaker cabinet provides a
very rugged, watertight and scratch-resistant enclosure for transporting
the high-quality sound reproduction electronics. Your Technomad speaker
will need very little maintenance. If, after some time, you want to eliminate scratches that develop, follow these simple instructions:
Technomad Cabinet Refurbishment:
1. Thoroughly clean the surface of the speaker using warm water, a soft
brush, and mild non-detergent soap.
2. Dry the loudspeaker.
3. Using a propane blowtorch, slowly fan the flame over the scratches you
need to repair. In a few seconds you will see the scratches disappear
and the surface will become shiny as a thin film of plastic liquifies. Deep
scratches may take longer to erase. IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHAR THE
SPEAKER if the flame is kept on one area for too long. Constantly keep
the flame in motion. Keep the flame away from the loudspeaker cones,
compression drivers, foam grill covering, Neutrik jacks and other hardware.
SPECIAL CARE IS NEEDED WHEN FLAME TREATING PARIS, and
VIENNA LOUDSPEAKERS.
4. Allow the surface to completely cool for 15 or more minutes or until the
treated area is cool and hard to the touch.
5. Buff the surface with a 3M™ Scotch-Brite pad, fine steel wool or other
mild abrasive. This will bring the treated surface area back to the original
factory finish.
Before After
Cabinet Maintenance
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