AirBorne Go
guitar combo
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
17.03.2021, ID: 488083 (V2)
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................................................................................................... 17
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 19
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Drum adjusting................................................................................................................................. 26
6.2 AirBorne 2.4 GHz Instrument....................................................................................................... 28
6.3 AirBorne Go Mobile APP ("Mighty Amp")................................................................................ 30
7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 32
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 36
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9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 38
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
General information
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General information
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
General information
Letterings
Displays
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
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Instructions
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
3. Switch o the device.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Automatic operation is started.
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General information
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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General information
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Intended use
Safety
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking
hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and
choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
This device is intended to be used for amplication and playback of signals from musical
instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐
tions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No
liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
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Safety instructions
WARNING!
Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury
In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on
the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of
time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience
ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use sucient ear protectors.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can
damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
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Safety instructions
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC
outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and
when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage
By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the
batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch o the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐
ronment as dry as possible. If the batteries are stored for a longer period, recharge them to 50 % every three months. Fully charge
the batteries only shortly before use at room temperature.
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Features
3 Features
Special features of the device:
n HD modeling desktop guitar amplier
n Built-in AirBorne 2.4 GHz instrument (wireless plug-n-play transceiver system)
n Bluetooth® 5.0 dual mode connectivity
n Drum computer and metronome with 9 patterns
n Great features for wireless practice and play along with streamed music
n Ideal for electric guitar and acoustic guitar with pickup
n 3 W (RMS) output power
n 1 × 3" full-range speaker
n 12 modern and classic digital eects
n 3 modern and classic guitar amp models
n Wooden housing
n AirBorne Go Mobile APP ("Mighty Amp") for Android and IOS devices
n Micro USB cable (included)
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
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NOTICE!
Magnetic elds
The device generates strong magnetic elds that can interfere with the function
of poorly shielded devices. The strongest magnetic elds are directly above and
below the power amplier. Therefore, never place sensitive devices such as pre-
ampliers, radio transmission systems, or tape decks directly above or below the
power amplier. When installing the power amplier into a rack, you should place
it in the lowest position, and further equipment such as pre-ampliers in the
highest position.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.
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4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries
When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk.
Installation and starting up
NOTICE!
Distance to WiFi router
Place the device at a distance of at least three meters from a WiFi router to avoid
impairing data transmission.
WARNING!
Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury
In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐
teries can cause severe injuries.
Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐
tion.
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Installation and starting up
Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.
Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries are
hermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery.
If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should
happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte
using absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean
your hands and the aected surface thoroughly with cold water.
Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐
teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose.
Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries
against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape.
Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning
lithium battery.
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5 Connections and controls
Top side
Connections and controls
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Connections and controls
1 [RX CHANNEL]
Illuminated push button to switch the wireless receiver on and o and to select the RX channel
2 [1]…[4]
LEDs for the selected channel
3 [OD/DIST]
Illuminated push button for selecting one of the three channels [CLEAN] (green), [OD] (orange) or [DIST] (red).
Press and hold the pushbutton to activate or deactivate the Bluetooth® function.
4 Indicator LED for the Bluetooth® function
5 [DRUM]
Rotary control to adjust the drum volume as well as to select a drum style or to set the delay time.
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Illuminated push button to start and pause a drum style
7 [TAP]
Illuminated push button to adjust the drum tempo
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Connections and controls
8 Indicator LED. Lights up when the device is turned on.
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Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
10 [AUX IN]
AUX input, designed as a 3.5 mm jack socket, for connecting an MP3 player
11 [PHONES]
Headphones output, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket. The device mutes the speaker as soon as headphones are con‐
nected.
12 [DLY/RVB]
Knobs for controlling delay and reverb.
Turn the knob in the control area to the left of the centre clockwise to increase the delay mix level.
Turn the knob in the control area to the right of the centre clockwise to increase the reverb mix level.
If you turn the rotary control into the reverb section, the delay eect is disabled.
13 [TONE]
EQ rotary control. Turning clockwise increases the treble.
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14 [VOLUME]
Rotary volume control
15 [GAIN]
Rotary control to adjust the input sensitivity
16 [INPUT]
Connection for an instrument via cable. If you use this connection instead of wireless transmission, the wireless signal
is ignored and only the cable signal is processed.
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Rear panel
Connections and controls
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Connections and controls
17 Socket for connecting the supplied plug-in power supply
18 USB port for charging the AirBorne wireless transmitter
NOTICE!
The device is not suitable for charging further devices via the USB port.
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AirBorne 2.4 GHz Instrument
(transmitter)
Connections and controls
19 On / o switch
20 Button for channel selecting
21 Indicator LEDs to display the selected channel and for charge status display
22 1/4" jack for connection to the instrument. Depending on the desired use, it can be
folded into the appropriate position (max. angle of rotation: 220°)
23 Micro USB port for charging the transmitter
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Operating
6 Operating
6.1 Drum adjusting
Adjusting the volume
Setting the tempo
Drum style setting
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Press
volume.
Press to play the set drum style. While playing, press [TAP] to adjust the tempo. The push
button ashes at a changing frequency to indicate the current tempo.
1.
2. Turn the [DRUM] control to select a drum style.
3.
to play the set drum style. While playing, turn the [DRUM] control to adjust the
Press and hold the white illuminated push button.
The colour of the push button changes and indicates with the colour which drum
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style is currently set.
The -push button turns white again and the [DRUM] control adjusts the volume
again.
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Delay adjusting
Red Metronome
Green Pop
Blue Metal
Yellow Blues
Dark yellow Country
Pink Rock
Light red Ballad
Light green radio
Bright blue RNB
Light yellow Latin
1. Press and hold the red illuminated [TAP] pushbutton.
The pushbutton turns yellow.
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2. Now turn the [DRUM] control to set a delay time.
3. The push button turns red again and the [DRUM] control adjusts the volume again.
6.2 AirBorne 2.4 GHz Instrument
The receiver of the AirBorne 2.4 GHz instrument is integrated in the device. Reception is acti‐
vated automatically when the device is switched on. Long press [RX CHANNEL] to activate or
deactivate the built-in receiver. The transmitter is included.
To avoid interference, the device must not be operated in the vicinity of other wireless devices,
e.g. WiFi router or the like.
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Connecting and coupling the
transmitter
Operating
Charge the transmitter battery fully before rst use. When the device is switched o, the LEDs
indicate the charging progress by lighting up in succession as the charge increases. When the
device is switched on, all LEDs light up to indicate the charging process. In order to maintain
the charging capacity, the battery must be charged every 3 months even when not in use. If a
weak battery is displayed, there is still approximately 10 minutes of operating time left. Then
the built-in battery must be charged at the latest.
1. Plug the transmitter into the 1/4" jack socket of the instrument whose signal is to be
transmitted and bring the on / o switch on the transmitter to the [ON] position.
The transmitter ashes ve times. The LED indicator lights up during transmission.
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When the data transmission is stable, the LED indicator on the receiver lights up
constantly. If the signal is too weak, the LED ashes. Then reduce the distance
between transmitter and receiver.
2. Select the same transmission channel on the transmitter and receiver by pressing the
channel selection button. The default setting when switching on is "Channel 1". We rec‐
ommend using this channel when there is no radio interference. Otherwise, try oper‐
ating on a dierent channel.
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3. To switch the transmitter o, move the on / o switch to the [OFF] position.
6.3 AirBorne Go Mobile APP ("Mighty Amp")
The free AirBorne Go Mobile APP "Mighty Amp" is available for Android and IOS devices. It can
be downloaded from the Google Play Store, for instance.
With the app, advanced sound settings can be made for the device. Some functions, such as
selecting the existing models, are only available via the app.
1. Download the app and install it on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Open the app and select ‘AirBorne GO’ from the home screen to connect your smart‐
phone or tablet to your device.
3. Select ‘AirBorne GO’ for ‘Current Amp’.
4. On the current screen, you can select the channel to be changed and below it the
desired mode.
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5. The respective values can be adjusted by enlarging or reducing the bars. The delay time
can be set using the ‘Tap’ button.
6. The changes can be saved at any time with ‘SAVE’ .
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Technical specications
7 Technical specications
Speaker 1 × 3" full-range speaker
Input connections Power supply Power adapter
AUX in 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket
USB port Type A (5 V, 500 mA)
Output connections Headphones 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket
Input impedance 1 MΩ
Output power 3 W (RMS)
Frequency range 40 Hz to 16 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥88 dB
Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz
Max. transmission power 10 mW
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Technical specications
Power supply
Operating voltage
Dimensions (W × H × D) 220 mm × 114 mm × 155 mm
Weight 1.34 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Transmitter
Frequency of operation 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz
Max. transmission power 10 mW
Resolution 24 bit
Sampling rate 44,1 kHz
Number of channels 4
External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz
9 V / 1.2 A, centre negative
Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
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Technical specications
Operating range max. 30 m
Frequency range 20 Hz…20 kHz
Latency <5 ms
Power supply Micro USB 5 V / 500 mA
Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 500 mAh
Operating time 5 h
Dimensions (W × H × D) 73 mm × 40 mm × 15 mm
Weight 0.05 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
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Further information
Reverb eect Yes
Eects processor Yes
External eects loop No
Microphone input No
Line input Yes
Food switch connection No
Incl. foot switch No
Recording output No
MIDI port No
External speaker connector No
Technical specications
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Plug and connection assignment
8 Plug and connection assignment
Introduction
Balanced and unbalanced trans‐
mission
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This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a
plug ts into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short
circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi use.
Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of
the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans‐
mitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low
levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this
enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐
tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers
the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
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1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)
Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack
(stereo, unbalanced)
Plug and connection assignment
Since the interference aects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the
interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐
ference.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground, shielding
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Protecting the environment
9 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied
to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of batteries
Batteries do contain some hazardous chemicals so they should not be thrown away with the
normal household waste. They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled
elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations.
Dispose lithium batteries only in discharged condition. Remove lithium batteries from the
device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by
covering the poles with adhesive tape. Dispose the built-in lithium batteries together with the
device. Please check for an appropriate reception facility.
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Disposal of your old device
Protecting the environment
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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Notes
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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de
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