Thomann MS8 Quick Start Guide

MS8

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is meant to be used to split up to 8 microphone signals to each 2 outputs. Any other use or use under other operating conditions 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.

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 unattended children use electrical devices.

Quick Start Guide	EN

This quick start guide contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain the manual for future reference. If you pass the device on to others please include this manual.

Where to use the product

Never use the product

•in direct sunlight

•in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity

•in extremely dusty or dirty areas

•at locations where the unit can become wet

•near magnetic fields

General handling

•To prevent damage, never use force when operating the switches and controls.

•Never immerse the appliance in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents.

Keep foreign substances from the unit!

Keep the device away from containers with liquids. Should any liquid get into the unit, this could lead to its destruction or fire. Be sure not to let any metal objects into the unit.

Operating elements

Front panel

Rear panel

1.	XLR microphone input.	5.	Galvanically isolated output.
2.	Ground / Lift switch.	6.	Direct output.

3.Switch for input level attenuation (–40 dB).

4.Switch for linking both adjacent inputs.

Using the device

1.Connect one or more low-impedance dynamic microphones or condenser microphones to the INPUT sockets (q) on the front panel of the unit.

2.Connect the OUT sockets (t) of the used channels to the microphone inputs of the main mixer. If you use condenser microphones at the inputs of the device, turn on phantom power required for operation on the main mixer for these channels (or globally).

3.Connect the LINK OUT sockets (y) of the used channels, for example, to the microphone inputs of a monitor mixer, a recording system or the like.

4.Move the GROUND / LIFT switch (w) to the position that provides the less noisier signal for the respective channel.

5.If some signals are too dominant, move the input level attenuation switch of the respective channel to the –40 dB position to prevent overload and clipping.

Audio interface

Microphone

Mixer

Technical specifications

Frequency response:	20 Hz - 20 kHz	Input impedance:	≤ 1.1 kΩ @ 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion:	≤ 0.26 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz @ –15 dBu input)	Output impedance:	≤ 225 Ω @ 1 kHz
	≤ 0.10 % (45 Hz - 20 kHz @ –15 dBu input)	CMRR:	≥ 105 dB @ 60 Hz; ≥ 80 dB @ 3 kHz
Phase response:	≤ 10 ° @ 20 kHz	Voltage insertion loss:	approx. 2 dB @ 1 kHz

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials								This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic								ment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose of your old
bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these ma-								device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an
terials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected								approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. Comply with
for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.								the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local
								waste disposal facility.

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