thomann the box pro Achat 206 User Manual

Achat 206

passive speaker

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.thomann.de

29.10.2019, ID: 277960, 277958 (V3)

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.1 Tips on handling speakers............................................................................................................ 13

4.2 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Connections....................................................................................................................................... 18

5 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 20

6 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 25

7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 26

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General information

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.

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1.1 Further information

General 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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General information

1.2 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.

Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – suspended load.

Warning – danger zone.

General information

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

Safety

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This device is designed for sound reinforcement. Use the device only as described in this user
manual. 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.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient 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.

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.

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Safety instructions

WARNING!
Consequences of faulty mounting

Faulty mounting may lead to lethal injuries or property damage.

Please ensure that the norms and regulations valid in your country are always
observed when mounting and operating your product. In Germany: BGV C1,
“Event and Production Sites for Stage Presentations”. Only expertly trained sta
may mount speakers.

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 su‐
cient ear protectors.

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Safety instructions

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.

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3 Features

Features

Special features of this powerful and compact full-range speaker:

n 2 × 6" woofer, 1" compression tweeter
n Connection options: 2 lockable NL4 sockets (1+/1–), screw terminals
n M10 rigging points
n Speaker stand ange
n Optional horizontal and vertical brackets available:

– the box pro 206 U bracket vertical black (item no. 283312): Vertical mounting bracket

black

– the box pro 206 U bracket vertical white (item no. 302854): Vertical mounting bracket

white

– the box pro 206 U bracket horizontal black (item no. 283311): Horizontal mounting

bracket black

– the box pro 206 U bracket horizontal white (item no. 302855): Horizontal mounting

bracket white

n Black textured paint for item no. 277560

White textured paint for item no. 277958

n Cover (optionally available, item no. 385906)

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Installation

4 Installation

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.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages at the power amplier output

The output voltages of modern high-performance ampliers may result in death
or serious injury.

Never touch the bare ends of loudspeaker cables when the amplier is on.

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4.1 Tips on handling speakers

We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐
ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound
will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.

Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐
imum sound quality.

For optimum results both impedance and power handling of the speakers must match the
requirements of the amplier. Always follow the technical specications of the speakers! The
overall impedance of the connected loudspeakers must not deceed the minimum output
impedance of the amp. The amps max. RMS output power should be 50 % above the power
handling capacity of the connected speakers.

If you notice distortion during operation, either the amp or the speaker is overloaded. This may
permanently damage the amp or the speaker. Always reduce the volume when you hear dis‐
tortion.

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Installation

4.2 Installation

WARNING!
Consequences of faulty mounting

Faulty mounting may lead to lethal injuries or property damage.

Please ensure that the norms and regulations valid in your country are always
observed when mounting and operating your product. In Germany: BGV C1,
“Event and Production Sites for Stage Presentations”. Only expertly trained sta
may mount speakers.

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Installation

NOTICE!
Possible staining

The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.

In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.

NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.

Mounting options

You can install the device standing or hanging upside down. When in use, the device must be
mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.

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Installation

Standing mounting

NOTICE!
Use of stands

When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and
stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum
permissible load capacity of the stand.

We recommend that the speaker be set up so that the lower edge is located 185 cm above the

oor.

For mounting on a standard tripod (suitable tripod for direct connection: Item no. 174340), the
ange cover on the bottom of the speaker must be removed (four screws).

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Installation

Suspended mounting

The optionally available vertical and horizontal mounting brackets (U brackets) allow you to
attach the speaker stably and securely to the wall, ceiling or half coupler and thus to trusses.

WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects

Portable PA systems should be secured from falling using two independently
working devices, for example, safety ropes.

The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be sucient for the intended number of
devices. The personnel in charge of mounting the suspension system are responsible for
ensuring that the systems are set up and used safely.

Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing
so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned o. Only persons directly involved in set­up and removal are authorized to be in the assembly area.

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Installation

4.3 Connections

Installation methods

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1, 2 NL4 connections wired in parallel

3 Screw terminals (2 × 2-pin) with cover for contact protection

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Technical specications

5 Technical specications

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the box pro Achat 206

(item no. 277560)

System 2-way full-range box with built-in crossover

Speaker 2 × 6" woofer, 1" compression tweeter

Input connections 1 × lockable NL4 socket (1+/1–) (Speaker Twist)

Screw terminals (2 ×2-pin) with cover for contact protection

Output connector 1 × lockable NL4 socket (1+/1–) (Speaker Twist)

Sound pressure level (max.) 122 dB

Frequency range 70 Hz … 20 kHz, –3 dB

Power handling 250 W (RMS), 1000 W (peak)

Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 95.5 dB

Rated impedance 8 Ω

the box pro Achat 206 WH
(item no. 277958)

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Technical specications

Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 90°

Dimensions (W × H × D) 200 mm × 570 mm × 220 mm

Weight 12 kg

Surface black textured paint white textured paint

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Technical specications

Frequency response

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Technical specications

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Technical specications

Further information

Cover Optionally available (item no. 385906)

Construction Column

Monitor wedge Yes

Weatherproof No

Housing Wood

Tripod ange 36 mm

Truss-capable Yes, M10

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6 Plug and connection assignment

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

Speaker Twist chassis connector

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!

1, + Signal 1 (in phase)

1, – Signal 1 (out of phase)

2, + Signal 2 (in phase)

2, – Signal 2 (out of phase)

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Protecting the environment

7 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the transport and protective 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 your old device

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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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de