thomann the box Six Mix User Manual

Six Mix

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user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.thomann.de

13.06.2019, ID: 437467 (V2)

Table of contents

Table of contents

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

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

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6

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

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14

4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 15

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 20

6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 29

7 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 33

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 37

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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 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Letterings

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

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.

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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.

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.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – danger zone.

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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

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.

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Safety instructions

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.

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.

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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.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐
tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature 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
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Power supply

Before connecting the device, 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 injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.

NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse

The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!

Only fuses of the same type may be used.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Danger of short circuit

Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables
are connected.

Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐
nected.

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Features

3 Features

n Active 2-way speaker and 4-channel mixer
n 6" woofer, 1" tweeter (Neodym)
n Output power 2 × 70 W (RMS)
n Frequency range 55 Hz … 20 kHz
n Three mono input channels with built-in 2-band equalizer and individually switchable FX

(Line, MIC)

n One stereo input channel with built-in 2-band equalizer (Line)
n Switchable phantom power
n Built-in WAV/MP3 player (sources: USB, Bluetooth, micro SD card)
n Housing with four M4 ying points

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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.

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.

Before power-up and before connecting or disconnecting audio cables, set all volume controls
of the unit to zero to avoid damage to the connected speakers and devices.

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Installation and starting up

Bluetooth pairing

After power-up, the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices under the name ‘VIRE BT’ and
can be paired with them.

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Connection example 1

Installation and starting up

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Installation and starting up

Connection example 2

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Block diagram

Installation and starting up

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Connections and controls

5 Connections and controls

Control panel (overview)

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A [DIGITAL EFFECTS]

1 [PRESETS]

Rotary switch to select an eect from the list on the right

2 [PEAK]

Indicates overload. If the LED ickers or is lit, the input signal level is too high

The LED also lights up when the eects are muted.

3 [MUTE]

Button to mute the eects

4 [DFX RET]

Control to adjust the output signals eects portion

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

B [CH 1], [CH 2], [CH 3]

5 [HIGH]

Equalizer: Control for adjusting the high frequencies (above 12 kHz) of each
channel in a range of –15 … +15 dB

[LOW]

Equalizer: Control for adjusting the high frequencies (below 80 Hz) of each channel
in a range of –15 … +15 dB

6 [DSP/FX AUX1 POST]

Control for adjusting the signal portion of the respective channel for the AUX bus

7 [LEVEL]

Separate volume controls for each channel

8 [MIC INPUT]

Microphone inputs for channels CH1 … CH3

Only microphones may be connected to these inputs. When using condenser
microphones, turn on phantom power with pushbutton [PHANTOM] (11).

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C [CH 4]

5 [HIGH]

Equalizer: Control for adjusting the high frequencies (above 12 kHz) of the channel
in a range of –15 … +15 dB

[LOW]

Equalizer: Control for adjusting the low frequencies (below 80 Hz) of the channel in
a range of –15 … +15 dB

6 [DSP/FX AUX1 POST]

Control for adjusting the signal portion of the channel for the AUX bus

7 [LEVEL]

Volume control for the channel

9 [TAPE IN]

Line inputs for channel 4 (3.5 mm jack and RCA sockets)

10 [TAPE OUT]

Line output carrying the stereo output signal (Main) at line level

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Connections and controls

D

11 [PH]

Push button to turn on / o phantom power for the XLR microphone inputs of
channels CH1 … CH3

The phantom power leads to damage to the device if unbalanced cables are con‐
nected. Only switch on phantom power while exclusively balanced cables are con‐
nected.

12 [MAIN OUT]

1/4" output jack (stereo) for connecting passive speakers

13 [MON OUT]

1/4" output sockets (stereo) for connecting the unit to an external amplier or an
powered speaker box.

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14 [MONITOR]

Control to adjust the monitor volume

15 [MAIN]

Overall output volume control

16 [POWER]

Power indicator. This LED lights when the unit is powered and turned on

17 [10] … [–30]: Output signal strength indicator

If the LED [10] is ashing, the level is too high and the amplier could start clipping.
If none of the LEDs are lit even though a signal is present, the level is too low. For
optimum sound, the level should be set so that the LEDs [-10] and [0] light up.

18, 19,20[HIGH], [MIDDLE], [BASS]

EQ controls for the overall output signal (main).

10 [TAPE OUT]

Line output carrying the stereo output signal (Main) at line level

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Connections and controls

F

21 [USB]

USB port for external player.

22 [AUX]

3.5 mm jack (stereo) as additional signal input, for example for an MP3 player.

23 Display

24 [M] / [MODE]

Operating mode selection

n ‘LINE’ : Audio data playback of SD card.
n ‘bt’ : Playback of audio data received via the Bluetooth interface.
n ‘USB’ : Audio data playback of the device connected to the USB port.

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/ [VOL+]

Normal keypress: Skip to the next audio track. Button pressed for about 2 seconds:
Increase volume.

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28 [TF]

/ [SCAN]

Start / stop playback

/ [VOL–]

Normal keypress: Skip to the previous audio track. Button pressed for about 2 sec‐
onds: Decrease volume.

Micro SD card slot

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Rear panel

29 IEC chassis plug for mains connection, with fuse holder

30 Voltage selector

31 Main switch. Turns the device on and o

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6 Technical specications

Speaker Two-way system with 1" driver (Neodym) and 6" woofer

Input connections 3 × XLR / 1/4" combo socket (mono, Mic In)

1 × 3.5 mm jack (stereo, Tape In)

1 × pair of RCA sockets (L/R, Tape In)

1 × USB

Output connections 1 × 1/4" jack (mono, Main Out)

1 × pair of RCA sockets (L/R, Tape Out)

1 × 1/4" jack (mono, Mon Out)

Output power 140 W (RMS)

Frequency range 75 Hz … 20 kHz (–6 dB)

Crossover frequency 2,4 kHz

Technical specications

Slew rate 8 dB/octave

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Technical specications

Sound pressure level (max.) 110 dB

Power consumption 200 W

Operating supply voltage

Fuse 110 V: 5 mm x 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow

Dimensions (W × H × D) 200 mm × 320 mm × 220 mm

Weight 5.8 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

110 / 230 V 50/60 Hz

230 V: 5 mm x 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow-blow

Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing

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Further information

Multifunctional housing Yes

Woofers 1 × 6"

Tweeter 1" and above Yes

Microphone input Yes

Line input Yes

Technical specications

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Technical specications

Frequency response

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7 Plug and connection assignment

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

Balanced and unbalanced trans‐
mission

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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Plug and connection assignment

1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)

1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐
anced)

Since the interference aects 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 (in phase, +)

2 Signal (out of phase, –)

3 Ground

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Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack
(stereo, unbalanced)

XLR plug (balanced)

Plug and connection assignment

1 Signal (left)

2 Signal (right)

3 Ground, shielding

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal (in phase, +)

3 Signal (out of phase, –)

4 Shielding on plug housing (option)

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Plug and connection assignment

RCA connection

Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.

1 Signal

2 Ground, shielding

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8 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.

Protecting the environment

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Notes

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