PM800 powermixer user manual
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1. Ld ia b b d eH eme 4 se r p t ES C gt gt E I themann 33 Cleaning 6 Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 34 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 Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm 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 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 35 Notes themann 36 Notes2. Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 12 10 2015 ID 229884 Table of contents Table of contents ee EE id OE ER ari 4 Safety iNstructiOns cecsscssssssssccssescsssesssccssscessseecssecssscceseecessecsssesssscessscesascesseecsuseessceceseessneeesseessess 6 Installation cion EE iniii 10 ENEE 10 3 2 Tips on handling SP Aakers sescssssccssecsecsssecssecesscesscesscessecceseecsuccessesssecesscesscesseeesseceseeeseesnees 14 3 3 Connection DIAG Mini a 15 Control elements Technical specifications cu Spe AA EE OE EE EE EK M SPAR ol ET EE EE Eee FETTE RB 5 3 Block diagram Cleaning sss M Protecting the environment 35 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General notes 1 General notes This user manual contains important information on 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 other users be sure that they also receive this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of
3. ered up Output level LEDs 17 Use these 4 LEDs to monitor the output power POWER indicator 18 This LED will light up as soon as the unit is turned on LEVEL control 19 This control is used to adjust the overall output level from to 10 dB DSP section Your PM800 features a special 100 preset digital effects section You will read more about this later PM800 21 22 DSP display 20 Here the unit displays the number of the current preset PROGRAM control 21 Adjust this control to select the desired effect out of 100 options available Echo vocal plate and versatile two effect combinations When you are satisfied with the chosen preset push this knob to confirm this preset DSP MUTE switch 22 Use this switch to activate or deactivate the effect section For a more convenient operation of this function you can connect a foot switch not supplied to the FOOT SWITCH socket 28 CLIP MUTE LED 23 This LED lights up when either the input signal is too strong or when the DSP section is muted AUX DFX RET 24 This control is used to adjust the volume of the effects return signal powermixer FX SEND 25 Use this 1 4 jack socket to feed the signal from AUX bus to external devices like effects unit or stage monitors FX RETURN 26 This jack is used to return the signal processed by an external effects unit into the main mix You can also use it as an extra auxiliary input if you re r
4. themann 37 Notes themann 38 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
5. B AC 220 240 V 110 127 V 50 60 Hz Dimensions 21 3 x 10 4 x 10 00 540 x 265 x 256 mm Net weight 24 Ibs 10 9 kg powermixer 5 1 Preset list No Preset 00 09 Vocal 10 19 Small room 20 29 Large hall 30 39 Echo 40 49 Echo verb 50 59 Flange verb 60 69 Plate Description Simulates a small room Simulates a bright studio room Simulates a large acoustic room Echo delay effect Echo amp reverb combination Flanger effect amp reverb combination Simulates classic bright vocal plate PM800 Parameter Decay time 0 8 0 9 s Pre delay 0 45 ms Decay time 0 7 2 1 s Pre delay 20 45 ms Decay time 3 6 5 4 s Pre delay 23 55 ms Delay time 145 205 ms Delay time 208 650 ms Decay time 1 7 2 1 s Decay time 1 5 2 9 ms Rate 0 8 Hz 2 52 Hz Decay time 0 9 3 6 s 29 Technical specifications themann 30 5 2 Features 250 W output power 4 ohm 8 line inputs with 1 4 sockets 8 balanced microphone inputs with XLR sockets 3 band EQ for each channel Monitor and effect send for each channel 7 band graphic main mix EQ Signal peak indicator for channels 1 8 Tape out for recording Tape in with level control 1 AUX input with 1 8 socket LED display for output level Foot switch connector for switching DSP function on off PM800 31 Technical specifications themann 32 Technical specifications 5 3 Block diagram gt m fi lt C gt AE
6. balanced wiring 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal 1 y gt A 3 3 bridged with Pin 1 PM800 Installation 1 4 connectors for signal in and Drawings and descriptions explain the pin assignment of 1 4 connectors outputs Unbalanced wired 1 4 TS jack i _ Unbalanced wired 1 4 TRS jack m 2 R 3 5 2 1 3 ck 1 2 3 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 Installation Balanced wired 1 4 TRS jack themann 13 Installation 3 2 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 amplifier Always follow the technical specifications 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 tort
7. e frequency of 80 Hz powermixer LA b 10 LEVEL 9 10 wl e e at x PHANTOM TAPE OUT ee 1 8 phone jack input 9 Here you can connect a computer MP3 or CD player using a 1 8 phone jack cable LEVEL 9 10 10 Use this control to adjust the level of both TAPE IN and 1 8 phone jack input 9 The adjust able range goes from oo to 10 dB TAPE IN 11 Your power mixer offers 2 RCA inputs where you can connect the R L output of a tape machine DAT or cassette recorder TAPE OUT 12 Use these outputs to route the main output signal into a tape DAT device or computer for recording PM800 Control elements 12 V LAMP 13 This XLR type lamp socket is provided for using a gooseneck lamp PIN 1 ground PIN 2 PHONES 14 Use this control to adjust the level of the PHONES output 32 MONITOR 15 Use this control to adjust the level of the MONITOR OUT 29 10 MONITOR themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 SEB fS gt is Graphic EQ 16 Your PM800 is equipped with a 7 band graphic EQ for the main mix With these faders you can boost or attenuate the selected frequency by 15 dB with a fixed bandwidth With all faders at centre position the output response of the EQ is flat The EQ function can be used to shape the contour of the frequency spectrum and is available as soon as the unit is pow
8. echnical specifications Input channels Impedance Equalization 26 Microphone inputs Frequency response Gain Line inputs Frequency response Gain Microphone inputs All other inputs Tape out All other outputs Treble Mid range powermixer electronically balanced discrete inputs 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB 50 dB electronically balanced 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB 20 dB 1 5 kohm 10 kohm or above 1 kohm 120 ohm 15 dB O 12 kHz 12 dB 2 5 kHz DSP section Main mix section Bass Graphic EQ sum A D and D A converters DSP resolution Effect types Presets Controls indicators Noise bus Monitor max out FX sends max out PM800 15 dB e 80 Hz 7 band 4 3 octave 24 bit 24 bit Vocal Small Room Large Hall Echo Echo Verb Flange Verb Plate Chorus GTR Rotary GTR Tremolo GTR 100 Preset control CLIP LED MUTE switch with LED indi cator Fader 0 dB channels muted 85 dBr ref 4 dBu Fader 0 dB all input channels assigned and set to unity gain 81 dBr ref 4 dBu 22 dBu unbalanced 1 4 phone jack socket 22 dBu unbalanced 1 4 phone jack socket 27 THD S N Static power consumption Output power Power supply voltage Dimensions weight 28 lt 0 5 96 1 W power lt 1 96 250 W power Signal to noise ratio 1 kHz gt 65 dB Without signal 50W 250 W RMS 1 kHz THD 1 96 4 ohm Last Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3 d
9. his voltage is needed to supply condenser microphones If you connect devices to the XLR sockets that do not require phantom power make sure phantom power is turned off Otherwise the device may be damaged With phantom power activated the PHANTOM indicator lights up otherwise the LED is off DSP FX AUX POST control 4 This potentiometer is post fader configured and controls the FX SEND level Thus the signal is affected by the channel fader You can use the AUX1 signal to feed an external effect processor LEVEL control 5 Use this fader to set the desired volume of the respective channel from oo to 10 dB 3 band equalizer Channels 1 8 offer a 3 band EQ that provides a vast range for frequency correction PM800 HIGH 6 This is the treble control Use it to reduce high frequency noises or to boost the sound of e g cymbals or high harmonics of voices The gain range goes from 15 to 15 dB with a centre frequency of 12 kHz MID 7 This is the mid range control It can affect the most fundamental frequencies of all musical instruments and voices An attentive use of this control will give you a very wide panorama of sound effects The gain range goes from 12 to 12 dB with a centre frequency of 2 5 kHz LOW 8 This is the bass control It is used to boost male voices kick drum or bass guitar This will sig nificantly enhance the sound of your PA system The gain range goes from 15 to 15 dB with a centr
10. ion themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Installation 3 3 Connection diagram Before connecting the device you have to make sure that all units are switched off and its volume controls are turned down 1 Connect line signal sources like CD or MP3 players to the unit Electric guitars 2 Use high quality cables to connect passive speaker boxes to the output sockets 33 3 Refer to the diagram shown above to connect further devices Microphones gt gt Playback recording devices 4 During operation turn the volume controls LEVEL 5 up to about 70 Active monitors themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 4 Control elements Front panel SG PEAK LED 1 This LED lights up in green when a signal is present in the LINE MIC input When the signal strength comes close to clipping the LED turns red Mono input channels 2 You can connect balanced low impedance microphones or a low level signal to the XLR socket Use the 1 4 TRS LINE IN socket to connect instruments with line level outputs like synthesizers drum modules preamps or the like NOTE Never connect an unbalanced microphone to the XLR socket Otherwise both the mic and the mixer may be damaged powermixer PHANTOM power switch and indicator 3 Pressing this switch will apply 15 V phantom power to the XLR sockets T
11. ove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions 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 fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages at the power amplifier output The output voltages of modern high performance amplifiers may result in death or serious injury Never touch the bare ends of loudspeaker cables when the amplifier is on themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions CAUTION Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 moist
12. the symbols and signal words used in this user manual themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Signal word DANGER CAUTION NOTICE Warning signs A General notes Meaning 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 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided 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 Type of danger Warning high voltage th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use Use the device only as described in this user manual Any other use or use under other oper ating 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 sufficient 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 Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Never rem
13. unning short of normal input chan nels COMP LIM switch and indicator 27 Set the COMP LIM switch to ON position to prevent your signals from exceeding a threshold that would cause distortion If the input signal does not reach that threshold while this func tion is activated the indicator lights up in green When the input signal becomes too strong and exceeds the threshold the indicator turns red FOOT SWITCH 28 You can connect an external foot switch not supplied to this 1 4 socket to turn the built in effects section on or off MONITOR OUT 29 This socket is used to connect the input of an external monitor amp or active speakers PM800 23 Control elements themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 24 REAR PANEL OUTPUTS 33 Connect your speakers to these output sockets SPK and 1 4 sockets The minimum output impedance is 4 ohm AC INLET 34 Connect the mains cable supplied here to supply operating voltage to your powermixer VOLTAGE SELECTOR 35 Use this switch to adjust the unit to the operating voltage available When using the device in Germany this switch must be in 220 240 V position Otherwise the unit will be dam aged and you re facing risk of electric shock Vents 36 These are the ventilation openings used for heat dissipation and cooling They must never be obstructed during operation Otherwise the unit may be damaged and you re facing risk of fire PM800 25 5 T
14. ure Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations 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 fire themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Pin assignment themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections You can use XLR and phone jack connectors with either balanced or unbalanced wiring 10 XLR connection for signal in and XLR mounting sockets provided for signal inputs XLR mounting plugs provided for signal out outputs puts Drawings and descriptions explain the pin assignment Balanced wiring 1 Ground shielding 2 Positive signal 3 Negative signal Un
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