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- Page 1 Achat 208 HL / 208 HR passive speaker user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.thomann.de 22.09.2021, ID: 283310, 283313 (V2)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation..............................11 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................14 4.2 Hanging the speaker box ......................15 4.3 Connections............................16 4.4 Setup options............................ 17 Technical specifications........................22 Plug and connection assignment....................25 Protecting the environment...................... -
Page 4: General Notes
General notes 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, include the manual for the next owner. - Page 5 General notes 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.
- Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. passive speaker...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use 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. - Page 8 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: DGUV rule 17 „Veranstaltungs- und Produktions‐ stätten für szenische Darstellung“...
- Page 9 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 specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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Page 10: Features
Features Features Special features of the device: 2 × horn-loaded 8" mid-frequency transducers and 1 × 1.4" high-frequency driver Left horn 208 HL (item no. 283310) or right horn 208 HR (item no. 283313) 2 × NL4 connections (1+, 1-) Flying tracks on top and bottom Black textured coating M10 thread for speaker stand mounting flange... -
Page 11: Installation
Installation 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. - Page 12 Installation WARNING! Hearing damage These devices can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or perma‐ nent hearing impairment in a short period of time. Set up the devices so that no persons can stay in their immediate vicinity. The devices must not be used as stage monitors.
- Page 13 Installation 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. Achat 208 HL / 208 HR...
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Page 14: Tips On Handling Speakers
Installation 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. -
Page 15: Hanging The Speaker Box
Installation 4.2 Hanging the speaker box To hang the speaker box on special mounting devices (aka ‘flying’) both sides of the box offer built-in Aeroquip or fly tracks. In these tracks safety eyelets (double studs) can be screwed or latched. Check the secure connection of the safety eyelets with the box carefully, before you use it in ‘flying mode’. -
Page 16: Connections
Installation 4.3 Connections ö achat 208 ... 1, 2 NL4 connections wired in parallel (1+,1– through-connected and assigned; 2+, 2– through-connected and not assigned) passive speaker... -
Page 17: Setup Options
Installation 4.4 Setup options The Achat 208 HL (left-hand version) and the Achat 208 HR (right-hand version) are always operated in pairs. The side where the horn is located is marked with a grooved line and with "AIM". When viewed from the front, the grooved line shows the vertical orientation of the horn (8°... - Page 18 Installation Single setup at both sides of the stage ö ö 1 Grooved line marks the side where the horn is located 2 Adapter plate passive speaker...
- Page 19 Installation Single setup at both sides and in the centre of the stage 2 Adapter plate When you spread the two centre loudspeakers by approximately 10 cm, you will get a more even acoustic diffusion (about 100° horizontally). When the box walls of the the two centre loudspeakers are located directly to one another, maximum coupling with a high concentration of the medium frequencies is achieved.
- Page 20 Installation Double block at both sides of the stage 2 Adapter plate 3 Link Bars for coupling two Achat 208 passive speaker...
- Page 21 Installation Quad block at both sides of the The highest range is achieved with this setup. stage 2 Adapter plate 3 Link Bars for coupling two Achat 208 Achat 208 HL / 208 HR...
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Page 22: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 2 × 8" mid-frequency transducers, 1.4" high-frequency driver Input connections 2 × NL4 sockets (Power Twist) Frequency range 150 Hz … 20 kHz, –3 dB Load capacity 400 W (RMS), 1600 W (peak) Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 136 dB, for single setup 142 dB, quad block Rated impedance... - Page 23 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Monitor inclination Colour Black Stand adapter Suitable stand adapter optionally available (item no. 120118) Protective cover Suitable protective cover optionally available (item no. 321393) Achat 208 HL / 208 HR...
- Page 24 Technical specifications 435 mm 507 mm 435 mm 27,8° 225 mm passive speaker...
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Page 25: Plug And Connection Assignment
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction 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 fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’... -
Page 26: Protecting The Environment
Protecting the environment 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. - Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...