Turbosound Milan Mi0 manual

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    USER GUIDE Turbosound Ltd Star Road, Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 web: www.turbosound.com Issue 1.0 © Turbosound Ltd[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 2 Contents USER GUI DE .................................................................................................................... ............................................... 1  Content s .................................................................................................[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 3 Warrant y ...................................................................................................................... .............................. 25  Contact Info rmation ........................................................................................................... ...[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 4 EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Turbosound Ltd, Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RY, UK tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 www.turbosound.com Standards This product complies with dire ctive 89/336/EEC (EMC) and followi ng modifications 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, a[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 5 Safety considerations Before using your Milan loudspeaker please read th e following informati on as it pertains to your safety and the reliability of your product.  Read and retain these instruction s.  Heed all warnings.  Follow all instructions.  Do not use this product near water. ?[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 6 Introduction Congratulations, you have purchased a professional loudspeaker produc t from the Milan series of loudspeakers, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble- free operation. It offers excellent pattern control, safe and practical rigging hardware, s[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 7 Getting Started MIC GAIN POWER ON BASS TREBLE MIC IN MIX OUT GROUND LIFT LINE IN LINE LEVEL ON MAX MIN + -+ - MAX MIN LIMIT 1. Turn the Mic Gain and Line Level c ontrols fully anticlockwise (MIN). 2. Set the Bass and Treble tone controls to their centre position (no boost or cut). 3. Connect your s[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 8 8. When shutting down the Milan system, first turn down the input level controls, then switch off the mains power before turning off the mixer or signal source.[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 9 Self-Powered Loudspeakers The Milan Mi0 self-powered loudspeaker is equipped with an integrated two-channel amplif ier module driving the high frequency and low frequency components independently, taking consistent performance, convenience and ease of us e to a new level. Milan eliminates the need [...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 10 Model Information Milan Mi0 Self-Powered Loudspeaker The Milan Mi0 is a self-powered sound reinforcement loudspeaker designed for many di fferent portable and permanently installed applicati ons. It consists of a custom 10” low frequency driver, matched with a 1” high frequency compression dri[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 11 Milan Mi0 Features  Two discrete amplifier channels: 360 watts (program) Class D low frequency and 100 watts (program) Class AB high frequency for excellent audio quality  Integrated mixer provides XLR microphone i nput and line i nput on combination jack/XLR connector  Two-band EQ with 6[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 12 Connector wiring The amplifier microphone and line inputs are designed to accept balanced (three conductor) connections, and it is recommended that this method be used since it offers the best rejection of noise, hum and radio interference, especially wh ere long cable runs are i nvolved. XLR conn[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 13 Connecting to the Milan Mi0 MIC GAIN POWER ON BASS TREBLE MIC IN MIX OUT GROUND LIFT LINE IN LINE LEVEL ON MAX MIN + -+ - MAX MIN LIMIT 1 10 12 11 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 1. Mains Connector and Fuseholder Mains power is connected to the loudspeaker vi a a combination IEC connector and fuseholder. Make sur[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 14 5. Line Level Input Combination jack/XLR connector that will accept a wide range of balanced and unbalanced l ine level sources such as keyboards, acoustic guitars with on-board electroni cs and other line level sources such as CD players and DJ mixers. 6. Mix Out An unbalanced line level output o[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 15 Connection Diagrams Small duo setup using the integrated mixer and Mix Out The built in two channel mixer allows the simultaneous use of a low impedance dynamic microphone and a line level source. The line level sour ce could be an acoustic instrument such as a guitar with either passive or active[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 16 Stereo PA with an external mixer Two Milan loudspeakers form the left and right elements of a stereo PA setup with all si gnal sources connected to an external mixing console. Connect the outputs of the mixer to the Mi0 line inputs using either balanced XLR cables, or balanced or unbalanced jack c[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 17 Stereo PA with an external mixer and subwoofers In this example, sub frequencies are routed to separate subwoofers in order to gain extended frequency response and higher overall sound l evel. Connect the mixer output first to the subwoofers and then loop up to the Milan loudspeak ers. Connect the[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 18 Stereo PA with powered wedge monitors On larger gigs a separate monitor system prov ides good quality foldback for individual performers and helps to keep the PA sound less cluttered. MIC GAIN POWER ON BASS TREBLE MIC IN MIX OUT GROUND LIFT LINE IN LINE LEVEL ON MAX MIN + -+ - MAX MIN LIMIT MIC GA[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 19 Loudspeaker Placement In order to avoid the possibility of feedback loca te the loudspeakers in front of your microphones and do not point microphones directly at the front of a loudspeaker. When using speaker stands, try to raise the loudspeakers as high as practically possible (at least higher t[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 20 Installing the Milan loudspeaker Using the M10 rigging points The Milan loudspeaker can be permanently installed in a venue, suspended from eyebolts fitted to the internal M10 rigging points on the top and bottom of the cabinet. Three possible orientati ons are available: ver tically upright, or u[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 21 Troubleshooting Fault Check Action No power to the loudspeaker Is the mains lead plugged in? Connect the mains lead Is the mains outlet live? Check the mains outlet or switch to another outlet Is the power switch on? Press the mains switch No sound / quiet sound Are the level controls turned down [...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 22 Product Dimensions Milan Mi0[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 23 Technical Specifications Milan Mi0 Dimensions 515mmH x 330mmW x 293mmD (20.3” x 13” x 11.5”) Net weight 11.8kg (26lbs) Frequency range 55Hz – 20kHz ±3dB Dispersion 90°H x 60°V @ -6dB points Max SPL (cont/max) 119dB/125dB Construction Injection-moulded polypropylene enclosure, self-colou[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 24 Spare Parts Stock Code Model Description LS1029.2 LS-1029.2 10” (254mm) low frequency driver 05B1095 RC-1029 Recone kit 04A9340 CD-122 HF compression driver 05B9332 RD-122 Replacement HF diaphragm 16F466 AMP ASSEMBLY Replacement amplifier assembly Accessories Stock Code Model Description 07B508/[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 25 Warranty All products in this manual are warranted by Turbosound Limited to the original end-user purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in its manufacture for a period of two (2) years for loudspeakers and one (1) year for electronics from the date of shipment to the end user[...]

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    user manual MILAN Mi0 MILAN Mi0 user manual Page 26 Contact Information Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom Customer Service If your product requires servicing please contact your local distributor or retai ler. A complete list is available on our website at: www.turbosound.com/dist rib/distribs.php Product [...]