Alto MS8 User manual
ACTIVE MODELSPASSIVE/
OWNER'S MANUAL
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 1.1 Apr 2009
English
SPEAKER ENCLOSURE
MS8/MS8A/MS12S/MS12SA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER
INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE
CENTERS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock
and fire, do not expose this equipment
to moisture or rain.
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10.
Dispose of this product should
notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste
and should be separate collection.
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MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
Equipment. When
a cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart /
equipment
combination to
avoid possible
injury from tip-over.
Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.
The US. Government's Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible exposure to noise
level.
These are shown in the following chart:
HOURS X DAY
EXAMPLE
According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in
excess of these limits may result in the loss of
heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is
recommended that Personnel exposed to
equipment capable of generating high SPL use
hearing protection while such equipment is
under operation.
8
6
4
3
2
1,5
1
0,5
0,25 or less
SPL
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
115
Small gig
train
Subway train
High level desktop monitors
Classic music concert
Rock concert
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the
presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.
Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)
Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.
The apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.
Read this Manual carefully before operation.
Keep this Manual in a safe place.
Be aware of all warnings reported
with this symbol.
Keep this Equipment away from water and
moisture.
Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use
solvent or other chemicals.
Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.
Install the equipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer's instructions.
Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do
not remove Ground connections! If the plug
does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from
a qualified electrician. Protect the power
cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord. This could
cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug this equipment when unused for long
periods of time or during a storm.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel
only. Do not perform any servicing other than
those instructions contained within the
User's Manual.
To prevent fire and damage to the product,
use only the recommended fuse type as
indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit
the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse,
make sure that the product is OFF and
disconnected from the AC outlet.
1. INTRODUCTION
IN THIS MANUAL:
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in LTO products by purc-
hasing MS8/MS8A/MS12S/MS12SA speaker system. The MS series cabinets
are specifically designed for using in hi-quality performance site and the precise
sound reinforcement commercial place. uses trapezium configuration which
greatly decreases the resonance of the standing wave in the cabinet. These
cabinets uses hi-density matrix spray-paint technics and the bottom bracket
design which make mounting quickly and Flexibly. The HF compression driver and
vented LF for fully professional performance.
Enjoy your MS8/MS8A/MS12S/MS12SA speaker cabinet and make sure to read
this manual carefully before operation.
The MS full range models include another Alto innovation: The MODELLER.
Thanks to this circuitry, User can select 16 different tastes and applications.
The 16 kinds of sound presets especially thought for application with or without
subwoofer, for voice optimised application, for Disco Music, for jazz, for Rock &
Roll among others.
2. SPEAKER CABINET QUICK START
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1. INTRODUCTION
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The MS8A/MS12SA speaker cabinets include some exclusive innovations such as
switch mode power supply and digital power circuitry (in selected modes) that
make them the lightest powered cabinets of this kind ever made.
10. WARRANTY
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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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8. PANEL DESCRIPTION-MS8/MS12S
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7. PANEL DESCRIPTION- A/MS12SAMS8
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3. HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
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4. WIRE CONNECTIONS
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6. FREQUENCY RESPONSE
5. RIGGING
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SPOTLIGHT
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2. SPEAKER CABINET QUICK START
Make all initial connections with all the equipment powered off, and ensure that
all the main volume controls are turned completely down.
1). Connect one side of the speaker cable to the output CHA/CHB or Binding
Post of your stereo power amplifier and the other side to the input socket
of your speaker cabinet.
2). Complete other connections as illustrated.
3). Turn on your mixer first, then the stereo power amplifier.
4). Turn up the volume controls of your amplifier to about 70%.
5). Use PFL function to get the proper input level for the mixer, and adjust
the main mix level control to manipulate the output level.
6). After using, turn off your stereo power amplifier first, then the mixer.
Speaker Cable
Tripod
Mount
Stereo
Power Amplifier
Mixer
Main Mix
Output
Left
Main Mix
Right
Output
Speaker Cable
D1
500W 2
(dB)
12
16
18 20 22
24
26
28
30
6
CH1 (dB)
12
16
18 20 22
24
26
28
30
6
CH2
SIG CLIP PROT SIG CLIP PROT
Tripod
Mount
MS8 MS8
SPOTLIGHT
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Make all initial connections with all the equipment powered off, and ensure
that all the main volume controls are turned completely down.
1). Connect one side of the signal cable at your audio mixer into output
left /right (with Stereo-Jack or XLR) and the other side of the cable into
the line input (Stereo-Jack) of your active speaker cabinet.
2). Connect the power cord to mains.
3). Turn on your mixer first, then the active speaker cabinets.
4). Turn up the volume control of the active speaker cabinets.
5). Use PFL function to get the proper input level for the mixer, and adjust
the main mix level control to manipulate the output level.
6). After using, turn off your active speaker cabinets first, then the mixer.
2. SPEAKER CABINET QUICK START
Power Cord
Left
Main Mix
Output
Signal Cable
Mixer
Power Cord
Right
Output
Main Mix
Signal Cable
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
MS8A MS8A
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HOOK
UP
3.HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
MIXER
LINE IN LINE IN
MAIN OUT L MAIN OUT R
MIXER
MAIN OUT LEFT MAIN OUT RIGHT
LINE IN
LINK TO NEXT SPEAKER LINK TO NEXT SPEAKER
LINE IN LINE IN
LINK LINK
Two active speaker in stereo operation
Multiple active speakers with the same stereo source
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
MS8A MS8A
MS8A MS8A
5
HOOK
UP
3.HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
LINE IN LINE IN
MAIN OUT LEFT MAIN OUT RIGHT
LINE IN LEFT/MONO
LINE IN LEFT/MONO
MS12SA MS12SA
MIXER
Two active subwoofers and two active satellite speakers
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
MAIN OUT LEFT MAIN OUT RIGHT
LINE IN RIGHT
LINE IN LEFT/MONO
MS12SA
MIXER
One active subwoofers and two active satellite speakers
Tripod
Mount
Tripod
Mount
LINE INLINE IN
MS8A MS8A
MS8A MS8A
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4 WIRE CONNECTIONS.
-.For Active Speaker Cabinets
As to these circumstances,audio connections is mostly intended for the signal
flow,so,determine the wire configuration according to your real application
system and its connecting facility.Normally,you have the following choices:
1+
2+
1-
2-
Please use the power connectors to make connections with other signal source
equipment for the passive speaker cabinets. The power connector has four terminals:
1+, 1-, 2+, 2-.
only
In our cabinets, only 1+/1- are used to connect the Speaker+/Speaker-, and 2+/2-
are not used.
-.For Passive Speaker Cabinets
5. RIGGING
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The MS8/MS8A speaker cabinet also provides the bracket for fixed installation,
How to use them?
1).Inventory
Before beginning installation, inventory kit to items listed.
Item Q'ty Description
I 1PCS Bracket / Wallmount
II 2PCS Screw, M10*30*1.5PH, Black ( in the cabinet)
III 2PCS Washer, Neoprene, 1.5t 35mm
MH-8B
2).Mounting the Bracket
Due to various construction methods and materials used today, the hardware
for securing the bracket to the mounting surface is not supplied. It is recom-
mended that you consult a building professional for the proper mounting
hardware before mounting the bracket.
Warning:
Installation should only be done by an experienced technician. Improper
installation may cause serious injury . The surface where the bracket/cabinet
is to be fastened must have enough structural integrity .
3).Removing the Shipping Hardware, Remove the flat head screws from the top
and the bottom of the cabinet using a 5mm wrench.
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5. RIGGING
5).Hanging the Cabinet
4).Choosing which slot to use there are three slots in each bracket arm. use
the forward slot (as shown)when the cabinet is facing perpendicular to the
bracket mounting surface.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Place a neoprene gasket on the bracket's lower arm. Center it on the
appropriate slot.
Position the cabinet between the bracket arms.
Align the bracket's top slot to the cabinet's M10 threaded hole.
Holding the cabinet in position, insert the screw through the bracket slot
and into the cabinet's top threaded hole and hand tighten.
Repeat step D through the bottom bracket hole.
Position cabinet and tighten both screws with a 5mm wrench.
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