IT-400DTM - Loudspeaker Monacor - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Passive PA Speaker
Model	IT-400DTM
Brand	Monacor
Power Handling (RMS)	400 W
Impedance	8 Ω
Frequency Response	50 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1W/1m)	98 dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)	600 x 380 x 320 mm
Weight	18 kg
Driver Configuration	15" woofer + 1" compression driver
Input Connectors	2 x Speakon NL4
Enclosure Material	Plywood with black paint
Grille Material	Steel with acoustic foam
Pole Mount Socket	Yes, 35 mm
Flying Points	M8 threaded inserts
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity Range	10% to 90% non-condensing
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; do not use solvents
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture; use proper rigging
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Monacor for replacement drivers or grille
Repair	Refer to qualified service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - IT-400DTM Monacor

How do I connect the speaker to an amplifier?

Use Speakon NL4 cables. Connect the amplifier output to the speaker's input. Ensure the amplifier is off before connecting.

What is the maximum power handling of the IT-400DTM?

The speaker handles 400 W RMS. Use an amplifier rated between 400-600 W RMS at 8 Ω for best performance.

Can I use this speaker outdoors?

It is not weatherproof. Avoid exposure to rain or direct sunlight. Use a cover when not in use.

How do I clean the speaker?

Wipe the enclosure with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or water. Clean the grille with a vacuum on low suction.

What is the impedance of the speaker?

The impedance is 8 Ω, suitable for most standard PA amplifiers.

Can I mount the speaker on a stand?

Yes, it has a 35 mm pole mount socket. Use a sturdy speaker stand ensuring the load capacity is sufficient.

What type of cable should I use?

Use high-quality Speakon (NL4) cables. For long runs, use 2.5 mm² or thicker wire to avoid power loss.

How do I avoid feedback?

Place the speaker in front of microphones. Use equalization to reduce frequencies that cause feedback. Keep volume moderate.

Is the speaker suitable for DJ use?

Yes, it is designed for live sound reinforcement including DJ events. It delivers clear highs and punchy lows.

What should I do if the speaker stops working?

Check cables and amplifier. If the speaker is damaged, contact Monacor support or a certified service center. Do not open the enclosure.

USER MANUAL IT-400DTM Monacor

IT-400DTM

Bestellnummer • Order Number 1000811

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller

https://www.audinate.com/learning/technical-documentation

③ „Device View“ vom IT-400DTM

Abtastrate: 44,1–96 kHz

Datenschnittstelle

Active Music Horn for Dante Networks

These instructions are intended for audio system installers with knowledge of network technology. Please read the instructions carefully prior to operation and keep them for later reference.

1 Applications

This active horn speaker is suited for versatile PA applications, especially for fixed installation (e. g. for background sound and announcements). Due to its weatherproof ABS housing (IP 66), the speaker is also suitable for outdoor applications.

The speaker is designed as a 2-way system and features an Ethernet interface that allows the speaker to be integrated into a Dante audio network as a receiver of audio signals. The speaker is supplied with power via the network (Power over Ethernet).

1.1 Dante

Dante, an audio network developed by the company Audinate, allows transmission of up to 512 audio channels at the same time. Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) uses a common Ethernet standard and is based on the Internet protocol. The transmission of audio signals is uncompressed and synchronized, with minimum latency. The advantage over analog audio signal transmission is a cost-effective connection of components via standard network cables and low susceptibility to interference, even in case of long transmission paths. In addition, signal routing between components that have once been connected can be changed by software at any time. In the Dante network, devices configured as transmitters are used as signal sources. By means of the program “Dante Virtual Soundcard” from the company Audinate, computers can also be used as signal sources, e.g. to feed audio files replayed on the computer to the Dante network.

The speaker IT-400DTM is equipped with one Dante receiving channel. The receiving channel is assigned to any transmitting channel in the Dante network via the Dante configuration program "Dante Controller" (chapter 5).

2 Important Notes

The product corresponds to all relevant directives of the EU and is therefore marked with C.€

The product corresponds to the relevant UK legislation and is therefore marked with UKCA.

• Protect the product against extreme temperatures (admissible ambient temperature range: -20°C to +50°C ).
• For cleaning, only use a soft cloth, dry or slightly wet; never use aggressive detergents or chemicals.
• No guarantee claims for the product and no liability for any resulting personal damage or material damage will be accepted if the product is not correctly used, if it is not safely installed or not expertly repaired.

If the product is to be put out of operation definitively, dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations.

3 Installation

Use the mounting bracket to fasten the speaker at a suitable place. For alignment, release the locking screws of the bracket, move the speaker accordingly, and retighten the screws.

4 Connection to a Dante network

For integrating the speaker into a Dante network, knowledge of network technology is indispensable.

Use a Cat 5 cable or Cat 6 cable to connect the RJ45 jack of the speaker to an Ethernet switch that supports at least Fast Ethernet (transmission rate 100 Mbit /s) and provides PoE+ (Power over Ethernet according to the standard IEEE 802.3at-2009). For outdoor installation, use the accessories provided to make the connection cable weatherproof.

The interface of the speaker is preset to automatic address assignment; configuration via the program "Dante Controller" is possible (chapter 5.1).

Once the speaker is supplied with power, it will boot up and then be ready for operation.

5 Configuration of the Dante Network

IT-400DTM is configured as a receiver in the Dante network by means of the program "Dante Controller", available as a free download on the website of the company Audinate. The settings made via the program will be saved in the corresponding transmitters and receivers of the Dante network so that the program is only required for network configuration but not for normal operation.

Via the following Internet address, download and install the program "Dante Controller" on the computer on which the program is to run:

https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller

5.1 Configuration of the device with the Dante Controller

1) Start the Dante Controller.
2) Wait for the desired Dante transmitter and IT-400DTM to appear in the matrix (under "Receivers").

Note: If IT-400DTM or one of the devices fails to appear, the reason may be that

– the corresponding device has not been switched on
– the device is in a different subnet
- the device is not able to synchronize with the other Dante devices.

However, if one of the two last-mentioned reasons applies, the Dante device should at least appear under the tab "Device Info" or "Clock Status" in the "Network View" window. It may solve the problem to switch the device off and on again or to disconnect and reconnect the LAN connection. For further information please refer to the user manual of the Dante Controller from Audinate.

3) In the menu bar of the Dante Controller, select "Device / Device View" or use the short-cut Ctrl+D. The "Device View" window will open.
4) Select "IT-400DTM" in the drop-down menu appearing in the bar beneath the menu bar.
5) The third bar can be used to indicate information on the device and to make settings. Select the tab "Device Config" (fig. 3).

6) In the field "Rename Device", the name used for the device in the Dante network can be changed (e.g. to a specific name referring to the place of installation). Click "Apply" to confirm the change.
7) Adjust the "Sample Rate" to the desired Dante transmitter or set a different common sample rate for both devices, if required.
8) Use the tab "Network Config" to change the network settings for the Dante interface of IT-400DTM, if required.

5.2 Routing with the Dante Controller

In the “Network View” window under the “Routing” tab, the transmitters of the Dante network are arranged in columns and the receivers in rows. The transmitting and receiving channels of the devices can be assigned to each other via this matrix.

1) Click on the ⊕ in the column of the desired Dante transmitter to display its transmitting channels and click on the ⊕ in the row of IT-400DTM to display its receiving channel (fig. 4).
2) Navigate from the column of the desired transmitting channel to the row of the receiving channel of IT-400DTM and click the field at the intersection point.
3) Wait for the field to show a green circle with a white check mark √.

An English user guide for the Dante Controller is available for download on the Audinate website:

https://www.audinate.com/learning/technical-documentation

③ "Device View" of IT-400DTM

④ Audio routing from the signal source DADC-144DT to the receiver IT-400DTM

6 Level adjustment

The speaker itself has no control elements. The volume is adjusted via an audio signal from a Dante signal source (transmitter) with a corresponding digital level value.

Only set the signal level at the signal source to such a value that the sound from the speaker is not distorted.

CAUTION

Never adjust the audio system to a very high volume. Permanent high volumes may damage your hearing!

7 Specifications

System: 2-way system

Frequency range: ..... 100–20 000 Hz

Speaker configuration

Bass speaker: ..... ∅ 16 cm (6")

Tweeter: 25 mm (1")

Sensitivity: 98dB/W/m

Max. SPL: 113 dB

Radiation angle

horizontal: ......100°

vertical: 60°

Amplifier power

(nominal power): ..... 30W

Dante input signal

Number of channels: .. 1

Resolution: 16–32 bits

Sampling rate: ..... 44.1–96 kHz

Data interface

Ethernet:.... RJ45 jack

Power supply

Power over Ethernet: . . PoE+

in accordance with

IEEE 802.3at-2009

Admissible

ambient temperature: ... -20 °C to +50 °C

Housing: .... ABS

IP rating:.... IP66

Mounting bracket: ..... stainless steel

Dimensions

Width: 420 mm

Height: 335 mm

Depth: 400 mm

Weight: 6.1 kg

Subject to technical modification.