Introduction, Introduction 6 – LD Systems MAUI 5 Ultra-Portable Column PA System with Mixer and Bluetooth (Black) User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
MAUI® 5 GO and MAUI® 5 GO 100 are perfectly designed and the ultimate systems for crystal clear, punchy sound everywhere. The battery-operated
column PAs are powered by high-performance lithium ion elements (MAUI® 5 GO with 5100 mAH and up to 20 hours operating time, MAUI® 5 GO 100
with 3200 mAH and up to 12 hours operating time). The charging device is integrated in the subwoofer and an external charging dock is available as
an optional accessory. Inputs for microphones, instruments and line signals as well as Bluetooth® stereo streaming make the MAUI® 5 GO (100) the
ideal device for street musicians, playing back music and speech at private and corporate events and all mobile applications. Its light weight means
the four-part construction is really easy to transport and can be ready for use in seconds thanks to special multipin connectors. The line array layout
of the drivers provides extremely broad range and the broad dispersion and excellent feedback resistance of the system make separate monitor
speakers superfluous. For unsurpassed sound quality in all applications, the column system has LD Systems’ LECC DSP offering a multiband limiter,
equalizer, compressor and crossover network. The integrated 4-channel mixer offers separate volume control for the input channels, sum and
subwoofer as well as a variable treble boost, which enables fast and balanced sound setup.
GENERAL NOTES
The LD MAUI5 GO (100) subwoofer speaker system must be placed perpendicular to a level surface on its feet before operation. Never operate the
system on a trolley, as there is a risk that the entire system could start moving in an uncontrolled manner. This may cause accidents and damage.
To guarantee adequate cooling, during operation there must be a minimum distance of 50 cm between the rear of the subwoofer and other objects
such as walls. Please pay attention to the correct connection of audio and power connections for the system and any connected devices such as mi-
xers, CD players, etc. Only use undamaged cables of an appropriate diameter and always unwind cable reels fully. You can use cable bridges to avoid
tripping hazards caused by loose cables. Never place the device directly on an edge. Do not place the subwoofer on a table. To avoid unwanted back-
ground noises when switching on connected devices, always switch the system on as the last device and off as the first device.
ASSEMBLY
The LD MAUI 5 GO (100) speaker system comprises four components:
A
Subwoofer with integrated electronics for all system components, including a charging module for charging the battery and a connection for
the column sections on the top side.
B
Column section with integrated rechargeable battery, charging status display and connections on the underside and top side.
C
Spacer with connections on the underside and top side.
D
Column section with speakers and connector on the underside.
After the subwoofer has been placed in the desired position, the column sections with integrated rechargeable battery and spacer are attached to
the subwoofer, then the column section to the speakers. Depending on the application, the speaker system may also be used without the spacer.
The MAUI 5 GO (100) speaker system can be used either connected to the mains or independently of the mains by using the column section with
built-in battery. When operating on AC power, the battery is charged automatically. The operating time for battery application can be prolonged by
replacing column sections with an empty battery with column sections with a fully charged battery (available as an option). Replacing the battery
takes only a few seconds and the system is once again ready to use.