MEGALITH-12

Megalith Active Column Array 500W

171.240UK

Megalith-12 User Manual

Overview

The Megalith-12 has a digital media control unit with Bluetooth, USB, SD card, and Bluetooth TWS (True Wireless Stereo) input, a built-in microphone mixer, a 5-band graphic equalizer, and a set of sound presets. All settings are controlled from the front-panel display using the rotary encoder knob and the five transport buttons.

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This manual covers:

  • Front panel layout
  • Powering on and the Home screen
  • Selecting an input source
  • Playback controls
  • Navigating the main menu
  • The MUSIC, MIC, MODE, EQ, and SETUP menus

1. Control Section Layout

Front panel

Control Function
Type-C port Auxiliary Type-C connection
USB / DSP SET port USB drive playback and DSP configuration
Display screen Shows the current input, playback status, and menu screens
Rotary encoder (large knob, right side) Rotate to navigate menus and adjust values; press to select/confirm
MODE button Cycles the input source: Bluetooth → USB drive → SD card → Bluetooth TWS
Play/Pause button Pauses or resumes playback
Repeat button Toggles loop/repeat playback
Previous / Next buttons Skip to the previous or next track

1. Top and Rear Panel Layout

rear

1 Control Section (as above)
2 Input channel level control
3 Input channell signal indicator
4 Input channel Mic/Line level selector
5 XLR/Jack channel inputs
6 Auxiliary input 3.5mm/RCA
7 XLR line output
8 Power on/off
9 IEC power inlet & fuse holder

2. Powering On

When the unit is switched on, the boot screen briefly displays the Citronic logo.

Boot screen

The unit then loads the Home screen, which is the default display. Bluetooth is switched off by default every time the unit is powered on.

Home screen

The Home screen shows:

  • MODE – the active input/preset name (e.g. MUSIC)
  • INPUT – a live input level meter

3. Status Icons

Across the top of the player screen, a row of icons shows the current input and playback state. Each icon changes color to show it is active:

  • Bluetooth icon – lights up when Bluetooth input is selected
  • USB drive icon – lights up when a USB drive is connected and selected
  • SD card icon – lights up when an SD card is connected and selected
  • TWS icon – lights up when Bluetooth TWS (stereo pairing) is active
  • Pause icon – changes color when playback is paused
  • Sequential-play icon – changes color when tracks are playing in order
  • Repeat icon – changes color when single-track repeat is engaged

4. Selecting an Input Source

Press the MODE button on the front panel to switch between input sources, in this order:

  1. Bluetooth
  2. USB drive
  3. SD card
  4. Bluetooth TWS

If a USB drive or SD card is inserted, or the MODE button is pressed, the unit automatically jumps to the MP3 playback screen for that source.


5. Playback Controls

While a track is playing, use the front-panel buttons below the screen:

  • Play/Pause – pause or resume the current track
  • Repeat – loop the current track
  • Previous / Next – skip tracks
  • Rotary knob (rotate left/right) – adjust the playback volume
  • Rotary knob (press once) – open the main menu

6. The Main Menu

Press the rotary knob once from the Home screen to open the main menu. Rotate the knob left or right to move between the six menu items, and press the knob to open the highlighted item.

Main menu

Icon Menu Description
MUSIC Returns to the music player screen
MIC Microphone volume, EQ, priority, echo, and effect settings
MODE Sound presets (MUSIC / CLUB / SPEECH / FLAT)
EQ 5-band graphic equalizer
SETUP Display and system settings
EXIT Closes the menu and returns to the Home screen

Throughout every menu, the same two-step pattern is used:

  1. Select – rotate the knob to highlight an item
  2. Confirm – press the knob to open it or apply the change

7. MUSIC Menu

Selecting MUSIC from the main menu returns to the player screen, showing the elapsed/total time and a progress bar for the currently playing track.

Music screen


8. MIC Menu

Selecting MIC opens the microphone mixer settings:

MIC screen

Setting Description
MIC VOLUME Microphone input level
MIC EQ – HIGH / MID / LOW 3-band equalizer for the microphone, each adjustable from −6 dB upward
MIC PRIORITY When ON, the microphone automatically ducks the music level while you speak
ECHO Echo/reverb depth applied to the microphone
EFFECT Reverb style applied to the microphone: options include Flat, Club, Speech, Warm Hall, Bright Hall, Bright Room, Warm Room, Plate, and Delay
EXIT Returns to the main menu

To adjust a setting: rotate the knob to highlight it, press to select it, rotate to change the value, then press again to confirm.


9. MODE Menu

Selecting MODE opens the sound preset screen, which displays a bass/treble response curve for the selected preset.

Mode screen

Available presets:

  • MUSIC – balanced response for general listening
  • CLUB – boosted bass for dance/club environments
  • SPEECH – tuned for spoken word/vocal clarity
  • FLAT – no shaping applied

Rotate the knob to highlight a preset and press to apply it. Whichever preset is selected is shown on the Home screen's MODE field, highlighted in yellow.


10. EQ Menu

Selecting EQ opens the 5-band graphic equalizer.

EQ screen

Band Frequency
Band 1 63 Hz
Band 2 400 Hz
Band 3 1 kHz
Band 4 2.5 kHz
Band 5 6.3 kHz

Each band can be adjusted from −12 dB to +12 dB. Rotate the knob to highlight a band, press to select it, rotate to raise or lower the level, then press again to confirm. Select EXIT to leave the EQ menu.


11. SETUP Menu

Selecting SETUP opens the system settings screen.

Setup screen

Setting Options Description
LOGO LED ON / OFF Turns the illuminated logo on the unit on or off
DIM ON / OFF Dims the display backlight
BRIGHT 1–5 Sets the display brightness level
RESET NO / YES Restores the unit to factory default settings
EXIT – Returns to the main menu

As with the other menus, rotate the knob to highlight a setting, press to select it, rotate to change the value, and press again to confirm.


Quick Reference

To do this... Do this
Switch input source Press MODE
Pause/resume playback Press Play/Pause
Repeat a track Press the Repeat button
Skip tracks Press Previous / Next
Adjust volume Rotate the knob (Home screen)
Open the main menu Press the knob (Home screen)
Navigate any menu Rotate to select, press to confirm
Return to Home Select EXIT from the main menu

Specification

Specification Value
Power supply 115-230Vac 50/60Hz (IEC)
LF driver 300mmØ (12"), 63mmØ (2.5") VC
Column drivers 4 x 100mmØ (4") MF + 4 x 25mmØ (1") HF
Amplifier construction Class-D with DSP control
Frequency response 50Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity 97dB (1W/1m)
SPL max. 126dB
Output power RMS 500W
Dimensions 585 x 430 x 365mm (sub), 540 x 170 x 130mm (column)
Weight : subwoofer 20.0kg (sub), 6.3kg (column)
Max. height 2.03m
Total weight 27.6kg (inc. poles)

Precautions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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Safety Notice

  1. Prior to use, read through this safety guide.
  2. Pay attention to safety warnings.
  3. Observe all operating requirements.
  4. For any items designed for indoor use only, do not operate near water or in humid environments.
  5. For cleaning, only use a lint-free, dry cloth.
  6. Install according to the specifications.
  7. Place away from heat sources or heating appliances.
  8. During placement, ensure adequate support for the product and access to controls and connectors.
  9. Do not obstruct any cooling vents or openings and allow adequate space for air flow.
  10. Use only power connections supplied with the product or suitable equivalents.
  11. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
  12. For any mains powered appliances, ensure that the mains voltage is as described in the specifications.
  13. Keep powered products and batteries away from the reach of children.
  14. In case of malfunction, water ingress or other damage, consult qualified service personnel.
  15. Avoid pressure or impact to the housing that may result in damage when transporting or installing this product.
  16. For any Earthed mains product, ensure that the power supply has a protective Earth connection.
  17. Keep all packaging materials out of reach of children.

Indoor use only : The "House" symbol identifes electrical equipment designed primarily for indoor use.

Disposal : The "Crossed Wheelie Bin" symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.

AVSL Group Ltd, Unit 2 Bridgewater Park, Taylor Road, Manchester, M41 7JQ, United Kingdom

AVSL (EUROPE) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland

Errors and omissions excepted. Last updated 10/11/2026