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- Page 1 Thump12BST • Thump15BST 1300W Advanced Powered Loudspeakers O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Switch-mode power supply with Power Hookup Diagrams ............ 5 Factor Correction (PFC) for optimal performance in any AC line condition Thump12BST / Thump15BST: Rear Panel Features .. 10 Thump Connect App ......... 10 • Drivers 1. Power Connection ........10 •... -
Page 4: Introduction / Getting Started
IEC connector. help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams 5. Turn the mixer (or other signal source) on. show some typical Thump12BST and Thump15BST setups, including some that involve the Thump18S 6. Turn the subwoofer on. -
Page 5: Hookup Diagrams
Thump loudspeakers are the perfect tool for singer-songwriters touring the local coffee shops. Bring your favorite axe and mic, Thump loudspeakers and cables and power cords. In this example, a dynamic microphone is connected to the channel 1 input of a Thump12BST loudspeaker, used for monitoring purposes. - Page 6 It is the perfect setup for a small club or... a fun karaoke house party! Simply connect the L/R outputs of the ProFX8v2 mixer to the CH1 input of each Thump12BST loudspeaker. For karaoke, you could play tunes through the device (connected via Bluetooth) with mics plugged directly into the inputs (or mixer first).
- Page 7 Hookup Diagrams continued... SPEAKER VOICING MUSIC W/ SUBWOOFER MUSIC LIVE SPEECH Perhaps you’re a DJ playing bumpin’ tunes in the middle of the night to a crowd that’s groovin’ and dancin’ to your fine selection. In this example, a laptop is connected to the bluetooth channel of a Thump15BST loudspeaker which, in turn, is linked to another Thump15BST loudspeaker.
- Page 8 Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output or microphone) into the input jack(s), and patch that loudspeaker’s mix out jack to the next loudspeaker’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple Thump loudspeakers. See above for visual representations of daisy-chaining. Daisy-Chaining Multiple Thump Loudspeakers Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers...
- Page 9 The aux 1 and aux 2 sends from the mixer are connected directly to the CH1 inputs of a pair of Thump12BST loudspeakers to be used as monitors for the band. The Speaker Modes of the monitor loudspeakers may be set to Monitor.
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Page 10: Thump12Bst / Thump15Bst: Rear Panel Features
Thump12BST / Thump15BST Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features 2. Power Switch Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn on the loudspeaker. Press the bottom of this rocker switch inwards to turn off the loudspeaker. As a general guide, the mixer (or other signal source) should be turned on first, subwoofers next, and loudspeakers last. -
Page 11: Mix Out Output
Thump12BST / Thump15BST Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 5. LCD Display To connect unbalanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows: This modern, high-resolution, all-color TFT LCD Display is one of the most vital features of the 1/4"... -
Page 12: Speaker Control Functions
A muted channel will unmute once a level is changed parameters. via the speaker control knob (or Thump Connect). Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 13: Eq Setup | Access Menu
EQ Setup | Access Menu As seen below, we changed the channel 1 high, mid and low EQ to +5 and the HPF setting to 110 Hz. Now, the bottom row also houses input channels 1, 2 Press the speaker control knob to return to the previous and BT. -
Page 14: Menu Screen
As seen above, we selected Music + Sub. Refer to the Frequency Response graphs on page 27 for further information. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 15: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Notice how the icon of the device also illuminates when paired This is where to set up and view wireless connectivity options for the devices and speakers. NOT PAIRED PAIRED CONNECT DISCONNECT MIXER MODE NOT LINKED NOT LINKED The Bluetooth connection may disconnect CONNECT CONNECT when affected by electrostatic discharge... - Page 16 So what’s the difference? Let’s take a look! • Ch. 1 Primary or Secondary • Ch. 2 Primary or Secondary • Bluetooth • Primary or Secondary Main As before, illuminating and selecting the left-facing arrow returns you to the previous screen. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers...
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Page 17: Configuration
MIXER MODE MIXER MODE MIXER MODE Auto Link BT – Allows two previously paired Configuration speakers to automatically re-link if both are powered This is where to configure each speaker’s LED status, on and in range. When illuminated, push the speaker auto connect / link bluetooth and more. -
Page 18: Lock
Del, of course, deletes the previous selected number in case you made an oopsie. This is available whether locking or unlocking. Illuminating and selecting the left-facing arrow re- turns you to the previous screen. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 19: Bbq
Both screens were shown and described several pages After pushing the speaker control knob on the BBQ ago, but they’re shown again below. screen, you will see something that looks like this: Main LCD SETTINGS BBQ SETTINGS Brightness: Food: STEAK Home Screen: MIXER Beverage:... -
Page 20: Protection Circuitry
(or via the Speaker Control knob) to avoid overheating the amplifier. Be aware that direct sunlight and/or hot stage lights may be the culprit of an amplifier overheating. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 21: Placement
Placement When two cabinets are positioned side-by-side WARNING: Installation should only be done such that the rear-angled faces of the enclosures by an experienced technician. Improper are parallel, the splay angle will be 90º. This matches installation may result in damage to the the 90˚... -
Page 22: Room Acoustics
High frequencies are highly directional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies. By providing direct line-of-sight from the loudspeakers to the audience, you increase the overall brightness and intelligibility of the sound system. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 23: Rigging
This means that each Thump loudspeaker and back-up systems. must be supported independently of any other Thump loudspeaker and any other loads. All rigging points must be used to hang an Thump loudspeaker. Thump12BST / Thump15BST Fly Points MP = Mounting Point Rear Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Appendix A: Service Information
• Has it shut down? Make sure there is at least (normal business hours, Pacific Time), to explain the six inches of free space behind each Thump problem. They will tell you where the nearest factory- loudspeaker. authorized service center is located in your area. Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 25: Appendix B: Technical Information
Appendix B: Technical Information Thump12BST / Thump15BST Loudspeakers Specifications Acoustic Performance Input/Output Frequency Range (–10 dB): 50 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump12BST] Input Type: 2x Female XLR Balanced 32 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump15BST] / 1/4" Unbalanced Frequency Range (–3 dB): 57 Hz –... -
Page 26: Thump12Bst/Thump15Bst Dimensions
24.2 in 29.3 lb 615 mm 3.3 kg 4. in 4 in 358 mm 356 mm Thump15BST Loudspeaker Dimensions WEIGHT 35.1 lb 27 in 5.9 kg 686 mm 7.4 in 4 in 442 mm 356 mm Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 27: Thump12Bst/Thump15Bst Frequency Response
Thump12BST and Thump15BST Loudspeaker Frequency Response Legend Music Speaker Mode – This mode is full range, but Music + Sub Speaker Mode – This mode rolls off focuses on increased bass and brilliant high frequencies. the low end of the ThumpBST loudspeaker to match This is the place to start for most DJ / music playback properly with the Thump18S subwoofer. -
Page 28: Thump12Bst/Thump15Bst Block Diagram
Thump12BST / Thump15BST Loudspeakers Block Diagram Thump12BST • Thump15BST Powered Loudspeakers... -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. - Page 30 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...