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- Page 1 MX2500 • MX3500 Professional Power Amplifiers 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. MX Series Professional Power Amplifiers... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
7. Sensitivity Switch ........... 11 o 2700W Continuous power @ 8 Ω bridged 8. Fan Vents ..............11 • Selectable parallel/stereo/bridged operating modes MX Series Amplifiers: Front Panel Features ....12 • Independent level control per channel 9. Power Switch ............12 • Selectable input sensitivity 10. -
Page 4: Introduction / Getting Started
2. Connect the outputs from the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs on the rear panel of the power The MX Series is Built-Like-A-Tank™ but is still easy to lift amplifier. thanks to a lightweight and ultra-efficient high-current switching power supply. -
Page 5: Hookup Diagrams
In this example, cables from the mixer’s left and right main output jacks are connected to the ch. 1 and ch. 2 input jacks of the MX Series amplifier. The speaker outputs of the MX amp are then connected to the inputs of a pair of passive loudspeakers [Mackie DRM212-P in this example]. - Page 6 In this example, we’re looking at a parallel setup. You’re sending a mono signal to both outputs. Here, a cable from the mixer’s left main output jack is connected to the ch. 1 input jack of the MX Series amplifier.
- Page 7 Now we’re looking at a bridge setup. Instead of the two ins, two outs of the stereo setup, this is a single in, single out. A cable from the mixer’s left main output jack is connected to the ch. 1 input jack of the MX Series amplifier.
- Page 8 Like before, cables from the mixer’s left and right main output jacks are connected to the ch. 1 and ch. 2 input jacks of the MX Series amplifier. The speaker outputs of this MX amp are then connected to the inputs of a pair of passive loudspeakers [Mackie DRM212-P in this example].
- Page 9 In this example, cables from the mixer’s left and right main output jacks are connected to the ch. 1 and ch. 2 input jacks of the MX Series amplifier. This time, though, only a single speaker output of the MX amp is connected to the input of a single passive loudspeaker [Mackie DRM212-P in this example].
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Page 10: Mx Series Amplifiers: Rear Panel Features
MX Series Amplifiers: Rear Panel Features 1. Power Connection 4. XLR Thru Outputs This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. These male XLR connectors allow you to send the Connect the detachable power cord (included in the balanced input signals to other amplifiers, powered packaging with the amplifier) to the power receptacle, speakers, mixers, or recorders in the system. -
Page 11: Amp Mode Switch
MX Series Amplifiers: Rear Panel Features continued... 6. Amp Mode Switch 7. Sensitivity Switch This switch determines the input signal routing within In a sentence, this switch adjusts the amplifier’s the amplifier. The stereo setting will be used in most input to match the equipment’s output. -
Page 12: Mx Series Amplifiers: Front Panel Features
CD player connected directly to the amplifier faders) or the amplifier’s level controls. without a preamplifier or mixer. FAULT – MX Series amplifiers are equipped The amplifiers are designed so that a +3.4 dBu with a thermal protection circuit that monitors (1.15 Vrms) input signal drives the amplifier to full... -
Page 13: General Precautions
General Precautions Rack Mounting MX Series amplifiers are designed to be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack. They require two rack spaces AC Power Requirements (2U = 3.5"). They also require up to 14.7" depth inside the rack. When designing the rack, put the heavier The amplifier’s power cord should be plugged into an... -
Page 14: Appendix A: Service Information
Appendix A: Service Information If you think your MX Series amplifier has a problem, LEDs should be blinking to indicate that signal please check out the following troubleshooting tips is present. and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support •... - Page 15 To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com/support/service-locator. Service for MX Series amplifiers living outside the United States One side is louder than the other may be obtained through local dealers or distributors. • Are both level controls set to the same position?
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Page 16: Appendix B: Technical Information
The “Running Man” figure is a registered trademark of LOUD Audio, LLC. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2019 LOUD Audio, LLC. All Rights Reserved. MX Series Professional Power Amplifiers... -
Page 17: Mx Series Amplifiers Dimensions
MX Series Amplifiers Dimensions 9.0 in / 483 mm 3.5 in / 88 mm MX2500 MX3500 30.4 lb / 40.3 lb / 3.8 kg 8.3 kg .9 in / 303 mm [MX2500] 4.6 in / 370 mm [MX3500] Owner’s Manual... -
Page 18: Mx Series Amplifiers Block Diagram
MX Series Amplifiers Block Diagram MX Series Professional Power Amplifiers... -
Page 19: 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 20 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...