Mackie FRS Manual

Frs series two channel power amplifiers

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FRS
2800
FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER
1
2
OL
OL
-3
-3
-6
-6
-9
-9
-20
-20
MAX
MAX
O O
SIG
SIG
O O
FAST RECOVERY
POWER AMPLIFIER
:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
:
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008
"MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FRS Series
TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS
FRS•1300, FRS•1700, and FRS•2800
CHANNEL 2
BRIDGED
CHANNEL 1
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Use only class 3 wiring
PIN
PIN
PIN
1+
BRIDGED
1+
1+
1
2+
1
PIN
CH 2
2+
1+
CH 1
2
1
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
CLIP LIMIT
AMP MODE

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  • Page 1 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR CH 2 CH 1 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. to rain or moisture. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AC POWER REQUIREMENTS ......11 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS ......11 RACK MOUNTING .......... 11 MAINTENANCE ..........11 Need help with your new FRS amplifier? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Fast Recovery circuitry for clean, undistorted make the technical writer feel loved. sound — even at clipping The FRS series amplifiers are designed for continu- • Ultra-light switching power supply for maxi- ous duty in speech, music, and sound reinforcement...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started • The binding post connectors are wired as fol- The following steps will help you set up your lows: amplifier, and get the levels just right. Red = hot (+ speaker terminal) Settings: Black = cold (– speaker terminal) •...
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008 CH 2 CH 1 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. In STEREO mode, AMP MODE SWITCH both gain controls...
  • Page 7 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008 CH 2 CH 1 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AMP MODE SWITCH STEREO OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Features

    4 ohms: Keep these ventilation slots free from any obstruc- tions, so the air may flow freely and cool down the power FRS•1300 = 420 watts per channel into 4 ohm transistors. FRS•1700 = 540 watts per channel into 4 ohms FRS•2800 = 850 watts per channel into 4 ohms...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Features

    RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008 CH 2 CH 1 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Amp Mode

    RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR CH 2 CH 1 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2008 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10 11 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS...
  • Page 11: General Precautions

    The FRS amplifiers are designed to be mounted in a material. Under typical conditions reproducing rock standard 19 inch rack. They require two rack spaces music where musical peaks are just below clipping, the (2U = 3.5").
  • Page 12: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information the amplifier. The SIG LEDs should be blinking If you think your Mackie product has a problem, to indicate that signal is present. please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support •...
  • Page 13: Repair

    “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can • Try switching sides: Turn off the amp, swap the be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
  • Page 14: Appendix B: Connections, Math And Stuff

    Ring = Cold (–) are “up to” lengths. For in-between lengths, use the next larger conductor gauge. Using larger than the recommend- ed conductor size is always permissible. Using smaller than recommended conductor size will result in higher power losses. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS...
  • Page 15: Longer Lengths

    Parallel The recommended conductor gauges are listed for AWG (American Wire Gauge) and Metric WG (Metric Wire Gauge). Note that smaller AWG numbers = larger “Parallel” means that the positive amp output con- conductors and smaller Metric WG numbers = smaller nects to the positive terminals of all the speakers, conductors.
  • Page 16: Appendix C: Technical Info

    Maximum Input Level without notice. 9.75 Vrms (+22 dBu) “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are Turn On Delay trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold- 2.5 seconds...
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Dimensions

    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. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Products repaired the authorized Mackie dealer where you purchased the product. under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD It is necessary to establish purchase date and determine whether Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA your Mackie product is within the warranty period.
  • Page 20 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Frs-1300Frs-1700Frs-2800

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