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Mackie SP260 Owner's Manual

Mackie SP260 Owner's Manual

Mackie 2x6 speaker processor owner's manual
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SP260
2x6 Speaker Processor
2x6 S P E A K E R
P R O C E S S O R
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
ON
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
MAIN
LIFT
GND
100-240 VAC
40W 50/60 Hz
FUSE: T 800mAL 250V
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
1
NAV/EDIT
EDIT
2
EDIT
3
ENTER
ESC
UTILITY
6
5
CLIP
CLIP
LIMIT
LIMIT
LIMIT
+15
+15
CLIP
CLIP
CLIP
+9
+9
+15
+15
+15
+3
+3
+9
+9
+9
0
0
+3
+3
+3
0
-10
-10
0
-20
-20
-15
-15
-15
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
A
B
1
2
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
4
3
2
1
OUTPUTS
LIMIT
LIMIT
LIMIT
CLIP
CLIP
CLIP
USB
+15
+15
+15
+9
+9
+9
+3
+3
+3
0
0
0
0
-15
-15
-15
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
3
4
5
6
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PUSH
PUSH
B
A
INPUTS

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  • Page 1 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L NAV/EDIT CLIP CLIP LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP EDIT EDIT ENTER UTILITY EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT...

  • 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. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Password ......... 16 With 24 user-definable presets and flexible I/O for Enable Password ........16 simple routing and configuration, the SP260 is an ultra-flexible processor, ideal for a wide range of portable and permanent applications. Part No. SW0934 Rev. A 06/12 ©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc.

  • Page 4: Features

    The hook-up diagrams for passive and powered PAs show some typical setups, while the remaining sections provide details of the SP260 and how to use it to • Sophisticated, intuitive EQ, crossover, delay optimize your PA system.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    L/R fader up until audio may be heard SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. through the loudspeakers. 3. Connect outputs 1-6 from the SP260 to the inputs At this point you’ve got signal through the PA – which of power amplifiers OR directly to the inputs of is great –...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    XLR outputs from a Mackie ProFX22 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie FRS Power Amplifier.
  • Page 7 SP260 outputs 3 and 4. XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S512 passive loudspeakers.
  • Page 8 Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of the power amplifier feed the high inputs of two bi-amplified passive loudspeakers.
  • Page 9 Mackie SRM1801 powered subwoofers that are located on stage and paired with the SRM450v2 loudspeakers. In this setup, the SP260’s high- and low-pass filters on outputs 1 and 2 and 5 and 6 may be used to configure a crossover between the SRM450v2s and SRM1801s for added control from the processor.
  • Page 10 Mackie HDA powered arrayable loudspeaker on each side. Now let’s add some low end to this beast! Connect XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor to XLR input A of the Mackie HD1801 powered subwoofer on each side.

  • Page 11: Features: Rear Panel

    LIFT. text will appear when the power switch is on. 4. XLR Outputs The SP260 remembers its settings, so you may power These six male XLR connectors provide a balanced cycle the unit and it will resume operation using the same settings as before.

  • Page 12: Features: Front Panel

    12. Utility Button Press this button to select and update the SP260’s When the SP260 is powered up, the last state it was utilities. There are three main utilities menus: in will load up and the LCD Display will present the current system setup type: •...

  • Page 13: Edit Leds

    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 14. Edit LEDs 17. USB There are a total of eight Edit LEDs on the SP260: The SP260 may be controlled and programmed two input and six output. Edit LEDs illuminate blue using a Windows-based PC. Go to www.mackie.com when engaged.

  • Page 14: Utilities

    System Setup splash selected Utilities menu. This is how we reach the screen. sub-menus of the Utilities. You may configure the SP260 for other scenarios by adjusting the available System Utilities parameters. If you are creating a custom...

  • Page 15: Ramps On Changes

    System Utility menu without making any changes. Save a Preset Once the perfect system settings have been dialed in, save it to the SP260 for recall later. Turn Software Version the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll between Nothing may be changed here.

  • Page 16: Security Utilities

    Security Utilities User Password This is where to lock the SP260 to prevent anyone For the ultimate protection from accidental and from accidentally (or intentionally) changing the intentional parameter adjustments, set up a user settings. You also have control over some of the password here.

  • Page 17: Editing

    Delay Inputs A / B: Setting up input delays on the SP260 is useful for aligning PA loudspeakers to the live instruments or Engaging Edit on Input A, Input B, or both as a dedicated processor for delay stacks.

  • Page 18: Eq Bypass

    • High Pass Filter 5-Band EQ • Low Pass Filter • Limiter Editing input EQ on the SP260 is useful for • VU Meter adjusting the response of the entire PA, particularly when correcting anomalies caused by the venue. We will go through each of these sub-menus, one-by- Press the Enter button [10] to enter and edit one (and in order), but know that...

  • Page 19: Source

    Source EQ Bypass There are three input sources to choose between: EQ Bypass flattens the 7-Band EQ on the output so you may hear exactly how it is affecting the system. • InA = Input A By toggling the EQ Bypass on and off, you may quickly •...

  • Page 20: Delay

    Delay High Pass Filter Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful High Pass Filters are utilized to set up crossovers in for time and phase aligning transducers in bi- and multi-way loudspeaker and subwoofer systems. They tri-amplified loudspeakers, aligning subwoofers to...

  • Page 21: Limiter

    With • 30 ms – 100 ms: ±10 ms per click little effort, you will be a master of the SP260 2x6 • 100 ms – 200 ms: ±20 ms per click Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our congratulatory virtual ‘Certificate of Achievement’,...

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Service Information

    • If nothing is illuminated (and you are certain that No Sound the AC outlet is live and the fuse is not blown), it will be necessary to have the SP260 serviced. • Are the level controls on the mixer or amplifier There are no user serviceable parts.
  • Page 23 Factory Reset: One side is way louder than the other! As a last ditch effort, you can reset the SP260 to its • Are the level controls set the same for both factory settings. sides on the mixer, amplifier and processor? Please keep in mind that this erases all settings, •...

  • Page 24: Appendix B: Connections

    These are common sources for hum in an audio signal. You can purchase quality cables from your Mackie dealer. Additionally, there are six male XLR output jacks on the SP260. These are also wired according to the AES standards listed above. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor...

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Sp260 Control Application

    SP260 software. You can also Quit the application by to the SP260 product page, then download the driver clicking on the X in the upper right corner of the SP260 and software installers and follow the installation application window. If you are connected to the SP260, instructions.
  • Page 26 You’ll need to know the current password of the SP260, which I do not know. The default password is ‘000000’. • Version info… If you’re curious, or if one of our tech support guys asks you, you can find information about your SP260 hardware and software versions here.
  • Page 27 Click here and the software will detect and connect to your SP260 for programming and control from your computer. • Disconnnect device… Click here if you want to disconnect the SP260 from the software application without closing the application. Input and Output Tabs  ...
  • Page 28 EQ band lets you choose between shelving and parametric (bell) types. Frequency and bandwidth controls are below the gain control for each EQ band. To the right are the course and fine adjustment controls for your input delay. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor...
  • Page 29 In Closing The SP260’s Control Application extends its power and convenience by making all of the hardware interface’s functionality and control available via your Windows-based PC, with additional options for managing presets, online or offline. For more detailed information on any of the processing features discussed in this Appendix, please refer to the appropriate section in the main body of the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 30: Appendix D: Sp260 Processing Parameters

    Appendix D: SP260 Processing Parameters Operating Modes and Presets Outputs Continued... 2xStereo+Sub Two full-range loudspeaker pairs and a pair EQ Bypass: On or Off of [mono by default] subwoofers 2x2Way+Sub Two bi-ampable full-range loudspeakers and 7-band EQ: a pair of [mono by default] subwoofers...

  • Page 31: Appendix E: Sp260 Specifications

    LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.

  • Page 32: Sp260 Dimensions

    SP260 Dimensions 17.3 in 439 mm WEIGHT 5.8 lb 2.6 kg 9.0 in 229 mm 19.0 in 483 mm 1.8 in 46 mm SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor...

  • Page 33: Sp260 Block Diagram

    SP260 Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Mackie Limited Warranty

    Need help with your processor? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other documents. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
  • Page 35 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...

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