Mackie DLM12S Owner's Manual

Mackie DLM12S Owner's Manual

Mackie 2000w powered subwoofer with dlp digital processor owner's manual
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2000W Powered Subwoofer with DLP Digital Processor
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 DLM12S 2000W Powered Subwoofer with DLP Digital Processor O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • 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. DLM12S Powered Subwoofer...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Things To Remember ..........4 to 35 Hz Hookup Diagrams ............ 5 • DLP Digital Processor DLM12S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features ....9 • Powerful, one-touch digital processor with 1. Power Connection ......... 9 bright OLED screen 2. Power Switch ..........9 3.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    DLM12S subwoofers. any loudspeaker, including perfect presets for your Mackie full-range loudspeakers. There’s even alignment 3. Connect the high pass outputs from the DLM12S delay for larger system deployment and Smart Protect subwoofers to the inputs of powered loudspeakers technology that protects your investment.
  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    SERIAL NUMBER REVISION In this example, a Mackie DLM12S subwoofer is connected to two DLM loudspeakers. It is a perfect setup for a small club. Here, the L/R outputs of a Mackie ProFX8 mixer are connected directly to the channel A and B inputs of a single Mackie DLM12S subwoofer.
  • Page 6 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 channel 1 and 2 inputs of a Mackie Onyx Blackjack and a set of headphones are connected to the phones jack.
  • Page 7 DLM12S subwoofers may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “FULL RANGE”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the input jack(s), and patch that subwoofer’s full range jack to the next subwoofers’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple DLM12S subwoofers. See above for a visual representation of daisy-chaining.
  • Page 8 SERIAL NUMBER REVISION Here’s how to set up a large club system using all Mackie gear. In this example, the L/R outputs of a Mackie DL1608 mixer are connected directly to the channel A inputs of two DLM12S subwoofers. The channel A full range outputs of these two DLM12S subwoofers are connected directly to the channel A inputs of another set of DLM12S subwoofers.
  • Page 9: Dlm12S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features

    This could damage the input circuitry of the As a general guide, the mixer (or other signal active subwoofer. source) should be turned on first, DLM12S subwoofers next, and loudspeakers last. As such, the loudspeakers should also be turned off first, followed by the subwoofers, then the mixer.
  • Page 10: Normal/Invert Switch [Polarity]

    For example, if a mixer’s L/R outputs are connected As a result, it is more efficient and a bit louder. to the A and B inputs of a DLM12S subwoofer and the Balanced XLR male connectors are provided full range outputs are connected to strategically placed for the line-level A and B high pass outputs.
  • Page 11: Oled Display

    This optimizes the 14. MEM Button subwoofer and loudspeakers connected to the DLM12S high pass outputs. If not using DLM or SRM loudspeakers, a variable mode allows you to select the best crossover frequency suited for your PA system from 60 Hz to 120 Hz.
  • Page 12: Control Lock

    An image of a padlock will appear to indicate that the subwoofer as intended. We designed it with 2000W subwoofer is locked. When locked, the DLM12S is safe in mind, so leave this switch out to keep it at 2000W.
  • Page 13: Smart Protect

    Should you choose to ignore the warning signs [e.g. excessive distortion], you can still damage the speaker in the DLM12S by overdriving it past the point of amplifier clipping. The FYI screen displays the latest UI version, DSP Such damage is beyond the scope of the warranty.
  • Page 14: Placement

    180˚ [see Figure 2]. Again, the subwoofer cone follows the The DLM12S subwoofer is designed to sit on the waveform. However, this time the woofer cone starts floor or stage. It is not designed to be pole-mounted by pulling into the cabinet followed by the woofer cone or suspended.
  • Page 15: Appendix A: Service Information

    AC line fuse is blown, please see the "Repair" • Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device section next. on the same AC circuit as the DLM12S? Use an AC line filter or plug the subwoofer into a No sound different AC circuit.
  • Page 16 To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If you do not have access to our website, you may call...
  • Page 17: Appendix B: Connections

    DLM12S subwoofers. See page 7 for a visual representation of daisy-chaining. The full range jacks on DLM12S subwoofers are fully buffered with 100 balanced output impedance drivers, so there is no additional loading to the inputs when daisy-chaining.
  • Page 18: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Three locations for Mounting Method instant venue setting The DLM12S subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or stage. recall and factory reset It is NOT designed to be pole-mounted or suspended. The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging.
  • Page 19: Dlm12S Subwoofer Dimensions

    DLM12S Subwoofer Dimensions 16.4 in 20.8 in 417 mm 529 mm WEIGHT 48 lb 21.7 kg DLM12S Subwoofer Frequency Response Legend • DLM8 • DLM12 • SRM350 • SRM450 • VARIABLE : 60 Hz • VARIABLE : 120 Hz Frequency Response [Hz]...
  • Page 20: Dlm12S Subwoofer Block Diagram

    DLM12S Subwoofer Block Diagram DLM12S Powered Subwoofer...
  • Page 21: Mackie Limited Warranty

    Need help with your subwoofer? • 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 22 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 DLM12S Powered Subwoofer...

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