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Mackie SP260 Owner's Manual

Mackie SP260 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
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5
CLIP
CLIP
LIMIT
LIMIT
LIMIT
+15
+15
CLIP
CLIP
CLIP
+9
+9
+15
+15
+15
+3
+3
+9
+9
+9
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+3
+3
+3
0
-10
-10
0
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-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
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0
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EDIT
EDIT
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MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
PUSH
PUSH
B
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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 optimize your PA system. and dynamics processing optimizes and protects...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    5. Turn on the mixing console (or other signal source). 6. Turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 7. Select the system setup that best matches your PA Things to Remember: Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for Two full-range loudspeaker pairs and information on hearing protection.

  • 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 cycle the unit and it will resume operation using the same settings as before. The SP260 employs relays line-level signal for each of the processor’s output...

  • 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 Within each, an array of sub-menus are available. 13. Mute / Edit Buttons 7.

  • Page 13: Edit Leds

    (or any red clipping), lower the mixer’s Memory Reset Main L/R fader until it’s gone. You might check the gain and EQ settings on the SP260 input and output Then you may take your fingers off the buttons. channels, as well.

  • Page 14: Utilities

    Press the Enter Button [10] to enter and edit the and the processor returns to the System Setup splash screen. You may configure the SP260 for other scenarios by adjusting the available System Utilities parameters. If you are creating a custom setup, choose the setup that most closely resembles your system, then tweak from there.

  • Page 15: Ramps On Changes

    Or p 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. Just press the Enter Button [10] to view what version of software is installed decide where to save the preset.

  • 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

    Bypass = Off [default] and Bypass = On. Bypass mode and exit the EQ Bypass editing mode. 5-Band EQ Editing input EQ on the SP260 is useful for adjusting the response of the entire PA, particularly when correcting anomalies caused by the venue.

  • Page 19: Source

    Source EQ Bypass EQ Bypass flattens the 7-Band EQ on the output so you may hear exactly how it is affecting the system. By toggling the EQ Bypass on and off, you may quickly compare the sound with and without EQ. Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll If you are running a stereo system, choose either between Bypass = Off [default] and Bypass = On.

  • Page 20: Delay

    Delay High Pass Filter Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful for time and phase aligning transducers in bi- and multi-way loudspeaker and subwoofer systems. They tri-amplified loudspeakers, aligning subwoofers to may also be used to roll-off low frequencies that full- full-range loudspeakers, aligning delay stacks to range loudspeakers cannot efficiently reproduce.

  • Page 21: Limiter

    ±5 ms per click with features awaiting your every command. With ±10 ms per click little effort, you will be a master of the SP260 2x6 ±20 ms per click Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our time by ±0.1 s per click. Turning this wheel...

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Service Information

    find out what to do. removing and replacing it. No Sound it will be necessary to have the SP260 serviced. There are no user serviceable parts. turned all the way down? Follow the procedures to proceed.
  • Page 23 Factory Reset: One side is way louder than the other! As a last ditch effort, you can reset the SP260 to its factory settings. sides on the mixer, amplifier and processor? Please keep in mind that this erases all settings,...

  • Page 24: Appendix B: Connections

    (like EMI and and outlets. These are common sources for hum in an audio signal. You can purchase quality cables from your Mackie dealer. the SP260. These are also wired according to the AES standards listed above. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor...

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Sp260 Control Application

    file, and want to store it in one the SP260’s 24 preset memory locations. keep your day job...unless this is your day job.
  • Page 26 You’ll need to know the current password of the SP260, which I do not know. The default password is ‘000000’. If you’re curious, or if one of our tech support guys asks you, you can find information about...
  • Page 27 Connection menu The connection menu is where you can manage the connection to your SP260 without exiting the software. This is handy if you are using the application to program multiple SP260 units in the same venue. connect to your SP260 for programming and control from your computer.
  • 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 Output Screens There is a dedicated screen for each of the 6 output channels. The EQ graph, Mute, Gain and EQ controls are identical to those found on the input tab, except that there are 7 bands of EQ on the outputs. To the right of the of Input A or Input B, giving you a more complete view of the output’s gain structure.

  • 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

    –10 dBu –20 dBu Analog Outputs Connectors: Six Balanced XLRs Max Output Level: +21 dBu USB port for programming via Windows-based computers (downloadable app and driver from www.mackie.com) Format: USB 1.1 Output Meter Range: Level Mode: Limit Mode: Limit Limit...

  • 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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