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Mackie SRM450v2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SRM450v2 Powered Loudspeaker...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 2. Keep these instructions. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10. PEAK Indicator ............9 11. INPUT Connector ............9 12. THRU Connector ............9 Please write the serial number for your SRM450v2 here (or for both SRM450v2s if you have two) for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.):...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Power Amplifiers crossover point exhibited by other designs. To power these beauties, each SRM450v2 includes two of our acclaimed FR Series “Fast Recovery” power amplifiers. In that the transducers aren’t reproducing frequencies addition, the low-frequency amplifier uses a Class D design...
  • Page 5 The Cabinet The SRM450v2 cabinet was designed to be the strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. This material is as speaker load impedances. There is no guesswork as to what load each amplifier has to drive, so they can strong as concrete, and rigid enough to prevent unwanted vibrations in the cabinet.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    2. Connect the output from your signal source (mixing levels. console, microphone, preamp, or other mic- or line-level 8. If there is no sound, always turn down the SRM450v2 source) directly to the INPUT connector on the back of LEVEL control before investigating. There may be a the SRM450v2.
  • Page 7 INPUT THRU INPUT PARALLEL PARALLEL THRU Output SRM450v2: USING A MICROPHONE AND THE THRU JACK The SRM450v2 may be paired with a Mackie SRM1801 subwoofer to create an incredibly powerful system. The active crossover inside the SRM1801 splits the full- range input signal into two ranges.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Description

    It is highly recommended that you engage this switch signal. An input signal level of –45 dBu (minimum) activates when using the SRM450v2 as a stage monitor. This allows the auto-on function. A silent period greater than three the bass amplifier to utilize its power for those frequencies minutes activates the auto-off function.

  • Page 9: Level

    The PEAK LED lights whenever the low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a compression circuit is active. At this time, the SRM450v2 line-level or a microphone-level signal to the input, and may reach sound pressure levels of 120 dB or more.

  • Page 10: Connections

    CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The SRM450v2 has a female XLR input that accepts a The SRM450v2 active speakers are designed to sit on the balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. When floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker stand.

  • Page 11: Rigging

    LEVEL correctly. Also set the TIMED takes about 1/10 of a second to travel 100 feet). TURNOFF switch if you want the SRM450v2 to turn on when there is a signal present. It will also turn off after three or more minutes of silence.

  • Page 12: Thermal Considerations

    THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The amplifiers inside the SRM450v2s are Be sure the SRM450v2 is plugged into an outlet that is convection cooled by a large heatsink. able to supply the correct voltage specified for your model. For efficient cooling, it is important to If the voltage should drop below 97% of the specified line...
  • Page 13 This is to protect yourself 15A service. as well as your equipment. This allows each SRM450v2 to be safely operated at its maximum level. When turning your system on, turn on the SRM450v2s Never remove the ground pin on the last.

  • Page 14: Service Information

    You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one make sure the AC outlet is live. If so, refer to “No sound” end of one cable, causing one SRM450v2 to be out-of- below. phase.
  • Page 15 This is an inexpensive device available from video or TV dealers, or you can make your own from two TV baluns the same AC circuit as the SRM450v2? Use an AC line (standard TV 75/300 ohm adapters): filter or plug the SRM450v2 into a different AC circuit.

  • Page 16: Repair

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15.4 in/390 mm Your Mackie active speakers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under cover if you expect rain or you live in Washington.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Diaphragm Material Heat treated titanium without notice. Sensitivity (1W@1m) 106 dB “Mackie.,” the “Running Man” figure, and “FR Series” are registered Nominal Impedance 8 ohms trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Power Handling...

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    SRM450v2 BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.

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