Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Touring-grade textured cabinet coating and powder-coated Amplifier Power ............13 heavy gauge steel grille Recommended Power Ratings ........13 • Dual angle pole-mount on DRM212-P and DRM215-P provides Preventing Loudspeaker Damage ......13 optimal coverage and minimal reflections in most venues Care and Maintenance ............13 •...
Combine with MX Series Amplifiers* and the SP260 Loudspeaker Processor for a complete Mackie 4. If using a subwoofer, connect the speaker output(s) professional system. from the power amplifier to the input on the rear panel...
THRU 50-60 Hz 500W One convenient feature of the Mackie DRM passive speakers is the ability to connect multiple speakers together easily, as shown in the illustration above. DRM passive speakers may be daisy-chained via the speakON connector labeled “THRU”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the amplifier’s input jack(s), patch the amplifier’s speakON output jack(s) to the DRM passive...
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Here is an example of an easy setup that may be utilized in a number of configurations. For example, a singer-songwriter could utilize this setup at a cafe (with one DRM212-P or DRM215-P on a tripod for the audience and another on the stage floor as a wedge) or as a small club system with both loudspeakers on tripods.
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DRM18S-P passive subwoofer. The thru jacks of this amplifier are connected to the input jacks of an additional MX3500 amplifier. The speakON outputs from this amplifier are connected to the inputs of each DRM passive loudspeaker, be it the DRM212-P, DRM215-P, DRM315-P or DRM12A-P.
DRM Loudspeakers: 3 and 4. DRM212-P and DRM215-P Dual-Angle Pole Cup Rear Panel Features The rear pole cup [3] is for vertical mounting the loudspeaker. The DRM Series passive loudspeakers have speakON The front pole cup [4], on the other hand, angles input and thru connectors, although each of the jacks the loudspeaker downward 7˚...
In addition to the two pole-mounts – see previous and auditoriums, are a nightmare for sound system page – the DRM212-P and DRM215-P may be laid out intelligibility. Multiple reflections off the hard walls, horizontally as monitors for the band at a 50˚ angle ceiling, and floor play havoc with the sound.
Rigging Rigging Hardware and Accessories Rigging our loudspeakers will invariably require hardware not supplied by us. Various types of WARNING: Installation should only be done load-rated hardware are available from a variety by an experienced technician. Improper of third-party sources. There are a number of such installation may result in damage to the companies specializing in manufacturing hardware equipment, injury or death.
Mounting Points MP = Mounting Point INPUT THRU DRM212-P / DRM215-P Fly Points BOTTOM REAR SIDE INPUT THRU DRM315-P Fly Points BOTTOM REAR SIDE DRM12A-P Fly Points BOTTOM DRM18S-P Fly Points BOTTOM REAR SIDE Owner’s Manual...
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A note on eyebolts Eyebolt working load limits are significantly de-rated when angular lifts are applied. If an application requires an angular lift greater than 45˚, a swivel hoist ring or similar fitting must be used. These fittings have full swivel and pivot action which helps avoid side loads.
Your DRM loudspeakers will provide many years rating of the loudspeaker (into 8 Ω). For the DRM212-P of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: loudspeaker, this would be 800 watts × 2 = 1600 watts per channel into 8 Ω.
Visit the Support the amplifier and the loudspeakers. You may have section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where your positive and negative connections reversed you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs at one end of one cable.
[Be sure the pole is capable of supporting of the cabinet [Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the DRM212-P] or fly via the integrated M10 the weight of the DRM215-P] or fly via the integrated M10 mounting points (using M10 x 1.5 x 20 mm forged shoulder...
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DRM315-P Loudspeaker Specifications DRM12A-P Loudspeaker Specifications Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance Type: 15" 3-way Professional Passive Loudspeaker Type: 12" Arrayable Passive Loudspeaker Frequency Range (–10 dB): 45 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Range (–10 dB): 47 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Range (–3 dB): 65 Hz –...
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DRM18S-P Subwoofer Specifications Acoustic Performance Dimensions Type: 18" Professional Passive Subwoofer Height: 31.1 in / 790 mm Frequency Range (–10 dB): 33 Hz – 250 Hz Width: 23.0 in / 584 mm Frequency Range (–3 dB): 40 Hz – 250 Hz Depth: 23.3 in / 592 mm Power Handling:...
DRM212-P Loudspeaker Dimensions WEIGHT 42.0 lb 9. kg 25.0 in 635 mm 4.7 in 6.2 in 373 mm 4 mm DRM215-P Loudspeaker Dimensions WEIGHT 57.0 lb 25.9 kg 28.3 in 7 9 mm 8. in 7.0 in 460 mm 432 mm...
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DRM12A-P Loudspeaker Dimensions WEIGHT 55.0 lb 24.9 kg 8.0 in 24.7 in 457 mm 627 mm 5.2 in 386 mm DRM18S-P Subwoofer Dimensions WEIGHT 90.0 lb 40.8 kg 3 . in 790 mm 23.0 in 23.3 in 584 mm 592 mm Owner’s Manual...
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