Mackie Sound Palette Series SP2400 Instruction Manual page 12

the amplifier output is configured for 8-ohm
operation, connect the speaker output directly to an
8-ohm load. The amplifier will deliver up to 250
watts to each speaker. If the amplifier is configured
for either 70V or 100V operation, connect the
speaker output directly to the distributed system.
No output transformer is required. Make sure that
the taps on the speakers add up to 200 watts or
less per amplifier for 70V or 100V systems.
Connecting the Expansion Bus
These are 25-pin D-Sub connectors (DB25F). The
two connectors are wired in parallel, so it doesn't
matter which one you use as an input or output.
The signals on the EXPANSION IN/OUT are
balanced so they can be transmitted down long
lines. The limiting factor is the capacitance of the
cable, which causes the higher frequencies to roll-
off as the capacitance increases (see chart below).
The chart indicates the lengths of cable at which
the high-frequencies are 1 dB down and 3 dB, using
cable rated at 20pf/ft and 30pf/ft.
Use shielded twisted pairs for the EXPANSION
cable to ensure the best rejection of external noise
(EMI and RFI).
Maximum Feet of Cable vs. High-Frequency Roll-Off
20K
16K
12.5k
10K
8K
6.3K
5K
–1 dB point
4K
3.15K
1.6K
0
20pf/ft
30pf/ft
Distance Chart for SP2400 Expansion Bus Cable
For local interconnection of the Expansion Bus,
the use of standard computer cable with an overall
shield is acceptable, such as Belkin Pro Series 25-
Conductor Straight-Through Cable Assembly (Part
Number F3D111-06) or equivalent. Ensure that the
cable is wired straight-through and terminated to
DB25M connectors on each end.
Note: The use of ribbon cable is permissible for
these connections, only where the total length of
each cable is 12" (30cm) or less.
SP2400 – 12
–3 dB point
Expansion Bus Output Impedance = 220Ω
Expansion Bus Input Impedance = 200KΩ
Feet of Cable (24AWG)
EXPANSION I/O
25
–15VDC (w/J2 INSTALLED)
N/C
PAGING MIC (+)
INPUT 4 RIGHT (+)
INPUT 4 LEFT (+)
INPUT 3 RIGHT (–)
INPUT 3 LEFT (–)
GROUND
INPUT 2 RIGHT (+)
INPUT 2 LEFT (+)
INPUT 1 RIGHT (–)
INPUT 1 LEFT (–)
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Signal
Input 1 Left (+)
Input 1 Left (–)
Input 1 Right (+)
Input 1 Right (–)
Ground
Input 2 Left (+)
Input 2 Left (–)
Input 2 Right (+)
Input 2 Right (–)
Ground
Input 3 Left (+)
Input 3 Left (–)
Input 3 Right (+)
Input 3 Right (–)
Ground
Input 4 Left (+)
Input 4 Left (–)
Input 4 Right (+)
Input 4 Right (–)
Paging Mic (+)
Paging Mic (–)
N/C
Paging Mic Control
–15VDC (w/J2 Installed) Pin 25
+15VDC (w/J3 Installed) Pin 13
Note: There is a 0.5 amp limit on
the ±15VDC supply.
Expansion Bus Connection Chart
Connecting the REMOTE Bus
This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector
specifically for connecting the optional remote
control. Use a high-quality three-conductor shielded
cable to make this connection, such as Belden
8451, 9451, or equivalent. The lower the nominal
capacitance of the wire, the more distance you can
have between the remote control and the SP2400
before suffering transmission losses.
Strip the wire back about 1/4 inch, insert the
wire as far as it will go into the appropriate hole in
the supplied Phoenix-type connector, and tighten
down the screw with a small slot-head screwdriver.
It is recommended that you use 18 to 24 gauge
wire for the remote control connections, depending
on the distance between the SP2400 and the
remote control.
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+15VDC (w/J3 INSTALLED)
PAGING MIC CONTROL
PAGING MIC (–)
INPUT 4 RIGHT (–)
INPUT 4 LEFT (–)
GROUND
INPUT 3 RIGHT (+)
INPUT 3 LEFT (+)
INPUT 2 RIGHT (–)
INPUT 2 LEFT (–)
GROUND
INPUT 1 RIGHT (+)
INPUT 1 LEFT (+)
1
Pin No.
Pin 1
Pin 14
Pin 2
Pin 15
Pin 3
Pin 16
Pin 4
Pin 17
Pin 5
Pin 18
Pin 6
Pin 19
Pin 7
Pin 20
Pin 8
Pin 21
Pin 9
Pin 22
Pin 10
Pin 23
Pin 11
Pin 24
Pin 12