Front Panel Features; Rear Panel Features - Mackie Sound Palette Series SP2400 Instruction Manual

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

INPUTS select buttons are used to choose the
program source for its respective zone. Only one
source may be selected at a time. These are non-
priority inputs. However, Input 4 can become a
Program Priority Input by setting the AMP
ADDRESS switch #7 UP. In this mode, when a
signal is present on Input 4, it automatically
overrides whatever input source is selected for that
zone. This is useful for jukeboxes or alternative
paging configurations.
INPUT OFF deselects Inputs 1-4 and activates
the MIC/LINE INPUT
MASTER VOLUME is used to adjust the overall
volume level for Inputs 1-4.
When OFF is selected, the Up/Down MASTER
VOLUME buttons adjust the output level for the
MIC/LINE INPUT
Inputs 1-4 is retained in memory, and is recalled
when a program source is selected.
The Meter indicates the level at the PRE OUT
jack. Normally, it operates as a peak program meter
(PPM). When adjusting the MASTER VOLUME
level, the meter changes from level indication to
level setting indication. After five seconds, the
meters switch back to normal peak program
metering.
There are three STATUS indicators. The
OVERLOAD LEDs indicate when one of the
amplifiers is beginning to current limit. The ON
LED indicates when the SP2400 is operating.
The COMM PORT is used to connect to the
optional DSP card with a Palm™ Handheld or PC-
compatible laptop computer for configuration.
Turning the POWER switch on activates the soft-
start circuit in the power supply. The soft-start
circuit impedes in-rush current from the AC supply.
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REAR PANEL FEATURES

PROGRAM INPUTS 1-4 are stereo RCA
unbalanced inputs that accept line-level signals. The
LOCAL/REMOTE switches on the rear panel select
either the local program input signal connected here
or the program signal on the expansion bus. See
"Expansion In/Out" on page 18 for more information.
DIRECT OUTPUT is a buffered line-level output
providing the stereo signal from the program source
connected to INPUT 1. Signal is always present at
the DIRECT OUTPUT, regardless of whether INPUT 1
is selected as the source. This is useful for music-
on-hold and other external applications.
PAGING MIC is the connection for the paging
microphone. There are two connectors available: a
3-pin XLR and a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector. In
both cases, pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is signal high (+),
and pin 3 is signal low (–).
CONTROL is a Phoenix-type connector for
connecting external normally-open switches for
remote paging. Three options are available: page to
Zone A, page to Zone B, and page to the entire
system (ALL CALL). Connect the switches between
GROUND and the option of choice.
PHANTOM applies phantom power (+24VDC) to
pins 2 and 3 of the microphone input. Move both
switches to the down position to turn on phantom
power.
The GAIN +40 dB DIP switch is used to set the
gain for use with either a mic-level or a line-level
signal. Move both switches to the down position for
mic-level signals, and up for line-level signals.
The GAIN variable control is used to trim the mic
preamp gain for the best signal-to-noise ratio.
The LOW variable control is a shelving filter that
provides 12 dB of boost and cut below 100Hz.
The HIGH variable control is a shelving filter that
provides 12 dB of boost and cut above 12kHz.
The PAGING MIC VOX variable control adjusts
the ducking threshold for the paging mic. Rotate the
control clockwise to reduce the threshold. Rotate the
control counterclockwise to increase the threshold.
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