Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily 2. Keep these instructions. accessible to the user. 3.
Introduction Getting Started Need extra oomph in your system? The all-new 1400W The following steps will help you set up the Thump quickly. 15" Thump115S and 18" Thump118S subwoofers not only deliver the massive bass you need, but they are also 1.
Hookup Diagrams DUCKING FB ELIMINATOR OVERLOAD DUCKING FB ELIMINATOR OVERLOAD MAIN MAIN GAIN GAIN VOLUME GAIN GAIN VOLUME LINE LINE LINE LINE ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ LINE LINE THRU THRU USB 3-4 USB 1-2 MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE...
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The High-Pass Out of each subwoofer is then connected to the input of each Thump215 loudspeaker. Additionally, a set of Mackie MC-450 headphones is connected to the phones jack of the laptop. The gain knob on both loudspeakers should be set to Line. The Mic/Line switches should be disengaged [Line], as well.
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Hookup Diagrams continued… VOICING MODES OUTDOOR MODE DUCKING MUSIC FEEDBACK ELIMINATOR FRONT VOICING MODES OUTDOOR MUSIC FEEDBACK FRONT MODE DUCKING ELIMINATOR MUSIC MUSIC LIVE LIVE CLUB PAIR LINK OVERLOAD CLUB PAIR LINK OVERLOAD MAIN MAIN GAIN GAIN VOLUME GAIN GAIN VOLUME LINE LINE...
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Hookup Diagrams continued... To next To next subwoofer input subwoofer input Main Outs 402VLZ4 Mixer Thump115S and Thump118S subwoofers may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “FULL RANGE OUT”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the ch. A input jack(s), and patch that subwoofer’s full range out jack to the next subwoofer’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple subwoofers.
Thump115S and Thump118S Subwoofers: Rear Panel Features 3. XLR Inputs HIGH PASS MODE Balanced XLR female connectors are provided FRONT LED PHASE FLAT PUNCH for the left and right inputs. Connect the full-range DEEP VARIABLE line-level signal from the mixer (or other signal source) NORMAL INVERT to these input jacks.
Thump115S and Thump118S Subwoofers: Rear Panel Features continued... 5. Full Range Outputs 7. Front LED Switch Connect the full range outputs to the inputs of There is a single horizontal LED located near another powered subwoofer, powered loudspeakers, the bottom-front of each Thump subwoofer. Here is or to an amplifier powering passive loudspeakers.
Thump115S and Thump118S Subwoofers: Rear Panel Features continued... 10. Normal/Invert Switch [Phase] 14. Heat On / Off The fan feature is nice... but what if it’s 40˚ below with This switch reverses the polarity of the signal going 20 feet of snow outside and a wind chill factor of the into the subwoofer amplifier by 180˚.
The Ins and Outs of Polarity Placement Thump subwoofers include a switch that allows you Thump subwoofers are designed to sit on the floor to quickly invert the polarity of the subwoofer’s output or stage as the main PA. They are not designed relative to the input signal it is receiving from the mixer to be pole-mounted or suspended.
Protection Circuitry AC Power Thump subwoofers employ a built-in limiter for less Be sure the Thump subwoofer is plugged into distortion at peak levels. Additional protection includes an outlet that is able to supply the correct voltage automatic thermal shutdown should the amp overheat. specified for your model.
Visit the Support the mixer and the subwoofers. You may have your section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where positive and negative connections reversed at one you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs end of one cable, causing one subwoofer to be and other documentation.
Thump115S Subwoofer Dimensions WEIGHT 52.2 lb 23.7 kg 8. in 23.0 in 460 mm 585 mm 8.5 in 470 mm Thump118S Subwoofer Dimensions WEIGHT 65.5 lb 29.7 kg 20.9 in 23.8 in 530 mm 605 mm 2 .3 in 540 mm Thump115S and Thump118S 1400W Powered Subwoofer Series...
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