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Mackie THUMP215XT Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeakers O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service. Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 3 32.6 lb / 14.8 kg [Thump215XT] Dimensions: 24.4 x 14.0 x 14.0 in / 620 x 356 x 356 mm [Thump212XT] 27.4 x 17.3 x 14.0 in / 696 x 439 x 356 mm [Thump215XT] Part No. SW1378 Rev. A 07/22 ©2022 LOUD Audio, LLC.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Besides, the cats will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember Date of purchase: to pretend like you are surprised! • Save your sales receipt in a safe place. Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...

  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    ThumpXT loudspeakers and cables and power cords. In this example, a Mackie EM-89D microphone is connected to the channel 1 input of a ThumpXT loudspeaker, used as the main PA. The Channel 1 gain knob should be set to Mic. The Mic/Line switch should be ENGAGED [Mic], as well.
  • Page 6 The gain knob on both should be set to Line. Keep in mind that these “MIC” and “LINE” markings are for reference only and may need to be raised or lowered. Small Club System Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 7 The High-Pass Out of each subwoofer is then connected to the input of each Thump215XT 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.
  • Page 8 1 of the first ThumpXT is set to “MIC”, but the remaining ones should be set to “LINE”. Keep in mind that these “MIC” and “LINE” markings are for reference only and may need to be raised or lowered. Daisy-Chaining Multiple ThumpXT Loudspeakers Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 9 Hookup Diagrams continued… VOICING MODES OUTDOOR MUSIC FEEDBACK FRONT VOICING MODES OUTDOOR MUSIC FEEDBACK FRONT MODE DUCKING ELIMINATOR 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...

  • Page 10: Power Connection

    Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points damage the input circuitry! available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and are wired as follows: Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 11 ThumpXT Series Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 4. 1/8" Input Jack [Ch. 2] 7. Thru Jack This input channel may accept an 1/8" line-level This is a male XLR-type connector that produces signal from a phone, tablet, MP3 player, or other signal the mix from the input jacks.
  • Page 12 Disengage the switch if you The outdoor mode LED will illuminate green do not want the front panel LED to illuminate. when engaged (outdoors). We like to call this ‘stealth’ mode. Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 13 ThumpXT Series Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 14. Fan On / Off 17. Heat On / Off One of our favorite things about the Thump Series The fan feature is nice... but what if it’s 40˚ below with is the Summer cool-off / Winter warm-up feature. 20 feet of snow outside and a wind chill factor of the Is it hotter than the blazes out where you are? frozen tundra? Yeah, we’ve got you covered there, too!
  • Page 14 1/8" line input, another physical connection to the combo jack AND a device is connected via Bluetooth, none of those inputs will be interrupted. An easy way to look at it is... there are extra inputs! Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...

  • Page 15: Final Thoughts

    Final Thoughts 22. Overload LED The ThumpXT has a built-in limiter that helps to prevent the amplifier outputs from clipping Just a few final thoughts before we dive into a little or overdriving the transducers. The limit indicator more boring “techy”-type stuff. For starters, we would illuminates red when the limiter is activated.

  • Page 16: Protection Circuitry

    Be aware that direct sunlight and/or hot stage lights may be the culprit of an amplifier overheating. Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...

  • Page 17: Room Acoustics

    Placement But, room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. However, the wide high-frequency dispersion WARNING: Installation should only of the ThumpXT loudspeakers helps to minimize be done by an experienced technician. the problems that typically arise. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death.

  • Page 18: Rigging Design Practices

    VOICING MODES OUTDOOR MUSIC FEEDBACK FRONT MODE DUCKING ELIMINATOR MUSIC LIVE PAIR LINK OVERLOAD CLUB MAIN GAIN GAIN VOLUME LINE LINE ∞ LINE THRU VOICING MODES MUSIC LIVE CLUB 100-240VAC 50-60 Hz 75W Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Service Information

    Visit the Support section of our website and sound. (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful • Make sure none of the signal cables are routed near information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may...

  • Page 20: Appendix B: Technical Information

    All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC, 10 A male acknowledged. Power Supply Type Switchmode ©2022 LOUD Audio, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series...
  • Page 21 Thump212XT Dimensions WEIGHT 27.6 lb 2.5 kg 4.0 in 4.0 in 356 mm 356 mm 24.4 in 620 mm Thump215XT Dimensions WEIGHT 32.6 lb 4.8 kg 7.3 in 4.0 in 439 mm 356 mm 27.4 in 696 mm Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Thump212XT and Thump215XT 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Series Limiter Equalization 2-channel mixer with 2-band Level and Mute MUSIC user-controlled LIVE User EQ Controls Crossover input gains CLUB (app only) (app only) (app only) 1/8" / 3.5mm Limiter Equalization Thermal Monitoring...

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof.
  • Page 24 19820 North Creek Parkway #201 Bothell, WA 98011 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...
  • Page 34 Dimensions: ■ 24.4 x 14 x 14 in / 620 x 356 x 356 mm [Thump212XT] 27.4 x 17.3 x 14 in / 696 x 439 x 356 mm [Thump215XT] 1/5 PAGES...
  • Page 35 THUMPXT 2022 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Performance Input / Output Frequency Response (–10 dB) 47 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump212XT] Input Type 2x Female XLR – 1/4" Balanced 40 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump215XT] TRS combo jack and 1/8" TRS Frequency Response (–3 dB) 54 Hz –...
  • Page 36 17.3 in / 439 mm Depth: 14.0 in / 356 mm Weight: 32.6 lb / 14.8 kg Ordering Information THUMP212XT – 12" 1400W Enhanced Powered Loudspeaker Physical Properties (packaged product) P/N 2053496-00 (US) THUMP212XT: P/N 2053496-01 (EU) Height: 27.2 in / 691 mm...
  • Page 37 THUMPXT 2022 SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM 4/5 PAGES...
  • Page 38 Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. www.mackie.com “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks 19820 North Creek Parkway #201 of LOUD Audio, LLC. All other brands mentioned are trademarks...

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