Mackie SRM450v2 Owner's Manual

Mackie SRM450v2 Owner's Manual

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SRM450v2
Powered Loudspeaker
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  • Page 1 SRM450v2 Powered Loudspeaker O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 2. Keep these instructions. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Loudspeaker 1 Loudspeaker 2 Purchased at:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________ Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. SW0617 Rev. E 03/11 ©2007-2011 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION • Each amplifier has its own compressor circuit that acts Thank you for choosing LOUD Technologies’ Mackie when the input signal is large enough to cause clipping, active sound reinforcement loudspeakers. distortion and excessive voice coil heat. The compressor...
  • Page 5: The Cabinet

    The Cabinet • The amplifiers are designed specifically for these The SRM450v2 cabinet was designed to be the strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. This material is as speaker load impedances. There is no guesswork as strong as concrete, and rigid enough to prevent unwanted to what load each amplifier has to drive, so they can vibrations in the cabinet.
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    CONTROL PHONES ROOM AUX MASTER MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE Mixing Console (Mackie Onyx 1220i shown) SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO 9-10 11-12 TALKBACK MAIN MIX SRM450v2: STEREO OPERATION WITH A MIXER, AND USING THE THRU jACK...
  • Page 7 PARALLEL THRU Output SRM450v2: USING A MICROPHONE AND THE THRU jACK The SRM450v2 may be paired with a Mackie SRM1801 subwoofer to create an incredibly powerful system. The active crossover inside the SRM1801 splits the full- range input signal into two ranges.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Description

    REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 5. THERMAL Indicator This LED lights if the heatsink temperature exceeds a The SRM450v2 has several connectors, controls, and safe operating temperature and triggers the thermal safety indicators that you should understand. switch. In the unlikely event that this occurs, the built-in 1.
  • Page 9: Level

    40 dB of gain. clipping, a soft compression circuit is activated that reduces Since the SRM450v2 incorporates Mackie’s world-class the input signal. The PEAK LED lights whenever the low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a compression circuit is active.
  • Page 10: Connections

    CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The SRM450v2 has a female XLR input that accepts a The SRM450v2 active speakers are designed to sit on the balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. When floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker stand. connecting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES They can also be suspended by the rigging points, shown (Audio Engineering Society) standards:...
  • Page 11: Rigging

    RIGGING Here are some other placement tips: • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. The SRM450v2 cabinets are fitted with ten rigging points This increases the low-frequency output and can cause as shown in the diagram below. These are M10 inserts. M10 the sound to be muddy and indistinct.
  • Page 12: Thermal Considerations

    THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The amplifiers inside the SRM450v2s are Be sure the SRM450v2 is plugged into an outlet that is convection cooled by a large heatsink. able to supply the correct voltage specified for your model. For efficient cooling, it is important to If the voltage should drop below 97% of the specified line allow at least six inches of free space voltage, the built-in amplifiers will no longer be able to...
  • Page 13 For the US 120 V model: Don’t use an outlet if it is wired A maximum of five SRM450v2s can be connected per improperly! This is to protect yourself 15A service. as well as your equipment. This allows each SRM450v2 to be safely operated at its maximum level.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION One side is way louder than the other! If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and • Are the LEVEL controls set the same on both active do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support speakers? section of our website (www.mackie.com/support)
  • Page 15 Noise • Disconnect any cables which come in from outside, • Make sure all connections to the active speakers such as cable TV, satellite TV or roof top antennas. They are good. must be disconnected from every part of your system, •...
  • Page 16: Repair

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15.4 in/390 mm Your Mackie active speakers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under cover if you expect rain or you live in Washington.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Diaphragm Material Heat treated titanium without notice. Sensitivity (1W@1m) 106 dB “Mackie.,” the “Running Man” figure, and “FR Series” are registered Nominal Impedance 8 ohms trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Power Handling...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    SRM450v2 BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
  • Page 20 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...

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