Mackie SRM450v2 User Manual
Active sound reinforcement speaker
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Page 1: Sound Reinforcement
SRM450v2 Active Sound ReinfoRceMent SPeAKeR uSeR’S MAnuAl... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. N OTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 1. Read these instructions. 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. Heed all warnings. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- 4. Follow all instructions. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If manufacturer’s instructions. this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type more of the following measures: plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. -
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. 00694 Rev. D 0/09 ©2007-2009 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 SRM450v 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
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start 1. Start with the following settings on the back of the 4. Turn on your signal source. Make sure its Master Vol- SRM450v: ume control (if it has one) is turned all the way down. Turn the POWER switch off (down). 5. - Page 7 PARALLEL THRU Output SRM450v2: USING A MICROPHONE AND THE THRU jACK The SRM450v can be used with a Mackie SWA1501 (or SWA1801z or SWA801z) sub- woofer to create an incredibly powerful system. The active crossover inside the SWA1501 splits the full- range input signal into two ranges.
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Page 8: Rear Panel Description
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION The SRM450v has several connectors, controls, and 5. THERMAL Indicator indicators that you should understand. This LED lights if the heatsink temperature exceeds a 1. IEC Socket safe operating temperature and triggers the thermal safety switch. In the unlikely event that this occurs, the built-in This is where you connect the supplied AC linecord to amplifiers shut down until the heatsink temperature cools provide AC power to the SRM450v’s built-in power amplifi-... -
Page 9: Level
This is a female XLR-type connector that accepts a bal- built-in power amplifiers, from off, up to 40 dB of gain. anced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. Since the SRM450v incorporates Mackie’s world-class 12. THRU Connector low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a... -
Page 10: Connections
CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The SRM450v has a female XLR input that accepts a The SRM450v active speakers are designed to sit on the balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. When con- floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker stand. necting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio They can also be suspended by the rigging points, shown Engineering Society) standards:... -
Page 11: Rigging
RIGGING Here are some other placement tips: The SRM450v cabinets are fitted with ten rigging points • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. as shown in the diagram below. These are M10 inserts. M10 This increases the low-frequency output and can cause threaded eyebolts (M10 x 1.5 mm x 0 mm) are available to the sound to be muddy and indistinct. -
Page 12: Thermal Considerations
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The amplifiers inside the SRM450vs are Be sure the SRM450v 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 10 V model: Don’t use an outlet if it is wired improp- A maximum of five SRM450vs can be connected per erly! This is to protect yourself as well 15A service. as your equipment. This allows each SRM450v to be safely operated at its maximum level.
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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 are such as cable TV, satellite TV or roof top antennas. They good. must be disconnected from every part of your system, •...
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Page 16: Repair
“Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If you do not have access to our website, you can call... -
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...