Mackie SRM350v2 User Manual

Mackie SRM350v2 User Manual

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SRM350v2 Active
SOUND ReiNFORceMeNt
SPeAKeR USeR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SRM350v2 Active SOUND ReiNFORceMeNt SPeAKeR USeR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 19. N OTE: 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. 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. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the receiver.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8. LIMIT Indicator .............9 9. INPUT Connector ............9 10. THRU Connector ............9 • Please write the serial number for your SRM350v2 here (or for both SRM350v2s if you have two) for future reference (insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.):...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing LOUD Technologies’ Mackie ac- • The low-frequency amplifier also has a Dynamic Bass tive sound reinforcement speakers. Boost circuit. Our ears are more sensitive to bass fre- The SRM50v is a redesigned version of our popular quencies at high volume levels than at softer volumes.
  • Page 5 The Active Advantage • The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two drivers There are a number of advantages to using an active is optimized electronically, as well as physically, so the speaker system over a passive loudspeaker: amplitude response is flat and there is no lobing error. •...
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    +5dB LEVEL LEVEL LINE LINE 100Hz 12k/AIR 100Hz 12k/AIR CONTOUR CONTOUR POWER POWER (+3dB) (+3dB) THRU THRU INPUT INPUT Left Right Line level Line level Output Output Mixer or Preamplifier PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE OPTION SRM350v2: STEREO OPERATION WITH A MIXER...
  • Page 7 INPUT INPUT PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE OPTION SRM350v2: DAISY-CHAINING USING THE THRU JACK The SRM50v can be used with a Mackie SWA1501 (or SWA1801z or SWA801z) subwoofer to create an incredibly pow- erful system. The active crossover inside the subwoofer splits the full range input sig- nal into two ranges.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Description

    REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 2. POWER Switch The SRM50v has several connectors, controls, and indicators that you should understand. Switch up to turn the SRM50v on. Make sure the LEV- 1. IEC Socket EL control is down before you turn it on. Press the bottom of this switch to put the speaker into standby mode. It will This is where you connect the supplied AC linecord to not function, but the circuits are still live.
  • Page 9: Contour

    This is used to adjust the signal level going into the built-in power amplifiers, from off up to 5 dB of gain. Since 9. INPUT Connector the SRM50v incorporates Mackie’s world-class low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a line-level This is a combination female XLR-type and 1/" TRS...
  • Page 10: Connections

    AES (Audio Engineering Society) stan- requires installing the optional hanging bracket on the top dards: and/or bottom of the cabinet (SRM350v2 Bracket Kit: Part No. 00160). NEVER attempt to suspend the SRM50v ac- Hot (+) Pin  tive speakers by their handles.
  • Page 11: Rigging

    • Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, SRM350v2 Bracket Kit: Part No. 0016404 increases the low-frequency output, though not as much as corner placement. However, if you do need to WARNING: Never attempt to suspend reinforce the low frequencies, this is a good way to do it.
  • Page 12: Thermal Considerations

    THERMAL AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS The amplifiers inside the SRM50v are Be sure the SRM50v 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 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SIGNAL LIMIT SIGNAL LIMIT NORMAL NORMAL +5dB +5dB LEVEL LEVEL LINE LINE 100Hz 12k/AIR 100Hz 12k/AIR CONTOUR CONTOUR POWER (+3dB) POWER (+3dB) THRU THRU INPUT INPUT SRM350v2: AC CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 14: Service Information

    • Are the LEVEL controls set the same on both active best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of speakers? our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find • Check the PAN control or balance on the signal source. lots of useful information such as FAQs and other docu- It may be turned too far to one side.
  • Page 15 Noise • Make sure all connections to the active speakers are • Disconnect any cables which come in from outside, good. such as cable TV, satellite TV or roof top antennas. They must be disconnected from every part of your system, •...
  • Page 16: Repair

    Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your near- est service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Sensitivity (1W@1m) 10 dB without notice. Nominal Impedance 16 ohms “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of Power Handling 75 watts rms, long-term LOUD Technologies Inc. Frequency Range...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    SRM350v2 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.
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