Introduction - Mackie FR Series M-1400 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains complete service information for the M•1200, M•1400 and M•1400i
audio power amplifiers. Operating instructions will be touched on briefly. For complete
operating instructions refer to the owner's manual.
The FR Series™ M•1200 and M•1400 are high power audio amplifiers designed for
professional applications. They feature audiophile quality sound, excellent stability,
extensive protection circuitry, and legendary Mackie reliability. Patented Fast Recovery
circuitry allows the M•1200/M•1400 to recover from clipping without generating
undesirable artifacts.
To service the M•1200/M•1400, technicians should be familiar with op-amps, discrete
analog circuitry, and troubleshooting high power solid state amplifiers. Presentation of
this manual does not constitute endorsement of qualifications by Mackie Designs.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Mackie Designs Technical Support Department is available 8AM - 5PM PST, Monday -
Friday at 1-800-258-6883 (outside US call 011-425-487-4333) Please feel free to call with
any questions (Better safe than sorry!).
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this manual is proprietary to Mackie Designs, Inc. The
entire manual is protected under copyright and may not be reproduced by any means
without express written permission from Mackie Designs, Inc.
2
SERVICE ON THE M•1200/M•1400 IS
TO BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED
TECHNICIANS ONLY!
! SMD !
The M•1200/M•1400 makes extensive
use of surface mount components.
Servicing technicians should have the
tools and experience to perform
surface mount rework.
INTRODUCTION
M•1200/M•1400 SERVICE MANUAL