IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 3. Heed all warnings. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 4. Follow all instructions. have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the apparatus. manufacturer’s instructions. 16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. connection (the third grounding prong). 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 17. This apparatus has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
10. PEAK Indicator ............9 11. INPUT Connector ............9 12. THRU Connector ............9 • Please write the serial number for your SRM450 v2 here (or for both SRM450 v2s if you have two) for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.):...
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...
The Cabinet • The amplifiers are designed specifically for these The SRM450 v 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.
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 SRM450 v incorporates Mackie’s world-class 12. THRU Connector low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a...
CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The SRM450 v has a female XLR input that accepts a The SRM450 v active speakers are designed to sit on balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. When con- the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker necting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio stand.
RIGGING Here are some other placement tips: The SRM450 v cabinets are fitted with ten rigging • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. points as shown in the diagram below. These are M10 in- This increases the low-frequency output and can cause serts.
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For the US 10 V model: Don’t use an outlet if it is wired improp- A maximum of five SRM450 vs can be connected per erly! This is to protect yourself as well 15A service. as your equipment. This allows each SRM450 v to be safely operated at its maximum level.
Refer to “Repair” on page 16 to phase. find out how to proceed. As soon as the music gets loud, the SRM450 v2 No sound! shuts down! • Is the input LEVEL control turned all the way down? •...
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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, •...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Repair For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the war- Your Mackie active speakers will provide many years of ranty information on page 19. reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to at a factory-authorized service center.
Heat treated titanium without notice. Diaphragm Material 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...
The re- turn ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty. Note: You must have a sales receipt from an authorized Mackie dealer for your unit to be considered for warranty repair.
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