Mackie SRM450 V2 User Manual

Mackie SRM450 V2 User Manual

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SRM450
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Sound ReinfoRceMent
SPeAKeR uSeR'S MAnuAl

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  • Page 1 SRM450 2 Active Sound ReinfoRceMent SPeAKeR uSeR’S MAnuAl...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.):...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    SHENZHEN, CHINA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE PARALLEL PARALLEL COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING. ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING.
  • Page 7 SHENZHEN, CHINA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE PARALLEL PARALLEL COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING. ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Description

    50 - 60 Hz 300W THRU INPUT DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA,/ WHITINSVILLES, MA,USA/ SHENZHEN, CHINA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE PARALLEL COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING.
  • 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 SRM450 v incorporates Mackie’s world-class 12. THRU Connector low-noise mic preamp technology, you can connect either a...
  • Page 10: Connections

    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.
  • Page 11: Rigging

    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.
  • Page 12: Thermal Considerations

    INPUT DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA,/ WHITINSVILLES, MA,USA/ 240V CENTER-TAPPED SECONDARY SHENZHEN, CHINA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • FABRIQUE EN CHINE PARALLEL COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • PATENT PENDING.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    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? •...
  • 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, •...
  • Page 16: Repair

    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.
  • Page 17: Srm450 Specifications

    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...
  • Page 18: Srm450 V2 Block Diagram

    SRM450 v2 BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19: Srm450 V2 Limited Warranty

    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.
  • 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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