Mackie Thump 12 Owner's Manual

Mackie Thump 12 Owner's Manual

1000w powered loudspeakers

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Thump12 • Thump15
1000W Powered Loudspeakers
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 Thump12 • Thump15 1000W Powered Loudspeakers O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: 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 Rules. These limits 2. Keep these instructions. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features Important Safety Instructions ........2 • 1000W Total System Power • Gig-ready, high-output design Contents ..............3 • Ultra-efficient Class-D amplification Features ..............3 Introduction ............4 • Class-leading, Chest-thumping Low End How To Use This Manual ......... 4 •...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Getting Started Only Thump Powered Loudspeakers deliver the The following steps will help you set up the class-leading, chest-thumping low end you deserve. loudspeakers quickly. Each Thump loudspeaker delivers 1000 watts of power, 1. Make all initial connections with the power providing the high-output you need in a package that’s switches OFF on all equipment.
  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    Hookup Diagrams (UNBALANCED) TAPE TAPE PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX LINE LINE HI-Z HI-Z (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 BAL / LINE IN 5 BAL / LINE IN 7 BAL / BAL /...
  • Page 6 Hookup Diagrams continued... MONITOR OUT BAL /UNBAL BAL/UNBAL Perhaps you’re a DJ playing bumpin’ tunes in the middle of the night to a crowd that’s groovin’ and dancin’ to your fine selection. In this example, a laptop is connected to the channel 1 and 2 inputs of an Onyx Blackjack and a set of headphones are connected to the phones jack.
  • Page 7 Hookup Diagrams continued... To next To next Thump Thump loudspeaker loudspeaker input input Main Outs 1402VLZ4 Mixer To next Thump loudspeaker input Thump loudspeakers may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “THRU”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output or microphone) into the input jack(s), and patch that loudspeaker’s thru jack to the next loudspeaker’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple Thump loudspeakers.
  • Page 8 Hookup Diagrams continued... Here’s how to set up a large club system. In this example, the L/R outputs of a DL1608 mixer are connected directly to the channel A inputs of two Thump18S subwoofers. The channel A full range outputs of these two Thump18S subwoofers are connected directly to the channel A inputs of another set of Thump18S subwoofers.
  • Page 9: Thump12 / Thump15: Rear Panel Features

    Thump12 / Thump15 Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features 3. Power LED When the power switch is turned on – and the power cord is connected to an active AC mains supply – this LED illuminates green to indicate that the loudspeaker is indeed really on.
  • Page 10: Thru Output

    Thump12 / Thump15 Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 5. Thru Output This is a male XLR-type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the input jack. Use it to daisy-chain several Thump loudspeakers together off the same signal source(s). They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society): Balanced XLR Output Connector...
  • Page 11: Low Eq

    Thump12 / Thump15 Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... Placement However, if the OL LED is blinking frequently or continuously, turn down the level control on the Thump loudspeaker or turn down the signal at its Thump loudspeakers are designed to sit on the source (e.g., the mixing console) until the OL LED floor or stage.
  • Page 12: Protection Circuitry

    Protection Circuitry Thermal Protection All amplifiers produce heat. Thump loudspeakers are Thump loudspeakers employ a built-in limiter for designed to be efficient both electrically and thermally. less distortion at peak levels. A dynamic bass response circuit provides optimal low frequency response In the unlikely event of the amplifier overheating, regardless of overall output level.
  • Page 13: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information Poor sound If you think your Thump loudspeaker has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support • Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not section of our website (www.720trees.com) where you overdriving a stage in the signal chain.
  • Page 14: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix B: Connections XLR and 1/4" Combo Input Connector Unbalanced 1/4" TS Input Connector The input on Thump loudspeakers is a combo jack To connect an unbalanced line to this input, use a that may accept balanced/unbalanced XLR and 1/4" 1/4"...
  • Page 15: Appendix C: Technical Information

    Appendix C: Technical Information Thump12 / Thump15 Loudspeakers Specifications Acoustic Performance Line Input Power Frequency Range (–10 dB): 50 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump12] 100 – 120 VAC, 32 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump15] 50 – 60 Hz 130 watts Frequency Range (–3 dB): 57 Hz –...
  • Page 16: Thump12 / Thump15 Dimensions

    Thump12 Loudspeaker Dimensions 23.5 in 23.5 in WEIGHT 596 mm 596 mm 29.0 lb 13.2 kg 12.4 in 314 mm 6.0 in 14.5 in 12.4 in 152 mm 367 mm 314 mm Thump15 Loudspeaker Dimensions 27.6 in 27.6 in 702 mm 702 mm 16.8 in 15.5 in...
  • Page 17: Thump12 / Thump15 Frequency Response

    Thump12 Loudspeaker Frequency Response +10 dB 0 dB –10 dB –20 dB –30 dB 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Thump15 Loudspeaker Frequency Response +10 dB 0 dB –10 dB –20 dB –30 dB 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Thump12 / Thump15 Block Diagram

    Thump12 / Thump15 Loudspeakers Block Diagram Thump12 • Thump15 Powered Loudspeakers...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,”...
  • Page 20 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.720trees.com...

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