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Mackie Thump 12A Owner's Manual

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1300W Powered Loudspeakers
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  • Page 1 Thump12A • Thump15A 1300W 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

    • Independent HF & LF peak limiters eliminate clipping and distortion Limiting ............12 Overexcursion Protection ........ 12 • Mackie 2-channel Wide-Z mixer and XLR though Thermal Protection .......... 12 for daisy chain and subwoofer systems AC Power ............. 12 Care and Maintenance ...........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Getting Started Delivering proven, chest-thumping low-end The following steps will help you set up the with Dynamic Bass Response™ technology in loudspeakers quickly. all-new, professional enclosures, the 1300W Thump™ 1. Make all initial connections with the power loudspeakers take the series to a whole new level. switches OFF on all equipment.

  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    Hookup Diagrams Thump loudspeakers are the perfect tool for singer-songwriters touring the local coffee shops. Bring your favorite axe and mic, Thump loudspeakers and cables and power cords. In this example, a dynamic microphone is connected to the channel 1 input of a Thump12A loudspeaker, used for monitoring purposes.
  • Page 6 Hookup Diagrams continued... LINE HI-Z In this example, a ProFX8v2 mixer is connected directly to two Thump12A loudspeakers. It is the perfect setup for a small club. Simply connect the L/R outputs of the ProFX8v2 mixer to the CH1 input of each Thump12A loudspeaker.
  • Page 7 Hookup Diagrams continued... MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR STUDIO/ 2-TRACK 1(L) PHONES REC SRC +4dB +4dB -10dB -10dB SELECT 2-TRACK INPUTS 1/2 2(R) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) +18VDC POWER 1.5A BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL FOOTSWITCH BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL...
  • Page 8 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 “MIX OUT”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output or microphone) into the input jack(s), and patch that loudspeaker’s mix out jack to the next loudspeaker’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple Thump loudspeakers.
  • Page 9 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 CH1 inputs of a pair of Thump15A loudspeakers. The CH1 gains of these PA loudspeakers may be set to ‘Line’...

  • Page 10: Thump12A / Thump15A: Rear Panel Features

    Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features 3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs Both input channels may accept a balanced mic signal using an XLR connector. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). XLR Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield (ground) Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot)

  • Page 11: Gain Knobs

    Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 6. Main Knob The level knob adjusts the overall signal level at the input to the built-in power amplifiers. It ranges from Off (– ) to MAX (maximum gain), with unity gain at the center position (12 o’clock).

  • Page 12: Main Led Switch / Limit Led

    Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 8. Main LED Switch / Limit LED Thermal Protection The LED on the front of the Thump loudspeaker illuminates when this switch is disengaged and All amplifiers produce heat. Thump loudspeakers are AC power is available at the mains input.

  • Page 13: Placement

    Placement Room Acoustics Thump loudspeakers are designed to sound fantastic Thump loudspeakers are designed to sit on the floor in nearly every application. or stage as the main PA or as monitors. They may also be pole-mounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of But, room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall the cabinet.
  • Page 14 • Highly reverberant rooms, like many gymnasiums and auditoriums, are a nightmare for sound system intelligibility. Multiple reflections off the hard walls, ceiling, and floor play havoc with the sound. Depending on the situation, you may be able to take some steps to minimize the reflections, such as putting carpeting on the floors, closing draperies to cover large glass windows, or...

  • Page 15: Appendix A: Service Information

    • Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support overdriving a stage in the signal chain. Verify that section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) all level controls are set properly. where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation.

  • Page 16: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Information Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers Specifications Acoustic Performance Electronic Crossover Frequency Range (–10 dB): 50 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump12A] Crossover Type: 24 dB/octave 32 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump15A] Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz Frequency Range (–3 dB): 57 Hz –...

  • Page 17: Thump12A / Thump15A Dimensions

    Thump Loudspeaker Specifications continued... Mounting Methods: Disclaimer Floor mount, pole mount via the built-in socket on the bottom Since we are always striving to make our products better by of the cabinet [Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the incorporating new and improved materials, components, and weight of the Thump loudspeaker].

  • Page 18: Thump12A / Thump15A Frequency Response

    Thump12A and Thump15A Loudspeaker Frequency Response Legend Music Speaker Mode – This mode is full range, but Monitor Speaker Mode – This mode features a low focuses on increased bass and brilliant high frequencies. frequency roll-off and a reduction around 2 kHz This is the place to start for most DJ / music playback to ensure maximum gain before feedback in monitor applications.

  • Page 19: Thump12A / Thump15A Block Diagram

    Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof.
  • Page 21 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...

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