Mackie SP400C User's Manual
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1. and use this Mackie Designs product only with the accessories specified by the manufacturer or supplied with the product 1 10 Hearing Loss Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss The sound pressure level which leads to hearing loss varies considerably from one person to another and depends on the duration of exposure The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has established the maximum sound pressure levels that can be with stood without causing damage which are shown in the table below According to the OSHA regulations any exposure over the maximum limits indicated in the table can reduce the hearing capacity of a person To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels anyone subjected to such levels must use Suitable protection When a Mackie Designs product capable of producing high sound levels is being used it is therefore necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones when the limits shown in the table are exceeded Consult the specifications provided in the instruction manual to know the maximum sound pressure SPL the speaker is capable of producing Duration per Sound level Typical example day hours dBA O a O Duo in a small club 92 Very loud classical music Locomotive at 50 feet Cowo EEE 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert el as T 100 102 105 3 2 1 5 1 0 5 WARNING This equipment has2. been designed to be installed by qualified professionals only There are many factors to be considered when installing professional sound reinforcement systems including mechanical and electrical considerations as well as acoustic coverage and performance Mackie Designs strongly recommends that this equipment be installed only by a professional sound installer or contractor 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 44444440000n0nn ee nenn nenn nennen nn nn 2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS uursunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 2 Se KEY FEATURES nal ea 2 4 INTRODUCTION icedi niee e aa aa 3 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 3 6 INSTALLING THE SP400C uuuuunennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 4 Ta SPECIFICATIONS 2 4 2 222 6 8 SERVICE INFORMATION 0 0 cect nenn nn nn nnn nn nnn anna 8 Part No 0001875 Rev A 03 03 2003 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved SP400C 2 3 KEY FEATURES Proprietary waveguide design to improve hi frequency dispersion Ported design for extended low frequency response 1 soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnetic motor structure 6 5 low frequency woofer Built in 70 100V transformer with multiple taps Transformer bypass for low impedance operation 16 ohms True 2 way crossover Built in switchable high pass filter Complete assembly for quick installation UL cUL CE listed MACKIE 4 INTRODUCTION The SP400C
3. drywall ceiling the location of the speaker is determined in part by the location of the ceiling joists Coverage t is important to locate the speakers Ceiling Tile T Channels in such a way that the sound Is evenly distributed over the entire area Keep in mind that the sound has farther to travel on the outside edge of the coverage area for each individual speaker than directly below 3 You can install the SP400C speakers using either the speaker resulting in a decrease In SPL at the conduit or plenum approved jacketed cable outer edges of the listening plane The SP400C is i 6 dB at an off axis angle of 55 from 1 kHz to 6 kHz A Installation with Plenum Approved Jacketed 5 Cable or Flexible Conduit 110 coverage The speaker placement should be designed such Note If you can access the back of the SP400C that the edges of the coverage pattern for each once it is mounted you may prefer to do steps A3 speaker are at least touching The more overlap that and A4 before doing steps A1 and A2 is provided higher density coverage the more SPL Mare bee the system is capable of providing and the less fe as P p J Phoenix type connector 8 This is a 4 position variation in level as you move around the area The Pa ni connector with two and two terminals downside of higher density coverage of course Is i l Connect the speaker cable to the and that more speakers are required for a given area termin
4. Hz 10 dB 89 Hz 20 kHz 3 dB 92 dB 2000 Hz 120 watts peak 30 watts long term 107 dB 3 75 W 7 5 W 15 W 30 W 7 5 W 15 W 30 W 150 Hz 20 kHz Operation in Low Impedance Mode Frequency Response SP400C 6 89 Hz 20 kHz Control Features Front mounted Rotary Switch Full Range 70 100 Volt Systems High Pass 70 100 Volt Systems Full Range 16 Q Low Impedance Systems Front mounted Rotary Switch Secondary Tap Positions TRANSDUCERS Low Frequency Number of Drivers Woofer Size Diaphragm Material Magnet Type High Frequency Diaphragm Size Diaphragm Material Magnet Type 1 6 5 165 mm Polypropylene Ferrite 1 0 25 mm Damped Cloth Neodymium Dome MACKIE Waveguide Design Safety Agency Rating Horizontal Coverage 110 1 kHz to 6 kHz averaged UL1480 General Signaling Fire Standard Vertical Coverage 110 1 kHz to 6 kHz averaged UL2043 Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Type Exponential Release for Discrete Products and Mouth Size 3 75 x 3 75 95 mm x 95 mm Their Accessories Installed in Air Throat Size 1 0 25 mm handling Spaces PHYSICAL Inputs Outputs Removable locking connector with screw down terminals 2 input terminals and 2 loop thru Contruction Features Basic Design 2 way front loaded i Bezel Material UL94V 0 rated material terminals Rear Enclosure Material Steel Dimensione Grille renotates meta with weather Diam
5. SP400C Way CEILING MONITOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FULL FULL RANGE 16 OHMS HIGH RANGE PASS Sound Palette 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 Read Instructions Before connecting and using the equipment please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference 1 2 HEED ALL WARNINGS Always follow the precautions provided on this Mackie Designs product and in the instruction manual 1 3 Water and Humidity Do not use this Mackie Designs product near water for example in the vicinity of a bath tub or sink in a damp cellar near a swimming pool etc 1 4 Foreign Bodies and Liquids Be careful not to allow any foreign bodies or liquids to get into this Mackie Designs product 1 5 Servicing The user should never attempt to make any repairs on this Mackie Designs product unless otherwise indicated in the instruction manual All repairs should be made by qualified service technicians 1 6 Installation Do not install this Mackie Designs product in any way that is not provided for in the instruction manual 1 7 Respect the Safety Standards The entire sound system must be designed in compliance with the current standards and laws regarding electrical systems 1 8 Specifications When installing and using this Mackie Designs product keep in mind the technical specifications indicated in the dedicated section of the manual 1 9 Accessories Install
6. als labeled IN If connecting another speaker in a distributed system in parallel connect the speaker cable running to the next speaker to the and terminals labeled INSTALLATION Note Observe all local and national codes when installing the SP400C LOOP THRU A2 Open the terminal cover plate 7 on the back of the SP400C Route the speaker cable through the strain relief bracket 9 and connect the 1 Cut the hole for the speaker using the supplied cutout template If using a circular cutter set the diameter to 10 8 inches 274 mm oOo ON ae wr x ON ae PANIK TT SP400C 4 speaker connector 8 to the 4 pin terminal B Installation with Rigid Conduit Tighten the strain relief screws to secure the speaker cable or flexible conduit Close the terminal cover plate 7 and tighten the locking screw 7a firmly Flexible Conduit B1 Remove the two screws holding the strain relief 9 onto the rear cover and remove the strain relief assembly B2 Open the terminal cover plate 7 on the back of the SP400C Use a threaded conduit set screw A3 Insert the speaker into the hole all the way so coupler not supplied For 1 2 conduit use the front baffle rim is flush against the ceiling Thomas amp Betts Steel City model TC221 SC or UL listed equivalent and insert into the opening exposed by removing the Strain relief assembly C Ring B3 Fasten the coupler to the cov
7. eby acknowledged 2003 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved 4 8 SERVICE INFORMATION In the event that your SP400C should require servicing please follow these instructions 1 Call Mackie Designs Tech Support at 1 888 337 7404 7 am to 5 pm PST Monday Friday to verity the problem and obtain a Return Authorization RA Number Be sure to have the serial number of the unit when you call You must have a Return Authorization Number in order to obtain warranty service at the factory or at an authorized service center Pack the unit in its original packaging This is very important Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipping due to non conventional packaging Original packaging helps to minimize the possibility of shipping damage Include a legible note stating your name return shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number Return Authorization Number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it Write the Return Authorization Number in BIG BOLD PRINT on the top of the box Ship the unit to us We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage Ship to this address Mackie Designs Service Department 16220 Wood Red Rd NE Woodinville WA 98072 e Mackie Designs Inc 16220 Wood Red Rd NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA 888 337 7404 Outside the U S 425 487 4333 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com
8. er using the nut l supplied with the coupler Ceiling Tile Threaded Conduit Set Screw Coupler Thomas amp Betts Steel City TC221 SC or equivalent T Channels B4 Insert the speaker into the hole all the way so the front baffle rim is flush against the ceiling B5 Turn the four attachment screws 5 clockwise until tight to secure the mounting tabs over the C ring DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN A4 Turn the four attachment screws 5 clockwise until tight to secure the mounting tabs over the C ring DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 1 This method can be used with 1 2 flexible conduit by substituting a Thomas amp Betts Steel City model XC241 flexible conduit fitting or UL listed equivalent MACKIE SP400C 5 B6 Pull the speaker cable through the conduit coupler and attach to the supplied Phoenix type connector 8 This is a 4 position connector with two and two terminals Connect the speaker cable to the and terminals labeled IN If connecting another speaker in a distributed system in parallel connect the speaker cable running to the next speaker to the and terminals labeled LOOP THRU N Or V ae B7 Close the terminal cover plate 7 and tighten the locking screw 7a firmly B8 Insert the conduit into the coupler and fasten with the set screw Note A seismic safety tab 10 is provided to secure the loudspeaker to the building structure with wire cabling for add
9. eter x Height 11 8 x 6 6 300 mm x 168 mm restant coaung Front of Ceiling Tile to Back of Back Can Safety Features 5 6 142 mm Rear hanging Ring Safety loop located at rear of Cutout sur 10 8 274 mm enclosure for attachment of load Net Weight 7 9 Ibs 3 6 kg bearing safety strap Included Accessories Grille Support Rails C Ring Removable Locking Connector Cut 10 8 in out Template Paint Shield 274 mm ae a n ae Vn Saas UN 241 mm SPL 1W 1m dB Impedance ohms 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz SP400C Beamwidth vs Frequency 360 300 240 180 120 Vert BW Horz BW 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz 6 dB Beamwidth degrees 2 MACKIE SP400C 7 DISCLAIMER Mackie Designs continually engages In research related to product improvement new materials and production methods Design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy For this reason any current Mackie Design product may differ in some respect from its published description but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated Mackie and the Running Man figure are registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are her
10. is a complete two way bass reflex flush mount loudspeaker assembly designed for ease of Installation extremely wide coverage and high fidelity full range sound reinforcement The SP400C is ideal for use in business music systems and foreground background music applications Installing the SP400C is simple The one piece assembly includes the backcan mounting tabs clamps front baffle rim high and low frequency drivers and our proprietary two way waveguide based on Mackie Designs award winning HR824 studio monitors Support rails are supplied that attach to the C ring included and distribute the speaker s weight to the ceiling tile I channels A template is also included for marking the correct cutout size The Phoenix style connector on the back of the assembly provides input and loop through connections for 70V 100V distribution systems or low impedance operation An easily accessible rotary switch on the front panel selects the appropriate tap from 3 7 watts to 30 watts A second switch allows you to select among full range operation high pass when used with a subwoofer and full range low impedance operation 16 ohms A plastic paint shield is provided that protects the transducers so the front baffle rim and grille can be painted to match the surrounding d cor 5 Attachment Screws 13 Full Range High Pass Selector Switch 5 iR i aS ON 12 Tap Selector Switch SS Se a Fe 7 Terminal Cove
11. itional support where required by local construction codes We recommend using this secondary support for set the Tap Selector Switch 12 Make sure all the taps in the system add up to less than the rated power of the amplifier driving them As a general rule you should provide at least 10 headroom to account for insertion losses i e wiring resistance etc For example if you have four speakers tapped at 30 watts each the amplifier should be rated at least 132 watts set the Full Range High Pass Selector Switch 13 For normal operation set the switch to the FULL RANGE position If a subwoofer is being used in the system to reinforce the very low frequencies use the HIGH PASS position to roll off the frequencies below 150 Hz This provides the added benefit of making more power available for the crucial mid and high frequencies If the speaker is being used in a low impedance system use the FULL RANGE 16 OHM position This bypasses the tapped transformer Install the grille 1 by pressing it into place until the front of the grille is flush with the front baffle rim It is important that the grille be securely seated to avoid having it vibrate loose additional safety 7 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM ACOUSTIC Frequency Range Frequency Response Sensitivity Crossover Point Power Handling Maximum SPL Transformer Taps 70V 100V Operation in High Pass Mode Frequency Response 70 Hz 22 k
12. r Plate PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Grille C Ring Support Rails Mounting Tabs Attachment Screws Backcan Terminal Cover Plate Connector Strain Relief seismic Safety Tab Waveguide Tap Selector Switch Full range High Pass Selector Switch 4 Mounting LN Strain Relief 10 Seismic Safety Tab 6 Backcan 1 Grille 3 Support Rails MACKIE SP400C 3 6 INSTALLING THE SP400C 2 Insert the C ring 2 through the hole so the hanging brackets on the C ring point up If installing in a suspended ceiling align the support rails 3 on either side of the hole and hook them onto the I channel runners in the suspended ceiling support grid Then slide the C ring brackets over the support rails as shown in the illustration below The SP400C can be installed into suspended or drywall based ceilings The speaker is secured in place with the four rotating mounting tabs The support rails are used with suspended ceilings standard 24 spacing to transfer the weight of the speaker to the I channel runners PLACEMENT Es Support Rails l l a Bracket There are two considerations when deciding where to place the SP400C speakers Location When installing the speaker in a suspended ceiling with conventional ceiling tiles the location of the speaker is determined in part by the support grid of the suspended ceiling system When installing the speaker in a
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