Mackie SRS1500 Car Speaker User Manual
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1. N SRS1500 Plays the Low Power Frequencies Cords B CONNECTIONS The SRS1500 has two female XLR in puts that accept a balanced line level signal When connecting a balanced signal be sure it s wired per AES Audio Engineering So ciety standards XLR Hot Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Shield Ground Pin 1 SHIELD 2 Balanced XLR Connectors Line Level Hi Pass z d Plays the Low Power Frequencies C300 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies SRS1500 Plays the Low Frequencies Cords Stereo Power 2 SRS1500s WITH 2 SRM450s Amplifier There are also four male XLR connec tors labeled THRU FULL RANGE OUTPUT and HIGH PASS MID HIGH FREQ OUTPUT These are also wired according to the AES standard The THRU output connectors allow you to connect more than one SRS1500 to your system Simply plug the signal source i e mixer output into the first speaker s FULL RANGE INPUT jacks and patch that speak er s THRU jacks to the next speaker s INPUT jacks and so on daisy chaining multiple speakers The THRU jack is wired straight from the FULL RANGE INPUT connector there is no electronic circuitry between so the signal coming out of the THRU jack is ex actly the same as the signal going in The HIGH PASS OUTPUT jacks provide a line level signal of the frequencies above 120Hz that you connect to a pair of active speakers2. SRS 1500 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER MACKIE ACTIVE POWER 120 VAC 60HZ 350W SYSTEM USER S MANUAL THERMAL POWER Ki o SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS THRU FULL RANGE CONTROL MID HIGH FREQ FULL RANGE OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT A vem WE L R OUT DUAL SUBWOOFER APPLICATION SINGLE SUBWOOFER APPLIC A PLUG THE LEFT SUBWOOFER S LEFT HIGH PASS A PLUG THE SUBWOOFER S LEFT HIGH PASS OUTPUT INTO THE LEFT SPEAKER S INPUT OUTPUT INTO THE LEFT SPEAKER S INPUT B PLUG THE RIGHT SUBWOOFER S RIGHT HIGH PASS B PLUG THE SUBWOOFER S RIGHT HIGH PASS OUTPUT INTO THE RIGHT SPEAKER S INPUT OUTPUT INTO THE RIGHT SPEAKER S INPUT BALANCED LINE OUTPUTS MACKIE ACTIVE SUBWOOFER ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dr ONG ALD RESUME E AVIS ase neon cme nemas on DIS EI CAUTION WARNING masung aseo neo aere mn nun SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE d d Ke SRL AS MSDE KE CONCEIVED DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA USA AND MACKIE EUROPE MADEIN USA COPYRIGHT 1999 e THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC MACKIE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE PATENT PENDING CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTE
3. The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed 4 Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture This Mackie product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool swamp or salivating St Bernard dog etc 6 Ventilation This Mackie product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the Component should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer A Component and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn 7 Heat This Mackie product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices which produce heat WARNING The heatsink may reach high temperatures during standard use To ensure proper operation all
4. or to a stereo amplifier powering a pair of passive speakers See the diagrams on the rear panel of the SRS1500 for addi tional connection information Plays the Mid and 1 SRS1500 WITH STEREO AMPLIFIER AND 2 C3005 PLACEMENT The SRS1500 subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or on sturdy stands A socket is provided on the top of the SRS1500 for mounting the Mackie SRMA450 active speaker Use the optional Mackie speaker mounting pole to mount the SRM450 on the SRS1500 see Hookup Diagram on page 5 As with any powered components protect them from moisture If you are setting them up outdoors make sure they are under cover if you expect rain AC POWER Be sure the SRS1500 is plugged into an outlet that is able to supply the correct volt age specified for your model If the voltage should drop below 97 of the specified line voltage the built in amplifiers will no longer be able to supply rated power They will continue to operate down to 80 of the rated line voltage but won t reach full power resulting in lower headroom Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for all the components connected to it We recommend that a stiff robust sup ply of AC power be used because the amplifiers place high current demands on the AC line The more power that is avail able on the line the louder the speakers will play and the more peak output power will be available for cleaner punchier bass A
5. properly adjusted e Is the signal source working and making union scale Make sure the connecting cables are in good repair and securely connected at both ends Make sure the output volume gain control on the mixing console is turned up sufficiently to drive the inputs of the speaker e Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on or a Processor loop engaged If you find something like this make sure the volume gain is turned down before disengaging the offending switch e Is the THERMAL indicator lit red on the rear panel Make sure there is at least six inches of free space behind the SRS1500 Poor bass performance e Check the polarity of the connections between the mixer and the loudspeak ers You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one end of one cable causing one loud speaker to be out of phase e Try switching the PHASE switch on the rear panel This affects the polarity between the full range speakers and the SRS1500 and may improve the low frequency response Poor sound e Js it loud and distorted Make sure that you re not overdriving a stage in the signal chain Verify that all level controls are set properly e Is the input connector plugged com pletely into the jack Be sure all connections are secure It s a good idea to periodically clean all electrical connections with a non lubricating electrical contact cleaner Noise e Make sure all connections to the active lou
6. receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Pour pr evenir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarise avec un prolongateur un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant sauf si les lames peuvent tre ins r es fond sans laisser aucune pariie d d couvert 14 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is not defeated 15 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada WARNING lo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to fain or moisture Lend Me Your Ears Exposure to extremely According to OSHA any exposure in excess high noise levels may cause of these permissible limits could result in some permanent hearing loss In hearing loss To ensure against potentially dividuals vary considerably dangerous exposure to high sound pressure in susceptibili
7. NTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE ALA PLUIE OU AL HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence a l int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this Mackie product is operated 2 Retain Instructions
8. cy Range SPECIFICATIONS 40Hz 120Hz Frequency Response 3 dB Maximum SPL 1m Peak Output 1m Crossover Frequency Input Type Input Impedance Input Protection Thermal Protection Diameter Voice Coil Diameter Power Handling 45Hz 120Hz 123 dB 126 dB 120Hz 12 dB octave Balanced differential 50k ohms Level protected Input stage muting auto reset Transducer Specifications Low Frequency Transducer 15 381mm 3 0 75mm 350 watts rms Power Amplifier Low Frequency Power Amplifier 600 watts lt 0 05 Passive Burst Capability Rated THD Cooling Line Input Power US 120V 60Hz Europe 230V 50Hz Physical Properties Height 23 25 590mm Width 17 0 432mm Depth 23 5 597mm Weight 100 lbs 45 4kg Enclosure 18mm thick multi layered baltic birch wood Enclosure Geometry Rectangular Mounting Methods Floor mount only Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man figure are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc All other brand names mentioned are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged 2000 Mackie Designs Inc Y All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A
9. dspeakers are good and sound e Make sure none of the signal cables are routed near AC cables power trans formers or other EMI inducing devices e Is there a light dimmer or other SCR based device on the same AC circuit as the SRS1500 Use an AC line filter or plug the SRS1500 into a different AC circuit Hum e Try disconnecting the cable connected to the INPUT jack If the noise disap pears it could be a ground loop rather than a problem with the SRS1500 Try some of the following troubleshooting ideas e Use balanced connections throughout your system for the best noise rejection e Whenever possible plug all the audio equipment s linecords into outlets which share a common ground The distance between the outlets and the common ground should be as short as possible REPAIR Service for the SRS1500 is available only from one of our authorized domestic ser vice stations or at the factory located in sunny Woodinville Washington Service outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If your SRS1500 needs service please follow these instructions 1 Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions Please 2 Call Tech Support at 1 800 258 6883 7am to 5pm PST to explain the problem in detail They will ask you all sorts of impertinent questions in the hope of sorting out the problem If it appears that the SRS1500 needs repair request an RA Return Authorization n
10. er separates the low frequencies from the high frequencies and routes the high fre quencies to the male XLR high pass output jacks Connect these to the inputs of full range active speakers such as the Mackie Designs Typical Example Duo in small club Subway Train Very loud classical music The SRS1500 can produce a maximum SPL of Loudest parts at a rock concert 123 dB 1m Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS SRM450s or to an amplifier powering a pair of passive speakers such as the Mackie Designs Me1400i and C300s A Phase switch gives you the option of reversing the phase to the full range speakers by 180 A Subwoofer Level control allows you to adjust the balance between the subwoofer and the full range speakers The built in amplifier produces up to 600 watts of power The amplifier module sits on a mammoth heatsink that eliminates the need for fans dramatically extending life expectancy and eliminating maintenance cycles A tremen dous benefit of having the amplifier located within the subwoofer cabinet is the speed with which power is delivered to the woofer The cabinet is constructed with 18mm thick multi layered birch plywood Carrying handles are integrated into each side for easy loading and transport Part No 820 187 00 Rev A 3 00 O 3 2000 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in t
11. fiers If the temperature in the room is too high it could cause the amplifier to over heat In this case you should try aiming a fan at the rear panel to move more air across the heatsink panel SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service If you think your subwoofer has a prob lem please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service includ ing reading through the following Troubleshooting section Doing so might save you from being deprived of your Mackie loudspeaker Of all Mackie products returned for ser vice which is hardly any at all many are coded CND Could Not Duplicate which usually means the problem lay some where else in the system The following troubleshooting tips may sound obvious but here are some things you can check Troubleshooting No power e Our favorite question Is it plugged in Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp e Our next favorite question Is the POWER switch on If not try turning it on e Js the POWER LED on the rear panel slowing green If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No sound below e The internal AC line fuse may be blown This is not a user serviceable part If you suspect the AC line fuse is blown please see the REPAIR section next No sound e Js the input LEVEL control for the input source or the subwoofer turned all the way down Verify that all the volume controls in the system are
12. he U S A REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION The SRS1500 has several connectors and features that you should understand POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the SRS1500 on and off Make sure the signal source s level control is turned down before you turn it on AC Receptacle This is where you connect the AC line cord to provide AC power to the SRS1500 s built in power amplifiers Plug the linecord into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model THERMAL Indicator The SRS1500 has a thermal protection circuit that monitors the internal tempera ture of the amplifier and heatsink If the temperature should exceed a safe operating level the signal is muted and the THERMAL indicator lights When the temperature cools to a safe level once again the thermal protection circuit deactivates and normal operation continues Note Activation of the thermal protec tion circuit is an indication that you must take steps to avoid continued thermal prob lems See Thermal Considerations on page 6 POWER Indicator When the POWER switch is turned on and the linecord is connected to an active AC power supply this indicator lights green to let you know that you re ready to rock and roll The cool blue LED on the front of the cabinet works in the same way 120 VAC 60HZ 350W FULL RANGE INPUT These are female XLR type connectors that accept a balanced line level signal from a mixing console o
13. ow a minimum of 6 inches of clearance from the heatsink surface and adequate ventilation 8 Power Sources This Mackie product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this Mackie product 9 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit this Mackie product 10 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into this Mackie product 11 Damage Requiring Service This Mackie product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into this Mackie product or C This Mackie product has been exposed to rain or D This Mackie product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance d E This Mackie product has been dropped or its chassis damaged 12 Servicing The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department 13 To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord
14. r other signal source THRU FULL RANGE OUTPUT These are male XLR type connectors that produce exactly the same signal that is connected to the FULL RANGE INPUT jack Use it to daisy chain several SRS1500s to gether off the same signal source HIGH PASS MID HIGH FREQ OUTPUT These are male XLR type connectors that produce the frequencies above 120Hz Connect these to a pair of full range active speakers or to an amplifer passive speaker combination The SRS1500 reproduces the frequencies below 120Hz SUBWOOFER LEVEL Control This adjusts the subwoofer level Use this control to balance the volume between the subwoofer and the full range speakers The center detent position is 4 dBu gain which is the normal position Unity gain is at the 9 o clock position PHASE This switch reverses the phase of the signal at the HIGH PASS OUTPUT jacks Depending on the placement of the SRS1500 subwoofer relative to the full range speakers you may get a better low frequency response in the room if you reverse the phase of the signal Experiment with this switch to determine which position sounds best ol loll ai 8 HIGH PASS ue at cla eS GLEN SUBWOOFER To RANGE CONTROL FULL RANGE OUTPUT L L NORMAL R EN Ces Ca HOOKUP DIAGRAMS SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies Line Level Line Level Mid High Out Right
15. suspected problem of poor bass perfor mance is often caused by a weak AC supply to the amplifiers 5 A Be paran gt Never remove the ground pin on the power cord of the SRS1500 or any other component This is very dangerous E 5 a 2 GES gt THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The SRS1500 has a powerful 600 watt amplifier built in As amplifiers produce heat it is important to dissipate the heat as quickly as possible This results in in creased reliability and longevity for the amplifier The amplifier module is mounted on a large heatsink which is cooled by convec tion where cool air is drawn through it s fins carrying the heat away In order for this convection cooling to work efficiently it is important to provide adequate airspace behind the loudspeaker When you position the SRS1500 we recommend leaving at least six inches of air space behind it In the unlikely event of the amplifier overheating a built in thermal switch will activate muting the signal and causing the THERMAL indicator on the rear panel to light When the amplifier has cooled down to a safe operating temperature the thermal switch resets itself the THERMAL LED turns off and the SRS1500 resumes normal operation If the thermal switch activates frequently try turning down the level control a notch or two on the mixing console or other sig nal source or on the subwoofer itself to avoid overheating the ampli
16. ty to noise levels it is recommended that all persons induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will exposed to equipment capable of producing lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently in these levels use hearing protectors while this tense noise for a period of time The U S unit is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in Government s Occupational Safety and Health the ear canals or over the ears must be worn Administration OSHA has specified the per when operating this amplification system in missible noise level exposures shown in this order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if chart exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA In Hours Slow Response 0 5 0 25 or less CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION HOOKUP DIAGRAMS CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT AC POWER INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs active sound reinforcement speaker systems The SRS1500 is a high output active subwoofer system It features a high precision 15 transducer combined with application specific amplifier technology The system is composed of a single compact subwoofer cabinet with built in control and amplifier electronics Connecting and setting up the SRS1500 is a breeze It accepts a stereo line level signal via female XLR input jacks Male XLR Thru jacks are provided for daisy chaining the signal to additional SRS1500 cabinets The built in crossov
17. umber Have your subwoofer s serial number ready You must have an RA number before you can obtain service at the factory or an authorized service center 3 Keep this user s manual We don t need it to repair the subwoofer 4 Pack the subwoofer in its original packaging including protective wrap endcaps and box This is very impor tant When you call for the RA number please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the prob lem including how we can duplicate it 6 Write the RA numberin BIG PRINT on top of the box 7 Ship the subwoofer to us We recom mend United Parcel Service UPS We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage Ship to this address Mackie Designs SERVICE DEPARTMENT 16220 Wood Red Rd NE Woodinville WA 98072 8 We ll try to fix the subwoofer within three business days Ask Tech Support for the latest turnaround times when you call for your RA number We normally send everything back prepaid using UPS BLUE Second Day Air However if you rush your subwoofer to us by Next Day Air we ll treat it in kind by shipping it back to you UPS RED Next Day Air This paragraph does not necessarily apply to non warranty service System Specifications Frequen
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