Mackie M1200/M1400 owner manual Hot + Pin, Cold Pin Ring, Pin Shield

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When connecting a balanced signal using the XLR or 1/4" jacks, they’re wired thusly, per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards:

 

XLR

TRS

Hot (+)

Pin 2

Tip

 

Cold (–)

Pin 3

Ring

Shield (Ground)

Pin 1

Shield

 

SHIELD

2

 

 

HOT

 

 

COLD

3

1

 

SHIELD

1

 

 

COLD 3

2

 

 

HOT

 

 

 

1

 

SHIELD

 

3

 

COLD

 

2

 

HOT

 

 

 

Balanced XLR Connectors

 

 

 

RING SLEEVE SLEEVE

RING

TIP

TIP

RING (COLD)

TIP (HOT)

SLEEVE (SHIELD)

Balanced 14" TRS Plugs

Unbalanced TS (tip-sleeve) lines can be ac- commodated via the TRS jack. Make sure the cord terminates with a TS plug (like a guitar plug), or if it’s a TRS plug (like a headphone plug), make sure the ring is tied to the shield, preferably at the source.

SLEEVE

SLEEVE

TIP

TIP

RING (COLD)

TIP (HOT)

SLEEVE (SHIELD)

Unbalanced 1/4" TS plug

You can connect an unbalanced XLR cable to the M•1200/M•1400, although this would be unusual — as unusual as an unbalanced XLR output. However, if you have an unbalanced XLR connection to make, refer to the “Connec- tors” section (Appendix C) at the back of this manual for more information.

The M•1200/M•1400 amps expect to see a nominal signal level anywhere between the –10dBV “semipro” and +4 dBu “pro” standards, meaning almost any line-level mixer or other device can be plugged into the amp’s INPUTs. Use the GAIN controls to adjust the gain of the amplifier to match the signal level you’re using.

If you set the AMP MODE switch in MONO or BRIDGE, use the CHAN- NEL 1 inputs only — the CHANNEL 2 inputs are disabled in this case.

1CHANNEL / BRIDGE / MONO

LOW CUT

INPUT

FILTER

 

TYPICAL

BALANCED

OR

35 Hz

UNBALANCED

 

STAGE

 

MONITOR

AMP MODE

STEREO

MONO

 

BRIDGE

TYPICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

BALANCED

OR

UNBALANCED

CHANNEL 2

LOW CUT

FILTER

TYPICAL

35 Hz

STAGE

MONITOR

100 Hz

OUTPUT APPLICATION

100 Hz

OFF

170 Hz

 

FULL

 

SUB

 

OFF

170 Hz

 

 

 

RANGE

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

LIMITER (CH1 & CH2)

FREQUENCY

 

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

 

HORN EQ/AIR EQ

 

 

 

 

HORN EQ/AIR EQ

 

 

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

4.5 kHz

 

 

125Hz

 

4.5k Hz

ON

TYPICAL

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

2k Hz

5.6k Hz

 

ON

OFF

63Hz

 

2k Hz

5.6k Hz

 

AIR EQ

OFF

 

 

 

OFF

 

AIR EQ

 

 

TYPICAL

 

 

 

TYPICAL

 

 

 

 

THRU

 

 

THRU

 

 

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Contents Speaker Outputs Safety Instructions Manent hearing loss Noise level exposures shown in this chartTo suffi Protectors Ciently While thisQuick Start Be sure the Power switch is off before making connectionsM1200/M1400 Amps can be mounted M1200/M1400 ampsThings You Must Remember 1/4 TS connectors are wired Tip = hot + and sleeve = coldStart dancing, but don’t let the ants out of your pants Plug for the Connectors Section Application DiagramsGeneral Precautions Considerations Arcane Mysteries IlluminatedContents Application M1400 Main Speakers and Stage Monitors with ONE Amplifier M1200/M1400 Stereo System with Bridged Subwoofer DB for those of you sittin’ there with your calculator GainHigh Current Design MetersProtect SIGShort Outputs. Both the Protect and the Short LEDs light upTemp Status PowerFiers first. When powering Power CordSpeaker Outputs If you shut down your System, turn off your ampliInput An amp’s signal routingBe Aware Should you Choose to terminate your Speaker cables withPin Shield Hot + PinCold Pin Ring Constant Directivity ThruLOW CUT Filter More on Constant Directivity Horns AMP ModeOutput Application BridgeLimiter NEL 1 inputs onlyTurn the M1200/M1400’s Power on. Woof Here’s how to configure it Turn the M1200/M1400’s Power offSubwoofer Select a rolloff point, via the FrequencySubwoofer Frequency switch setting either 63Hz or 125Hz Thermal Considerations AC Power ConsiderationsRack Mounting Output Wiring Input WiringAC Power Distribution FeetLoad Gauge Impedance Wire70V Distribution Systems Troubleshooting Warranty ServiceMake sure the AMP Mode switch is set to Bridge Are both Gain knobs set to the same position?Wood-Red Rd. NE Woodinville, WA RepairMackie Designs Term for a sound mixer, usually a large desk-like mixer Sound Pressure Level SPL measured with an a weighting filterEMI See Hertz FrequencyControl affecting the final output of a Signal whose level falls between -10 dBu and +30 dBuMale counterpart to the phone jack. See above Unity gain TRS⁄4 TS Phone Plugs and Jacks XLR ConnectorsUnbalancing a Line InstrumentsBinding Posts SpeakonsBalanced lines offer increased immunity Balanced LinesBalanced line is a three Here are some guidelines GroundingOptimizing Sound System Levels Don’t use hardware-store light dimmersDynamic Range Next set the master output level faderBiamplified System with Active Crossover Ohm speaker load is twice as heavy as a Do the Math OHMS, Loads and SuchAs a load gets heavier, its impedance in ohms decreases Specifications Power Consumption IndicatorsAC Line Power Limiter SectionFreq Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved Colophon

M1200/M1400 specifications

The Mackie M1200 and M1400 are two prominent power amplifiers that have gained recognition for their reliability, performance, and innovative design in the professional audio field. Engineered for both live sound and studio applications, these amplifiers deliver exceptional sound quality and unmatched power, making them a favorite among audio professionals.

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