Mackie M1200/M1400 owner manual Application

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FROM MIXING CONSOLE MAIN OUT L/R

TYPICAL 35Hz

STEREO/TYPICAL

TYPICAL 35Hz

TWO M•1200S: MAIN

(MONO BRIDGE)

1200 WATTS

4 OHM LOAD MIN.

600 WATTS CH

2 OHMS LOAD MIN.

120 VAC 50/60 Hz 1500 WATTS

CAUTION

 

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

AVIS: RISCQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

 

 

REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.

 

 

UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

 

 

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRIDGE

+

 

 

CH

 

 

 

 

CH

12

++

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

1 CHANNEL / BRIDGE / MONO

 

 

LOW CUT

INPUT

 

 

FILTER

 

 

 

TYPICAL

BALANCED

 

 

OR

 

 

 

35 Hz

UNBALANCED

 

 

 

 

STAGE

 

 

 

MONITOR

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED

 

 

100 Hz

BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA

 

 

 

98072 • USA • MADE IN USA • PATENTS PENDING

OFF

170 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

 

 

 

HORN EQ /AIR EQ

 

 

4.5 kHz

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

2k Hz

5.6k Hz

OFF

 

 

 

AIR EQ

 

 

 

 

TYPICAL

THRU

AMP MODE

INPUT

CHANNEL 2

STEREO

MONO

BRIDGE

LOW CUT

 

FILTER

TYPICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCED

TYPICAL

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

UNBALANCED

35 Hz

 

 

 

 

STAGE

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

OUTPUT APPLICATION

 

100 Hz

FULL

 

SUB

 

OFF 170 Hz

RANGE

 

WOOFER

 

 

LIMITER (CH1 & CH2)

FREQUENCY

 

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

 

 

 

HORN EQ /AIR EQ

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

125Hz

 

4.5k Hz

TYPICAL

 

ON

 

 

ON

OFF

63Hz

OFF

2k Hz

5.6k Hz

 

 

 

 

AIR EQ

 

 

 

TYPICAL

 

 

 

 

THRU

 

 

APPLICATION

SPEAKERS AND STAGE

CD OFF

LIMITER ON

CD OFF

STAGE MONITOR 100Hz

STEREO/TYPICAL

STAGE MONITOR 100Hz

 

FROM MIXING

FROM MIXING

CONSOLE

 

CONSOLE

AUX 1 OUT

AUX 2 OUT

DIAGRAMS

MONITORS

(MONO BRIDGE)

1200 WATTS

4 OHM LOAD MIN.

600 WATTS CH

2 OHMS LOAD MIN.

CAUTION

 

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

AVIS: RISCQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

 

REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.

 

 

UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE

 

 

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

BRIDGE

 

 

CH

 

 

 

 

CH

12

++

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA • MADE IN USA • PATENTS PENDING

1 CHANNEL / BRIDGE / MONO

 

AMP MODE

LOW CUT

INPUT

STEREO

MONO

BRIDGE

 

FILTER

 

 

BALANCED

TYPICAL

 

 

 

TYPICAL

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

35 Hz

UNBALANCED

 

 

 

 

STAGE

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

100 Hz

 

OUTPUT APPLICATION

OFF

170 Hz

 

FULL

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RANGE

WOOFER

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

LIMITER (CH1 & CH2)

FREQUENCY

HORN EQ /AIR EQ

 

 

 

STEREO

 

4.5 kHz

 

125Hz

ON

TYPICAL

 

INPUT

CHANNEL 2

LOW CUT

 

 

FILTER

BALANCED

 

TYPICAL

OR

 

UNBALANCED

 

35 Hz

 

 

STAGE

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

100 Hz

 

OFF

170 Hz

CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY

HORN EQ /AIR EQ

ON

4.5k Hz

120 VAC 50/60 Hz

 

1500 WATTS

 

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

2k Hz 5.6k Hz

ON OFF

63Hz

AIR EQ

OFF

 

 

TYPICAL

 

 

THRU

 

2k Hz

5.6k Hz

OFF

AIR EQ

TYPICAL

 

THRU

CD OFF

LIMITER ON

CD OFF

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Contents Speaker Outputs Safety Instructions Noise level exposures shown in this chart Manent hearing lossTo suffi Protectors Ciently While thisBe sure the Power switch is off before making connections Quick StartM1200/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 Application Diagrams Plug for the Connectors SectionGeneral Precautions Considerations Arcane Mysteries IlluminatedContents Application M1400 Main Speakers and Stage Monitors with ONE Amplifier M1200/M1400 Stereo System with Bridged Subwoofer Gain DB for those of you sittin’ there with your calculatorMeters High Current DesignSIG ProtectShort Outputs. Both the Protect and the Short LEDs light upPower Temp StatusPower Cord Fiers first. When poweringSpeaker Outputs If you shut down your System, turn off your ampliAn amp’s signal routing InputBe Aware Should you Choose to terminate your Speaker cables withPin Shield Hot + PinCold Pin Ring Constant Directivity ThruLOW CUT Filter AMP Mode More on Constant Directivity HornsBridge Output ApplicationLimiter NEL 1 inputs onlyHere’s how to configure it Turn the M1200/M1400’s Power off Turn the M1200/M1400’s Power on. WoofSubwoofer Select a rolloff point, via the FrequencySubwoofer Frequency switch setting either 63Hz or 125Hz Thermal Considerations AC Power ConsiderationsRack Mounting Input Wiring Output WiringAC Power Distribution FeetLoad Gauge Impedance Wire70V Distribution Systems Warranty Service TroubleshootingMake 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 Sound Pressure Level SPL measured with an a weighting filter Term for a sound mixer, usually a large desk-like mixerEMI Frequency See HertzControl affecting the final output of a Signal whose level falls between -10 dBu and +30 dBuMale counterpart to the phone jack. See above TRS Unity gainXLR Connectors ⁄4 TS Phone Plugs and JacksUnbalancing a Line InstrumentsSpeakons Binding PostsBalanced lines offer increased immunity Balanced LinesBalanced line is a three Grounding Here are some guidelinesOptimizing Sound System Levels Don’t use hardware-store light dimmersNext set the master output level fader Dynamic RangeBiamplified 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 Indicators Power ConsumptionAC Line Power Limiter SectionFreq Colophon Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved

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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In terms of connectivity, both models are versatile. They offer XLR and TRS inputs, allowing compatibility with a variety of audio sources. The outputs include Neutrik Speakon connections, providing secure and reliable speaker connections. Additionally, the amplifiers have built-in limiters that help to prevent speaker damage by controlling signal levels.

The user-friendly interface of the M1200 and M1400 includes level control knobs, LED indicators for power and signal, and a comprehensive set of output options. This simplicity ensures that audio engineers can quickly adjust settings to cater to specific acoustic environments, making setup and operation seamless.

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