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Owner

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Owner’s Manual

FreePlay LIVE: Rear Panel Features

FreePlay Connect App

FreePlay LIVE is designed to be used in  

conjunction with the FreePlay Connect App.  

With it, all of the hardware features listed here – and 

more! – may be controlled remotely via Bluetooth  

connection. The only thing the FreePlay Connect  

App can’t do is turn the unit on and off or pair  

a Bluetooth device.

More information about the FreePlay Connect App 

may be found by visiting the FreePlay Connect App 

Reference Guide.

1. Power Connector

FreePlay LIVE has a universal external power supply 

that accepts any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC  

to 240 VAC. No need for voltage select switches.  

It will work virtually anywhere in the world.  

That’s why we call it a “Planet Earth” power supply!  

It is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes  

compared to conventional power supplies, and  

provides greater electromagnetic isolation and better 

protection against AC line noise.

Connect the power adapter connector of the Power 

Block to the FreePlay LIVE. Push the line cord securely 

into the Power Block and plug the other end into a 

grounded AC outlet.

Only use the factory-authorized power  

supply that came with the FreePlay LIVE.

2. Power  Switch

Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn 

FreePlay LIVE on and press the bottom of this rocker 

switch inwards to turn FreePlay LIVE off.

When powered up, the meters on the top panel will 

illuminate for ten seconds to indicate the battery level. 

After ten seconds, the meters will display the output 

level.

3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs

Both input channels may accept a balanced mic  

or line-level 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) 

 

Pin 3 = Negative (– or cold)

In addition to accepting balanced mic or line-level 

signals using an XLR connector, both channels may  

also accept 1/4" line-level signals driven by balanced  

or unbalanced sources.

Additionally, both channels may accept Hi-Z sources 

(such as guitars) via the 1/4" input without the need  

for a separate DI box.

To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use  

a 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. “TRS” stands for  

Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available 

on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS 

jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and are 

wired as follows:

1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Wiring:

 

Sleeve = Shield 

 

Tip = Hot (+) 

 

Ring = Cold (–)

2

3

1

SHIELD

COLD

HOT

SHIELD

COLD

HOT

3

2

1

SLEEVE

TIP

SLEEVE

TIP

RING

RING

TIP

SLEEVE

RING

1

2

3

4

5

Summary of Contents for FreePlay LIVE

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...controlled environment This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body 18 The maximum ambient temperature during use of the appliance must not ex...

Page 3: ...Double The Fun o Link to a second FreePlay Series speaker for even bigger clearer stereo sound or split them up for an immersive multi room music listening experience Included adapter allows for moun...

Page 4: ...tting started guide will help you get things set up fast The hookup diagrams show typical setups This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the FreePlay LIVE For your own go...

Page 5: ...rget that With it you re able to announce tour dates via social media More importantly you can connect to FreePlay LIVE via Bluetooth or 1 8 input and jam along to the backing tracks you added In this...

Page 6: ...he channel 1 and channel 2 input jacks and a smartphone is connected via Bluetooth or 1 8 input Setting levels is described on page 9 For the output you will want to set an EQ mode described in detail...

Page 7: ...the FreePlay LIVE 2 Power Switch Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn FreePlay LIVE on and press the bottom of this rocker switch inwards to turn FreePlay LIVE off When powered up the m...

Page 8: ...is a physical connection to the aux input it will take priority over any Bluetooth connection For example if you are playing a song from a smartphone connected via Bluetooth and connect an MP3 player...

Page 9: ...ndicate the battery strength before returning to display the output level If you press and hold the channel 1 and 2 buttons simultaneously for three seconds before releasing the FreePlay Live is reset...

Page 10: ...it handled Speaker Link A really neat feature of the FreePlay is the ability to link it to an additional FreePlay This way you can either have a stereo pair in the same location or place one elsewher...

Page 11: ...will continue to operate at lower voltages but will not reach full power Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for all the components connected to it We recommend that a stiff robu...

Page 12: ...8 3211 normal business hours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area If you think your FreePlay LIVE has a pr...

Page 13: ...nd improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice The Running Man figure is a registered trademark of LOUD Audio...

Page 14: ...FreePlay LIVE 14 FreePlay LIVE FreePlayLIVEDimensions WEIGHT 8 8 lb 4 0 kg 14 0 in 356 mm 7 0 in 178 mm 7 8 in 198 mm...

Page 15: ...er DSP Speaker Processing L Hi L Lo Amp Amp Limit Limit Limit ADC DAC DAC DAC DAC User EQ User EQ User EQ Voicing Mode Reverb TRS 0 dB fixed gain Hi Z XLR 20 dB fixed gain TRS 0 dB fixed gain Hi Z XLR...

Page 16: ...oncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Tim...

Page 17: ...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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