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4.

Operation

Internal Switch and Jumper Settings

Refer to “Internal Settings” on page 13 for more

information.
• Bus Assign switches are used to assign a
program input source to the balanced expansion
bus. There are four switches for each program input
source: Left (+), Left (–), Right (+), and Right (–).

CAUTION :

 Never assign more than one

program source to each of the four
expansion bus outputs.

• EQ Bypass allows you to bypass the 3-band EQ,
which is in the Input 1-4 signal path. EQ engaged is
the default setting.

• The amplifier can be configured for 8-ohm, 70V
(default), or 100V operation via eight jumpers on the
amplifier board.

Program Inputs

Connect any stereo line-level signal source to

the Program Inputs 1-4. If you have a music-on-hold
requirement, connect a continuous music source to

INPUT 1

. The 

DIRECT OUTPUT

 jacks next to 

INPUT 1

can feed the signal connected to 

INPUT 1

 to the

telephone system.

If you have a need for a priority Program Input

(e.g., a jukebox), connect it to 

INPUT 4

. Move the

AMP ADDRESS

 switch #7 UP to enable 

INPUT 4

priority.

Set the 3-band EQ controls to the “

U

” position

for now (1K for the 

FREQ

 control). These can be

adjusted later, if necessary.

Paging Mic Input

Connect a microphone to the 

PAGING MIC

 input.

Use either the XLR connector, or the supplied
Phoenix-type connector. Set the 

PHANTOM

 and

GAIN +40dB

 switches to their appropriate positions.

Adjust the 

MASTER VOLUME

 up/down buttons so

the meter level is at the “

0

” mark. Set the 

GAIN

control so the meter indication is near the “

0

” mark

when speaking at an average level into the
microphone. See “Setting The Vox Threshold” on
page 19 for more information.

Set the 2-band EQ (

LOW

 and 

HIGH

) to the “

U

position. This can be adjusted later, if necessary.

SP2400 Quick Start

This isn’t a substitute for reading the entire

instruction manual, which is the only way to fully
understand how the SP2400 works. However, the
Quick Start provides a quick overview so you can
get the SP2400 set up and working right away.

Make sure the power switch is off while

setting up and making connections to the
SP2400.

External Switch Settings

• The Paging Mic and the Local Mic have +24 VDC

PHANTOM

 power switches. Move the switches

down to activate the phantom power if you are
using condenser microphones.

• The Paging Mic and Local Mic also have 

GAIN

+40dB

 switches. Leave the switches in the down

position when microphones are connected to these
inputs.

• If you plan on connecting two or more SP2400s
together in a system with the 

EXPANSION IN/OUT

bus, use the 

LOCAL/REMOTE

 switches to select

either the local Program Input source (switches up)
or a remote program source from the 

EXPANSION

IN/OUT

 bus (switches down). The odd-numbered

switches (1, 3, 5, 7) select the left inputs, and the
even-numbered switches (2, 4, 6, 8) select the right
inputs.

• If you’re using the SP2400 in a stereo configuration,
move the 

STEREO/MONO

 switches up. If you have

a zone configuration planned, leave the 

STEREO/

MONO

 switches down (default) to combine the left

and right channels into a mono signal.

• For stereo operation, assign the same 

AMP

ADDRESS

 setting to both amplifiers (set the 

AMP

ADDRESS

 DIP switch #6 to the Master position on

one channel and to the Slave position on the other
channel). The front panel and remote control panels
will operate both amplifiers when they are assigned
to the same 

AMP ADDRESS

. For example, if you

select Program Input 1 with the Zone A control,
Program Input 1 is also selected in Zone B, routing
the Program Input 1 left signal to the Zone A
(Stereo Left) amplifier, and the Program Input 1
right signal to the Zone B (Stereo Right) amplifier.

• For zone operation, assign different 

AMP

ADDRESS

 settings to each amplifier. The front

panel and remote control panels will operate
independently for each amplifier and zone.

Summary of Contents for Sound Palette SP2400

Page 1: ...IN AMP ADDRESS ZONE B RS485 REMOTE AMBIENT MIC MIC VOX AMP IN PRE OUT HIGH 12k FREQ MID LOW 80Hz U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 1K 3K 400 8k 250 HIGH U 12 12 U 12 12 LOW GAIN ZONE A AMP IN PRE OUT PAGING MIC...

Page 2: ...sion cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Pour pr venir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarise avec un prolongateur un p...

Page 3: ...d in U S A 2 INTRODUCTION The SP2400 is a microprocessor based dual channel music controller with two built in power amplifiers designed for use in a variety of installations requiring high performanc...

Page 4: ...he local program input signal connected here or the program signal on the expansion bus See Expansion In Out on page 18 for more information DIRECT OUTPUT is a buffered line level output providing the...

Page 5: ...signal source even numbered switches Move the switches up to select the local program source and down to select the remote external program source from the EXPANSION bus STEREO MONO switches configur...

Page 6: ...MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA MADE IN USA FABRIQUE AU USA ZONE B OUTPUT 100 70V 8 STEREO RIGHT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MONO STEREO LOCAL 1 2 3 4 REMOTE 1 2 3 4 ZONE A OUTPUT 100 70...

Page 7: ...Hz U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 1K 3K 400 8k 250 HIGH U 12 12 U 12 12 LOW GAIN AMP IN PRE OUT PAGING MIC EXPANSION IN EXPANSION OUT THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS I...

Page 8: ...12 LOW GAIN AMP ADDRESS RS485 REMOTE AMBIENT MIC MIC VOX AMP IN PRE OUT HIGH 12k FREQ MID LOW 80Hz U 15 15 U 15 15 U 15 15 1K 3K 400 8k 250 HIGH U 12 12 U 12 12 LOW GAIN AMP IN PRE OUT PAGING MIC EXP...

Page 9: ...30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U PHANTOM POWER 48V DC 12 1 5V 11 G 1 G G G INPUTS OUTPUTS 100 240V 50 60Hz 1A MAX THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMA...

Page 10: ...P ADDRESS switch 6 This allows the front panel buttons for both zones and all the remote controls to operate both zones simultaneously When an input is selected it is heard in both zones because Zone...

Page 11: ...et to the down position as well 40 Note The Paging Mic has priority over the system including Input 4 5 Is there a manual switch for paging Up to three switches can be connected to the SP2400 PAGING M...

Page 12: ...utput is configured for 8 ohm operation connect the speaker output directly to an 8 ohm load The amplifier will deliver up to 250 watts to each speaker If the amplifier is configured for either 70V or...

Page 13: ...ttings Note There are several settings that can be changed inside the SP2400 These settings should be made prior to installing the SP2400 CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified...

Page 14: ...the locations of the jumpers Note Each amplifier board must be configured separately On the Amplifier Boards J1 Jumper pins 1 and 2 for 8 ohm operation Jumper pins 2 and 3 for 70V or 100V operation J2...

Page 15: ...sis to allow proper ventilation If installing three or more SP2400s in a rack use a fan in the rack to move cool air in and warm air out of the rack s enclosure It may be necessary to provide a cool a...

Page 16: ...e instruction manual which is the only way to fully understand how the SP2400 works However the Quick Start provides a quick overview so you can get the SP2400 set up and working right away Make sure...

Page 17: ...ADDRESS switch 8 UP to enable the ambient mic See page 20 for more information on Using the Ambient Mic Expansion In Out If you are connecting two or more SP2400s in a system use the EXPANSION IN OUT...

Page 18: ...operate both amplifiers In a zone configuration move the STEREO MONO switches down to combine the stereo signal into a mono signal for each program source Set the AMP ADDRESS switches to different add...

Page 19: ...u let go of the switch the music begins to ramp up to its original volume Note 2 When the manual switch is off the voice activated VOX control for the paging mic is still operational Ensure that the P...

Page 20: ...ibration Proce dure when used with Ambient Mic 1 Perform the Ambient Microphone Calibration Procedure described above 2 Switch the ambient mic OFF AMP ADDRESS switch 8 down 3 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME...

Page 21: ...Speaker Connection If the SP2400 is not being used in a distributed speaker system you can reconfigure the amplifiers to drive an 8 ohm load Each amplifier can provide up to 250 watts into an 8 ohm lo...

Page 22: ...connect the SP2400 to a computer loaded with the SPLinker software application The PC compatible computer must have an RS485 port to properly connect to the SP2400 It may be necessary to install an RS...

Page 23: ...TO EXPANSION I O BUS ASSIGN TO EXPANSION I O BUS ASSIGN TO EXPANSION I O TO EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION I O FROM EXPANSION...

Page 24: ...position 30 dB 100V position Maximum Input Level 12 volts P P 15 dBu Rise Time 5 S Slew Rate 17 V S Preamplifier Section Input Levels Program Inputs 10 dBu to 10 dBu for maximum output level with inte...

Page 25: ...y important Mackie Industrial 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 3...

Page 26: ...operation Press 3 on Power Up Paging Mic Level Adjustment Press and hold the Input 3 button while powering up the SP2400 Release the Input 3 button The lowest Paging Mic level is indicated on the LED...

Page 27: ...3 R6 D1 F1 J3 J1 J4 J2 J8 J5 J11 J14 J9 J6 J10 J7 J13 J12 D2 JP1 R5 K1 R2 C2 4A SB 250V BROWN BLUE YELLOW YELLOW RED BLACK BLACK RED YELLOW YELLOW RED BLACK RED BLACK REMOVE JUMPER FOR 230V SP2400 230...

Page 28: ...SP2400 Music Controller Mackie Industrial 16220 Wood Red Rd NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA 888 337 7404 Outside the U S 425 487 4333 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackieindustrial com...

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