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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor

Important Safety Instructions

Correct Disposal of this product: 

This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive 

(2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling 

of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the 

same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste 

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. 

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 

grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.

11.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 

avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time.

14.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 

on the apparatus.

16.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 

risk of fire or electric shock.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing  

connection (the third grounding prong).

18.

 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power 

switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain 

readily accessible to the user.

19.  

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 

device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

20.

 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. 

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the 

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly 

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment under FCC rules.

21.

 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits  

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils  

numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le 

réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des 

communications du Canada.

22.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 

hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to 

sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified 

the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

  According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-

ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all 

persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-

sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. 

Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn 

when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing 

loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

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

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.

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.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Duration, per 

day in hours

Sound Level dBA, 

Slow Response

Typical Example 

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Fooyoung screaming at desTROYer about deadlines

0.5 

110

0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Summary of Contents for SP260

Page 1: ...LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 2 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 3 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 4 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 5 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 6 EDIT MUTE 2x6 SPEAKER P R O C E S S...

Page 2: ...ules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if n...

Page 3: ...NS 2 CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 3 FEATURES 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 GETTING STARTED 5 THINGS TO REMEMBER 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 FEATURES REAR PANEL 11 1 Power 11 2 Power Cord Socket and Fuse 11 3 Main Lif...

Page 4: ...ts and outputs for easy stereo configuration 7 segment LED metering for input output level or limiter activity 5 operating modes 2 x stereo sub 3 x stereo 2 x 2 way sub 2 x 3 way and 1 x 6 way 24 pres...

Page 5: ...ifiers OR directly to the inputs of POWERED loudspeakers and or subwoofers 4 If using amplifiers connect the outputs from the power amplifier s to the inputs of PASSIVE loudspeakers 5 Turn on the mixi...

Page 6: ...ETURN TAPE USB OUT MAIN LEVEL U 15 O O INT FX MUTE SIG OL PROFESSIONAL MIC LINE MIXER WITH FX FX SEND FOOTSWITCH MON SEND BALANCED BALANCED AUX RETURN CR OUT SUB OUT MAIN OUT IN OUT TAPE L R dB 30 20...

Page 7: ...MOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVIS N OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE N EXPOSEZ PAS CET QUIPEMENT LA PLUIE OU L HUMIDIT IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS S518S PASSIVE SUBWO...

Page 8: ...D INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOIST...

Page 9: ...uts of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two Mackie SRM450v2 powered loudspeakers These loudspeakers are located on stag...

Page 10: ...10 U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 2k 0 60 45dB 15dB U 800 200 8k 100 U 15 U 15 15 15 15 15 U U U MIC GAIN 10dBV MIC GAIN U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O U 15 O O 2k...

Page 11: ...lence to their configured output levels The processor may now be edited or you may signal the band to start playing if the SP260 is already configured for the PA system 2 Power Cord Socket and Fuse Th...

Page 12: ...CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 USB EDIT MUTE UTILITY A CLIP 15 9 3 0 10 20 EDIT MUTE B 1 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 2 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 3 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLIP 15 9 3 0 15 4 EDIT MUTE LIMIT CLI...

Page 13: ...e top show Clip 15 dBu 9 dBu 3 dBu 0 dBu 10 dBu and 20 dBu Output meters starting at the top show Limit Clip 15 dBu 9 dBu 3 dBu 0 dBu and 15 dBu when in Level mode If the VU meter mode is Limit the ou...

Page 14: ...m Utility Without further ado press the Enter Button 10 to enter System Setup System Setup System Setup is where the processor is configured for your particular loudspeaker system It configures channe...

Page 15: ...to the Preset Utilities menu 3 The Enter Button 10 is used to enter and edit the chosen Preset Utility Without further ado press the Enter Button 10 to enter Recall a Preset Recall a Preset If a pres...

Page 16: ...For the ultimate protection from accidental and intentional parameter adjustments set up a user password here Only those with the password will be allowed access to edit processor settings The Nav Ed...

Page 17: ...be edited Gain Delay EQ Bypass or EQ Bands 1 5 Gain The input gain allows you to adjust the entire PA levels up and down This is where to calibrate the signal level coming in from the mixer Press the...

Page 18: ...fecting the system By toggling the EQ Bypass on and off you may quickly compare the sound with and without EQ Turn the Edit2 8 or Edit3 9 Wheel to scroll between Bypass Off default and Bypass On Press...

Page 19: ...ens the 7 Band EQ on the output so you may hear exactly how it is affecting the system By toggling the EQ Bypass on and off you may quickly compare the sound with and without EQ Turn the Edit2 8 or Ed...

Page 20: ...g it counter clockwise decreases the frequency The frequency ranges from 20 0 Hz to 20 0 kHz Turn the Edit3 9 Wheel to see the various filter type and slope options No Cut Off Butterworth 6 dB Butterw...

Page 21: ...s 16 Turn the Edit2 8 or Edit3 9 Wheel to scroll between VU Meter Level default and VU Meter Limiter Act If the latter is selected the Clip LED on the selected output s will illuminate to indicate 0 d...

Page 22: ...the position of the main ground lift switch 3 on the rear panel of the SP260 Check the signal cables between the mixer and the processor and the processor amps and loudspeakers Disconnect them one by...

Page 23: ...rocessor Have you gone a tad overboard with the gain and EQ settings Cut is our friend and boost should be used wisely Has the band been together long Factory Reset As a last ditch effort you can rese...

Page 24: ...P260 High quality microphone cables work well Foil shielded cables are commonly used for audio wiring The better the shield the better the immunity from externally induced noise like EMI and RFI Route...

Page 25: ...rough of the menus and the three different screens types that are avialable in the application Appendix C SP260 Control Application Menus File Menu The File menu is where you manage presets on your de...

Page 26: ...t of measure when adjusting input and output delays Change password If you want to setup a password so you can lock your SP260 and prevent intruders from wrecking your show you ve come to the right pl...

Page 27: ...oftware application without closing the application Input and Output Tabs Below the menus are nine tabs that give you quick access to an overview of the whole processor or all of the processing option...

Page 28: ...the polarity invert buttons for each output followed by input and output gain controls Input Screens There are 2 input tabs one for Input A and one for Input B The top of the screen shows you the EQ...

Page 29: ...nd Low Pass Filter settings Selecting one of the other options Out InA or Out InB will also add the EQ and Gain settings of Input A or Input B giving you a more complete view of the output s gain stru...

Page 30: ...lving 6 or 12 dB oct Outputs Name User editable Source InA InB InA InB Polarity 180 invert Gain 12 0 dB to 6 0 dB 0 1 dB increments Outputs Continued EQ Bypass On or Off 7 band EQ Frequency 20 Hz 20 k...

Page 31: ...rve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or...

Page 32: ...SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor 32 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor 9 0 in 229 mm WEIGHT 5 8 lb 2 6 kg 1 8 in 46 mm 19 0 in 483 mm 17 3 in 439 mm SP260 Dimensions...

Page 33: ...Delay Low Pass Filter High Pass Filter Limiter DAC Mute Output 2 Polarity Gain 7 Band EQ Bypass Input Source Delay Low Pass Filter High Pass Filter Limiter DAC Mute Output 3 Polarity Gain 7 Band EQ By...

Page 34: ...ves notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal...

Page 35: ...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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