Mackie SP260, Owner'S Manual

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...

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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...

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