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COMPACT ACTIVE P A SYSTEM
MAIN EQ
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HIGH
12kHz
-15 +15
OFF MAX
LEVEL U
PHANTOM POWER MID
2.5kHz
48V
-15 +15
U
INSTRUMENT (CH 1)
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100Hz
-15 +15
1 23
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
MIC/LINE MIC/LINE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 19. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 2. Keep these instructions. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 3. Heed all warnings. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 4. Follow all instructions. interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. and can radiate
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4 QUICK START ...............................................................................................................................................5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ....................................
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The Cabinet INTRODUCTION The SRM150 cabinet was designed with the same Thank you for choosing a Mackie compact active PA material as our SRM350 and SRM450 loudspeakers, the system for your sound reinforcement applications. strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. It The SRM150 is an active PA system that provides a has an insert in the bottom for mic stand mounting (us- built-in mixer, high sound pressure levels, and is de- ing the mic stand adapter included with your SRM150), sig
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QUICK START 1. Start with the following settings on the front of the connections from microphones. Channel 3 has ste- SRM150: reo RCA jacks [2] specifically for a stereo line-level input from a tape deck or CD player. • MAIN LEVEL [6] control down. 3. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC • PHANTOM POWER [5] switch out (unless you are power receptacle [10] on the back of the SRM150. using condenser microphones). Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly con- • INSTRUMENT [4]
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Vocal Mic HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Boom Extender (Included) MP3 Player SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE P A SYSTEM MAIN EQ Electric Guitar PHANTOM POWER INSTRUMENT (CH 1) 1 23 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Mic Stand This illustrates how to use the SRM150 as a per- Adapter sonal monitor. Mount the SRM150 on a microphone (Included) P ower stand using the Mic Stand Mounting Bracket in- Cord cluded with the SRM150. Attach the Boom Extender (also included) to the top of the SRM150 and use a microphone boom to hold your micropho
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Stereo line-level output Keyboard or other line-level instrument SRM150 SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE P A SYSTEM COMPACT ACTIVE P A SYSTEM MAIN EQ MAIN EQ PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM POWER INSTRUMENT (CH 1) INSTRUMENT (CH 1) 1 23 1 23 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MAIN IN MAIN IN Stereo Monitor P ower P ower Out Vocal Mics Cord Cord Electric Guitar 1 2 3 4 L L IN OUT LEFT RIGHT R R 121 2 AUX SEND AUX RETURN MAIN OUT TAPE PHONES LINE IN 5-6LINE IN 7-8LINE IN 9- 1 0 LINE IN 1 1- 1 2 HI-Z HI-Z LINE LINE 1
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Most of the connections and controls on the SRM150 Plugging a guitar straight into a are located on the front panel for easy access. typical line-level input can result in the loss of gain, especially at high frequencies, resulting in a dull sound. 1. MIC/LINE Inputs Normally, you must use a direct box between a guitar and a mixer’s or preamplifier’s input, Channels 1 and 2 have combo connectors, which which serves to convert the impedance of the guitar accept b
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This is a global phantom power switch and applies 48V 7. HIGH, MID, and LOW EQ to the XLR input connectors on channels 1 and 2. Use the EQ controls to make overall adjustments to Dynamic microphones, like Shure’s SM57 and SM58, do the sound of the SRM150. not require phantom power. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you The HIGH EQ provides a boost or cut of up to 15 accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is dB for the very high frequencies, abo
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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 8. POWER Switch Switch up to turn the SRM150 on. Make sure the Note: If you happen to lose the AC linecord, replace- MAIN LEVEL [6] control is down before you turn it on. ments are readily available at any office or computer supply store. Always use a three-pin plug with a ground Press the bottom of this switch to put the SRM150 pin. into standby mode. It will not function, but the circuits are still live. To remove AC power, either turn off the 11. THRU Connector AC
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PLACEMENT The SRM150 compact active PA systems are designed Here are some other placement tips: to sit on the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. microphone stand. This increases the low-frequency output and can cause You can place the SRM150 on the floor and angle the sound to be muddy and indistinct. it back to use it as a floor monitor. The unique shape • Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, of the cabinet pro
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AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Be sure the SRM150 is plugged into an outlet that is Your Mackie active loudspeaker will provide many able to supply enough current for the amplifier. years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Under maximum SPL conditions, where musical peaks Avoid exposing the loudspeaker to are just hitting the limiter, the SRM150 model draws 2 moisture. If it is set up outdoors, be amps on average. Under normal conditions, the current sure it is
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CONNECTIONS XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Inputs 1-2 accept 3-pin male XLR connectors on the “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection points combo inputs. They are wired as follows, according to available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering used for unbalanced line-level signals and the high- Society). impedance instrument input on Channel 1. 2 SHIELD HOT SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP TIP 3 1 COLD TIP SHIELD 1 SLEEVE 3 COLD 2 1
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SERVICE INFORMATION If you think your Mackie product has a problem, Bad sound! please check out the following troubleshooting tips and • Is it loud and distorted? Follow the procedures de- do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support scribed in the “Quick Start” section to verify that the section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) levels are set properly. where you will find lots of useful information such as • Is the input connector plugged completely into the FAQs and othe
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Repair For warranty service, refer to the warranty infor- mation on page 19. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie. com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local deal- ers or distributors. If you do not have access to our website, you can call our Tech Support department at 1-
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SRM150 SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Transducer Frequency Response (–3 dB) 100 Hz – 17.5 kHz Diameter 5.25 in/134 mm Frequency Range (–10 dB) 60 Hz – 22 kHz Voice Coil Diameter 1.0 in/25.4 mm Max SPL Long-term @ 1m 110 dB Sensitivity (1W@1m) 90 dB Max SPL Peak @ 1m 120 dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Power Handling 150 watts Mixer Section Frequency Range 90 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Response (–3 dB) Magnet Type Neodymium Mic Input to Line Out (Gain at 0 dB) 5 Hz – 40 kHz (+0,
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SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE P A SYSTEM MAIN EQ U HIGH 12kHz -15 +15 OFF MAX LEVEL U PHANTOM POWER MID 2.5kHz 48V -15 +15 U INSTRUMENT (CH 1) LOW 100Hz -15 +15 1 23 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIC/LINE MIC/LINE L R SRM150 C O M P A C T A C T I V E PA S Y S T E M M A I N E Q HIGH LEVEL P H A N T O M P O W E R MID 48V I N S T R U M E N T ( C H 1 ) LOW 8.0 in/ 6.8 in/ 123 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE 20.3 cm 17.3 cm 11.2 in/ 6.8 in/ 11.2 in/ 17.3 cm 28.4 cm 28.4 cm THRU MAIN IN POWER FUSE LINE MIC 7 A M P SRM150 17
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SRM150 BLOCK DIAGRAM 18 Gain Channel 1 2 + 1 Mic - 3 Line Instrument Line Hi-Z Line Mic (–30 dB) + 48V 2 - 1 THRU Phantom 3 Gain Channel 2 2 + 1 Mic - 3 3-Band EQ Main Level Power Amplifier Line LO MID HI Limiter Loudspeaker 100 2.5K 12K Gain Channel 3 2 + 1 - 3 Main In
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Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.m
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