Mackie DLM12S - Features; High-Power Amplification and Woofer; DLP Digital Processor Features; System Control and Alignment

Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW0943 Rev. B 12/12
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• 2000Wpowerviaultra-efcientClass-D 
  amplication
•High-power12",heat-treatedwooferwith 
  3"voicecoil
•Ultra-lowfrequencyextensionhitsharddown
  to35Hz
• DLPDigitalProcessor
 • Powerful,one-touchdigitalprocessorwith
   brightOLEDscreen
 • Precisiondigitalcrossover
  • PresetsforusewithDLMandSRMSeries
    full-rangeloudspeakers
  • Variablecrossovercontrolforoptimization
    withanyloudspeaker
 • SixtotalXLRconnectorsforexibleI/Ocontrol
  • Twolinelevelinputs
  • Twofull-rangeoutputsforsidells, 
    additionalsubwoofers,etc.
  • Twohigh-passoutputsfordirectconnection
    toDLMorotherfull-rangeloudspeakers
• Unmatchedsystemcontrolforprofessional 
  applications
 • Alignmentdelayupto300msfordelaystack,
   balcony,etc.
 • Threememorylocationsforinstantvenue
   settingrecall
 • SmartProtectDSPdynamicallyprotects 
   amp/driver
• Innovativeultra-compactdesign
 • Highest-outputcompactsubwooferonthe
   market
  • FitanentireDLMsysteminnearlyanycar
  • Stackthemupforstorage
  • Pole-mountaDLM8orDLM12
 • Extremelydurable15mmpoplarcabinet
 • Rugged,powder-coated20gaugesteelgrille
 • Ridiculouslylightweight[48lb/21.7kg]
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2
Contents ................................................................. 3
Features ................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................ 4
How To Use This Manual ......................................... 4
Getting Started ....................................................... 4
Things To Remember ................................................ 4
Hookup Diagrams .................................................... 5
DLM12S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features ................. 9
1. Power Connection ......................................... 9
2. Power Switch ............................................... 9
3. Fan Vents ..................................................... 9
4. XLR Inputs ................................................... 9
5. Normal / Invert Switch [Polarity] ................ 10
6. High Pass Outputs ...................................... 10
7. Full Range Outputs ...................................... 10
8. Stereo / Mono Switch [Full Range] .............. 10
9. OLED Display .............................................. 11
10. VOL Button............................................... 11
11. XVR Button .............................................. 11
12. Front LED On / Limit / Off ........................ 11
13. DLY Button ............................................... 11
14. MEM Button ............................................. 11
15. Control Lock ............................................. 12
16. + and – Buttons ........................................ 12
17. 2000W/2W Switch .................................. 12
Smart Protect ....................................................... 13
Limiting .......................................................... 13
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 13
Thermal Protection .......................................... 13
FYI ............................................................... 13
AC Power ............................................................. 13
Placement ............................................................. 14
The Ins and Outs of Polarity .................................. 14
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 14
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 15
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 17
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 18
DLM12S Subwoofer Dimensions ....................... 19
DLM12S Subwoofer Frequency Response .......... 19
DLM12S Subwoofer Block Diagram .................. 20
Mackie Limited Warranty ....................................... 21