Mackie DLM8 - Features

Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW0942 Rev. B 12/12
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• 2000Wsystempowerviaultra-efcientClass-D
  amplication
• TruSource
™
technology
 • Mackiedesigned,vertically-aligned, 
   common-magnetTruSourcedriver
  • 8"LFwoofer/1.75"HFdriver[DLM8]
  • 12"LFwoofer/1.75"HFdriver[DLM12]
  • Incrediblycompact,lightweightdesign
 • PowerfulTruSourceDSPdeliversseamless
   clarity,consistentdispersionandunmatched
   delity
• DL2IntegratedDigitalMixer
 • Powerful,one-touchdigitalmixerwithbright
   OLEDscreen
 • Twohighly-versatileinputchannelswithFX
  • Independentchannellevel,3-bandEQ 
    andeffectscontrol
  • 16great-soundingeffectsincludereverb,
    chorusanddelay
  • XLR/TRScomboanddualRCAconnectors
  • Handlesmic,line,stereoandinstrument
    signals
 • Unmatchedsystemcontrolforprofessional
   applications
  • Multi-bandfeedbackdestroyer
  • Sixspeakermodesdelivertheperfect 
    voicingforyourapplication
  • 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
 • 1/3smallerthanatraditional2-waydesign
 • FitanentireDLMsysteminnearlyanycar
 • Stackthemupforstorage
 • Pole-mountableontripodoratopDLM12S
   usingSPM300speakerpole
 • FlyableviastandardM10rigginghardware
 • Wall-mountthemusingSWM300articulated
   armforstealthy,powerfulinstallsystem
 • RoadworthyPC-ABScabinetwithproblack
   nishandergonomictopcarryhandle
 • Rugged,powder-coated20gaugesteelgrille
 • Integratedkickstanddeliverstheperfect 
   angleforpersonalmonitoruse
 • Ridiculouslylightweight
  • 21.4lb/9.7kg[DLM8]
  • 30lb/13.6kg[DLM12]
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
DLM8/12 Loudspeaker: Rear Panel Features .......... 10
1. Power Connection ....................................... 10
2. Power Switch ............................................. 10
3. Fan Vents ................................................... 10
4. Kickstand ................................................... 10
5. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs ........................ 11
6. Mic/Line Switch [Channel 1 Only] ................ 11
7. RCA Inputs [Channel 2 Only] ....................... 11
8. Thru Output ................................................ 11
9. Ch 1/Mix Switch [Thru Output] ................... 11
10. OLED Display ............................................ 11
11. Channel 1 and 2 Buttons ............................ 12
12. Front LED On / Limit / Off ........................ 12
13. SYS Button ............................................... 13
14. MEM Button ............................................. 14
15. Control Lock ............................................. 14
16. + and – Buttons ........................................ 14
17. 2000W/2W Switch .................................. 14
Smart Protect ....................................................... 15
Limiting .......................................................... 15
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 15
Thermal Protection .......................................... 15
FYI ............................................................... 15
AC Power ............................................................. 15
Placement ............................................................. 16
Room Acoustics ............................................... 16
Rigging ............................................................... 17
Rigging Design Practices .................................. 17
Rigging Hardware and Accessories ................... 17
Rigging Notes ................................................. 17
Important Rigging Reminder ............................ 18
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 18
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 19
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 21
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 22
DLM Loudspeaker Dimensions .......................... 24
DLM Loudspeaker Frequency Responses ........... 25
DLM Loudspeaker Block Diagrams .................... 26
Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets ...................... 27
Mackie Limited Warranty ....................................... 28