Mackie SP260 - Appendix B: Connections

SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
XLR Connectors
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accept balanced line-level signals. When connecting
a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio
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XLR
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You should use high-quality, shielded cable
to connect the signal source to the input jacks
on the SP260.
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s &OILSHIELDEDCABLESARECOMMONLYUSEDFORAUDIO
wiring.
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from externally induced noise (like EMI and
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and outlets. These are common sources for hum
in an audio signal. You can purchase quality
cables from your Mackie dealer.
!DDITIONALLYTHEREARESIXMALE8,2OUTPUTJACKSON
the SP260. These are also wired according to the AES
standards listed above.
Appendix B: Connections
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2
3
1
1
SHIELD
COLD
HOT
SHIELD
COLD
HOT
3
SHIELD
COLD
HOT
3
2
1
Balanced XLR Connectors