Mackie SRS1500 User Manual

SRS1500
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA AND MACKIE EUROPE • MADE IN USA • COPYRIGHT ©1999 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
AVI S: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
POWERPROTECTION
THRU
(FULL RANGE OUTPUT)
HIGH PASS
(MID/HIGH FREQ)
OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
CONTROL
FULL RANGE
INPUT
PARALLEL
120Hz
ON
OFF
NORMAL
REV 180
PHASE
SRS1500
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
120 VAC 60HZ 350W
POWER
L
R
L
R
MID/HIGH
ACTIVE
SPEAKERS
MID/HIGH
ACTIVE
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
(+4dBu )
NORMAL
+15
OO
SRS1500SRS1500SRS1500
DUAL SUBWOOFER APPLICATION: SINGLE SUBWOOFER APPLICATION:
IN OUT
R
BALANCED
LINE OUTPUTS
BALANCED
LINE OUTPUTS
LR
IN
SRM450
L
SRM450
R
SRM450
L
SRM450
IN OUT
INININ
IN OUTIN OUT
LR
L
R
L
R
L
R
A. PLUG THE LEFT SUBWOOFER'S LEFT HIGH PASS
OUTPUT INTO THE LEFT SPEAKER'S INPUT.
B. PLUG THE RIGHT SUBWOOFER'S RIGHT HIGH PASS
OUTPUT INTO THE RIGHT SPEAKER'S INPUT.
A. PLUG THE SUBWOOFER'S LEFT HIGH PASS
OUTPUT INTO THE LEFT SPEAKER'S INPUT.
B. PLUG THE SUBWOOFER'S RIGHT HIGH PASS
OUTPUT INTO THE RIGHT SPEAKER'S INPUT.
ACTIVE

Mackie SRS1500 Specifications

System Specifications

frequency range	40Hz–120Hz
frequency response	45Hz–120Hz
maximum SPL at 1m	123 dB
peak output at 1m	126 dB
crossover frequency	120Hz (12 dB/octave)
input impedance	50k ohms

Transducer Specifications

low-frequency transducer diameter	15˝ (381mm)
voice coil diameter	3.0˝ (75mm)
power handling	350 watts rms

Power Amplifier

burst capability	600 watts
rated THD	< 0.05%
cooling	Passive

Line Input Power

US power	120V, 60Hz
Europe power	230V, 50Hz

Physical Properties

height	23.25˝ (590mm)
width	17.0˝ (432mm)
depth	23.5˝ (597mm)
weight	100 lbs. (45.4kg)
enclosure	18mm thick multi-layered baltic birch wood

Summary

Safety Instructions

Fire and Electric Shock Hazard

Rear Panel Description

Power and Indicators

Input and Output Connectors

Details on AC power input, balanced line-level inputs, and stereo loop-through/high-pass outputs.

Controls and Protection

Explains the protection indicator, subwoofer level adjustment, and phase reversal switch.

Hookup Diagrams

Stereo System Configurations

Connections

XLR Input and Output Wiring

Detailed wiring standards for balanced XLR inputs and stereo loop-through/high-pass outputs.

AC Power

Power Requirements and Supply

Thermal Considerations

Heat Dissipation and Protection

Explains the heatsink cooling system, airflow requirements, and thermal protection that mutes the signal.

Troubleshooting

No Sound Issues

Poor Bass Performance

Noise and Hum Problems

Repair

Service Procedures and Packaging

SRS1500 Specifications

System and Transducer Specs

Detailed technical specifications for system frequency range, SPL, crossover, transducer, and power amplifier.

Physical Properties and Power

Physical dimensions, weight, enclosure material, mounting methods, and line input power requirements.

Architects and Engineer's Specifications

System Design and Components

Details on the 15-inch transducer, enclosure construction, frequency response, and amplifier system.

Physical Design and Features