Mackie Thump12 - Product Features Overview; High-Output Power and Amplification; Superior Low-End Performance

Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW1049 Rev. A 03/14
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• 1000WTotalSystemPower
  •Gig-ready,high-outputdesign
  •Ultra-efcientClass-Damplication
• Class-leading,Chest-thumpingLowEnd
  •12"high-outputwoofer[Thump12]
  •15"high-outputwoofer[Thump15]
  •1.4"Titaniumdomecompressiondriver
  •Dynamicbassresponsedeliversamazing
   lowsatallvolumes
•TotalSystemOptimization
  •Precision2-waycrossover
  •Transducertimealignment
  •Systemprotection/limiting
•ApplicationFlexible
  •3-bandEQwithsweepablemidtodial
   intheperfectsound
  •Mic/lineinputallowsdirectconnection
   ofmicrophone
  •Flexiblemountingoptionsincludingtripod
   andpole-mounting
  •Angleddesignperfectforuseasastage 
  monitor
• LightweightandPortable
  •Ruggedpolypropyleneconstruction
   designedforheavyuse
  •29.0lb/13.2kg[Thump12]
  •33.2lb/15.1kg[Thump15]
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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
Thump12 / Thump15: Rear Panel Features ............... 9
1. Power Connection ......................................... 9
2. Power Switch ............................................... 9
2. Power LED .................................................... 9
4. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs .......................... 9
5. Thru Output ................................................ 10
6. Level Knob / OL LED ................................... 10
7. Low EQ ...................................................... 11
8. Mid EQ ....................................................... 11
9. Mid Freq .................................................... 11
10. Hi EQ ....................................................... 11
Final Thoughts ...................................................... 11
Placement ............................................................. 11
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 11
Protection Circuitry ............................................... 12
Limiting .......................................................... 12
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 12
Thermal Protection .......................................... 12
AC Power ............................................................. 12
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 13
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 14
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 15
Thump12 / Thump15 Dimensions ..................... 16
Thump12 / Thump15 Frequency Response ........ 17
Thump12 / Thump15 Block Diagram ................ 18
Limited Warranty .................................................. 19