Mackie Thump18S - Product Features; 1200 W Low End Performance; Application Flexibility

Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW1050 Rev. A 03/14
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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
Thump18S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features .............. 9
1. Power Connection ......................................... 9
2. Power Switch ............................................... 9
2. Power LED .................................................... 9
4. XLR Inputs ................................................... 9
5. High Pass Outputs ...................................... 10
6. Full Range Outputs ...................................... 10
7. Level Knob / OL LED ................................... 11
8. Normal / Invert Switch [Polarity] ................ 11
Questionairre ........................................................ 11
Final Thoughts ...................................................... 11
Placement ............................................................. 12
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 12
The Ins and Outs of Polarity .................................. 12
Protection Circuitry ............................................... 13
Limiting .......................................................... 13
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 13
Thermal Protection .......................................... 13
AC Power ............................................................. 13
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 14
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 15
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 16
Thump18S Subwoofer Dimensions .................... 17
Thump18S Subwoofer Frequency Response ....... 17
Thump18S Subwoofer Block Diagram ............... 18
Limited Warranty .................................................. 19