FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER CH OL 3v 21 2v ­6 ­9 29 31 ­20 11 17 19 27 23 25 ­3 GAIN/dB GAIN/dB CH CH CH 3v OL 1 INTERNAL STATUS PROTECT SHORT 2 1 2 21 23 25 ­3 2v 19 27 ­6 17 29 ­9 11 31 ­20 0 0 33 1v 0 0 33 1v SENSITIVITY SIG SIG SENSITIVITY 1.23v (+4dBu) 1.23v (+4dBu) TEMP STATUS CH 1& 2 COLD HOT POWER TM CAUTION 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. WARNING: SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE 1 CHANNEL INPUT LOW CUT FILTER TYPICAL 35 Hz CHANNEL CROSSOVER AMP MODE 60Hz STAGE MONITOR 100 Hz OFF 170 Hz 2 CROSSOVER LOW CUT FILTER 90Hz INPUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -- NE PAS OUVRIR BALANCED OR UNBALANCED CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC · WOODINVILLE WA · 98072 · USA · PATENTS PENDING · COPYRIGHT ©1998 · THE FOLLOWING ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE · 120Hz STEREO TYPICAL MONO BRIDGED 60Hz 90Hz 120Hz TYPICAL 35 Hz BALANCED OR UNBALANCED R R CH MONO BRIDGE HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER 1 + + + ­ CH SUB WOOFE SUB WOOFE 120 VAC 60 Hz 2000 WATTS 1300 WATTS / CH 2 OHM LOAD MIN. 2600 WATTS 4 OHM LOAD MIN. STAGE MONITOR 100 Hz 2 MONO BRIDGE CH's SUMMED OFF 170 Hz OUTPUT APPLICATION M·2600 OWNER'S MANUAL LOW OUT FULL RANGE (SUB WOOFER) ­ ­ PIN 1+ CH2+ PIN 1­ CH2­ PIN 2+ & 2 ­ NOT USED PIN 1+ BRIDGE+ PIN 1­ BRIDGE ­ PIN 2+ & 2 ­ NOT USED THRU THRU IN SWITCHED OUTPUT LOW HIGH OUT OUT OFF ON TYPICAL HIGH LOW OUT OUT THRU THRU PIN 1+ CH1+ PIN 1­ CH1­ PIN 2+ & 2 ­ NOT USED IN (CH1 & CH2) SPEAKER OUTPUTS CAUTION LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY APPEAR AT OUTPUT TERMINALS. CLASS 1 WIRING IS REQUIRED LIMITER SWITCHED OUTPUT CAUTION AVIS 8. Heat -- This Mackie product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat. 9. Power Sources -- This Mackie product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this Mackie product. 10. Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit this Mackie product. 11. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on, and liquids are not spilled into, this Mackie product. 12. Damage Requiring Service -- This Mackie product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this Mackie product; or C. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain; or D. This Mackie product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its chassis damaged. 13. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department. 14. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this Mackie product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and other instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture -- This Mackie product should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Bernard dog, etc. 6. Cleaning -- Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Ventilation -- This Mackie product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the Component should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings. Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert. 15. Grounding or Polarization -- Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is not defeated. 16. Power Precaution -- Unplug this Mackie product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Note that this Mackie product is not completely disconnected from the AC mains service when the power switch is in the OFF position. 17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ATTENTION --Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn. WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Lend Me Your Ears Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noiseinduced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of Duration in Sound level dBA time. The U.S. Government's Occu- hours per day (slow response) 8 90 pational Safety and 6 92 Health Administra4 95 tion (OSHA) has 3 97 2 100 specified the per1.5 102 missible noise level 1 105 exposures shown in 0.5 110 this chart. 0.25 or less 115 According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing these levels (such as the M·2600) use hearing protectors while this unit is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears Typical example must be worn when operating this amDuo in small club plification system in order to prevent Subway Train a permanent hearVery loud classical music ing loss if exposure is in excess of the Lori screaming at Ron limits set forth here. Loudest parts at a rock concert INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs power amplifier! The M·2600 is designed to fulfill the amplification needs of almost any type of application, with solid design features such as: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2600 watts into 4 ohms, bridged 1700 watts into 8 ohms, bridged 1300 watts x 2 into 2 ohms, stereo 850 watts x 2 into 4 ohms, stereo 500 watts x 2 into 8 ohms, stereo Easily handles 2 ohm loads all night long Two low-cut filters, 2nd-order Bessel, 12dB/octave, variable from Off to 170Hz Two superior design active crossovers, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley, 24dB/octave, selectable crossover point at 60, 90 or 120Hz Switchable limiter Automatic soft turn-on and multiple protection circuits Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" and XLR inputs XLR thru outputs, selectable to full-range, high pass or low pass Speakon® or binding post outputs Superior T-Design fan cooling Ultra low noise and distortion Fast Recovery design Five year warranty Our Fast Recovery (FR) amplifiers perform better than conventional designs when presented with adverse conditions such as clipping. Conventional designs use lots of negative feedback to provide stability and lower distortion. When clipping occurs, this "feedback" causes highfrequency sticking, keeping the amplifier "latched" in the clipping state longer than necessary. This results in painfully audible distortion. The Fast Recovery design eliminates this high-frequency sticking and allows the amplifier to remain stable when powering highly reactive loads at high volume levels. Carefully read and follow all the safety instructions explained on page 2 and throughout the manual. The Quick Start guide on page 4 gives an overview of the amplifier, and the rest of the manual explains the wealth of features and operating instructions in loving detail. At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy. After all, our mixers have traveled all over the world under the worst of conditions, and we've applied what we've learned to the mechanical design of our amplifiers. Reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement. That's why we use double-sided thru-holeplated fiberglass printed circuit boards. That's why our engineers have subjected the amplifier to the most rigorous and fiendish tests imaginable to fine-tune the design and extend its limits beyond those of ordinary amplifiers. Part No. 0003364 Rev. A 05/02 ©2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Purchased at: Date of purchase: 3 ® READ THIS PAGE! QUICK START I got ants in my pants and I got to dance! 5. Determine which AMP MODE is best for your application: · STEREO mode (separate left and right inputs, separate left and right outputs) is the typical setup for amplifying stereo signals. · MONO mode (sometimes called DualMono mode -- one or two inputs, two mono outputs) is for sending a mono signal to two different speaker sets, with separatelyadjustable level controls. · BRIDGED mode (sometimes called Bridged-Mono -- one or two inputs, one mono output) uses both sides of the amp to triple the power going to one speaker. An M·2600 in BRIDGED mode, delivers 2600 watts (into 4 ohms). Garsh! Note: In BRIDGED mode, 4 ohms is the minimum speaker impedance you should connect to the amplifier. If you connect a lower impedance load, the amplifier may go into PROTECT mode and the SHORT LEDs will turn on. Then the audience will turn on you. 6. In STEREO mode, connect line-level cables from your signal source to the M·2600's INPUT jacks, either XLR or TRS: · The XLR and TRS inputs for each channel are wired in parallel. · The balanced XLR inputs are wired pin 2 = hot (+), pin 3 = cold (­), and pin 1 = shield (ground). · The 1/4" TRS inputs are wired tip = hot (+), ring = cold (­), and sleeve = shield (ground), and can accept either balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) ca ...