SRM150 CoMpaCt aCtive pa SySteM USeR'S ManUal SRM150 MAIN EQ U HIGH 12kHz OFF MAX -15 +15 LEVEL U 2.5kHz -15 +15 PHANTOM POWER 48V MID INSTRUMENT (CH 1) U 100Hz -15 +15 LOW 1 2 3 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIC/LINE MIC/LINE L R IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.Readtheseinstructions. 2.Keeptheseinstructions. 3.Heedallwarnings. 4.Followallinstructions. 5.Donotusethisapparatusnearwater. 6.Cleanonlywithadrycloth. 7.Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. 8.Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters, stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 9.Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.A grounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewide bladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplug doesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementofthe obsoleteoutlet. 10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularly atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromthe apparatus. 11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer. 12.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable specifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus. Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/ apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over. 13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhen unusedforlongperiodsoftime. 14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supply cordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefalleninto theapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,does notoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped. 15.Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncordsasthiscanresultin ariskoffireorelectricshock. 16.Thisapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing,andno objectfilledwithliquids,suchasvasesorbeerglasses,shallbeplacedon theapparatus. 17.ThisapparatushasbeendesignedwithClass-Iconstructionandmust beconnectedtoamainssocketoutletwithaprotectiveearthingconnection(thethirdgroundingprong). 18.TheMAINSplugoranappliancecouplerisusedasthedisconnect device,sothedisconnectdeviceshallremainreadilyoperable. PORTABLE CART WARNING 19.NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe limitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules. Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses, andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin accordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures: ·Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. ·Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver. ·Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatto whichthereceiverisconnected. ·Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. CAUTION:Changesormodificationstothisdevicenotexpresslyapproved byLOUDTechnologiesInc.couldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethe equipmentunderFCCrules. 20.ThisapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassA/ClassB(whicheveris applicable)limitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatusasset outintheradiointerferenceregulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentof 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 réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 21.Exposuretoextremelyhighnoiselevelsmaycausepermanenthearing loss.Individualsvaryconsiderablyinsusceptibilitytonoise-inducedhearing loss,butnearlyeveryonewilllosesomehearingifexposedtosufficiently intensenoiseforaperiodoftime.TheU.S.Government'sOccupational SafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)hasspecifiedthepermissible noiselevelexposuresshowninthefollowingchart. AccordingtoOSHA,anyexposureinexcessofthesepermissiblelimits couldresultinsomehearingloss.Toensureagainstpotentiallydangerous exposuretohighsoundpressurelevels,itisrecommendedthatallpersons exposedtoequipmentcapableofproducinghighsoundpressurelevels usehearingprotectorswhiletheequipmentisinoperation.Earplugsor protectorsintheearcanalsorovertheearsmustbewornwhenoperating theequipmentinordertopreventpermanenthearinglossifexposureisin excessofthelimitssetforthhere: Duration, perdayin hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 SoundLevel dBA,Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 TypicalExample Duoinsmallclub SubwayTrain Veryloudclassicalmusic DavescreamingatSteveabout deadlines Loudestpartsatarockconcert CAUTION AVIS 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. 0.5 110 0.25orless 115 Correct disposal of this product.Thissymbolindicatesthatthisproductshouldnotbedisposedofwithyourhouseholdwaste,accordingtotheWEEEDirective(2002/96/EC)andyournationallaw.Thisproduct shouldbehandedovertoanauthorizedcollectionsiteforrecyclingwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment(EEE).Improperhandlingofthistypeofwastecouldhaveapossiblenegativeimpactontheenvironmentand humanhealthduetopotentiallyhazardoussubstancesthataregenerallyassociatedwithEEE.Atthesametime,yourcooperationinthecorrectdisposalofthisproductwillcontributetotheeffectiveusageofnatural resources.Formoreinformationaboutwhereyoucandropoffyourwasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalcityoffice,wasteauthority,oryourhouseholdwastedisposalservice. Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4 QUICK START ...............................................................................................................................................5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................... 6 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 8 1. MIC/LINE Inputs .............................................................................................................................................................8 2. Stereo Input .....................................................................................................................................................................8 3. Channel Gain Controls ..................................................................................................................................................8 4. INSTRUMENT Switch (CH 1) ........................................................................................................................................8 5. 48V PHANTOM POWER Switch and Indicator.......................................................................................................8 6. MAIN LEVEL .....................................................................................................................................................................9 7. HIGH, MID, and LOW EQ............................................................................................................................................... 9 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................10 8. POWER Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................10 9. FUSE...................................................................................................................................................................................10 10. AC Power Receptacle .................................................................................................................................................10 11. THRU Connector...........................................................................................................................................................10 12. MIC/LINE Switch .........................................................................................................................................................10 13. MAIN IN ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................11 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................11 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................................................12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................12 CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 13 SERVICE INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................14 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................14 Repair....................................................................................................................................................................................15 SRM150 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................16 SRM150 BLOCK DIAGRAM .....................................................................................................................18 SRM150 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................19 Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. SW0615 Rev. D 0/09 ©2006-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Mackie compact active PA system for your sound reinforcement applications. The SRM150 is an active PA system that provides a built-in mixer, high sound pressure levels, and is designed to give you the best performance of any compact PA system in its class and price range. Our design goal was to build a compact PA system with: 1. . . . 5. High precision, high output, and accurate playback. Controlled, smooth dispersion of mid and high frequencies. Ultra-clean, high-headroom mic preamps. High-output Class-D amplification. Onboard Mackie mixer with -band EQ. The Cabinet The SRM150 cabinet was designed with the same material as our SRM50 and SRM50 loudspeakers, the strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. It has an insert in the bottom for mic stand mounting (usi ...