Mackie 550 Speaker User Manual


 
Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents Features
Part No. SW0985 Rev. B 07/14
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• 1600Wsystempowerpairedwithcustom
transducersdelivergig-levelvolumeswith
roomtospare
 • 12"high-outputLFdriver/1.4"titaniumdome
compressiondriver[SRM550]
 • 15"high-outputLFdriver/1.4"titaniumdome
compressiondriver[SRM650]
• 2x15"high-outputLFdriver/1.4"titanium
domecompressiondriver[SRM750]
• “Built-Like-A-Tank”all-wood,internally
bracedcabinetdeliversprofessional-grade
road-worthiness
 • Rugged18-gaugesteelgrilleandne-textured,
sleekblackcabinetnish
 • Frontportedformaximumlow-endextension
andpunch
• High-DenitionAudioProcessingforprofessional
soundwithunmatchedclarity
 • Patentedacousticcorrectiondevelopedwith
touringgeniusesatEAW
®
 • Precision2-waydigitalcrossover
 • Drivertimealignmentandphasecorrection
• Quickone-buttonSpeakerModeselection
forapplication-specicvoicing(PA,DJ,Monitor,
Soloist,FillandSpeech)
• Effortlesslyeliminatenastyfeedbackwith
one-buttonautomaticFeedbackDestroyer
• Integrated2-channelmixerfeaturingdual
Wide-Z
inputs
 • Handlesanythingfrommicstoguitarsto
mixerswithasingletwistofthegainknob
 • IncludesstereoRCAinputsforeasyconnection
tomusicsource
 • Perfectforthesinger/songwriter,
pluginandleavethemixerathome
• SmartProtect
DSPkicksintoprotect
yourinvestmentwhenthingsgetpushed
alittletoohard
• FlyableviastandardM10eyebolts
• Monitor-specic60˚angleandvoicing
modeperfectforcuttingthroughonstage
[SRM550/SRM650]
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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
SRM Loudspeaker: Rear Panel Features .................... 9
1. Power Connection ......................................... 9
2. Power Switch ............................................... 9
3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs .......................... 9
4. Gain Knobs ................................................. 10
5. RCA Inputs [Channel 2 Only] ....................... 10
6. Thru Output ................................................ 11
7. Ch 1/Mix Switch [Thru Output] ................... 11
8. Speaker Mode ............................................ 11
9. Feedback desTROYer ................................... 11
10. Main Logo Switch / Limit LED .................... 12
11. Extra Knobs, Buttons and LEDs .................. 12
12. Rock ‘n Roll .............................................. 12
Smart Protect ....................................................... 13
Limiting .......................................................... 13
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 13
Thermal Protection .......................................... 13
AC Power ............................................................. 13
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 13
Placement ............................................................. 14
Room Acoustics ............................................... 15
Rigging ............................................................... 16
Rigging Design Practices .................................. 16
Rigging Hardware and Accessories ................... 16
Rigging Notes ................................................. 16
Important Rigging Reminder ............................ 17
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 18
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 20
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 21
SRM550 Dimensions & Frequency Response ..... 23
SRM650 Dimensions & Frequency Response ..... 24
SRM750 Dimensions & Frequency Response ..... 25
SRM Loudspeaker Block Diagram ..................... 26
Limited Warranty .................................................. 27