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DLM12S Powered Subwoofer

Acoustic Performance:

Frequency Response (-10 dB) 

35 Hz, User-selectable  

 

 

 

 

90 Hz – 135 Hz

Max peak SPL (@ 1m calculated)

1

 

128 dB

Crossover Point 

 

 

User-selectable  

 

 

 

 

 

60 Hz – 120 Hz

Horizontal Coverage 

 

N/A

Vertical 

Coverage 

  N/A

Transducer

Woofer Diameter   

 

12.0 in / 305 mm

Voice Coil Diameter 

 

3 in / 76 mm

Diaphragm Material 

 

Paper

Magnet 

Material 

  Ferrite

Power Amplifier

Rated Power 

 

 

1000 watts rms 

    2000 

watts 

peak

Rated THD 

 

 

< 1%

Cooling 

   Multi-speed 

fan

Design 

   Class 

D

DLP Digital System Processing

Volume [VOL] 

 

 

Off (–  dB) to +10 dB

Crossover [XVR]   

 

Four preset xvr modes,  

    one 

variable 

xvr 

mode

Delay [DLY] 

 

 

0-300 ms

Memory [MEM] 

 

 

Three locations for  

    instant 

venue 

setting 

 

    recall 

and 

factory 

reset

Input/Output

Input Type 

 

Female XLR balanced  

 

   differential 

(stereo 

left/right)

Input Impedance   

20 k  balanced,    

 

   10 

k  unbalanced

Full Range Outputs 

Male XLR balanced  

 

   (parallel 

with 

input)

High Pass Outputs  

Male XLR balanced

 

1  Calculated from driver sensitivity and amplifier power.

Line Input Power

US detachable line cord 

100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 250W

EU detachable line cord 

220 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 250W

AC Connector 

 

3-pin IEC 250 VAC

 

Safety Features

Input Protection   

Peak and RMS limiting,  

 

 

 

 

power supply and amplifier    

   thermal 

protection

Display LEDs 

 

Defeatable front power ON,    

 

 

 

Front load power limiter

Status Info 

 

Power supply voltage,  

 

   Core 

temperature

Construction Features

Cabinet   

 

Extremely durable 15 mm poplar

Finish 

 

 

High durability black paint

Handles   

 

One on each side

Grille 

 

 

Powder-coated 20 gauge steel

Physical Properties

Height   

 

17.9 in / 455 mm

Width 

 

 

16.4 in / 417 mm

Depth 

 

 

20.8 in / 529 mm

Weight   

 

48 lb / 21.7 kg

Mounting Method

The DLM12S subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or stage. 
It is NOT designed to be pole-mounted or suspended.  

 

The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging. 
Never attempt to suspend the DLM12S by its handles.

Disclaimer

Since we are always striving to make our  products better by 
incorporating new and improved materials, components, and 
manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these 
specifications at any time without notice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered  
trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or  registered 
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby  
acknowledged.
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. 
All Rights Reserved.

DLM12S Subwoofer Specifications

Appendix C: Technical Information

Summary of Contents for DLM12S

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2000W Powered Subwoofer with DLP Digital Processor DLM12S...

Page 2: ...cted Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority t...

Page 3: ...t output compact subwoofer on the market Fit an entire DLM system in nearly any car Stack them up for storage Pole mount a DLM8 or DLM12 Extremely durable 15mm poplar cabinet Rugged powder coated 20 g...

Page 4: ...tial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment Make sure the master volume level or gain controls are all the way down 2 Connect the line level outputs from the mixing console or other...

Page 5: ...L R L UNBALANCED R 0dB 0dBu MAIN METERS R L OL 4 6 3 10 15 7 10 20 30 0 2 BREAK MUTES ALL CHANNELS PHANTOM POWER POWER STEREO GRAPHIC EQ FX SEND MID 2 5kHz MID 2 5kHz MID 2 5kHz MID 2 5kHz MID 2 5kHz...

Page 6: ...AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DONOTREMOVECOVER NOUSERSERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE REFERSERVICINGTOQUAL...

Page 7: ...there is no additional loading to the inputs when daisy chaining In other words you could conceivably daisy chain DLM subwoofers indefinitely INPUTS FULL RANGE HIGH PASS A B A B STEREO MONO NORMAL INV...

Page 8: ...T EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 1 THRU 2 TRS TRS Line XLR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVI...

Page 9: ...DA OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE U...

Page 10: ...r The frequency range above 20 Hz 200 Hz is sent to these line level output jacks The frequency range depends on where the crossover XVR 11 is set 7 Full Range Outputs Connect the full range outputs t...

Page 11: ...cy should be set to the lowest frequency response rating of the main loudspeakers Press the XVR button repeatedly until the desired crossover setting is highlighted DLM8 110 Hz DLM12 90 Hz SRM350 100...

Page 12: ...tance 13 and use these buttons to save and recall presets 14 17 2000W 2W Switch 1 At Mackie we are always striving to push the envelope dreaming up new awesome products to design in order to expand th...

Page 13: ...ating a built in thermal switch will activate muting the signal and ramping the fan up to top speed An error message will also appear on the OLED Display When the amplifier has cooled down to a safe o...

Page 14: ...e changes that we perceive as sound When the normal invert polarity switch 5 is engaged the original waveform is simply reversed 180 see Figure 2 Again the subwoofer cone follows the waveform However...

Page 15: ...u think your Mackie product has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support wh...

Page 16: ...www mackie com click Support and select Locate a Service Center Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If you do not have a...

Page 17: ...GE Simply plug the signal source i e mixer output into the input jack s and patch that subwoofer s full range jack to the next subwoofers s input jack and so on daisy chaining multiple DLM12S subwoofe...

Page 18: ...nector 3 pin IEC 250 VAC Safety Features Input Protection Peak and RMS limiting power supply and amplifier thermal protection Display LEDs Defeatable front power ON Front load power limiter Status Inf...

Page 19: ...SSubwooferDimensions WEIGHT 48 lb 21 7kg 16 4 in 417 mm 20 8 in 529 mm 17 9 in 455 mm DLM12SSubwooferFrequencyResponse Frequency Response Hz 20 80 90 100 50 100 200 500 dB SPL Legend DLM8 DLM12 SRM350...

Page 20: ...rocessing DAC DAC Comp Lim High Pass Outputs XOver B A B XOver ADC Fader XOver A B Full Range Outputs ANALOG BUS A B ADC HARDWIRE BUS A B DIGITAL BUS A B Limit Limit Mono Stereo DISPLAY USER CONTROLS...

Page 21: ...the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hou...

Page 22: ...DLM12S Powered Subwoofer 22 DLM12S Powered Subwoofer 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com...

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