Owner’
s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Contents
Features
Part No. SW0943 Rev. B 12/12
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• 2000W power via ultra-efficient Class-D
amplification
• High-power 12", heat-treated woofer with
3" voice coil
• Ultra-low frequency extension hits hard down
to 35 Hz
• DLP Digital Processor
• Powerful, one-touch digital processor with
bright OLED screen
• Precision digital crossover
• Presets for use with DLM and SRM Series
full-range loudspeakers
• Variable crossover control for optimization
with any loudspeaker
• Six total XLR connectors for flexible I/O control
• Two line level inputs
• Two full-range outputs for side fills,
additional subwoofers, etc.
• Two high-pass outputs for direct connection
to DLM or other full-range loudspeakers
• Unmatched system control for professional
applications
• Alignment delay up to 300ms for delay stack,
balcony, etc.
• Three memory locations for instant venue
setting recall
• Smart Protect DSP dynamically protects
amp/driver
• Innovative ultra-compact design
• Highest-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 gauge steel grille
• Ridiculously lightweight [48 lb / 21.7 kg]
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
DLM12S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features ................. 9
1. Power Connection ......................................... 9
2. Power Switch ............................................... 9
3. Fan Vents ..................................................... 9
4. XLR Inputs ................................................... 9
5. Normal / Invert Switch [Polarity] ................ 10
6. High Pass Outputs ...................................... 10
7. Full Range Outputs ...................................... 10
8. Stereo / Mono Switch [Full Range] .............. 10
9. OLED Display .............................................. 11
10. VOL Button............................................... 11
11. XVR Button .............................................. 11
12. Front LED On / Limit / Off ........................ 11
13. DLY Button ............................................... 11
14. MEM Button ............................................. 11
15. Control Lock ............................................. 12
16. + and – Buttons ........................................ 12
17. 2000W/2W Switch .................................. 12
Smart Protect ....................................................... 13
Limiting .......................................................... 13
Overexcursion Protection ................................ 13
Thermal Protection .......................................... 13
FYI
............................................................... 13
AC Power ............................................................. 13
Placement ............................................................. 14
The Ins and Outs of Polarity .................................. 14
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 14
Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 15
Appendix B: Connections ....................................... 17
Appendix C: Technical Information .......................... 18
DLM12S Subwoofer Dimensions ....................... 19
DLM12S Subwoofer Frequency Response .......... 19
DLM12S Subwoofer Block Diagram .................. 20
Mackie Limited Warranty ....................................... 21
