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DRM12A 2000W 12" Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker

Important Safety Instructions

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Minimum distance (5 cm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.  

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings  

with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

9.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10.

 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed  

on the apparatus.

11.

 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.  

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type  

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third  

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

13.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

14.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

15.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

16.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain  

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

17.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled  

with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

18.

  Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk  

of fire or electric shock.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

CAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral  

triangle is intended to alert the user to the prescence of uninsulated  

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of  

significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT  

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended  

to alert the user of the prescence of important operating and  

maintaining (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying  

the appliance.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION — To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect  

to mains power supply while grille is removed.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

19.

  This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and  

must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing 

connection (the third grounding prong).

20.

  The AC Mains PowerCon® connector (the appliance coupler) is used  

as the disconnect device. This connector shall remain readily accessible  

and operable.

21.

  The use of apparatus is in tropical and/or moderate climates.

22.

 

NOTE:

 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 

for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation  

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference 

in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his  

own expense.

 

WARNING:

 Operation of DRM12A in a residential environment could cause 

radio interference.

 

CAUTION:

 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved  

by LOUD Audio, LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment 

under FCC rules.

23.

  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 réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere  

des communications du Canada.

24.

  Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. 

Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss,  

but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense 

noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level 

exposures shown in the following chart.

  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 high sound pressure levels 

use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or 

protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating 

the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in 

excess of the limits set forth here:

Duration, per 

day in hours

Sound Level dBA, 

Slow Response

Typical Example 

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Matt screaming at Troy about deadlines

0.5 

110

0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Installation should only be done by experienced, licensed 

professionals. Improper installation may result in damage  

to the equipment, injury or death.

Correct disposal of this product:

 This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU)  

and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste 

could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation 

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please 

contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Summary of Contents for DRM12A

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2000W 12 Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker DRM12A...

Page 2: ...ong 20 The AC Mains PowerCon connector the appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device This connector shall remain readily accessible and operable 21 The use of apparatus is in tropical and or...

Page 3: ...XLR Input and Output Premium components and cabinet design o Road worthy 15mm plywood construction and internal bracing offers optimal acoustic performance with a touring grade textured coating and p...

Page 4: ...gned so the transducers are positioned as close together as possible More specifically the separation between the transducers must be less than the wavelengths emitted by them This is easy to achieve...

Page 5: ...uts on the rear panel of the DRM12A loudspeakers 4 Push the line cord securely into the subwoofer s IEC connectors and plug the other ends into grounded AC outlets The subwoofer may accept the appropr...

Page 6: ...jack to the second DRM12A s input jack using a balanced XLR cable A short 1 2 foot cable is all that is necessary Hook up the supplied loop Neutrik PowerCon cable from the first DRM12A s AC Thru jack...

Page 7: ...vocal reinforcement Another possibility is to place DRM12As on the stage as front or side fills This helps provide sound to the fans near the stage where they may not be adequately covered by the PA T...

Page 8: ...gle position and the subwoofer HPF to DRM Sub Or set it to Var if not using the DRM18S It is possible to reproduce this exact same hookup in stereo for even wider and louder dispersion Simply utilize...

Page 9: ...he left and right main outputs from the mixer to feed the main inputs of the first DRM12A on each side of the stage and mirror the rest of the system as described above Another important aspect to kee...

Page 10: ...high frequencies in mono and the sub provides the low frequencies in mono Since three DRM12As are used the array mode should be set to the 3 4 or 3 4 long position and the subwoofer HPF to DRM Sub Or...

Page 11: ...e hookup in stereo Simply utilize the left and right main outputs from the mixer to feed the inputs of the top boxes and mirror the rest of the system as identified above Another important aspect to k...

Page 12: ...Top See pages 16 and 22 for more information It is possible to reproduce this exact same hookup in stereo Simply utilize the left and right main outputs from the mixer to feed the main inputs of the t...

Page 13: ...things turned off This will reduce the possibility of any turn on or turn off thumps in the loudspeakers 2 AC Thru Jack The Neutrik PowerCon AC IN and AC THRU connectors are wired in parallel to provi...

Page 14: ...OLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 INPUT OUTPUT PUSH FOR SETTINGS SPEAKER CONTROL 7 6 4 5 2 1 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 6 LCD Display This modern high resolution all color TFT LCD Display is...

Page 15: ...avigate between the selections and push the button to open and edit the parameters In 2 3 4 Long Array Mode DRM SUB Subwoofer 9 ms Delay 6 130 7 1 25k 10 15 5k Low Mid High Main EQ Array Delay Sub Con...

Page 16: ...mode is calculated to account for up to 100 feet of air loss compensation The top box in a flown three or four box array typically has to reach an audience that is much further away than those covered...

Page 17: ...s you to the menu SUBWOOFER HPF 90Hz VAR VAR OFF DRM SUB SUBWOOFER HPF 90Hz VAR VAR OFF DRM SUB EQ Setup On to the bottom row now The first one listed is EQ and as you might expect this is where to ad...

Page 18: ...setting up at shows by recalling previous settings The DRM12A s RTA fits right in with that literally displaying frequencies shortening the time it takes to tune the main loudspeakers or stage monito...

Page 19: ...RE 3 There are six user memory snapshots which should be more than enough Store Tap this to store the current settings to the corresponding memory snapshot Please be aware that the new settings will r...

Page 20: ...trol knob to select between on or off Like the previous sub menus configuration also has a left facing arrow Illuminating and selecting this simply returns you to the menu CONFIGURATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4...

Page 21: ...DSP versions temperature favorite movie and more There is really only one reason to go here and that is if you ve been directed so by Technical Support CONFIGURATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 ABOUT LOCK PIN...

Page 22: ...e sure that the support surface e g floor etc has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the weight of the loudspeaker s When pole mounting loudspeakers be sure that they are stabilized a...

Page 23: ...the thermal switch activates try turning down the level control a notch or two on the mixing console or via the Speaker Control knob to avoid overheating the amplifier Be aware that direct sunlight an...

Page 24: ...systems DRM12A Fly Points MP Mounting Point Rigging Hardware and Accessories Rigging a DRM12A will invariably require hardware not supplied by us Various types of load rated hardware are available fr...

Page 25: ...hookup diagrams to view additional rigging suggestions WARNING When the FB100 Flybar is used to suspend a system it cannot retain a 10 1 design factor at certain pick points In some situations suspen...

Page 26: ...sier than lower frequencies By providing direct line of sight from the loudspeakers to the audience you increase the overall brightness and intelligibility of the sound system Highly reverberant rooms...

Page 27: ...u think your DRM12A loudspeaker 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 suppor...

Page 28: ...on Display LEDs Defeatable front power Speaker Control Status Info Input and output levels array mode high pass filter EQ and delay settings AcousticPerformance Frequency Range 10 dB 50 Hz 20 kHz Freq...

Page 29: ...f supporting the weight of the DRM12A loudspeaker or fly via the integrated M10 mounting points using M10 x 1 5 x 20 mm forged shoulder eyebolts See page 22 24 26 for more information Options DRM12A C...

Page 30: ...le Powered Loudspeaker DRM12ALoudspeakerBlockDiagram HF x3 LF Amp Amp 4 User Selectable Array Modes User Adjustable Parametric EQ Alignment Delay Newton s Cradle Internal Crossover LF Equalization HF...

Page 31: ...liance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excl...

Page 32: ...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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