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DRM12A 2000W 12" Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker
Single pole-mounted DRM12A arrayable loudspeaker with single DRM18S subwoofer
Hookup Diagrams continued...
This type of setup will typically be found at small indoor or outdoor gigs, festivals, weddings, or parades where a high
output PA with wide coverage and throw is necessary. This is a great setup for local DIY bands, too.
In this example, the left output from a mixer feeds the ch. 1 input of a Mackie DRM18S powered subwoofer. The ch. 1
high-pass output of the subwoofer feeds the input of a Mackie DRM12A powered loudspeaker. The DRM12As reproduce
the mid-to-high frequencies in mono, and the subs provide the low frequencies in mono. Here the array mode should
be set to single 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 the left and
right main outputs from the mixer to feed the main inputs of each subwoofer and mirror the rest of the system as identified
above. Heck, you could even add an additional pair DRM12A loudspeakers for greater coverage. Lots of possibilities!
Another important aspect to keep in mind is the rigging setup of loudspeakers. In this diagram, the DRM12As are
pole-mounted on a subwoofer, utilizing an SPM400 adjustable pole. Refer to page 22 to view a table listing other
configuration possibilities and pages 24-26 for more information about rigging.
Note that the DRM12As AC power may be linked via the AC Thru. Refer to page 6 for details on daisy-chaining AC power.
*If using a DRM18S subwoofer, set the crossover to DRM Top to match the DRM12A.
SPM400 Pole Mount
