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DRM18S 2000W 18” Professional Powered Subwoofer

Cardio

Everyone’s busy these days with little-to-no time  

for exercise. Fear no more, we’ve got you covered...  

at least with cardio. Once selected, you will be  

presented with a choice of great cardio exercises, 

including:

• Jump Rope
• Squats
• Jogging
• Kickboxing
• Suicide Sprints
• Jumping Jacks

Wouldn’t that be awesome? I need exercise, I’ll go 

turn on my DRM18S subwoofer and set the cardio I 

want... if only...

No, no, cardio is an “id” shy of cardioid, a way to 

“aim” the low-end rumble to have great coverage where 

you want it (and away from where you don’t). This 

allows you to set up the PA in the most venue-friendly 

way.

Typically, subwoofers are omnidirectional, but with 

cardioid mode you can aim the DLM18S subwoofer’s 

null point (aka “dead spot”) where you don’t want the 

deep bass blasted.

In order to change the cardioid mode, first push  

the speaker control knob when the cardioid mode  

icon is illuminated (see image above). This opens  

the cardioid view:

Rotate the speaker control knob until the cardioid 

mode you desire – Front or Rear – is illuminated, then 

push to select it. As seen above, we’re going with Front.

Like the previous sub-menus, the cardioid mode also 

has a left-facing arrow. Illuminating and selecting  

this simply returns you to the menu.

DELAY

MODE

X-OVER

CONFIG

MAIN

CARDIO

CARDIOID MODE

FRONT-FACING

REAR

FRONT

Delay

This parameter controls the delay. In other words, 

you are going to want to time-align the speakers 

throughout the venue so the sound hits everywhere 

simultaneously. This is the place.

The delay time ranges from a low of 0.0 ms (ft, m)  

to a maximum of 100 ms (112.5 ft, 34.2 m).

In order to change the delay, first push the speaker  

control knob when the delay icon is illuminated (see  

image above). This opens the delay view.

From here, rotate the speaker control knob clockwise 

until the ms parameter is highlighted.

This is the only parameter that can  

be changed here; the ft and m delay time 

ranges update automatically dependent  

on where ms is set.

Push the speaker control knob in to select  

the ms parameter followed by rotating the speaker  

control knob clockwise (raise the delay time )  

and counter-clockwise (lower the delay time).

Like the previous sub-menus, the delay also  

has a left-facing arrow. Illuminating and selecting  

this simply returns you to the menu.

CARDIO

X-OVER

CONFIG

MAIN

DELAY

MODE

DELAY

ms

9

ft

10.1

m

3.0

DELAY

ms

9

ft

10.1

m

3.0

Summary of Contents for DRM18S

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2000W 18 Professional Powered Subwoofer DRM18S...

Page 2: ...rong 20 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker style AC mains power switch This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user 21 The MAINS plug or an app...

Page 3: ...d High Pass outputs Premium components o Road worthy 18mm plywood construction and internal bracing offers optimal acoustic performance with a touring grade textured coating and powder coated heavy ga...

Page 4: ...S quickly 1 Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment Make sure the master volume level and gain controls are all the way down 2 Connect the outputs from the mixing con...

Page 5: ...The ch 1 high pass output of the DRM18S subwoofer is then connected to the ch 1 input of the DRM loudspeaker DRM212 in this example It is possible to reproduce this exact same hookup in stereo Simply...

Page 6: ...a Mackie DRM12A powered arrayable loudspeaker The DRM12A reproduces the mid to high frequencies in mono and the sub provides the low frequencies in mono It is possible to reproduce this exact same hoo...

Page 7: ...red arrayable loudspeaker The DRM12As reproduce the mid to high frequencies in mono and the sub provides the low frequencies in mono It is possible to reproduce this exact same hookup in stereo Simply...

Page 8: ...me hookup in stereo Simply utilize the left and right main outputs from the mixer to feed the main inputs of the top subwoofers to mirror the rest of the system as identified here Another important as...

Page 9: ...ct out jack to the next subwoofer s input jack and so on daisy chaining multiple DRM18S subwoofers See above for visual representations of daisy chaining INPUT DIRECT OUT INPUT DIRECT OUT HIGH PASS OU...

Page 10: ...y of any turn on or turn off thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers 3 XLR and 1 4 Combo Inputs The input channels may accept a balanced mic signal...

Page 11: ...ient and a bit louder Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the line level Ch 1 and 2 high pass outputs The subwoofer s crossover splits the input signals into two frequency bands The low freq...

Page 12: ...aker control knob to navigate between the selections and push the button to open and edit the parameters 1 2 Non Inverted 3 Subwoofer Mode Crossover DRM Top Cardioid Mode Front Facing Delay 33 ms MAIN...

Page 13: ...the woofer cones of the subwoofer and full range loudspeaker would work together by pushing and pulling in unison DRM18S subwoofers are designed to be used in a broad range of applications The flexib...

Page 14: ...ed then push to select it As seen above we re going with Front Like the previous sub menus the cardioid mode also has a left facing arrow Illuminating and selecting this simply returns you to the menu...

Page 15: ...currently saved settings Recall Tap this to recall the settings of the selected memory snapshot Illuminating and selecting the left facing arrow returns you to the previous screen Lock Pin This is whe...

Page 16: ...OCK PIN 1 2 3 4 BACKLIGHT FRONT LED RESET OFF DIM ON OFF ON CONFIGURATION MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 ABOUT LOCK PIN 1 2 3 4 BACKLIGHT FRONT LED RESET OFF DIM ON OFF ON Reset Resets all parameters back to thei...

Page 17: ...built in thermal switch will activate muting the signal When the amplifier has cooled down to a safe operating temperature the thermal switch resets itself and the DRM18S subwoofer resumes normal ope...

Page 18: ...ered components protect them from moisture Avoid installing a DRM18S in places exposed to harsh weather conditions If you are setting them up outdoors make sure they are under cover if you expect rain...

Page 19: ...do offer certain accessory rigging items and some of them may be used with a variety of products While these accessories are intended to facilitate installation the wide variety of possible installati...

Page 20: ...ing away from the audience and the top facing towards the audience Triple Stack Three subs stacked with the bottom facing away from the audience and the top two facing towards the audience Triple Hori...

Page 21: ...ours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area If you think your DRM18S subwoofer has a problem please check ou...

Page 22: ...ange these specifications at any time without notice The Running Man figure is a registered trademark of LOUD Audio LLC All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...

Page 23: ...Owner s Manual 23 Owner s Manual DRM18SSubwooferDimensions WEIGHT 90 0 lb 40 8 kg 23 3in 592mm 31 1in 790mm 23 0in 584mm...

Page 24: ...bwoofer 24 DRM18S 2000W 18 Professional Powered Subwoofer DRM18SSubwooferBlockDiagram Amp Crossover Alignment Delay Cardioid Mode Limiter Thermal Monitoring Polarity DIRECT OUT DIRECT OUT INPUT INPUT...

Page 25: ...ncompliance 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...

Page 26: ...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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