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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
THE GLOSSARY: A HAVEN OF NON-
TECHINESS FOR THE NEOPHYTE
Just in case you’re new to the audio world,
we’ve included a fairly comprehensive dictio-
nary of pro audio terms. If terms like “clipping,”
“noise floor,” or “unbalanced” leave you blank,
flip to the glossary at the back of this manual
for a quick explanation.
A PLUG FOR THE CONNECTORS
SECTION
Also at the back of this manual is a section on
connectors: XLR, TRS, Binding Post connectors,
balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors,
and special hybrid connectors. If you plan on
wiring your own cables, please visit this section
before you start.
ARCANE MYSTERIES ILLUMINATED
Almost last but not least, we’ve included
an appendix entitled
Arcane Mysteries Illumi-
nated
. This section discusses some of the down
’n’ dirty practical realities of signal transmission,
balancing a sound system, grounding, and bal-
anced versus unbalanced lines. It’s a gold mine
for the neophyte and even the seasoned pro
might learn a thing or two.
TECHNICAL INFO
This section is for you tech-heads who like
to use a calculator and read specifications.
You’ll find it all here.
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS
Mackie’s gang of illustrators have created
easy-to-understand diagrams of popular studio
and live-sound setups. Your setup will probably
be different in some way, but these diagrams
will help you see the big picture so you can add
your own finishing touches.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS: MIND
BOGGLING DETAILS
Each and every knob, switch, and connector
on the M•1400i power amplifier is explained in
depth here. Throughout this section you’ll find
illustrations, with each feature numbered like
this
. If you’re curious about a feature, sim-
ply locate it on the appropriate illustration,
note the number attached to it, and find that
number in the nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is criti-
cally important or unique to the M•1400i. For
your own good, read them and remember
them. We may call you someday and quiz you.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. While not man-
datory, they’ll have some valuable information.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND
CONSIDERATIONS
This section discusses important things to
keep in mind when installing and using the
M•1400i, including rack mounting, AC power,
and wiring.
