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M-Series

M-Series

It hurts when I touch my arm, or my leg, or 
even my head!

•  You have a broken finger.

Bad sound!

•  Is it loud and distorted? Turn down the signal com-

ing from the mixer or signal source.

•  Is the input connector plugged completely into the 

jack? Check the speaker connections and verify 
that all connections are tight and that there are no 
stray strands of wire shorting across the speaker 
terminals.

•  If possible, listen to the signal source with head-

phones plugged into the console. If it sounds bad 
there, the problem’s not in the amplifier.

Noise/Hum

•  Check the signal cable between the mixer and the 

amplifier. Make sure all connections are good and 
sound.

•  Make sure the signal cable is not routed near AC 

cables, power transformers, or other EMI-inducing 
device.

•  Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device 

on the same AC circuit as the amplifier? Use an AC 
line filter or plug the amplifier into a different AC 
circuit.

•  If possible, listen to the signal source with head-

phones plugged into the console. If it sounds noisy 
there, the problem’s not in the amplifier.

For additional up-to-date information please visit our 
website at www.mackie.com.

Repair

Service for Mackie products is available at a factory-
authorized service center. Service for Mackie products 
living outside the United States can be obtained through 
local dealers or distributors.

If your M-Series amplifier needs service, follow these 
instructions:

1.  Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. 

Please.

2.  Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm 

PST, to explain the problem and obtain a Service 
Request Number. Have your serial number ready. 

You must have a Service Request Number before 
you can obtain warranty service.

3.  Keep this owner’s manual and the detachable line-

cord. We don’t need them to repair the amplifier.

4.  Pack the amplifier in its original package, includ-

ing endcaps and box. This is 

VERY IMPORTANT

Mackie is not responsible for any damage that 
occurs due to non-factory packaging.

5.  Include a legible note stating your name, shipping 

address (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number, 
Service Request Number, and a detailed description 
of the problem, including how to duplicate it.

6.  Write the Service Request Number in 

BIG PRINT

 

on top of the box. Units sent without the Service 
Request Number will be refused.

7.  Tech Support will tell you where to ship the amplifier 

for repair. We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage.

8.  You will need to contact the authorized service cen-

ter for their latest turn-around times. The amplifier 
must be packaged in its original packing box, and 
must have the Service Request Number on the box. 
Once it’s repaired, the authorized service center will 
ship it back, pre-paid (if it was a warranty repair).

 

Note:

 Under the terms of the warranty, you must 

ship or drop-off the unit to an authorized service 
center. The return ground shipment is covered for 
those units deemed by us to be under warranty.

 

Note:

 You must have a sales receipt from an Autho-

rized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair.

Need Help?

You can reach a technical support representative  

Monday through Friday  

from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at:

1-800-898-3211

After hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support,  

or email us at: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for M2000

Page 1: ...AMPLIFIERS M 2000 M 3000 M 4000 OL 3 6 9 20 SIG OL 3 6 9 20 SIG 2 INTERNAL STATUS INTERNAL STATUS PROTECT SHORT OVER TEMP PROTECT SHORT OVER TEMP O O MAX MAX O O 1 M 4000 POWER H I G H E F F I C I E N...

Page 2: ...tere des communications du Canada 18 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly e...

Page 3: ...4 GettingStarted 5 ConnectionsandSettings 5 HookupDiagrams 7 M SeriesFeatures 10 FrontPanel 10 RearPanel 12 GeneralPrecautionsandConsiderations 16 RackMounting 16 ThermalConsiderations 16 ACPowerConsi...

Page 4: ...ts of negative feedback That s Not All There are plenty more features that make your selec tion of a Mackie M Series power ampli er a good invest ment from the Fast Recovery design pioneered in our FR...

Page 5: ...RS inputs are wired tip hot ring cold and sleeve shield ground and can accept either balanced TRS or unbalanced TS cables The screw terminal inputs are wired as indicated hot cold and ground GND 7 In...

Page 6: ...level Gain controls down turn the power off make the changes turn the power back on and then turn the level controls back up When you shut down your equipment turn off the ampli ers rst When powering...

Page 7: ...RESET SERIAL DATE CODE BRIDGE 1 2 BRIDGE PIN 1 CH1 PIN 2 CH2 PIN 1 BRIDGE PIN 2 UNUSED PIN 1 CH2 PIN 2 UNUSED LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY APPEAR AT OUTPUT TERMINALS CLASS 3 WIRING IS REQUIRED SPEAKER OUTPUTS...

Page 8: ...MAIN OUT AMP MODE SWITCH MONO Passive Speakers Mackie S408 TO SPEAKERS OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS M 4000 AC LINE BREAKER PUSH TO RESET SERIAL DATE CODE BRIDGE 1 2 BRIDGE PIN 1 CH1 PIN 2 C...

Page 9: ...WIRING IS REQUIRED SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1 2 ON TYPICAL LIMIT OFF STEREO AMP MODE MONO BRIDGE CAUTION GND CHANNEL 1 GND CHANNEL 2 ON TYPICAL LIMIT OFF DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE WA USA MANUFACTURE...

Page 10: ...as a control room amp and your control room is the size of a telephone booth you ll probably never want to hear the amp at its maximum level You can set the Gain controls as low as you like How ever...

Page 11: ...it turns off and the ampli er resumes normal operation If it senses the shorted condition again the cycle repeats until you x the problem Typical causes for a short indication would be either a shorte...

Page 12: ...the M Series ampli ers is comprised of the fans the input and output connectors and a num ber of cool extra features 7 SPEAKER OUTPUTS There are two methods for connecting your speakers to the M Seri...

Page 13: ...ect more than one source to the INPUT connectors Each can be used with either balanced or unbalanced signals See Input Wir ing on page 17 for more information about making the input connections The M...

Page 14: ...nnel 2 inputs If you are using the screw termi nal inputs you could jumper the signal over from Channel 1 to Channel 2 as shown below GND CHANNEL 1 GND CHANNEL 2 GND CHANNEL 1 GND CHANNEL 2 JUMPERS SH...

Page 15: ...reely See Thermal Considerations on page 16 for more information even notice any audible difference We recommend that you leave it engaged hence the TYPICAL label above it If you re working at quiet l...

Page 16: ...side the rack including the rear supports The M 3000 and M 4000 require 19 5 depth inside the rack includ ing the rear supports When designing your rack put the heavier items at the bottom and the lig...

Page 17: ...e clipping point you can safely connect one or more ampli ers to an AC service Use the table below as a guideline The M Series ampli ers are equipped with an in rush limiting circuit to minimize start...

Page 18: ...ire has resistance and when electricity passes through a resistor power is lost The thicker the wire the less resistance it offers and the more power actually gets to the speakers The thickness of wir...

Page 19: ...en using bridge mode wire the Bridge Speakon connector the same as the stereo and mono connectors Bridge Speakon Connection The red posts are labeled which means positive The black posts are labeled f...

Page 20: ...nd Stereo Dual Channel Speakon Connection M 4000 AC LINE BREAKER PUSH TO RESET SERIAL DATE CODE BRIDGE 1 2 BRIDGE PIN 1 CH1 PIN 2 CH2 PIN 1 BRIDGE PIN 2 UNUSED PIN 1 CH2 PIN 2 UNUSED LETHAL VOLTAGES M...

Page 21: ...ough the front It needs plenty of fresh air to stay cool Do not block the ventilation ports Is the SHORT 4 LED lit If so you ve got a dead short somewhere in your speaker setup or the total impedance...

Page 22: ...3211 7 am to 5 pm PST to explain the problem and obtain a Service Request Number Have your serial number ready You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain warranty service 3 Keep this...

Page 23: ...channel 400 600 800 1 kHz 1 THD into 4 ohms per channel 650 1000 1300 1 kHz 1 THD into 2 ohms per channel 1000 1500 2000 Bridge Mono 1 kHz 1 THD into 8 ohms 1300 2000 2600 Bridge Mono 1 kHz 1 THD int...

Page 24: ...eight 3 5 in 89 mm Width 19 0 in 483 mm Depth 18 1 in 460 mm Overall Depth 19 5 in 494 mm Weight 48 lb 21 8 kg M 4000 Height 3 5 in 89 mm Width 19 0 in 483 mm Depth 18 1 in 460 mm Overall Depth 19 5 i...

Page 25: ...R TEMP PROTECT SHORT OVER TEMP O O MAX MAX O O 1 M 3000 POWER H I G H E F F I C I E N C Y P O W E R A M P L I F I E R M 4000 WEIGHT 53 lbs 24 0 kg 19 5 in 495 mm 3 5 in 89 mm 19 0 in 483 mm 17 6 in 44...

Page 26: ...PROTECTION SUPPLY UNDERVOLTAGE DETECTOR 65 OF NOMINAL THRU XLR M CH 1 SCREW TERMINAL LINE INPUT GND FAN 2 3 1 2 3 1 CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT TRS CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT XLR F THRU XLR M CH 2 SCREW T...

Page 27: ...actory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies and its au...

Page 28: ...Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail s...

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