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Owner

’s Manual

7

Owner’s Manual

Bridge Setup

Hookup Diagrams continued...

Now we’re looking at a bridge setup. Instead of the two ins, two outs of the stereo setup, this is a single in, single out.

A cable from the mixer’s left main output jack is connected to the ch. 1 input jack of the MX Series amplifier.  

The ch. 1 (bridge) speaker output of the MX amp is then connected to the input of a single passive loudspeaker [Mackie 

DRM212-P in this example]. Make sure that the amp mode is set to “bridge”.

48V

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

MUTE

Bridge

In bridge mode, only 

this gain control is used.

If you have two amplifiers, each could power a

single speaker in bridged mono, to make a very

powerful stereo system. Use a stereo feed from

your mixing console, the left goes to one amp, 

and the right goes to the other.

Crossover Cable

Pin 1+ to Pin 1+

Pin 2+ to Pin 1–

COLD

HOT

SPEAKER END

AMPLIFIER END

1+

1–

2–

2+

1+

1–

2–

2+

Summary of Contents for MX 3500

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Professional Power Amplifiers MX2500 MX3500...

Page 2: ...o the user 21 The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 22 The use of apparatus is in tropical and or moderate clim...

Page 3: ...lt LEDs per channel Short under impedance over current and thermal protection XLR Input and Thru per channel NL4 outputs Robust impact resistant all steel 2U rackmount chassis Not available in the USA...

Page 4: ...s amplifier The following steps will help you set up the MX amp quickly 1 Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment Make sure the master volume level and gain controls...

Page 5: ...utput jacks are connected to the ch 1 and ch 2 input jacks of the MX Series amplifier The speaker outputs of the MX amp are then connected to the inputs of a pair of passive loudspeakers Mackie DRM212...

Page 6: ...a cable from the mixer s left main output jack is connected to the ch 1 input jack of the MX Series amplifier The speaker outputs of the MX amp are then connected to the inputs of a pair of passive l...

Page 7: ...en connected to the input of a single passive loudspeaker Mackie DRM212 P in this example Make sure that the amp mode is set to bridge 48V MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE Bridge In bridge...

Page 8: ...2 input jacks of the MX Series amplifier The speaker outputs of this MX amp are then connected to the inputs of a pair of passive loudspeakers Mackie DRM212 P in this example The XLR thru jacks of th...

Page 9: ...ifier This time though only a single speaker output of the MX amp is connected to the input of a single passive loudspeaker Mackie DRM212 P in this example The output or thru jack of the passive louds...

Page 10: ...Positive or hot Pin 3 Negative or cold 2 3 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 4 XLR Thru Outputs These male XLR connectors allow you to send the balanced input signals to other amplifiers powere...

Page 11: ...urn the channel 2 level control all the way down The hookup diagram on page 7 shows how to connect a speaker in bridged mode Parallel This mode is used when you want to send a mono signal to both outp...

Page 12: ...er In bridged mode turn the channel 2 level control down and just use the channel 1 control 11 LEDs From bottom to top the LED ladder indicates the following PWR PWR is short for power These LEDs illu...

Page 13: ...fier has cooled to a safe operating temperature the thermal switch resets and reactivates the amplifier If this should occur identify the cause of the problem and take corrective action For example Pr...

Page 14: ...eck out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support where you will find lots of useful information such a...

Page 15: ...es Turn off the amp swap the speaker cables at the amp and turn the amp back on If the same side is still louder the problem is with your speaker cabling or the loudspeakers If the other side is loude...

Page 16: ...8 mm Width 19 0 in 483 mm Depth 14 6 in 370 mm Weight 40 3 lb 18 3 kg Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and man...

Page 17: ...Owner s Manual 17 Owner s Manual MXSeriesAmplifiersDimensions 11 9in 303mm MX2500 14 6in 370mm MX3500 3 5in 88mm 19 0in 483mm MX3500 40 3lb 18 3kg MX2500 30 4lb 13 8kg...

Page 18: ...PARALLEL CHANNEL 2 LEVEL CHANNEL 1 LEVEL AMP MODE SWITCH AMP MODE SWITCH CLIP LIMITER BRIDGE STEREO BRIDGE SENSITIVITY HVDC POWER AMP 1 POWER AMP 2 PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURREN...

Page 19: ...mpliance 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 ex...

Page 20: ...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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