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Poor sound

• Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that

you’re not overdriving a stage in the
signal chain. Verify that all level controls
are set properly.

• Is the input connector plugged com-

pletely into the jack? Be sure all
connections are secure. It’s a good idea
to periodically clean all electrical
connections with a non-lubricating
electrical contact cleaner.

Noise

• Make sure all connections to the active

loudspeakers are good and sound.

• Make sure none of the signal cables are

routed near AC cables, power trans-
formers, or other EMI-inducing devices.

• Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-

based device on the same AC circuit as
the SR1530? Use an AC line filter or
plug the SR1530  into a different AC
circuit.

Hum

• Try disconnecting the cable connected

to the 

MAIN INPUT

 jack. If the noise

disappears, it could be a “ground loop,”
rather than a problem with the SR1530.
Try some of the following troubleshoot-
ing ideas:

• Use balanced connections throughout

your system for the best noise rejection.

• Whenever possible, plug all the audio

equipment’s linecords into outlets which
share a common ground. The distance
between the outlets and the common
ground should be as short as possible.

If your SR1530 needs service, please fol-

low these instructions:
1. Review the preceding troubleshooting

suggestions. Please.

2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883,

7am to 5pm PST, to explain the problem
in detail. They will ask you all sorts of
impertinent questions in the hope of
sorting out the problem. If it appears
that the SR1530 needs repair, request
an RA (Return Authorization) number.
Have your loudspeaker’s serial number
ready. You must have an RA number
before you can obtain service at the
factory or an authorized service center.

3. Keep this user’s manual. We don’t need

it to repair the loudspeaker.

4. Pack the loudspeaker in its original

packaging, including protective wrap,
endcaps, and box. This is very impor-
tant. When you call for the RA number,
please let Tech Support know if you
need new packaging. 

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, RA number,
and a detailed description of the prob-
lem, including how we can duplicate it.

6. Write the RA number in 

BIG PRINT

on top of the box.

7. Ship the loudspeaker to us. We recom-

mend United Parcel Service (UPS). We
suggest insurance for all forms of
cartage. Ship to this address:

Mackie Designs

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

One Main Street

Whitinsville, MA 01588

8. We’ll try to fix the loudspeaker within

three business days. Ask Tech Support
for the latest turnaround times when
you call for your RA number. We
normally send everything back prepaid
using UPS ORANGE (Third Day Air).
However, if you rush your loudspeaker
to us by Next Day Air, we’ll treat it in
kind by shipping it back to you UPS
RED (Next Day Air). This paragraph
does not necessarily apply to non-
warranty service.

REPAIR

Service for the SR1530 is available only

from one of our authorized domestic service
stations or at the factory service center
located in Whitinsville, Massachusetts.
Service outside the United States can be
obtained through local dealers or distributors.

Summary of Contents for SR1530

Page 1: ...SR1530 3 WAY ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...e Mackie Service Department 14 To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade expos...

Page 3: ...N provided for daisy chaining the signal to ad ditional SR1530 cabinets Two built in power amplifiers provide 100 watts each for the mid frequency and high frequency drivers The low frequency driver i...

Page 4: ...TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC MACKIE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE PATENT PENDING ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM LOOP OUT MAIN INPUT PARALLEL ON ON PROTECTION SR1530 LINE LEVEL SIGNAL SERI...

Page 5: ...C POWER The SR1530 speaker is designed to sit on the floor or stage WARNING The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging NEVER at tempt to suspend the SR1530 by its handles The SR...

Page 6: ...ure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No sound below The internal AC line fuse may be blown This is not a user serviceable part If you suspect the AC line fuse is blown please see the REPAIR sectio...

Page 7: ...hat the SR1530 needs repair request an RA Return Authorization number Have your loudspeaker s serial number ready You must have an RA number before you can obtain service at the factory or an authoriz...

Page 8: ...cy Transducer Diameter 6 152mm Voice Coil Diameter 2 50mm Power Handling 60W rms long term 1 High Frequency Transducer Diaphragm Diameter 1 25mm Voice Coil Diameter 1 25mm Power Handling 25W rms long...

Page 9: ...system shall be the Mackie Designs SR1530 The active three way full range loud speaker system shall incorporate one 15 inch low frequency LF transducer one horn loaded 6 inch mid frequency MF transduc...

Page 10: ...IE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE PATENT PENDING ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM LOOP OUT MAIN INPUT PARALLEL ON ON PROTECTION SR1530 LINE LEVEL SIGNAL SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE UTILISE U...

Page 11: ...re that the problem can be dupli cated If you bring your loudspeaker to an Authorized Service Center and they can t find anything wrong with it you may be charged a service fee 4 If the Mackie Authori...

Page 12: ...rope Asia Central South America 425 487 4333 Middle East Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com Some of the people at our factory who helped design build sell an...

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