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SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer Specifications

Low-Frequency Transducer

Diameter

300mm (12”)

Voice Coil Diameter

63.5mm (2.5”)

Sensitivity

 (1W@1m) 98 dB

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

Power Handling

450 watts, program

Frequency Range

45Hz – 3kHz

High-Frequency Driver and Horn

Diaphragm Diameter

44.5mm (1.75˝)

Exit Throat Diameter

25.4mm (1˝)

Diaphragm Material

Titanium

Sensitivity

 (1W@1m) 106 dB

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

Power Handling

150 watts, program

Frequency Range

1kHz – 20kHz

Horn Type

Composite: Conical/Exponential

Mouth Size

304.8mm (12˝) W x 177.8mm (7˝) H

Horizontal Coverage

90º 

±

10º (1kHz – 20kHz)

Vertical Coverage

45º 

±

10º (2.8kHz – 20kHz)

Power Amplifier and System
Specifications

Low-Frequency Power Amplifier

Rated Power

300 watts

Rated THD

< 0.1%

Cooling

Convection Extrusion

Design

      Class G, Parametric Servo Feedback

High-Frequency Power Amplifier

Rated Power

100 watts

Rated THD

< 0.1%

Cooling

Convection Extrusion

Design

Conventional Class AB

System Specifications

Input Type

Balanced Differential

Input Impedance

Line:

20k ohms

Input Protection

RFI and level protected

Sensitivity

Line:

+4 dBu (center detent)

Mic:

–36 dBu

Maximum Input Level

Line:

+22 dBu

Low-Cut Frequency

75Hz, Second-order filter

Acoustic Contour Equalization

Peaking:

+3 dB @ 100Hz,
+3 dB @ 12kHz

Enclosure Alignment

Sixth-Order

Over-Excursion Protection

Second-Order High-Pass Filter

Thermal Protection

Amplifier shutdown,
auto-reset

Low-Line Voltage Shut Down

60% Nominal line

Acoustic Frequency Response

48Hz – 20kHz

Low-Freq –3 dB Point

55Hz

Max Peak SPL @ 1m

127 dB

Low-Freq Crossover

24 dB/octave,
time offset corrected

High-Freq Crossover

24 dB/octave

Crossover Frequency

1.6 kHz

Driver Protection

Independent LF and
HF compressors

Low-Freq Roll-Off

Dynamic-signal level
dependent

Accessory Interface

±

15V DC,

normalized signal I/O

Operating Temperature Range

–10ºC - 45ºC
(14ºF - 113ºF)

Line Input Power

US

120V, 60Hz

Europe

230V, 50Hz

Japan

100V, 50/60Hz

Physical Properties

Height

  660mm (25.98”)

Width

  390mm (15.35”)

Depth

  376mm (14.8”)

Weight

  23.2kg (51 lbs.)

Enclosure Geometry

   Asymmetrical Trapezoidal

Mounting Methods

   Integrated mounting
   points, M10
   Two each located on each
   side, top, bottom, and rear
   of enclosure

Disclaimer

Since we are always striving to

make our products better by incor-
porating new and improved
materials, components, and manu-
facturing methods, we reserve the
right to change these specifications
at any time without notice.

“Mackie,” the “Running Man” figure, and

“FR Series” are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Mackie Designs Inc.

All other brand names mentioned are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders, and are hereby acknowledged.

©2000 Mackie Designs Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.

14.8"-376mm

25.98"-660mm

14.8"-376mm

15.35"-390mm

15.35"-390mm

Summary of Contents for SRM 450

Page 1: ...SRM450 ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER USER S MANUAL AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION...

Page 2: ...e in performance or E This Mackie product has been dropped or its chassis damaged 12 Servicing The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating...

Page 3: ...worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA Typical In Hours Slow...

Page 4: ...htweight high strength cabinet FR Series Power Amplifiers To power these beautiful things each SRM450 includes two of our acclaimed FR Series Fast Recovery power amplifiers Our exclusive design uses l...

Page 5: ...nitor applications The Active Advantage There are a number of advantages to us ing an active speaker system over a passive loudspeaker The internal crossover is active and its low power circuitry oper...

Page 6: ...M450 Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with the correct voltage for your particular model 4 Turn on your signal source Make sure its Master Volume control if it has one is turne...

Page 7: ...SRS1500 Subwoofer to create an incredibly powerful system The active crossover inside the SRS1500 splits the full range in put signal into two ranges The SRS1500 plays the low frequency range through...

Page 8: ...here is plenty of ventilation to the rear panel Please see Ther mal Considerations on page 12 The SRM450 has several connectors controls and indicators that you should understand IEC Socket This is wh...

Page 9: ...it will be in the NORMAL position 12 o clock If you have a particu larly high line level signal connected to the SRM450 you may need to turn the control down to the LINE indication 9 o clock If you h...

Page 10: ...450 helps to minimize the problems that typically arise Balanced XLR Connectors CONNECTIONS The SRM450 has a female XLR input that accepts a balanced or unbalanced mic or line level signal When connec...

Page 11: ...to cover large glass windows or hanging tapestries or other materials on the walls to absorb some of the sound However in most cases these remedies are not possible or practical So what do you do Maki...

Page 12: ...in the U S This provides two phases of AC power on either side of the center tap at 120V each If lighting is used in a show it is prefer able to power the lights from one leg of the service and power...

Page 13: ...thumps and bangs from your source equipment being amplified When turning off your system turn off the SRM450s first This will prevent any turn off thumps and bangs from your source equipment being am...

Page 14: ...ecurely connected at both ends Make sure the output volume gain control on the mixing console or preamp is turned up sufficiently to drive the inputs of the speaker You should be able to see the SIGNA...

Page 15: ...s is very dangerous The hum may appear when using an unbalanced source consumer preamp CD player VCR etc This is caused by the unbalanced to balanced interface shield 1 2 3 XLR RCA 3 Conductor Cable b...

Page 16: ...f 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 active speaker to us We recommend United Parcel Service UPS We suggest insurance for al...

Page 17: ...Over Excursion Protection Second Order High Pass Filter Thermal Protection Amplifier shutdown auto reset Low Line Voltage Shut Down 60 Nominal line Acoustic Frequency Response 48Hz 20kHz Low Freq 3 dB...

Page 18: ...ET LO FREQ AMP HI FREQ AMP SENSE RESISTOR BASS CONTROL SERVO LOOP WOOF PEAK LIGHT PEAK DETECTION MACKIE DESIGNS SRM450 BLOCK DIAGRAM 071699SE THRESHOLD LPF THRESHOLD MID VDC LO VDC HI VDC TOROIDAL POW...

Page 19: ...ke sure that the problem can be dupli cated If you bring your active speaker 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...

Page 20: ...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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