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Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers

Important Safety Instructions

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type 

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 

are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a 

cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus 

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  

unused for long periods of time.

14.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 

normally, or has been dropped.

15.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled 

with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire  

or electric shock.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be 

connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection  

(the third grounding prong).

18.

 This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This 

switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

19.

  The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, 

so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

CAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within  

an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user  

to the prescence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  

within the product’s enclosure, that may be of significant 

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT  

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  

intended to alert the user of the prescence of important  

operating and maintaining (servicing) instructions in the  

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric 

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION — To prevent electric shock hazard, do not 

connect to mains power supply while grille is removed.

20. 

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 

measures:

    

•   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

    

•   Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

    

•   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  

 

     that to which the receiver is connected.

    

•   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by 

LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 

under FCC rules.

21.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) 

limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio 

interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION

 —

 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques 

dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B 

(selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté 

par les ministere des communications du Canada.

22.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. 

Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but 

nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise 

for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown 

in the following chart.

  According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result 

in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high 

sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment 

capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the 

equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the 

ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent 

hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

Duration, 

per day in 

hours

Sound Level dBA, 

Slow Response

Typical Example 

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

John screaming at Troy about deadlines

0.5 

110

0.25 or less 115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household 

waste, according to the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be handed over to  

an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type  

of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances 

that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will  

contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste  

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Summary of Contents for Thump 12A

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 1300W Powered Loudspeakers Thump12A Thump15A...

Page 2: ...easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with th...

Page 3: ...D on off Durable lightweight molded enclosure Dual symmetrical monitor angles Two full grip side handles plus top carry handle and bottom rear lift pocket Rugged powder coated perforated steel grille...

Page 4: ...ect the mix out to the inputs of the subwoofers Make sure the subwoofer s gain knob is set to U unity gain 3 If not using a subwoofer connect the outputs from the mixing console or other signal source...

Page 5: ...ine is a safe bet From there adjust the gain as described on page 11 Now grab your axe and plug it directly into the channel 2 input Or if you use effects connect the guitar to the effects input and a...

Page 6: ...he CH1 input of each Thump12A loudspeaker Don t forget to set the CH1 gains to Line and the Speaker Modes to Music If you desire a little more boom add a Thump18S subwoofer to the mix Here the L R out...

Page 7: ...gramscontinued Perhaps you re a DJ playing bumpin tunes in the middle of the night to a crowd that s groovin and dancin to your fine selection In this example a laptop is connected to the channel 1 an...

Page 8: ...Thump loudspeakers may be daisy chained via the male XLR connector labeled MIX OUT Simply plug the signal source i e mixer output or microphone into the input jack s and patch that loudspeaker s mix...

Page 9: ...ut of each loudspeaker is then connected to the channel A input of a pair of Thump18S subwoofers From here the channel A full range outputs of the two outer Thump18S subwoofers are connected directly...

Page 10: ...s Both input channels may accept a balanced mic signal using an XLR connector They are wired as follows according to standards specified by the AES Audio Engineering Society XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1...

Page 11: ...with unity gain at the center position 12 o clock Thump loudspeakers are designed to operate with a 4 dBu signal when the main knob is at the center position Thump loudspeakers may accept up to a 20 d...

Page 12: ...g it to bottom out also know as overexcursion which is equivalent to a mechanical form of clipping ThermalProtection All amplifiers produce heat Thump loudspeakers are designed to be efficient both el...

Page 13: ...to the loudspeakers Reducing the splay angle will reduce the total horizontal coverage but it also creates an area both speakers are covering Instead of a nearfield hole this will cause comb filterin...

Page 14: ...s are not possible or practical So what do you do Making the sound system louder generally doesn t work because the reflections become louder too The best approach is to provide as much direct sound c...

Page 15: ...ur website please call our Tech Support department at 1 800 898 3211 normal business hours Pacific Time to explain the problem They will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is...

Page 16: ...7 4 in 442 mm Depth 14 0 in 356 mm Weight 34 8 lb 15 8 kg Acoustic Performance Frequency Range 10 dB 50 Hz 23 kHz Thump12A 32 Hz 23 kHz Thump15A Frequency Range 3 dB 57 Hz 20 kHz Thump12A 39 Hz 20 kHz...

Page 17: ...udspeaker by its handles Options Thump12A Speaker Bag P N 2047360 09 Thump12A Rolling Speaker Bag P N 2047360 10 Thump15A Speaker Bag P N 2047360 11 Thump15A Rolling Speaker Bag P N 2047360 12 SPM200...

Page 18: ...creased bass and brilliant high frequencies This is the place to start for most DJ music playback applications Live Speaker Mode This mode features a low frequency roll off to get rid of unwanted thum...

Page 19: ...Manual Thump12A Thump15ALoudspeakers BlockDiagram HF LF Amp Amp Limiter Limiter Mute Mute LF Equalization HF Equalization Thermal Monitoring Crossover SUB MODE LIMIT MUSIC LIVE MON LED ON OFF MAIN SP...

Page 20: ...defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option...

Page 21: ...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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