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Here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the SW•10 Active Studio 

Subwoofers:

•   Flat frequency response (±3 dB, 34 Hz to 110 Hz)

•   10” paper cone woofer with dual-voice coil design

•  Convenient compact design

•   Horn-loaded design for high effi ciency

•   120 watt power amplifi er

•   High-strength cabinet constructed of 5/8” MDF 

composite

•   High-density adiabatic fi berfi ll absorbs internal 

refl ections

•   Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input 

connectors

•   Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA high-pass 

output connectors

•   Individual left and right 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley 

crossovers, adjustable from 55 Hz to 110 Hz

•   Adjustable sensitivity control

•   Polarity switch

•   Rear panel power switch and AC voltage select 

switch

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a TAPCO SW•10 Active Studio Subwoofer. The TAPCO product 

line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s fi rst company. TAPCO 
revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very fi rst 6-channel mixer specifi cally 
designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll.

In essence, TAPCO redefi ned the price/performance ratio and made high-quality 

professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO is reborn 
with the same ideals and is backed by the world-class engineering and manufacturing 
horsepower of Mackie and LOUD Technologies. 

The TAPCO SW•10 joins the S•5 and S•8 of the active studio monitor line in the TAPCO 

by Mackie® family. These versatile compact “mini-monitors” and “mini-subs” can be used 
in a variety of applications, including small project studios, surround sound editing, home 
theater playback, and desktop audio workstations (DAWs).

The SW•10 active studio subwoofer is an acoustic suspension design for tight, articulate 

bass that provides an amazingly fl at and linear low-frequency response down to 34 Hz. 
The active crossover is a Linkwitz-Riley design that provides a range of 55 Hz to 110 Hz 
at 24 dB/octave. The individual crossover controls for the left and right channels provide 
additional fl exibility in surround sound applications with a subwoofer output and bass 
management (LFE).

TAPCO van (a.k.a. micro bus)

Summary of Contents for SW-10

Page 1: ...active studio subwoofer...

Page 2: ...from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d pas...

Page 3: ...idea to write your product information here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Contents Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Getting Started 5 Placement 5...

Page 4: ...channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock n roll In essence TAPCO redefined the price performance ratio and made high quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyo...

Page 5: ...MAX fully clockwise or until you achieve a balance between the subwoofer and the other speakers in the system 6 Enjoy the authoritative commanding lows of the SW 10 Now that you have your subwoofer wo...

Page 6: ...e people prefer to place the subwoofer between the left and right main speakers so that all the sound is coming from the same plane Some prefer to use two subwoofers and place one with the left speake...

Page 7: ...ace where the bass sounds the best put the subwoofer there and it should sound just as good from your listening position Polarity The setting of the polarity switch can affect how the low frequencies...

Page 8: ...tellite Powered Monitor Surround Sound Preamplifier OR Mixing Console TAPCO 6306 shown From Mixer or Preamplifier Left and Right Outputs NRM 2 EFX AUX 1 MON 2 EFX 1 MON 2 EFX 1 MON 2 EFX 1 MON AUX RET...

Page 9: ...he SW 10 This could damage the input circuitry of the active subwoofer 5 LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS Balanced XLR male and unbalanced RCA female connectors are provided for the line level left and right hi...

Page 10: ...n resumes If the heatsink temperature again gets too hot the shutdown process repeats Should this happen make sure that airflow to the rear of the cabinet is not restricted If the ambient air temperat...

Page 11: ...s These sources usually produce hum Is there a light dimmer or other triac based SCR device on the same AC circuit as the subwoofer Dimmers cause buzzing noises Use an AC line filter or plug the subwo...

Page 12: ...827 2669 Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm PST After hours visit www tapcogear com and look under Support or e mail us at techmail tapcogear com 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping ad...

Page 13: ...Balanced Wiring Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 Hot Pin 3 Cold RCA Plugs and Jacks RCA type plugs also known as phono plugs and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applicatio...

Page 14: ...woofer with steel frame dual voice coil and paper cone Amplifiers Rated Power 120 watts rms into a 4 ohm load 60 watts rms x 2 Burst Power 270 watts rms into a 4 ohm load 135 watts rms x 2 Slew Rate 1...

Page 15: ...nologies factory 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...

Page 16: ...tapcogear com 2003 LOUD Technologies Inc All rights reserved TAPCO and Mackie are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc...

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