Sound Palette Series
Single Zone Controller Amplifer
SP1200
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SP1200
AMPLIFIER
Features
Single-zone program controller/amplifier
4 stereo, line-level program inputs
1 Mic input
1 Paging Mic input
Digital cross-fade between Input sources
200 watts/channel at 70V/100V or 8
Ω
Transformerless amplifier outputs
Ambient noise sensing for page level
AGC for music sources
3-band sweepable EQ for music sources
2-band EQ on each mic input
Expandable to 16 zones
Dual-zone or stereo operation
RS485 port for third-party control systems
Applications
Zoned Music Distribution
Multi-Zone Paging with Program Distribution
Automated Noise-Compensating Gain Systems
Music/Speech Reinforcement Systems
The SP1200 is a single-channel music controller
and amplifier designed for installations requiring
high performance, flexible features and ease of use.
Four independent stereo, line-level inputs are pro-
vided for connection of standard music sources, such
as CD, Tape, Satellite Receiver, etc. Each input is ter-
minated to dual RCA connectors. An integral AGC cir-
cuit automatically compensates for level differences
between input sources. A three-band EQ is provided
for equalization of the music sources. Music Input 1
is buffered to a stereo RCA output that may be used
for music-on-hold or other external applications.
One input is provided for a paging microphone,
and is terminated to both Phoenix-type and XLR con-
nectors. Two-band EQ, variable gain, and switchable
phantom power are provided. A variable VOX sensitiv-
ity control allows precise setting of trigger threshold
points. Page Mic activation and music ducking can also
be activated by using the supplied contact terminals.
A second microphone input is provided for voice
reinforcement. This input is terminated to a Phoenix-
type connector and offers two-band EQ, variable gain,
and switchable phantom power. The gain of this input
is independent of the master levels set for the music
sources. Settings of the microphone and music levels
are retained in memory, allowing adjustment of one
source without affecting the other.
Operator controls provide four music source selec-
tor buttons and one OFF button. LED ladder display
indicates relative level setting. Push buttons are pro-
vided for volume UP and DOWN. All control setting
changes can be made from optional remote controls.
A three-wire remote control bus allows connection of
up to 10 remotes on three conductor cable.
The output section of the SP1200 offers 200 watts
of RMS power into either 70/100 Volt lines or into 8-ohm
loads. The transformerless design of the amplifier
allows frequency response to 20 Hz, without the dis-
tortion and losses typical of conventional designs.
Many of the SP1200’s functions are under micro-
processor control and management. An RS485 port is
provided on the rear panel to allow interconnection
with industry-standard control systems. Up to eight
SP1200 units may be interconnected, to share four
music sources and control data.
This Mackie Designs product is covered by an
exclusive, one-time, NO FAULT repair policy in addi-
tion to a three-year limited warranty.
