Owner’
s Manual
3
Owner’s Manual
Part No. SW0934 Rev. A 06/12
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Offering sophisticated EQ, crossover, dynamics
processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260
2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system
optimization for both passive and powered systems.
Five different operating modes cover a wide range
of systems. Each of the six outputs feature dedicated
level control, mute, polarity invert, high / low-pass
filters, 7-band parametric / shelving EQ, 600ms delay
and limiting. Two input channels provide independent
level control, mute, 600ms delay and a flexible 5-band
parametric / shelving EQ.
The convenient front-panel control also includes
7-segment LED metering per channel. The SP260
utilizes high-end 24-bit AKM
®
AD/DA converters with
120 dB dynamic range for class-leading sound quality.
With 24 user-definable presets and flexible I/O for
simple routing and configuration, the SP260 is an
ultra-flexible processor, ideal for a wide range of
portable and permanent applications.
Introduction
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 2
CONTENTS .............................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3
FEATURES ............................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ................................................... 5
THINGS TO REMEMBER ........................................... 5
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 6
FEATURES: REAR PANEL ........................................ 11
1. Power ........................................................ 11
2. Power Cord Socket and Fuse ........................ 11
3. Main: Lift / Gnd ......................................... 11
4. XLR Outputs ............................................... 11
5. XLR Inputs ................................................. 11
FEATURES: FRONT PANEL ...................................... 12
6. LCD DIsplay ................................................ 12
7. Nav/Edit1 Wheel ........................................ 12
8. Edit2 Wheel ................................................ 12
9. Edit3 Wheel ................................................ 12
10. Enter Button ............................................. 12
11. ESC Button ............................................... 12
12. Utility Button ............................................ 12
13. Mute / Edit Buttons .................................. 12
14. Edit LEDs .................................................. 13
15. Mute LEDs ................................................ 13
16. Meters ..................................................... 13
17. USB ......................................................... 13
Factory Reset ................................................. 13
UTILITIES .............................................................. 14
System Utilities .............................................. 14
System
Setup ........................................... 14
Delay
Units .............................................. 14
Ramps on changes .................................... 15
Software
Version ...................................... 15
Preset Utilities ................................................ 15
Recall a Preset ......................................... 15
Save a Preset ........................................... 15
Delete a Preset ......................................... 15
Security Utilities ............................................. 16
Show
Parameter ....................................... 16
Lock
Unit .................................................. 16
User
Password ......................................... 16
Enable
Password ...................................... 16
EDITING ............................................................... 17
Inputs A / B ................................................... 17
Gain ......................................................... 17
Delay ....................................................... 17
EQ
Bypass ................................................ 18
5-Band
EQ ................................................ 18
Outputs 1 – 6 ................................................. 18
Name ....................................................... 18
Source ...................................................... 19
Polarity .................................................... 19
Gain ......................................................... 19
EQ
Bypass ................................................ 19
7-Band
EQ ................................................ 19
Delay ....................................................... 20
High Pass Filter ........................................ 20
Low Pass Filter ......................................... 20
Limiter ..................................................... 21
VU
Meter ................................................. 21
Linking Inputs or Outputs ................................ 21
Wrap-Up ........................................................ 21
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .................... 22
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS ................................. 24
APPENDIX C: SP260 CONTROL APPLICATION ......... 25
APPENDIX D: SP260 PROCESSING PARAMETERS .... 30
APPENDIX E: SP260 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 31
SP260 DIMENSIONS ............................................. 32
SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................... 33
MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ 34
