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Thrash 1300W Powered Loudspeakers
Getting Started
Introduction
Mackie Thrash loudspeakers are all about no frills, raw
power, and reliability without sacrificing sound quality.
Built on a legacy of legendary loudspeaker design, Thrash
is voiced for modern musicians, loud vocals, screaming
guitars, and face-melting keytar solos.
With a wall-shaking 1300W of power, Thrash has what
it takes to keep up with every gig, rehearsal, you name it.
Flexible I/O includes two inputs plus a Mix Out for chaining
speakers or hooking up a powered subwoofer.
Thrash is the ultimate start to building your own gig-worthy
PA system, so throw it in the van and let’s do this.
How to Use This Manual:
After this introduction, a getting started guide will help
you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams show
some typical Thrash loudspeaker setups.
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The following steps will help you set up the loudspeakers
quickly.
1. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF
on all equipment. Make sure the master volume, level and gain
controls are all the way down.
2. If not using a subwoofer, connect the outputs from
the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs
on the rear panel of the loudspeakers.
3. If using a subwoofer, connect the outputs from
the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs
on the subwoofer, then connect the high pass outputs
from the subwoofer to the inputs of the loudspeakers.
4. Push the line cord securely into the subwoofer’s /
loudspeaker’s IEC connectors and plug the other ends into
grounded AC outlets. The subwoofer/loudspeaker may accept
the appropriate voltage as indicated near the IEC connector.
5. Turn the mixer (or other signal source) on.
6. Turn the subwoofer on (if applicable).
7. Turn the loudspeakers on.
8. Make sure the loudspeaker’s channel gain knob(s)
are set to mic or line.
9. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same
as it would be during normal use.
10. Start the signal source and raise the mixer’s main
L/R fader up to a comfortably loud listening level.
Things to Remember:
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see
the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing
protection.
• As a general guide, the mixer (or other signal source) should
be turned on first, subwoofers next, and Thrash loudspeakers
last. As such, the Thrash loudspeakers should also be turned
off first, followed by the subwoofers, then the mixer. This will
reduce the possibility of any turn-on or turn-off thumps and
other noises generated by any upstream equipment from
coming out of the speakers.
• Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! You may
need them someday. Besides, the cats will love playing
in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember
to pretend like you are surprised!
• Save your sales receipt in a safe place.
Please write the serial numbers here for future reference
(i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization,
make dad proud, etc.)
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