Mackie SWA1501 User's Manual
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1. ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SYSTEM USER S MANUAL es a e I SWA1501 d us i ACTIVE SUBWOOFER 115V AC FUSE AC125V T6 3A CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC WOODINVILLE WA USA AND MACKIE EUROPE MADE IN ITALY COPYRIGHT 62000 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED e TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC MACKIE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE PATENT PENDING CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter l utilisateur de la pr sence l2. Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant las limites applicables aux appareils num riques de class A de class B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par les ministere des communications du Canada WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture WARNING The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for flying Never attempt to suspend the cabinet by its handles Lend Me Your Ears Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss In dividuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently in tense noise for a period of time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the per missible noise level exposures shown in this 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 these levels use hearing protectors while this unit is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing lo
3. circuit auto resets and normal operation resumes Overload protection shall be provided by a limiter circuit which monitors the amplifier output and re duces the input level to the amplifier should the amplifier output begin to clip The enclosure shall have a rectangular shape and shall incorporate two side handles one on each side and a top mounted pole receptacle The enclosure shall be constructed of multi ply wood The active subwoofer loudspeaker system shall be the Mackie Designs SWA1501 Frequency Response SPL 100 dB 100Hz ref 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz Dimensions Pa 7 2 436 min P 23 7 603 mm FRONT SIDE 72 436 mm gt 11 Some of the people at our factory who helped design build sell and support your product Lal er Mackie Designs Inc e 16220 Wood Red Rd NE e Woodinville WA 98072 USA US amp Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central amp South America 425 487 4333 Middle East amp Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 e www mackie com E mail sales mackie com
4. as the SWA1501 Use an AC line filter or plug the SWA1501 into a different AC circuit Hum e Try disconnecting the cable connected to the INPUT jack If the noise disap pears it could be a ground loop rather than a problem with the SWA1501 Try some of the following troubleshooting ideas e Use balanced connections throughout your system for the best noise rejection e Whenever possible plug all the audio equipment s linecords into outlets which share a common ground The distance between the outlets and the common ground should be as short as possible Repair Service for the SWA 1501 is available only from one of our authorized domestic service stations or at the factory service cen ter located in Whitinsville Massachusetts Service outside the United States can be ob tained through local dealers or distributors If your SWA1501 needs service please follow these instructions 1 2 Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions Please Call Tech Support at 1 800 258 6883 7am to 5pm PST to explain the problem in detail They will ask you all sorts of impertinent questions in the hope of sorting out the problem If it appears that the SWA1501 needs repair request an RA Return Authorization number Have your subwoofer s serial number ready You must have an RA number before you can obtain service at the factory or an authorized service center Keep this user s manual We don t ne
5. int rieur du coffret de voltage dangereux non isol d ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d l ctrocution The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l entretien Service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this Mackie product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed 4 Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture This Mackie product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool swamp or salivating St Bernard dog etc 6 Cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Ventilation This Mackie product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example th
6. Frequency Transducer Diameter 15 380 mm Voice Coil Diameter 3 75 mm Power Amplifier Low Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power 500 watts RMS Rated THD lt 0 03 Cooling Passive Line Input Power US 120 VAC 60Hz Recommended Amperage Service 8 A Europe 230 VAC 50Hz Recommended Amperage Service 4 A Physical Properties Height 23 5 597 mm Width 17 2 436 mm Depth 23 7 603 mm Weight 88 lbs 40 kg Enclosure 15 mm thick multi layered baltic birch wood Enclosure Geometry Rectangular Mounting Methods Floor mount only WARNING The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging NEVER attempt to suspend the SWA1501 by its handles Rated power into loudspeaker s rated impedance Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man figure are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc All other brand names mentioned are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged 2003 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A Architect s and Engineer s Specifications The active subwoofer loudspeaker system shall in corporate one 15 inch low frequency LF trans
7. anty Service If you think your subwoofer has a prob lem please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service includ ing reading through the following Troubleshooting section Doing so might save you from being deprived of your Mackie loudspeaker Of all Mackie products returned for ser vice which is hardly any at all many are coded CND Could Not Duplicate which usually means the problem lay some where else in the system The following troubleshooting tips may sound obvious but here are some things you can check Troubleshooting No power e Our favorite question Is it plugged in Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp e Our next favorite question Is the POWER switch on If not try turning it on Js the POWER LED on the rear panel slowing green If not make sure the AC outlet is live If so refer to No sound next e The internal AC line fuse may be blown This is not a user serviceable part If you suspect the AC line fuse is blown please see the Repair section on page 9 No sound e Js the input LEVEL control for the input source or the subwoofer turned all the way down Verify that all the volume controls in the system are properly adjusted Is the signal source working and making union scale Make sure the connecting cables are in good repair and securely connected at both ends Make sure the output volume gain control on the mix
8. ducer mounted within a vented enclosure and tuned for optimum low frequency response System frequency response shall vary no more than 3 dB from 47 Hz to 120 Hz measured on axis The loud speaker shall incorporate a low frequency amplifier system capable of delivering 500 watts RMS over a frequency range of 30Hz to 150Hz The system shall provide 125 dB of continuous output and 128 dB of peak output The amplifier system shall be mounted on an aluminum heat sink which shall be mounted on the rear of the enclosure and shall be convection cooled The rear mounted amplifier assembly shall comprise separate signal and AC power panels separated by a large aluminum heat sink The signal input panel shall contain two input and two loop through XLR connectors two high pass output XLR connectors a volume level control a phase switch and four status LEDs for Power ON Signal Present Limit and Thermal functions The system shall accept a stan 10 dard line level signal via the XLR input connectors The power switch and IEC AC connector shall be lo cated on the power panel Thermal protection shall be provided by a heat sink mounted thermal sensor which monitors the heat sink temperature and triggers the thermal protection circuit should the temperature exceed 140 F 60 C The Thermal LED shall light and the input signal shall be muted until the heat sink cools to a safe operating temperature at which point the thermal protection
9. e Component should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings 8 Heat This Mackie product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices which produce heat WARNING The heat sink may reach high temperatures during standard use To ensure proper operation allow a minimum of six inches of clearance trom the heat sink surtace and adequate ventilation 9 Power Sources This Mackie product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this Mackie product 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit this Mackie product 11 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on and liquids are not spilled into this Mackie product 12 Damage Requiring Service This Mackie product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into this Mackie product or C This Mackie product has been expo
10. ed it to repair the subwoofer Pack the subwoofer in its original packaging including protective wrap endcaps and box This is very impor tant When you call for the RA number please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the prob lem including how we can duplicate it Write the RA number in BIG PRINT on top of the box Ship the subwoofer to us We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage Ship to this address Mackie Designs SERVICE DEPARTMENT One Main Street Whitinsville MA 01588 We ll try to fix the subwoofer in three to five business days Ask Tech Support for current turnaround times when you call for your RA number Once it is repaired we ll ship it back the same way in which it was received This para graph does not necessarily apply to non warranty service SWA1501 SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Frequency Range 10 dB 36 Hz 120 Hz Frequency Response 3 dB 47 Hz 120 Hz Maximum SPL Im 125 dB Peak Output 1m 128 dB Crossover Frequency 120 Hz 12 dB octave Input Type Balanced differential Input Impedance 50k ohms Input Protection Level protected Thermal Protection Input stage muting auto reset Transducer Specifications Low
11. ed input be sure that the signal hish hot connection is wired to Pin 2 and the unbalanced ground connection is wired to the low and the ground connec tions of the balanced input Pins 3 and 1 If there are ground loop problems try con necting the unbalanced ground connection only to the input low connection Pin 3 and leaving the input ground connection disconnected There are also four male XLR connec tors labeled THRU FULL RANGE OUTPUT and HIGH PASS MID HIGH FREQ OUTPUT These are also wired according to the AES standard Unbalanced Male XLR Connector The THRU output connectors allow you to connect more than one SWA1501 to your system Simply plug the signal source De mixer output into the first speaker s FULL RANGE INPUT jacks and patch that speaker s THRU jacks to the next speaker s INPUT jacks and so on daisy chaining multiple speakers The THRU jack is wired straight from the FULL RANGE INPUT connector there is no electronic circuitry between so the signal coming out of the THRU jack is ex actly the same as the signal going in The HIGH PASS OUTPUT jacks provide a line level signal of the frequencies above 120Hz that you connect to a pair of active speakers or to a stereo amplifier powering a pair of passive speakers See the dia grams on the rear panel of the SWA1501 for additional connection information PLACEMENT The SWA1501 subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or on s
12. eshooting SWA1501 SPECIFICATIONS Architect s and Engineer s Specifications Frequency Response Dimensions Mackie Designs Me1400i and C300s A Phase switch gives you the option of reversing the polarity of the signal to the subwoofer by 180 A Subwoofer Level control allows you to adjust the balance between the subwoofer and the full range speakers The built in amplifier produces 500 watts of continuous power The amplifier module sits on a heatsink that eliminates the need for fans dramatically extending life expectancy and eliminating maintenance cycles A tremendous benefit of having the amplifier located within the subwoofer cabinet is that the SWA1501 functions as a system optimizing acoustic elec tronic and mechanical designs to achieve the highest level of performance and value The cabinet is constructed with 15mm thick multi layered birch plywood Carrying handles are integrated into each side for easy loading and transport Part No 030068 Rev B 01 03 2003 Mackie Designs Inc All Rights Reserved REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the SWA1501 on and off Make sure the signal source s level control is turned down before you turn it on AC Receptacle This is where you connect the AC line cord to provide AC power to the SWA1501 s built in power amplifiers Plug the linecord into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model LIMIT Indicator T
13. he SWA1501 has a built in limiter that prevents the amplifier outputs from overdriving the transducers The LIMIT indi cator lights when the limiter is activated It s okay for the LIMIT indicator to blink oc casionally but if it blinks frequently or lights continuously turn down the level control until the LIMIT indicator only blinks occasionally SIGNAL Present Indicator This LED illuminates whenever there is a signal present at the FULL RANGE INPUT connector on the rear panel THERMAL Indicator The SWA1501 has a thermal protection circuit that monitors the internal tempera ture of the amplifiers and heatsink If the internal temperature should exceed a safe operating level this indicator lights and the signal is muted to allow the amplifier to cool When the temperature cools to a safe level once again the thermal protection circuit deactivates and normal operation continues Note Activation of the thermal protection circuit is an indication that you should take steps to avoid continued thermal problems See Thermal Considerations on page 7 POWER Indicator When the POWER switch is turned on and the linecord is connected to an active ACTIVE SUBWOOFER l CEO Bern E FOLLOWING E TRADEVAR O 2 er NED BY SH MACKE DE EN DESIGNS I Ge MACKE AND THE RUNNI AC power supply this indicator lights green to let you know that you re ready to rock and roll The cool blue LED on the fro
14. iers Never remove the ground pin on the power cord of the SWA1501 or any other component This is very dangerous a gt THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The SWA1501 has a powerful 500 watt amplifier built in As amplifiers produce heat it is important to dissipate the heat as quickly as possible This results in increased reliability and longevity for the amplifier The amplifier module is mounted on a large heatsink which is cooled by convec tion where cool air is drawn through it s fins carrying the heat away In order for this convection cooling to work efficiently it is important to provide adequate airspace behind the loudspeaker When you position the SWA1501 we recommend leaving at least six inches of air space behind it In the unlikely event of the amplifier overheating a built in thermal switch will activate which mutes the signal When the amplifier has cooled down to a safe operat ing temperature the thermal switch resets itself and the SWA1501 resumes normal operation If the thermal switch activates frequently try turning down the level control a notch or two on the mixing console or other sig nal source or on the subwoofer itself to avoid overheating the amplifiers If the temperature in the room is too high it could cause the amplifier to over heat In this case you should try aiming a fan at the rear panel to move more air across the heatsink panel SERVICE INFORMATION Warr
15. ing console is turned up sufficiently to drive the inputs of the speaker e Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on or a Processor loop engaged If you find something like this make sure the volume gain is turned down before disengaging the offending switch e Is the thermal protection circuit activated Make sure there is at least six inches of free space behind the SWA1501 Poor bass performance e Check the polarity of the connections between the mixer and the loudspeak ers You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one end of one cable causing one loud speaker to be out of phase e Try switching the PHASE switch on the rear panel This affects the polarity between the full range speakers and the SWA1501 and may improve the low frequency response Poor sound Js it loud and distorted Make sure that you re not overdriving a stage in the signal chain Verify that all level controls are set properly Js the input connector plugged com pletely into the jack Be sure all connections are secure It s a good idea to periodically clean all electrical connections with a non lubricating electrical contact cleaner Noise e Make sure all connections to the active loudspeakers are good and sound e Make sure none of the signal cables are routed near AC cables power trans formers or other EMI inducing devices e Is there a light dimmer or other SCR based device on the same AC circuit
16. nt of the cabinet works in the same way FULL RANGE INPUT These are female XLR type connectors that accept a balanced line level signal from a mixing console or other signal source THRU FULL RANGE OUTPUT These are male XLR type connectors that produce exactly the same signal that is connected to the FULL RANGE INPUT jack Use it to daisy chain several SWA1501s to gether off the same signal source HIGH PASS MID HIGH FREQ OUTPUT These are male XLR type connectors that produce the frequencies above 120Hz Connect these to a pair of full range active speakers or to an amplifer passive speaker combination The SWA1501 reproduces the frequencies below 120Hz SUBWOOFER LEVEL Control This adjusts the subwoofer level The center detent position provides 15 dB of headroom with a nominal 4 dBu input signal Use this as a starting point for set ting the balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers PHASE This switch reverses the polarity of the system Depending on the placement of the SWA 1501 subwoofer relative to the full range speakers you may get a better low frequency response in the room if you reverse the polarity of the subwoofer s signal Experiment with this switch to determine which position sounds best THRU FULL RANGE OUTPUT INPUT A HOOKUP DIAGRAMS SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies Line Level Mid High Out Left SWA1501 Plays the Low P
17. ower Frequencies Cords Line Level Mid High Out Right SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies SWA1501 Plays the Low Power Frequencies Cords 2 SWA1501s WITH 2 SRM450s SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies Line Level Hi Pass SRM450 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies Line Level Hi Pass Out R C300 C300 Plays the Mid and Plays the Mid and High Frequencies High Frequencies Stereo Fower as SWAIBOL Power SWA1501 Plays the Lon Cord 8 Plays the Low Frequencies Frequencies C300 C300 Plays the Mid and High Frequencies SWA1501 Plays the Low Frequencies Line Level Hi Pass Out Power Cord 2 SWA1501s WITH STEREO AMPLIFIER AND 2 C300s Plays the Mid and High Frequencies SWA1501 Plays the Low Frequencies 1 SWA1501 WITH 2 SRM450s 1 SWAT501 WITH STEREO AMPLIFIER AND 2 C300s CONNECTIONS The SWA1501 has two female XLR in puts that accept a balanced line level signal When connecting a balanced signal be sure it s wired per AES Audio Engineering So ciety standards XLR Hot Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Shield Ground Pin 1 NEN SE s 5 H Balanced XLR Connectors If connecting an unbalanced signal to the SWA1501 balanc
18. sed to rain or D This Mackie product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E This Mackie product has been dropped or its chassis damaged 13 Servicing The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department 14 To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Pour pr venir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarise avec un prolongateur un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant sauf si les lames peuvent tre ins r es fond sans laisser aucune pariie d couvert 15 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is not defeated 16 Power Precaution Unplug this Mackie product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Note that this Mackie product is not completely disconnected from the AC mains service when the power switch is in the OFF position 17 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
19. ss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA Typical In Hours Slow Response Example 90 Duo in small club Subway Train Very loud classical music The SWA 1501 Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines a produce a 0 5 maximum SPL of 0 25 or less 128 dB Im Loudest parts at a rock concert CONTENTS Lend Me Your Ears INTRODUCTION REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION HOOKUP DIAGRAMS CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT AC POWER INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs active sound reinforcement speaker systems The SWA1501 is a high output active subwoofer system It features a high precision 15 transducer combined with application specific amplifier technology The system is composed of a single compact subwoofer cabinet with built in control and amplifier electronics Connecting and setting up the SWA1501 is a breeze It accepts a stereo or mono line level signal via female XLR input jacks Male XLR Thru jacks are provided for daisy chaining the signal to additional SWA1501 cabinets The built in crossover separates the low frequencies from the high frequencies and routes the high frequencies to the male XLR high pass output jacks Connect these to the inputs of full range active speakers such as the Mackie Designs SRM450s or to an amplifier powering a pair of passive speakers such as the combination of THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Troubl
20. turdy stands A socket is provided on the top of the SWA1501 for mounting the Mackie SRM450 active speaker Use the optional Mackie speaker mounting pole to mount the SRM450 on the SWA1501 see Hookup Diagram on page 5 As with any powered components protect the SWA 1501s from exposure to moisture If you are setting them up outdoors make sure they are under cover if you expect rain a gt WARNING The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging NEVER attempt to sus pend the SWA1501 by its handles VERY IMPORTANT AC POWER Be sure the SWA 1501 is plugged into an outlet that is able to supply the correct volt age specified for your model If the voltage should drop below 97 of the specified line voltage the built in amplifiers will no longer be able to supply rated power They will continue to operate down to 80 of the rated line voltage but won t reach full power resulting in lower headroom Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for all the components connected to it We recommend that a stiff robust sup ply of AC power be used because the amplifiers place high current demands on the AC line The more power that is avail able on the line the louder the speakers will play and the more peak output power will be available for cleaner punchier bass A suspected problem of poor bass perfor mance is often caused by a weak AC supply to the amplif
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