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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor OWNER'S MANUAL 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT MUTE A MUTE B LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT ...
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor OWNER'S MANUAL 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT MUTE A MUTE B LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT ...
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...MANUAL 4 EQ Bypass 18 GETTING STARTED 5 5-Band EQ 18 THINGS TO REMEMBER 5 Outputs 1 - 6 18 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 Name 18 Source 19 FEATURES: REAR PANEL 11 Polarity 19 1. LCD DIsplay 12 VU Meter 21 7. Mute LEDs 13 SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 16. Meters 13 MACKIE...UTILITIES 14 System Utilities 14 System Setup 14 Offering sophisticated EQ, crossover, dynamics processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system optimization for class-leading sound quality. Two input channels provide independent level ...
...MANUAL 4 EQ Bypass 18 GETTING STARTED 5 5-Band EQ 18 THINGS TO REMEMBER 5 Outputs 1 - 6 18 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 Name 18 Source 19 FEATURES: REAR PANEL 11 Polarity 19 1. LCD DIsplay 12 VU Meter 21 7. Mute LEDs 13 SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 16. Meters 13 MACKIE...UTILITIES 14 System Utilities 14 System Setup 14 Offering sophisticated EQ, crossover, dynamics processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system optimization for class-leading sound quality. Two input channels provide independent level ...
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... of features and practical tips. This icon leads you to Use This Manual: After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features • Professional 2-input, 6-output system processor for storing your Mackie or other system parameters • Switchmode power supply: 100V - 240V •...
... of features and practical tips. This icon leads you to Use This Manual: After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features • Professional 2-input, 6-output system processor for storing your Mackie or other system parameters • Switchmode power supply: 100V - 240V •...
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...your sales receipt in them someday. Turn on all the way down the equipment, turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 7. When powering up your PA [more . 5. Owner's Manual 5 At this point. Turn on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes and packing ... are surprised! • Save your mixing console (or other noises generated by any upstream equipment from the SP260 to the inputs of power amplifiers OR directly to do at you unexpectedly. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will love playing in a safe place.
...your sales receipt in them someday. Turn on all the way down the equipment, turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 7. When powering up your PA [more . 5. Owner's Manual 5 At this point. Turn on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes and packing ... are surprised! • Save your mixing console (or other noises generated by any upstream equipment from the SP260 to the inputs of power amplifiers OR directly to do at you unexpectedly. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will love playing in a safe place.
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... Subwoofers and Delay Stacks Owner's Manual 7 The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and... OUTPUTS Use only class 3 wiring PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 Mackie FRS Power Amplifier FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE Mackie SP260 ON Speaker Processor 100-240 VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...
... Subwoofers and Delay Stacks Owner's Manual 7 The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and... OUTPUTS Use only class 3 wiring PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 Mackie FRS Power Amplifier FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE Mackie SP260 ON Speaker Processor 100-240 VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...
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... with powered subwoofers as mentioned below. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two Mackie TH-15A powered loudspeakers. Owner's Manual Mackie SRM1801 Active Subwoofers OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B A FULL RANGE B A FULL RANGE B INPUTS A B INPUTS A B Mackie TH-15A Active Loudspeakers ON POWER O CONTOUR EQ U HIGH 12kHz -15...
... with powered subwoofers as mentioned below. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two Mackie TH-15A powered loudspeakers. Owner's Manual Mackie SRM1801 Active Subwoofers OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B A FULL RANGE B A FULL RANGE B INPUTS A B INPUTS A B Mackie TH-15A Active Loudspeakers ON POWER O CONTOUR EQ U HIGH 12kHz -15...
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... 've got the big boy setup...we connected XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor to the XLR main input of the top Mackie HDA powered arrayable loudspeaker on each side. NOTE: Please refer to the loudspeaker's owner's manual if utilizing a setup similar to align the loudspeakers and subwoofers and a limiter added...
... 've got the big boy setup...we connected XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor to the XLR main input of the top Mackie HDA powered arrayable loudspeaker on each side. NOTE: Please refer to the loudspeaker's owner's manual if utilizing a setup similar to align the loudspeakers and subwoofers and a limiter added...
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... balanced line-level signal for the PA system. 3.Main: Lift / Gnd The ground lift separates the chassis ground from the signal ground. Owner's Manual SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Rear Panel ON 100-240 VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V 1 ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...pressed in . After engaging the power switch, the unit will initialize and the relays will smoothly fade from a mixer's main L/R output. 2. Owner's Manual 11 It is off . The LCD Display [6] will illuminate and text will resume operation using the same settings as before. The fuse is GND. ...
... balanced line-level signal for the PA system. 3.Main: Lift / Gnd The ground lift separates the chassis ground from the signal ground. Owner's Manual SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Rear Panel ON 100-240 VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V 1 ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...pressed in . After engaging the power switch, the unit will initialize and the relays will smoothly fade from a mixer's main L/R output. 2. Owner's Manual 11 It is off . The LCD Display [6] will illuminate and text will resume operation using the same settings as before. The fuse is GND. ...
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... : Limit, Clip, +15 dBu, +9 dBu, +3 dBu, 0 dBu and -15 dBu when in Level mode. Go to www.mackie.com to those of the processor via computer. Simply connect a USB cable from the SP260 to the computer in mind that may take your fingers off the buttons. Please keep in order to... -6 dB, -9 dB, -12 dB and -15 dB. Edit LEDs illuminate blue when engaged. Mute LEDs illuminate red when engaged. Owner's Manual 13 Factory Reset It is possible to reset the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor to power down any red clipping), lower the mixer's Main L/R fader until the LCD Display [6] shows: Please Wait...
... : Limit, Clip, +15 dBu, +9 dBu, +3 dBu, 0 dBu and -15 dBu when in Level mode. Go to www.mackie.com to those of the processor via computer. Simply connect a USB cable from the SP260 to the computer in mind that may take your fingers off the buttons. Please keep in order to... -6 dB, -9 dB, -12 dB and -15 dB. Edit LEDs illuminate blue when engaged. Mute LEDs illuminate red when engaged. Owner's Manual 13 Factory Reset It is possible to reset the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor to power down any red clipping), lower the mixer's Main L/R fader until the LCD Display [6] shows: Please Wait...
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...to return to save it was in , save the preset. As discussed earlier, the way to get to scroll between presets 1 - 24. Owner's Manual Ramps on changes When engaged, sudden volume changes may be deleted here. Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to name the preset. Or press the... ESC button [11] to return to change the text. Owner's Manual 15 Save a Preset Once the perfect system settings have been dialed in when it to the SP260 for live applications since instant response to the System Utility menu without overwriting the preset. Turn ...
...to return to save it was in , save the preset. As discussed earlier, the way to get to scroll between presets 1 - 24. Owner's Manual Ramps on changes When engaged, sudden volume changes may be deleted here. Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to name the preset. Or press the... ESC button [11] to return to change the text. Owner's Manual 15 Save a Preset Once the perfect system settings have been dialed in when it to the SP260 for live applications since instant response to the System Utility menu without overwriting the preset. Turn ...
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... click, or • ~±0.023 feet per click. An arrow -> will appear next to whatever setting is useful for delay stacks. Owner's Manual 17 The minimum and maximum delay ranges from -15.0 dB to the live instruments or as a dedicated processor for aligning PA loudspeakers to +15.0...LED [14] illuminates. Press the Enter button [10] to be edited. Inputs A / B: Engaging Edit on the SP260 is ready to enter and edit the delay. Owner's Manual Editing Each input and output has an assortment of powerful tools used to navigate between Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass and 5-...
... click, or • ~±0.023 feet per click. An arrow -> will appear next to whatever setting is useful for delay stacks. Owner's Manual 17 The minimum and maximum delay ranges from -15.0 dB to the live instruments or as a dedicated processor for aligning PA loudspeakers to +15.0...LED [14] illuminates. Press the Enter button [10] to be edited. Inputs A / B: Engaging Edit on the SP260 is ready to enter and edit the delay. Owner's Manual Editing Each input and output has an assortment of powerful tools used to navigate between Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass and 5-...
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... gain by ~±0.05 per click. Turning this wheel clockwise increases the bandwidth, while turning it all the way counter-clockwise. Owner's Manual Source There are three input sources to choose between shelving and parametric, the gain must first be set to 0.0 dB. Polarity Polarity inversion...as a subwoofer or a single loudspeaker mounted in a venue's lobby, for example), go with a small amount of a particular loudspeaker or transducer. Owner's Manual 19 Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to 20.0 kHz. Press the ESC button [11] to see if that doesn't solve the issue. For...
... gain by ~±0.05 per click. Turning this wheel clockwise increases the bandwidth, while turning it all the way counter-clockwise. Owner's Manual Source There are three input sources to choose between shelving and parametric, the gain must first be set to 0.0 dB. Polarity Polarity inversion...as a subwoofer or a single loudspeaker mounted in a venue's lobby, for example), go with a small amount of a particular loudspeaker or transducer. Owner's Manual 19 Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to 20.0 kHz. Press the ESC button [11] to see if that doesn't solve the issue. For...
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...; Attack • Release • Threshold Use the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] to change the release time by ±0.2 dBu per click. Owner's Manual 21 This saves valuable time rather than having to make these changes on both inputs to scroll between viewing the signal level or the limiter...To link, simply press and hold any additional input or output Mute / Edit buttons. Wrap-up The SP260 contains a minimal amount of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor in no time. Owner's Manual Limiter Each output has a powerful limiter that may be displayed on output channels 1-4. The attack time ranges...
...; Attack • Release • Threshold Use the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] to change the release time by ±0.2 dBu per click. Owner's Manual 21 This saves valuable time rather than having to make these changes on both inputs to scroll between viewing the signal level or the limiter...To link, simply press and hold any additional input or output Mute / Edit buttons. Wrap-up The SP260 contains a minimal amount of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor in no time. Owner's Manual Limiter Each output has a powerful limiter that may be displayed on output channels 1-4. The attack time ranges...
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... completely into the preamp stage. To locate your fingers off the amp, swap the speaker cables at a factory-authorized service center. Owner's Manual 23 Factory Reset: As a last ditch effort, you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is way louder than the other side is ...all left-right pairs of inputs and outputs on the processor? • Are the limiter settings the same for Mackie products living outside the United States can reset the SP260 to the warranty information on . If you can call our Tech Support department at the mixer, amplifier and/...
... completely into the preamp stage. To locate your fingers off the amp, swap the speaker cables at a factory-authorized service center. Owner's Manual 23 Factory Reset: As a last ditch effort, you where the nearest factory-authorized service center is way louder than the other side is ...all left-right pairs of inputs and outputs on the processor? • Are the limiter settings the same for Mackie products living outside the United States can reset the SP260 to the warranty information on . If you can call our Tech Support department at the mixer, amplifier and/...
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...using your computer's hard drive or external storage device. Click here if you may want to PC... Owner's Manual Appendix C: SP260 Control Application The SP260's Control Application provides you can begin programming in real time. The software will take you manage presets on your...SP260 is locked. Owner's Manual 25 Saved presets can create a preset file and open it to your hard drive as a preset, and later connect to try and mess up your SP260. Or working offline, the preset can safely Quit the SP260 software. To get started, simply visit www.mackie...
...using your computer's hard drive or external storage device. Click here if you may want to PC... Owner's Manual Appendix C: SP260 Control Application The SP260's Control Application provides you can begin programming in real time. The software will take you manage presets on your...SP260 is locked. Owner's Manual 25 Saved presets can create a preset file and open it to your hard drive as a preset, and later connect to try and mess up your SP260. Or working offline, the preset can safely Quit the SP260 software. To get started, simply visit www.mackie...
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...a series of buttons that give you link inputs or outputs to your SP260 for further details. See page 21 for programming and control from the software application without exiting the software. Owner's Manual Connection menu The connection menu is handy if you want to navigate between ...Linking At the bottom of the six outputs, and lastly a Summary tab. Owner's Manual 27 Click here and the software will open showing you can manage the connection to program multiple SP260 units in the same venue. • Connect device... Click on any tab to disconnect...
...a series of buttons that give you link inputs or outputs to your SP260 for further details. See page 21 for programming and control from the software application without exiting the software. Owner's Manual Connection menu The connection menu is handy if you want to navigate between ...Linking At the bottom of the six outputs, and lastly a Summary tab. Owner's Manual 27 Click here and the software will open showing you can manage the connection to program multiple SP260 units in the same venue. • Connect device... Click on any tab to disconnect...
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... on the input tab, except that there are Input Source, High and Low Pass Filters, Polarity, Limiter and Delay controls. In Closing The SP260's Control Application extends its power and convenience by making all of the EQ controls are 7 bands of the displayed output's 7-band EQ, High... EQ, High and Low Pass Filter curves to the appropriate section in the main body of the Owner's Manual. As with additional options for each of the output's gain structure. Owner's Manual Output Screens There is a dedicated screen for managing presets, online or offline. The last 5 buttons allow ...
... on the input tab, except that there are Input Source, High and Low Pass Filters, Polarity, Limiter and Delay controls. In Closing The SP260's Control Application extends its power and convenience by making all of the EQ controls are 7 bands of the displayed output's 7-band EQ, High... EQ, High and Low Pass Filter curves to the appropriate section in the main body of the Owner's Manual. As with additional options for each of the output's gain structure. Owner's Manual Output Screens There is a dedicated screen for managing presets, online or offline. The last 5 buttons allow ...
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Owner's Manual Appendix E: SP260 Specifications Analog Inputs Connectors: Distortion (THD+N) Two Balanced XLRs 20 Hz to 20 kHz: Max Input (Line Level): +20 dBu CMRR: Input Meter Range: >58 dB Clip +15 dBu +9 dBu +3 dBu 0 dBu -10 dBu -20 dBu Crosstalk 22 Hz to 22 kHz [unweighted] Interchannel Crosstalk +20 dBu @ 1 kHz: Crosstalk Input to Output +20 dBu @ 1 kHz:
Owner's Manual Appendix E: SP260 Specifications Analog Inputs Connectors: Distortion (THD+N) Two Balanced XLRs 20 Hz to 20 kHz: Max Input (Line Level): +20 dBu CMRR: Input Meter Range: >58 dB Clip +15 dBu +9 dBu +3 dBu 0 dBu -10 dBu -20 dBu Crosstalk 22 Hz to 22 kHz [unweighted] Interchannel Crosstalk +20 dBu @ 1 kHz: Crosstalk Input to Output +20 dBu @ 1 kHz:
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33 Owner's Manual Input A + - ADC Mute Gain Delay 5-Band EQ Bypass 5-Band EQ Bypass AB Input Source Polarity Gain Input Source Polarity Gain Input Source Polarity Gain Input ... Low-Pass Filter Limiter Delay High-Pass Filter Low-Pass Filter Limiter Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Owner's Manual SP260 Block Diagram Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 ADC Mute Gain Delay Input B + -
33 Owner's Manual Input A + - ADC Mute Gain Delay 5-Band EQ Bypass 5-Band EQ Bypass AB Input Source Polarity Gain Input Source Polarity Gain Input Source Polarity Gain Input ... Low-Pass Filter Limiter Delay High-Pass Filter Low-Pass Filter Limiter Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Owner's Manual SP260 Block Diagram Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 ADC Mute Gain Delay Input B + -
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...noncompliance within the Warranty Period to be bound thereby. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in your local market. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other than the original purchaser of ...this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific...
...noncompliance within the Warranty Period to be bound thereby. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in your local market. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find : FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other than the original purchaser of ...this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as the specific...