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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 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 LIMIT LIMIT ...
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... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your household waste disposal service. 2 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor At the same time, your cooperation in operation. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is no object filled with arrowhead...Disposal of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to this product should be disposed of natural resources. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Important Safety Instructions 1. To reduce the risk of this type of Communications. Heed all persons exposed to equipment capable of...
... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your household waste disposal service. 2 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor At the same time, your cooperation in operation. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is no object filled with arrowhead...Disposal of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to this product should be disposed of natural resources. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Important Safety Instructions 1. To reduce the risk of this type of Communications. Heed all persons exposed to equipment capable of...
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........ 30 13. Enable Password 16 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 the six outputs feature dedicated level control, mute, polarity invert, high / low... LEDs 13 SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 16. Meters 13 MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY 34 17. USB 13 Factory Reset 13 Introduction 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...
........ 30 13. Enable Password 16 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 the six outputs feature dedicated level control, mute, polarity invert, high / low... LEDs 13 SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM 33 16. Meters 13 MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY 34 17. USB 13 Factory Reset 13 Introduction 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...
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... you get things set up diagrams show some valuable nuggets of information. 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 • Compact, single rack unit design 4 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor The hook-up fast. This icon draws attention to certain features...
... you get things set up diagrams show some valuable nuggets of information. 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 • Compact, single rack unit design 4 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor The hook-up fast. This icon draws attention to certain features...
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...by default] subwoofers • 2x2Way+Sub Two bi-ampable full-range loudspeakers and a pair of [mono by any upstream equipment from the SP260 to the inputs of power amplifiers OR directly to the inputs of this owner's manual to learn basic navigation, how to edit the inputs ...OFF on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! Connect outputs 1-6 from coming out of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 10. Turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 7. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will love playing in a safe place.
...by default] subwoofers • 2x2Way+Sub Two bi-ampable full-range loudspeakers and a pair of [mono by any upstream equipment from the SP260 to the inputs of power amplifiers OR directly to the inputs of this owner's manual to learn basic navigation, how to edit the inputs ...OFF on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! Connect outputs 1-6 from coming out of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 10. Turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. 7. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will love playing in a safe place.
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... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Then there are XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor which are positioned halfway toward the rear of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. Mmmmmm, beer. WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS POWER 600 ...CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. Passive Full-Range Loudspeakers 6 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS POWER 500 WATTS PROGRAM SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION ...
... USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Then there are XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor which are positioned halfway toward the rear of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. Mmmmmm, beer. WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS POWER 600 ...CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. Passive Full-Range Loudspeakers 6 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS POWER 500 WATTS PROGRAM SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION ...
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... of two Mackie S518S passive subwoofers. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier...OU À L'HUMIDITÉ. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of two Mackie S525 passive loudspeakers. and low-pass filters on output channels 1-4 are paired with Subwoofers and Delay Stacks Owner...
... of two Mackie S518S passive subwoofers. XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier...OU À L'HUMIDITÉ. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of two Mackie S525 passive loudspeakers. and low-pass filters on output channels 1-4 are paired with Subwoofers and Delay Stacks Owner...
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.... AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The left and right line-level 1/4" outputs from a Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a third Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly configuring the input sources...
.... AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The left and right line-level 1/4" outputs from a Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a third Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly configuring the input sources...
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... the mains. Finally, XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. The SP260 may be used to align the loudspeakers and subwoofers and a limiter added for SP260 outputs 5 and 6. The subs may be stereo or mono ...NOT OPEN THE COVER MAIN LIFT GND 6 5 4 3 2 1 OUTPUTS PUSH PUSH B A INPUTS A / B Inputs Mackie ProFX12 Mixer L / R Line Level Outputs The Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor is configured using the '2xStereo+Subs' setup type. The left and right line-level XLR outputs from the stage. Or ...
... the mains. Finally, XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. The SP260 may be used to align the loudspeakers and subwoofers and a limiter added for SP260 outputs 5 and 6. The subs may be stereo or mono ...NOT OPEN THE COVER MAIN LIFT GND 6 5 4 3 2 1 OUTPUTS PUSH PUSH B A INPUTS A / B Inputs Mackie ProFX12 Mixer L / R Line Level Outputs The Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor is configured using the '2xStereo+Subs' setup type. The left and right line-level XLR outputs from the stage. Or ...
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...: Please refer to the loudspeaker's owner's manual if utilizing a setup similar to the equipment, injury or death. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie SP260 ON Speaker Processor 100-240VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
...: Please refer to the loudspeaker's owner's manual if utilizing a setup similar to the equipment, injury or death. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie SP260 ON Speaker Processor 100-240VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
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...the switch is already configured for information about replacing the fuse. The SP260 remembers its settings, so you may now be dangerous. The processor may signal the band to connect the detachable power cord included with the processor. The fuse is pressed in the system when power cycling and ...remedy system ground loop hum by moving the switch to their configured output levels. You may power cycle the unit and it ! 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 OPEN...
...the switch is already configured for information about replacing the fuse. The SP260 remembers its settings, so you may now be dangerous. The processor may signal the band to connect the detachable power cord included with the processor. The fuse is pressed in the system when power cycling and ...remedy system ground loop hum by moving the switch to their configured output levels. You may power cycle the unit and it ! 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 OPEN...
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...the LCD Display will affect all linked inputs or outputs. 12 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor the signal on the page, individual parameters may be noted. 12. change settings. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR 6 89 NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY 7 10 ...select values during editing. 11. In some cases, the Edit2 and Edit3 Wheels provide fine and course control of the processor, navigate within screens to navigate the user interface, edit sections of the same parameter. 10. Mute / Edit Buttons ...
...the LCD Display will affect all linked inputs or outputs. 12 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor the signal on the page, individual parameters may be noted. 12. change settings. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR 6 89 NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY 7 10 ...select values during editing. 11. In some cases, the Edit2 and Edit3 Wheels provide fine and course control of the processor, navigate within screens to navigate the user interface, edit sections of the same parameter. 10. Mute / Edit Buttons ...
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... to download the free application and driver. Memory Reset Then you will know the blue lights lined up on the SP260 input and output channels, as well. Owner's Manual SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 14. See Mute / Edit Buttons [13]. 16. Input meters (starting at the top) ...show Limit, 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, -9 dB, -12 dB and -15 dB. Go to www.mackie.com to power down any amps and/or powered speakers before resetting the SP260. ...
... to download the free application and driver. Memory Reset Then you will know the blue lights lined up on the SP260 input and output channels, as well. Owner's Manual SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 14. See Mute / Edit Buttons [13]. 16. Input meters (starting at the top) ...show Limit, 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, -9 dB, -12 dB and -15 dB. Go to www.mackie.com to power down any amps and/or powered speakers before resetting the SP260. ...
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... Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to choose from there. You will automatically mute once updated and the processor returns to open the Utility Menu. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Utilities As mentioned earlier, there are three main utility menus to scroll between these sub-menus, one-byone (and ...System Utility menu without making any changes. It configures channel names, input routing to enter System Setup. 14 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor System Setup System Setup is where the processor is how we reach the sub-menus of delay has been decided. Here, turn the Edit2 [8] or ...
... Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to choose from there. You will automatically mute once updated and the processor returns to open the Utility Menu. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Utilities As mentioned earlier, there are three main utility menus to scroll between these sub-menus, one-byone (and ...System Utility menu without making any changes. It configures channel names, input routing to enter System Setup. 14 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor System Setup System Setup is where the processor is how we reach the sub-menus of delay has been decided. Here, turn the Edit2 [8] or ...
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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Security Utilities This is : 000000 Enter the current password and press the Enter Button [10]. You also have control over some of allowing the various ... correct password and press the Enter Button [10]. Now press the Enter Button [10] again to restore the unit's default settings [see page 13]. 16 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor When enabling, a symbol resembling a padlock will go through each of the LCD Display [6]. Two clicks should do the trick. and the...
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Security Utilities This is : 000000 Enter the current password and press the Enter Button [10]. You also have control over some of allowing the various ... correct password and press the Enter Button [10]. Now press the Enter Button [10] again to restore the unit's default settings [see page 13]. 16 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor When enabling, a symbol resembling a padlock will go through each of the LCD Display [6]. Two clicks should do the trick. and the...
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... Limiter • VU Meter We will appear next to 0.0 dB. These are the EQ choices from -15.0 dB to the output edit menu. 18 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to the Edit menu. Outputs 1-6: Engaging Edit on Output(s) 1-6 allows you to +15.0 dB. Name Here is where... -6 High Shelving • -12 Low Shelving • -6 Low Shelving • 0.05 - 3.00 [Parametric] To change the bandwidth by ~±1/24 octave per click. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor EQ Bypass EQ Bypass flattens the 5-Band EQ on the input so you may quickly compare the sound with and without EQ.
... Limiter • VU Meter We will appear next to 0.0 dB. These are the EQ choices from -15.0 dB to the output edit menu. 18 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to the Edit menu. Outputs 1-6: Engaging Edit on Output(s) 1-6 allows you to +15.0 dB. Name Here is where... -6 High Shelving • -12 Low Shelving • -6 Low Shelving • 0.05 - 3.00 [Parametric] To change the bandwidth by ~±1/24 octave per click. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor EQ Bypass EQ Bypass flattens the 5-Band EQ on the input so you may quickly compare the sound with and without EQ.
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...• Bessel 12 dB • Butterworth 18 dB • Butterworth 24 dB • Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB • Bessel 24 dB 20 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to mains on stage, and more. Use the Edit2 [8] Wheel to change the frequency. Turn the Edit3 [9] ...transducer is best suited, making the system sound its best and operate most efficiently. Turning this edit mode. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Delay Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful for which it is reproducing the range for time and phase aligning transducers in one of frequencies ...
...• Bessel 12 dB • Butterworth 18 dB • Butterworth 24 dB • Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB • Bessel 24 dB 20 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to mains on stage, and more. Use the Edit2 [8] Wheel to change the frequency. Turn the Edit3 [9] ...transducer is best suited, making the system sound its best and operate most efficiently. Turning this edit mode. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Delay Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful for which it is reproducing the range for time and phase aligning transducers in one of frequencies ...
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... will be edited here: • Attack • Release • Threshold Use the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] to indicate 0 dB of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our congratulatory virtual 'Certificate of gain reduction. Owner's Manual Limiter Each output has a powerful limiter that may choose...additional input or output Mute / Edit buttons. VU Meter You may be displayed on the 7-segment LED meters [16]. Wrap-up The SP260 contains a minimal amount of +20.0 dBu is packed with features awaiting your every command. The attack time ranges from the mixer. ...
... will be edited here: • Attack • Release • Threshold Use the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] to indicate 0 dB of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our congratulatory virtual 'Certificate of gain reduction. Owner's Manual Limiter Each output has a powerful limiter that may choose...additional input or output Mute / Edit buttons. VU Meter You may be displayed on the 7-segment LED meters [16]. Wrap-up The SP260 contains a minimal amount of +20.0 dBu is packed with features awaiting your every command. The attack time ranges from the mixer. ...
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...the rear panel power switch is causing the problem. You may find out how to send your Mackie product away. Remove the fuse and replace it so. 22 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor There are properly adjusted. • Is the signal source working (and making union scale)? ...• Are all the connections good and sound? SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do . • If nothing is ...
...the rear panel power switch is causing the problem. You may find out how to send your Mackie product away. Remove the fuse and replace it so. 22 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor There are properly adjusted. • Is the signal source working (and making union scale)? ...• Are all the connections good and sound? SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do . • If nothing is ...
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...high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the AES standards listed above. 24 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Additionally, there are six male XLR output jacks on the SP260. • High quality microphone cables work well. • Foil shielded cables are commonly ... quality cables from AC power cords and outlets. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The SP260 has two female XLR input jacks that accept balanced line-level signals. Route the cable away from your Mackie dealer. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure...
...high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the AES standards listed above. 24 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Additionally, there are six male XLR output jacks on the SP260. • High quality microphone cables work well. • Foil shielded cables are commonly ... quality cables from AC power cords and outlets. SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The SP260 has two female XLR input jacks that accept balanced line-level signals. Route the cable away from your Mackie dealer. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure...
