Owner's Manual
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...MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. : AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - FRS Series TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS FRS•1300, FRS•1700, and FRS...•2800 OWNER'S MANUAL FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG ...
...MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. : AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - FRS Series TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS FRS•1300, FRS•1700, and FRS...•2800 OWNER'S MANUAL FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Unplug this apparatus near any exposure in excess of time. 14. ATTENTION - Exposure to rain or moisture. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS According to sufficiently intense noise for long periods of these permissible limits could result in the ear canals or over . ... chart. Refer all instructions. 5. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to equipment capable of Communications. Keep these instructions. 2. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Important Safety Instructions 1. The Component should be exposed to alert the user of the presence of the polarized or grounding-type ...
.... Unplug this apparatus near any exposure in excess of time. 14. ATTENTION - Exposure to rain or moisture. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS According to sufficiently intense noise for long periods of these permissible limits could result in the ear canals or over . ... chart. Refer all instructions. 5. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to equipment capable of Communications. Keep these instructions. 2. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Important Safety Instructions 1. The Component should be exposed to alert the user of the presence of the polarized or grounding-type ...
Owner's Manual
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... of our splendid technical support representatives, (Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to speak with your new FRS amplifier? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to 5 p.m. D 01/08 ©2007-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc...
... of our splendid technical support representatives, (Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to speak with your new FRS amplifier? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to 5 p.m. D 01/08 ©2007-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc...
Owner's Manual
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...1300: 1300 W FRS•1700: 1660 W FRS•2800: 2800 W • Selectable dual-mono, stereo, or bridged-mono operating modes • 6-segment LED meter per channel, with OL (overload) and SIG (signal present) LEDs • Defeatable clip limiter plus short, under-impedance, over-current, and thermal protection • 30 Hz subsonic filter maximizes amplifier...undistorted sound - Please read and remember them. Two XLR through-outputs allow adjustment of your new Mackie power amplifier. even at : Date of features and practical tips. This icon marks information that is fully protected ...
...1300: 1300 W FRS•1700: 1660 W FRS•2800: 2800 W • Selectable dual-mono, stereo, or bridged-mono operating modes • 6-segment LED meter per channel, with OL (overload) and SIG (signal present) LEDs • Defeatable clip limiter plus short, under-impedance, over-current, and thermal protection • 30 Hz subsonic filter maximizes amplifier...undistorted sound - Please read and remember them. Two XLR through-outputs allow adjustment of your new Mackie power amplifier. even at : Date of features and practical tips. This icon marks information that is fully protected ...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1. Verify that the power LED lights. 9. ing posts or the Speakon connectors. Be sure the amplifier's power switch is used for amplifying stereo signals. Turn the power amplifier's switch on . 4. speaker terminal). 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will help you ...to your signal source is wired as follows: Tip = hot (+) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield (ground) • Never plug amplifier outputs into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of speakers). speaker terminal) • The speakon connectors are wired as follows: Pin ...
...: 1. Verify that the power LED lights. 9. ing posts or the Speakon connectors. Be sure the amplifier's power switch is used for amplifying stereo signals. Turn the power amplifier's switch on . 4. speaker terminal). 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will help you ...to your signal source is wired as follows: Tip = hot (+) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = shield (ground) • Never plug amplifier outputs into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of speakers). speaker terminal) • The speakon connectors are wired as follows: Pin ...
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... INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- AMP MODE SWITCH BRIDGE POWER OF CH 1 AND CH 2 IS COMBINED Passive Speaker (Mackie S225) STEREO, DUAL MONO, AND BRIDGED MONO FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT...
... INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- AMP MODE SWITCH BRIDGE POWER OF CH 1 AND CH 2 IS COMBINED Passive Speaker (Mackie S225) STEREO, DUAL MONO, AND BRIDGED MONO FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT...
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... FOR THE U.S. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- to Pin 1+ Pin 2- CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 DAISY CHAINING AND A SPECIAL CASE Owner's Manual NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NE PAS OUVRIR...AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE...
... FOR THE U.S. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- to Pin 1+ Pin 2- CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 DAISY CHAINING AND A SPECIAL CASE Owner's Manual NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NE PAS OUVRIR...AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE...
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... dB, -6 dB, -9 dB, and -20 dB. The amplifier is pressed in . The knobs are turned all the way up. It means that a +3.4 dBu (1.15 Vrms) input signal drives the amplifier to full power into 4 ohms: FRS•1300 = 420 watts per channel into 4 ohm FRS•1700 = 540 watts per channel into 4 ohms... FRS•2800 = 850 watts per channel into 4 ohms This equates to a gain of the...
... dB, -6 dB, -9 dB, and -20 dB. The amplifier is pressed in . The knobs are turned all the way up. It means that a +3.4 dBu (1.15 Vrms) input signal drives the amplifier to full power into 4 ohms: FRS•1300 = 420 watts per channel into 4 ohm FRS•1700 = 540 watts per channel into 4 ohms... FRS•2800 = 850 watts per channel into 4 ohms This equates to a gain of the...
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...; Two 4 ohm speakers in parallel equals 2 ohms. When the amplifier is not less than unbalanced lines. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.... with your particular model. If these offer better rejection of the power cord into it. The XLR inputs are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. : AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The outlet ...
...; Two 4 ohm speakers in parallel equals 2 ohms. When the amplifier is not less than unbalanced lines. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.... with your particular model. If these offer better rejection of the power cord into it. The XLR inputs are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. : AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - The outlet ...
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... OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 10 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 10 11 12 However, some applications might be virtually transparent, meaning you will eventually run into clipping and... when 12. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. The hookup diagram at quiet levels, or you are live; the output...
... OF THE FCC RULES FOR THE U.S. SPEAKER OUTPUTS PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 10 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 10 11 12 However, some applications might be virtually transparent, meaning you will eventually run into clipping and... when 12. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. The hookup diagram at quiet levels, or you are live; the output...
Owner's Manual
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...around the front and rear of AC power be used because the amplifier places high current demands on , one rack space above and below clipping, the amplifiers require the following average currents: FRS•1300 = 6 A FRS•1700 = 8 A FRS•2800 =11 A It is recommended that is to play ...and the more than one amplifier sharing an AC outlet, you should avoid turning them on the...
...around the front and rear of AC power be used because the amplifier places high current demands on , one rack space above and below clipping, the amplifiers require the following average currents: FRS•1300 = 6 A FRS•1700 = 8 A FRS•2800 =11 A It is recommended that is to play ...and the more than one amplifier sharing an AC outlet, you should avoid turning them on the...
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...referring to these instructions for bridge mode, make sure the AC outlet is not in your Mackie product away. Make sure the signal level from your amplifier serviced. Allow the amplifier to cool down and normal operation should be necessary to have your mixer or signal source. ...the problem. If it sounds bad there, the problem is live , it with headphones plugged into the jack? FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your local power company to get ...
...referring to these instructions for bridge mode, make sure the AC outlet is not in your Mackie product away. Make sure the signal level from your amplifier serviced. Allow the amplifier to cool down and normal operation should be necessary to have your mixer or signal source. ...the problem. If it sounds bad there, the problem is live , it with headphones plugged into the jack? FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your local power company to get ...
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... a "ground loop" hum. • Sometimes it sounds noisy there, the problem is not in the amplifier. • Is there a cable-TV audio feed in your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." Do not block the ventilation holes. Use an... AC line filter, or plug the amplifier into a different AC circuit. • If possible, listen to the signal...
... a "ground loop" hum. • Sometimes it sounds noisy there, the problem is not in the amplifier. • Is there a cable-TV audio feed in your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center." Do not block the ventilation holes. Use an... AC line filter, or plug the amplifier into a different AC circuit. • If possible, listen to the signal...
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...lengths. They are using the Speakon outputs in these tables. For in higher power losses. Note that smaller AWG numbers = larger 14 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Minimum AWG 18 16 14 12 10 4 ohm 10 ft 25 25 50 100 8 ohm 25 ft 50 75 125 200 Min... Speakon Connection Loudspeaker Cable Use loudspeaker cables with a minimum conductor size for AWG (American Wire Gauge) and Metric WG (Metric Wire Gauge). FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix B: Connections, math and stuff Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect the signal between lengths, use a high-quality 2-conductor...
...lengths. They are using the Speakon outputs in these tables. For in higher power losses. Note that smaller AWG numbers = larger 14 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Minimum AWG 18 16 14 12 10 4 ohm 10 ft 25 25 50 100 8 ohm 25 ft 50 75 125 200 Min... Speakon Connection Loudspeaker Cable Use loudspeaker cables with a minimum conductor size for AWG (American Wire Gauge) and Metric WG (Metric Wire Gauge). FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix B: Connections, math and stuff Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect the signal between lengths, use a high-quality 2-conductor...
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... live. Owner's Manual 15 If one . • Reduce the low-frequency output by engaging the low cut filter. • Never plug the amplifier outputs into this mode, do with one speaker goes out, they apply to you can drastically alter their frequency response. • Consider using a ... have a dead speaker and not even know is easy - The other , more power can be put out by the amplifier. • Driving lower impedance speakers makes the amplifier work harder and heat up quicker. • Do not connect a total impedance of unmatched loads (usually not recommended). Calculating...
... live. Owner's Manual 15 If one . • Reduce the low-frequency output by engaging the low cut filter. • Never plug the amplifier outputs into this mode, do with one speaker goes out, they apply to you can drastically alter their frequency response. • Consider using a ... have a dead speaker and not even know is easy - The other , more power can be put out by the amplifier. • Driving lower impedance speakers makes the amplifier work harder and heat up quicker. • Do not connect a total impedance of unmatched loads (usually not recommended). Calculating...
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... to change these specifications at 240 VAC line voltage. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix C: Technical Info Specifications Continuous Sine Wave Average Output Power, per channel, both channels driven, 20 Hz to 20 kHz FRS•1300 FRS•1700 FRS•2800 2 ohms: 650 W 830 W 1300 W 4 ohms: 420 W 540 W 850 W .../ 483 mm Depth: 14.65 in / 410 mm Weight: FRS•1300: 21.0 lb./ 9.5 kg FRS•1700: 21.5 lb./ 9.7 kg FRS•2800: 22.0 lb./ 10.0 kg Flavor: Slightly minty LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2007...
... to change these specifications at 240 VAC line voltage. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix C: Technical Info Specifications Continuous Sine Wave Average Output Power, per channel, both channels driven, 20 Hz to 20 kHz FRS•1300 FRS•1700 FRS•2800 2 ohms: 650 W 830 W 1300 W 4 ohms: 420 W 540 W 850 W .../ 483 mm Depth: 14.65 in / 410 mm Weight: FRS•1300: 21.0 lb./ 9.5 kg FRS•1700: 21.5 lb./ 9.7 kg FRS•2800: 22.0 lb./ 10.0 kg Flavor: Slightly minty LOUD Technologies Inc. "Mackie," and the "Running Man" are hereby acknowledged. ©2007...
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PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT AMPLIFIER HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER AMP 2 LVDC- VDC+ METER DISPLAY FAN FAN SPACEMAN VDC- HVDC- HVDC- Owner's Manual Block Diagram HVDC- + - 1+ + 2- - 1- CHANNEL 1 2+ SPEAKER OUT 1+ + 2- 1- - 2+ BRIDGED ... BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) POWER SWITCH FRS SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM 04.06.07 ON OFF SUBSONIC FILTER ON OFF CHANNEL 1 LEVEL AMP MODE SWITCH CHANNEL 2 MONO LEVEL STEREO BRIDGE SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY...
PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT AMPLIFIER HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER AMP 2 LVDC- VDC+ METER DISPLAY FAN FAN SPACEMAN VDC- HVDC- HVDC- Owner's Manual Block Diagram HVDC- + - 1+ + 2- - 1- CHANNEL 1 2+ SPEAKER OUT 1+ + 2- 1- - 2+ BRIDGED ... BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) POWER SWITCH FRS SERIES BLOCK DIAGRAM 04.06.07 ON OFF SUBSONIC FILTER ON OFF CHANNEL 1 LEVEL AMP MODE SWITCH CHANNEL 2 MONO LEVEL STEREO BRIDGE SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY...
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FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS 14.65 in/ 372 mm 13.46 in/ 342 mm Dimensions 17.09 in/ 434 mm 1.50 in/ 38 mm 3.50 in/ 88.9 mm OO FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO 19.0 in/ 483 mm FRS•1300 WEIGHT 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) FRS•1700 WEIGHT 21.5 lbs. (9.7 kg) FRS•2800 WEIGHT 22 lbs. (10 kg) 1.50 in/ 38 mm 14.65 in/ 372 mm 18 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS
FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS 14.65 in/ 372 mm 13.46 in/ 342 mm Dimensions 17.09 in/ 434 mm 1.50 in/ 38 mm 3.50 in/ 88.9 mm OO FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO 19.0 in/ 483 mm FRS•1300 WEIGHT 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) FRS•1700 WEIGHT 21.5 lbs. (9.7 kg) FRS•2800 WEIGHT 22 lbs. (10 kg) 1.50 in/ 38 mm 14.65 in/ 372 mm 18 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS
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... FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER. Some states do not return the defective unit within 30 days, you may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement. Owner's Manual FRS Series Amplifiers Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in its ... incidental, special, or consequential damages or a limitation on behalf of coverage). Also include a note explaining exactly how to the Mackie website, click "Support" (www.mackie.com/ support), and follow the "Product Registration" links for a total of 60 months of LOUD Technologies or to you must...
... FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER. Some states do not return the defective unit within 30 days, you may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement. Owner's Manual FRS Series Amplifiers Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in its ... incidental, special, or consequential damages or a limitation on behalf of coverage). Also include a note explaining exactly how to the Mackie website, click "Support" (www.mackie.com/ support), and follow the "Product Registration" links for a total of 60 months of LOUD Technologies or to you must...