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..., USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 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 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO FAST RECOVERY...
..., USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 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 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO FAST RECOVERY...
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... CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. Unplug this apparatus to the user. 18. Refer all -pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Ear plugs or protectors in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of...hearing loss if exposure is in the following chart. A Component and cart combination should remain readily accessible to rain or moisture. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS The exclamation point within the product's enclosure, that produce heat. 9. The U.S. Do not defeat the safety purpose of Communications. Keep ...
... CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. Unplug this apparatus to the user. 18. Refer all -pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - Ear plugs or protectors in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of...hearing loss if exposure is in the following chart. A Component and cart combination should remain readily accessible to rain or moisture. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS The exclamation point within the product's enclosure, that produce heat. 9. The U.S. Do not defeat the safety purpose of Communications. Keep ...
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...HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 8 1. 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. Born and...BLOCK DIAGRAM 17 DIMENSIONS 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Need help with one of Woodinville Slough, WA. VENTILATION 8 3. METERS 8 4. SPEAKER OUTPUTS 9 8. POWER 8 2. COMBO INPUTS 9 9. PST). Part No. All Rights Reserved. LEVEL CONTROLS 8 REAR PANEL FEATURES 9 5. D 01/08 ©2007...
...HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 8 1. 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. Born and...BLOCK DIAGRAM 17 DIMENSIONS 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Need help with one of Woodinville Slough, WA. VENTILATION 8 3. METERS 8 4. SPEAKER OUTPUTS 9 8. POWER 8 2. COMBO INPUTS 9 9. PST). Part No. All Rights Reserved. LEVEL CONTROLS 8 REAR PANEL FEATURES 9 5. D 01/08 ©2007...
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... new Mackie power amplifier. They usually have some typical setups. A rear panel low-cut switch allows you get the maximum performance from your amplifier, and to remove low frequencies, and a clip-eliminator allows extra protection for continuous duty in speech, music, and sound reinforcement applications in three powerful models, with continuous power @ 4 ohms bridged of: FRS•1300: 1300 W FRS...
... new Mackie power amplifier. They usually have some typical setups. A rear panel low-cut switch allows you get the maximum performance from your amplifier, and to remove low frequencies, and a clip-eliminator allows extra protection for continuous duty in speech, music, and sound reinforcement applications in three powerful models, with continuous power @ 4 ohms bridged of: FRS•1300: 1300 W FRS...
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...anything except speakers (unless you have the source's control all the way up!). When powering up both amplifier channels to power one cable from the input source to input 1, and connect nothing to the amplifier in parallel. • The balanced XLR inputs are wired as follows: Pin 1 =...LEDs are right out. • Before making connections to your amplifier's inputs. 2. Input 1 is off and the clip limit switch on . Be sure the amplifier's power switch is used in mono mode (leave input 2 disconnected). Turn the power amplifier's switch on . 4. In stereo mode, connect the cables...
...anything except speakers (unless you have the source's control all the way up!). When powering up both amplifier channels to power one cable from the input source to input 1, and connect nothing to the amplifier in parallel. • The balanced XLR inputs are wired as follows: Pin 1 =...LEDs are right out. • Before making connections to your amplifier's inputs. 2. Input 1 is off and the clip limit switch on . Be sure the amplifier's power switch is used in mono mode (leave input 2 disconnected). Turn the power amplifier's switch on . 4. In stereo mode, connect the cables...
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... PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 ??? Confused cat Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH MONO CH 1 AND CH 2 PLAY THE SAME Bridged mono FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO OPTIONAL CONNECTION...
... PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 ??? Confused cat Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH MONO CH 1 AND CH 2 PLAY THE SAME Bridged mono FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO OPTIONAL CONNECTION...
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...CASE Owner's Manual 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. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN...PASSIVE SUBWOOFER FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH STEREO OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS + TO + SPEAKERS FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR ...
...CASE Owner's Manual 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. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN...PASSIVE SUBWOOFER FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH STEREO OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS + TO + SPEAKERS FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR ...
Owner's Manual
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...output stage of the switch will not light. 434 2 1 FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS VENTILATION Keep these indicators will light when the power switch is on or off when the bottom of the switch is... on . 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 the same ...
...output stage of the switch will not light. 434 2 1 FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG MAX OO OO FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS VENTILATION Keep these indicators will light when the power switch is on or off when the bottom of the switch is... on . 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 the same ...
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...you to cool down . 7. There are two options for balanced connections. Normally, you to connect your single speaker. 5 6 7 FAST RECOVERY POWER 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. The...8226; COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Do not connect the speaker wires to each connector, as long as both speaker wires are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. Use high-quality,...
...you to cool down . 7. There are two options for balanced connections. Normally, you to connect your single speaker. 5 6 7 FAST RECOVERY POWER 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. The...8226; COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Do not connect the speaker wires to each connector, as long as both speaker wires are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. Use high-quality,...
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.... In addition, this switch protects your tweeters. Leave this off . FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC...WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Stereo: This is... 2 1+ 1 CH 1 10 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 10 11 12 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS 10. AMP MODE This switch determines the input signal routing within the amplifier. WARNING: In bridged mode, both ...
.... In addition, this switch protects your tweeters. Leave this off . FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 : WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC...WA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FABRIQUE EN CHINE • COPYRIGHT ©2007 "MACKIE", AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Stereo: This is... 2 1+ 1 CH 1 10 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 10 11 12 FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS 10. AMP MODE This switch determines the input signal routing within the amplifier. WARNING: In bridged mode, both ...
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... line The AC current demand of the chassis to allow proper ventilation. RACK MOUNTING The FRS amplifiers are just below , and at the same time. MAINTENANCE THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The power amplifier is drawn through the rear panel vents, to prevent scratching the panel. Leave at least.... A simple test is to play and the more than 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 recommended for proper performance. WARNING: Bypassing the plug's...
... line The AC current demand of the chassis to allow proper ventilation. RACK MOUNTING The FRS amplifiers are just below , and at the same time. MAINTENANCE THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The power amplifier is drawn through the rear panel vents, to prevent scratching the panel. Leave at least.... A simple test is to play and the more than 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 recommended for proper performance. WARNING: Bypassing the plug's...
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... correctly set for such equipment are set and that the AC outlet is live (check with a known good cable. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix A: Service Information If you hear anything on the front panel illuminated? Ensure all cabling, referring to "Repair" on ... them up ? Distorted Sound • The power amplifier is illuminated, and you are no user serviceable parts inside the amplifier may have blown. These are faulty. Connect the loudspeaker cable to confirm the problem. Check to see if you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the...
... correctly set for such equipment are set and that the AC outlet is live (check with a known good cable. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix A: Service Information If you hear anything on the front panel illuminated? Ensure all cabling, referring to "Repair" on ... them up ? Distorted Sound • The power amplifier is illuminated, and you are no user serviceable parts inside the amplifier may have blown. These are faulty. Connect the loudspeaker cable to confirm the problem. Check to see if you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the...
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... Use an AC line filter, or plug the amplifier into a different AC circuit. • If possible, listen to make sure the left and right signals are good and sound. • Make sure the signal cable is not routed near AC cables, power transformers, or other EMIinducing devices. • Is...causes 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." Make sure all the audio equipment into the ...
... Use an AC line filter, or plug the amplifier into a different AC circuit. • If possible, listen to make sure the left and right signals are good and sound. • Make sure the signal cable is not routed near AC cables, power transformers, or other EMIinducing devices. • Is...causes 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." Make sure all the audio equipment into the ...
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... two connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. Using smaller than recommended conductor size will minimize power losses to less than the recommended conductor size is always permissible. RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" ... stereo headphones. This will result in -between the signal source (mixing console, equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to the amplifier. 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...
... two connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. Using smaller than recommended conductor size will minimize power losses to less than the recommended conductor size is always permissible. RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" ... stereo headphones. This will result in -between the signal source (mixing console, equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to the amplifier. 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...
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... (the show how to you and your amp: • The lower the speaker impedance, the more complicated configurations, like series-parallel (using multiple amplifiers rather than get ugly fast. Doing load calculations with a simple calculator. For instance, two 4-ohm speakers in a parallel configuration, the others will ...load) and parallel configurations of under 2 ohms per channel, then make sure that the average impedance is greater than 0.5 dB power losses are live. There are the impedances of all the speakers, and the negative amp output connects to damp (control) the...
... (the show how to you and your amp: • The lower the speaker impedance, the more complicated configurations, like series-parallel (using multiple amplifiers rather than get ugly fast. Doing load calculations with a simple calculator. For instance, two 4-ohm speakers in a parallel configuration, the others will ...load) and parallel configurations of under 2 ohms per channel, then make sure that the average impedance is greater than 0.5 dB power losses are live. There are the impedances of all the speakers, and the negative amp output connects to damp (control) the...
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... right to 20 kHz FRS•1300 FRS•1700 FRS•2800 4 ohms: 1300 W 1660 W 2800 W 8 ohms: 840 W 1080 W 1700 W Note: Power ratings are specified at 240 VAC line voltage. "Mackie," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix C: Technical Info...
... right to 20 kHz FRS•1300 FRS•1700 FRS•2800 4 ohms: 1300 W 1660 W 2800 W 8 ohms: 840 W 1080 W 1700 W Note: Power ratings are specified at 240 VAC line voltage. "Mackie," and the "Running Man" are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS Appendix C: Technical Info...
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...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...POWER SUPPLY 120V/240V JUMPER SWITCHING POWER CONTROLLER AMP MODE SWITCH MONO STEREO BRIDGE ON OFF CLIP LIMITER ON OFF HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER AMP 1 LVDC- HVDC- HVDC+ LVDC+ TEMP SENSOR (ON HEATSINK) FAN VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL VDC+ LVDC- PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT AMPLIFIER HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER...
...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...POWER SUPPLY 120V/240V JUMPER SWITCHING POWER CONTROLLER AMP MODE SWITCH MONO STEREO BRIDGE ON OFF CLIP LIMITER ON OFF HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER AMP 1 LVDC- HVDC- HVDC+ LVDC+ TEMP SENSOR (ON HEATSINK) FAN VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL VDC+ LVDC- PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT AMPLIFIER HVDC+ LVDC+ POWER...
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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