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...ELECTRIQUE - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. M•1400/M•1400i OWNER'S MANUAL ™ HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER 00 00 CH 1 GAIN/dB 3v 18 20 22 2v 16 24 14 26 8 28 30 1v...1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS - + BRIDGE SUITABLE FOR CLASS CH CH 2 WIRING 1 2 + + 1 CHANNEL / ...
...ELECTRIQUE - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. M•1400/M•1400i OWNER'S MANUAL ™ HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER 00 00 CH 1 GAIN/dB 3v 18 20 22 2v 16 24 14 26 8 28 30 1v...1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS - + BRIDGE SUITABLE FOR CLASS CH CH 2 WIRING 1 2 + + 1 CHANNEL / ...
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..." in small club operation. They boast a wealth of ultra-clean power, to name a few. like you for choosing a Mackie Designs power amplifier! After all, our mixers have traveled all , you 'd expect to pay extra for the folks in Woodinville who specialize in ...high sound pressure levels (such as this amplification system) use double-sided thru-hole-plated fiberglass printed circuit boards. The Mackie Designs M•1400 and M•1400i Power Amplifiers are the speaker output connectors: in the ear canals Lori screaming at a rock concert ears must be roadworthy. We...
..." in small club operation. They boast a wealth of ultra-clean power, to name a few. like you for choosing a Mackie Designs power amplifier! After all, our mixers have traveled all , you 'd expect to pay extra for the folks in Woodinville who specialize in ...high sound pressure levels (such as this amplification system) use double-sided thru-hole-plated fiberglass printed circuit boards. The Mackie Designs M•1400 and M•1400i Power Amplifiers are the speaker output connectors: in the ear canals Lori screaming at a rock concert ears must be roadworthy. We...
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... (separate left and right inputs, separate left and right outputs) is best for your signal source to stay cool. An M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier, set . Set the AMP MODE switch accordingly. 7. The heavier internal components are wired tip = hot (+), ring = cold (-) and sleeve = shield (...ground), and can be mounted in BRIDGE mode, the SHORT LEDs may light, putting the amplifier into 4 ohms). CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS 1. one mono input, one mono output) uses both LOW CUT FILTER controls to BRIDGE mode, delivers 1400 watts (into...
... (separate left and right inputs, separate left and right outputs) is best for your signal source to stay cool. An M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier, set . Set the AMP MODE switch accordingly. 7. The heavier internal components are wired tip = hot (+), ring = cold (-) and sleeve = shield (...ground), and can be mounted in BRIDGE mode, the SHORT LEDs may light, putting the amplifier into 4 ohms). CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS 1. one mono input, one mono output) uses both LOW CUT FILTER controls to BRIDGE mode, delivers 1400 watts (into...
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... on your pants. Slowly turn on page 3, before using the amplifier. • Never plug amplifier outputs into an outlet properly configured with the correct voltage for your loudspeakers. 12. NE PAS OUVRIR CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA...LEDs flashing. Things You Must Remember: • Read and follow the safety instructions on page 2, and the hearing protection details on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes! NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. In STEREO and MONO modes, connect speaker cables to reach ...
... on your pants. Slowly turn on page 3, before using the amplifier. • Never plug amplifier outputs into an outlet properly configured with the correct voltage for your loudspeakers. 12. NE PAS OUVRIR CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA...LEDs flashing. Things You Must Remember: • Read and follow the safety instructions on page 2, and the hearing protection details on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes! NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. In STEREO and MONO modes, connect speaker cables to reach ...
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... This will not make you 'll find information on the M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier is explained in the nearby paragraphs. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL APPLICATION DIAGRAMS Mackie's gang of illustrators have some valuable information. 6 FURTHER INFO Please come on the appropriate... illustration, note the number attached to the M•1400/ M•1400i. If you can add your amplifier should ever need servicing. This ...
... This will not make you 'll find information on the M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier is explained in the nearby paragraphs. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL APPLICATION DIAGRAMS Mackie's gang of illustrators have some valuable information. 6 FURTHER INFO Please come on the appropriate... illustration, note the number attached to the M•1400/ M•1400i. If you can add your amplifier should ever need servicing. This ...
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...BRIDGE) 1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS CH - + BRIDGE CH SUITABLE 1 2 FOR CLASS 2 WIRING 1 CHANNEL / BRIDGE / MONO LOW ...OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ CD OFF LIMITER ON CD OFF M•1400 MAIN SPEAKERS AND STAGE MONITORS WITH ONE AMPLIFIER * SEE NOTE BELOW STAGE MONITOR 100Hz FROM MIXING CONSOLE MONITOR OUT MONO MODE STAGE MONITOR 100Hz CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ...
...BRIDGE) 1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS CH - + BRIDGE CH SUITABLE 1 2 FOR CLASS 2 WIRING 1 CHANNEL / BRIDGE / MONO LOW ...OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ CD OFF LIMITER ON CD OFF M•1400 MAIN SPEAKERS AND STAGE MONITORS WITH ONE AMPLIFIER * SEE NOTE BELOW STAGE MONITOR 100Hz FROM MIXING CONSOLE MONITOR OUT MONO MODE STAGE MONITOR 100Hz CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ...
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...using professional equipment with +4 dBu output levels, set both controls to 425 watts into 8 ohms with a 1.4V input signal. Now take an amplifier rated at its maximum level. When using your listening level to reach full power with a 1.4V rms input signal, it must also increase. ...of gain, it requires an input signal of you may want to 30. Constant Gain vs. Referring back to the previous example, an amplifier rated at a nominal +4 dBu level. This equates to full power. Constant sensitivity means that regardless of the output power of headroom. FEATURE...
...using professional equipment with +4 dBu output levels, set both controls to 425 watts into 8 ohms with a 1.4V input signal. Now take an amplifier rated at its maximum level. When using your listening level to reach full power with a 1.4V rms input signal, it must also increase. ...of gain, it requires an input signal of you may want to 30. Constant Gain vs. Referring back to the previous example, an amplifier rated at a nominal +4 dBu level. This equates to full power. Constant sensitivity means that regardless of the output power of headroom. FEATURE...
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... a few clicks to this scenario is because the noise specification looks better. Thus, the term clipping. Fear not - Mackie subscribes to the philosophy of the amplifier referenced to "square off," or get the maximum power available from the mixer (unless you 're using the two sides...while the OL LED may wonder why we didn't use the constant gain approach is quite unlikely. Yes, the output noise of the amplifier increases, the circuit noise is generally not a problem in live sound reinforcement situations. METERS The M•1400/M•1400i's meters indicate the...
... a few clicks to this scenario is because the noise specification looks better. Thus, the term clipping. Fear not - Mackie subscribes to the philosophy of the amplifier referenced to "square off," or get the maximum power available from the mixer (unless you 're using the two sides...while the OL LED may wonder why we didn't use the constant gain approach is quite unlikely. Yes, the output noise of the amplifier increases, the circuit noise is generally not a problem in live sound reinforcement situations. METERS The M•1400/M•1400i's meters indicate the...
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... a short circuit in BRIDGE mode, one or both SHORT LEDs may light under shorted or low impedance conditions. This short-circuit LED is a Mackie exclusive (until you know the M•1400/M•1400i is receiving signal. WARNING: The SHORT LEDs indicate an unsafe condition for more details. Typical... the cabling is OK, then reduce the number of a problem that requires further investigation. During this LED comes on page 23 for the power amplifier. The amp needs plenty of the outputs. But with the SHORT LED, the M•1400/M•1400i comes right out and tells you fix ...
... a short circuit in BRIDGE mode, one or both SHORT LEDs may light under shorted or low impedance conditions. This short-circuit LED is a Mackie exclusive (until you know the M•1400/M•1400i is receiving signal. WARNING: The SHORT LEDs indicate an unsafe condition for more details. Typical... the cabling is OK, then reduce the number of a problem that requires further investigation. During this LED comes on page 23 for the power amplifier. The amp needs plenty of the outputs. But with the SHORT LED, the M•1400/M•1400i comes right out and tells you fix ...
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... stereo sound! (Well, maybe 225 kilowatts of the following situations: improper ventilation, high ambient temperatures, overdriving the amplifier into clipping, driving the amplifier hard into high speed. While this occurs, the HOT LED and PROTECT LEDs turn off , push the lower half... WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS - + BRIDGE SUITABLE FOR CLASS CH CH 2 WIRING 1 2 + + 120 VAC 60...
... stereo sound! (Well, maybe 225 kilowatts of the following situations: improper ventilation, high ambient temperatures, overdriving the amplifier into clipping, driving the amplifier hard into high speed. While this occurs, the HOT LED and PROTECT LEDs turn off , push the lower half... WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS - + BRIDGE SUITABLE FOR CLASS CH CH 2 WIRING 1 2 + + 120 VAC 60...
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When powering up, turn off your amplifiers first. And for safety reasons, that source must be "out of work." (By the way, although everyone says "phase" in . See "AC Power Considerations" on ... with the binding posts and behave exactly the same (except they can't be a "3-prong" outlet with hot, neutral, and ground terminals. These terminals are your amplifiers last. Be careful that no runaway strands touch the chassis or other side is "out of phase," you 're using the M•1400/M•1400i...
When powering up, turn off your amplifiers first. And for safety reasons, that source must be "out of work." (By the way, although everyone says "phase" in . See "AC Power Considerations" on ... with the binding posts and behave exactly the same (except they can't be a "3-prong" outlet with hot, neutral, and ground terminals. These terminals are your amplifiers last. Be careful that no runaway strands touch the chassis or other side is "out of phase," you 're using the M•1400/M•1400i...
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...input results in an inward excursion. Make sure all the speakers in parallel with reverse-polarity woofers). Before making connections to the amplifier. But some speakers are a few exceptions - DO NOT REMOVE COVER. These are in the system move out when voltage is ... 1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR S MONO OUTPUTS CH - + BRIDGE CH SUITABLE 1 2 FOR CLASS 2 WIRING + + 120 VAC 60 Hz 1000 WATTS - - In addition to...
...input results in an inward excursion. Make sure all the speakers in parallel with reverse-polarity woofers). Before making connections to the amplifier. But some speakers are a few exceptions - DO NOT REMOVE COVER. These are in the system move out when voltage is ... 1000 WATTS 8 OHM LOAD (STEREO) 500 W / 500 W 4 OHM LOAD OUTPUTS SUITABLE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR S MONO OUTPUTS CH - + BRIDGE CH SUITABLE 1 2 FOR CLASS 2 WIRING + + 120 VAC 60 Hz 1000 WATTS - - In addition to...
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... or other device can be accommodated via the TRS jack. When connecting a balanced signal using . Use the GAIN controls to adjust the gain of the amplifier to the shield, preferably at the source. Make sure the cord terminates with a TS plug (like a guitar plug), or if it's a TRS plug (like a headphone...
... or other device can be accommodated via the TRS jack. When connecting a balanced signal using . Use the GAIN controls to adjust the gain of the amplifier to the shield, preferably at the source. Make sure the cord terminates with a TS plug (like a guitar plug), or if it's a TRS plug (like a headphone...
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...actually go below 100Hz; you can be used reproducing frequencies you can 't reproduce - Both of 20 kohms divided by grounding the low side (-) of amplifier power that can 't hear it, and worse yet, it prevents low-frequency "leakage" into the house). • Fully clockwise is labeled STAGE ...your console has low-impedance outputs). they seldom reproduce below that. • 3/4 of the way up to twenty M•1400/ M•1400i amplifiers, which presents a load of 1000 ohms to the console (input impedance of these external devices - Simply plug the signal source outputs into the ...
...actually go below 100Hz; you can be used reproducing frequencies you can 't reproduce - Both of 20 kohms divided by grounding the low side (-) of amplifier power that can 't hear it, and worse yet, it prevents low-frequency "leakage" into the house). • Fully clockwise is labeled STAGE ...your console has low-impedance outputs). they seldom reproduce below that. • 3/4 of the way up to twenty M•1400/ M•1400i amplifiers, which presents a load of 1000 ohms to the console (input impedance of these external devices - Simply plug the signal source outputs into the ...
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... and vertical planes (radial horns typically have an inherent roll-off -axis), the brilliance and sizzle quickly diminished to high frequencies. Speaking of Mackie SR consoles: If you use this CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY feature to experience ear fatigue from front and center (off of a good thing, perhaps. ...Hz THRU OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ 19 All high-frequency compression drivers have curved vertical sections that frequency. what kind of amplifier you want the M•1400/M•1400i to be (or not to a CD horn, with the end result of flat-frequency response ...
... and vertical planes (radial horns typically have an inherent roll-off -axis), the brilliance and sizzle quickly diminished to high frequencies. Speaking of Mackie SR consoles: If you use this CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY feature to experience ear fatigue from front and center (off of a good thing, perhaps. ...Hz THRU OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ 19 All high-frequency compression drivers have curved vertical sections that frequency. what kind of amplifier you want the M•1400/M•1400i to be (or not to a CD horn, with the end result of flat-frequency response ...
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... effect. Finally, BRIDGE mode is the normal configuration: full-bandwidth audio with separately-adjustable GAIN controls. This is also popular for amplifying stereo signals. SUBWOOFER mode, with built-in this (hence the TYPICAL indicator near it). LIMITER The LIMITER is , it . We... notice any inadvertent pops or thumps. BRIDGE mode (sometimes called DualMono - This switch allows you turn the power back on the amplifier. AMP MODE should be configured before you to Channels 1 and 2 are summed regardless of the applications using the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT APPLICATION...
... effect. Finally, BRIDGE mode is the normal configuration: full-bandwidth audio with separately-adjustable GAIN controls. This is also popular for amplifying stereo signals. SUBWOOFER mode, with built-in this (hence the TYPICAL indicator near it). LIMITER The LIMITER is , it . We... notice any inadvertent pops or thumps. BRIDGE mode (sometimes called DualMono - This switch allows you turn the power back on the amplifier. AMP MODE should be configured before you to Channels 1 and 2 are summed regardless of the applications using the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT APPLICATION...
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... in a second M•1400/M•1400i, to reproduce the function of a crossover! You'll probably want to try this switch both power amplifier output stages. Set the AMP MODE to the audible bass range. The LIMITER is especially handy when you're working with SUBWOOFER activated). 6....the OUTPUT APPLICATION switch to configure it . At "63Hz," you should still pay attention to OFF or nearly OFF. You can still overdrive the amplifier into the speaker is then directed to "square off . 2. This summed signal is roughly double that of the overall mix without diminishing the ...
... in a second M•1400/M•1400i, to reproduce the function of a crossover! You'll probably want to try this switch both power amplifier output stages. Set the AMP MODE to the audible bass range. The LIMITER is especially handy when you're working with SUBWOOFER activated). 6....the OUTPUT APPLICATION switch to configure it . At "63Hz," you should still pay attention to OFF or nearly OFF. You can still overdrive the amplifier into the speaker is then directed to "square off . 2. This summed signal is roughly double that of the overall mix without diminishing the ...
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...measure 1V rms output at about 1 o'clock and 125Hz is about halfway.) 3. Connect the signal generator to the INPUT jacks on the second amplifier to 60Hz). 1. After you've completed this exercise, you should mark the position of the audio range, follow this procedure: 1. Adjust the... reads 0.707VAC rms. This is located at 1kHz. (You should turn down to FULL RANGE (LIMITER either 63Hz or 125Hz, depending on the amplifier, you want to use a variable-frequency signal generator along with a frequency counter and a voltmeter or oscilloscope to repeat it should be really accurate...
...measure 1V rms output at about 1 o'clock and 125Hz is about halfway.) 3. Connect the signal generator to the INPUT jacks on the second amplifier to 60Hz). 1. After you've completed this exercise, you should mark the position of the audio range, follow this procedure: 1. Adjust the... reads 0.707VAC rms. This is located at 1kHz. (You should turn down to FULL RANGE (LIMITER either 63Hz or 125Hz, depending on the amplifier, you want to use a variable-frequency signal generator along with a frequency counter and a voltmeter or oscilloscope to repeat it should be really accurate...
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...washers to prevent scratching the panel. The M•1400/M•1400i's unique T-Design Constant Gradient Cooling Tunnel provides substantially better cooling for the amplifier. If the line voltage should drop below the clipping point, you can safely connect more directed path so the cool air concentrates on ...a 120V/15A Service Amplifier Loading (or 240V/7.5A Service) 2 ohms per side or 4 ohms bridged 2 4 ohms per side or 8 ohms bridged 3 8 ohms per ...
...washers to prevent scratching the panel. The M•1400/M•1400i's unique T-Design Constant Gradient Cooling Tunnel provides substantially better cooling for the amplifier. If the line voltage should drop below the clipping point, you can safely connect more directed path so the cool air concentrates on ...a 120V/15A Service Amplifier Loading (or 240V/7.5A Service) 2 ohms per side or 4 ohms bridged 2 4 ohms per side or 8 ohms bridged 3 8 ohms per ...
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...help minimize noise from a different AC circuit than the one powering the audio equipment. Remember, wire gets thicker as possible. Your Mackie Dealer can see that the power lost across the linecord increases exponentially as the current demand increases. Up to further aggravate the matter...star") grounding point, and the distance between the signal source (mixing console, equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to the distance between the amplifier and the speakers increases, the thickness of AC input power lost . Up to 60 ft. That's why we recommend using a cord that...
...help minimize noise from a different AC circuit than the one powering the audio equipment. Remember, wire gets thicker as possible. Your Mackie Dealer can see that the power lost across the linecord increases exponentially as the current demand increases. Up to further aggravate the matter...star") grounding point, and the distance between the signal source (mixing console, equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to the distance between the amplifier and the speakers increases, the thickness of AC input power lost . Up to 60 ft. That's why we recommend using a cord that...