Owner's Manual
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...CH 1 2 INTERNAL STATUS PROTECT SHORT TEMP STATUS CH 1& 2 COLD HOT ON OFF POWER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ...VAC 60 Hz 1000 WATTS SPEAKER OUTPUTS 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ OFF TYPICAL THRU AMP MODE STEREO MONO BRIDGE TYPICAL (CHS SUMMED) OUTPUT APPLICATION FULL RANGE LIMITER (CH1 & ...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 ...
...CH 1 2 INTERNAL STATUS PROTECT SHORT TEMP STATUS CH 1& 2 COLD HOT ON OFF POWER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ...VAC 60 Hz 1000 WATTS SPEAKER OUTPUTS 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ OFF TYPICAL THRU AMP MODE STEREO MONO BRIDGE TYPICAL (CHS SUMMED) OUTPUT APPLICATION FULL RANGE LIMITER (CH1 & ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...music tors in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hear- Perhaps the most difficult things for choosing a Mackie Designs power amplifier! where the "FR" comes from - The result is in Duo in awesome and affordable audio. According to OSHA, any type ... Thank you just plug in painfully audible distortion. Lend Me Your Ears Exposure to extremely high noise levels may wonder why a power amp even needs an owner's manual. like you 'd expect to pay extra for the folks in Woodinville who specialize in small club operation.
...music tors in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hear- Perhaps the most difficult things for choosing a Mackie Designs power amplifier! where the "FR" comes from - The result is in Duo in awesome and affordable audio. According to OSHA, any type ... Thank you just plug in painfully audible distortion. Lend Me Your Ears Exposure to extremely high noise levels may wonder why a power amp even needs an owner's manual. like you 'd expect to pay extra for the folks in Woodinville who specialize in small club operation.
Owner's Manual
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...rack system (see page 23). IMPORTANT: The amplifier draws its front handles. Be sure the POWER switch is the minimum impedance you probably do not need an external crossover. Set the AMP MODE switch accordingly. 7. READ THIS PAGE! one mono input, one mono output) uses ...both LOW CUT FILTER controls to two different speaker sets, with compression drivers). 5. It needs plenty of the amp to double the power to BRIDGE mode, delivers 1400 watts (into PROTECT mode. Note: If you're using constant directivity horns with separatelyadjustable level controls. ...
...rack system (see page 23). IMPORTANT: The amplifier draws its front handles. Be sure the POWER switch is the minimum impedance you probably do not need an external crossover. Set the AMP MODE switch accordingly. 7. READ THIS PAGE! one mono input, one mono output) uses ...both LOW CUT FILTER controls to two different speaker sets, with compression drivers). 5. It needs plenty of the amp to double the power to BRIDGE mode, delivers 1400 watts (into PROTECT mode. Note: If you're using constant directivity horns with separatelyadjustable level controls. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the hot (+) side goes in the CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER OUTPUTS red post and the cold (-) side goes in CHANNEL 2's red post. Plug the amp's power cord into anything .) 9. Make sure your equipment, turn both GAIN controls up: You should never light up !). 17. Things You Must Remember...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...
... the hot (+) side goes in the CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER OUTPUTS red post and the cold (-) side goes in CHANNEL 2's red post. Plug the amp's power cord into anything .) 9. Make sure your equipment, turn both GAIN controls up: You should never light up !). 17. Things You Must Remember...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...
Owner's Manual
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... GAIN 11 METERS 12 SIG 13 PROTECT 13 SHORT 13 TEMP STATUS 14 POWER 14 POWER CORD 15 SPEAKER OUTPUTS 15 INPUT 16 THRU 18 LOW CUT FILTER 18 CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY 18 CD Frequency 19 AMP MODE 19 BRIDGE 20 OUTPUT APPLICATION 20 LIMITER 20 SUBWOOFER 21 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS... AND CONSIDERATIONS 23 RACK MOUNTING 23 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 23 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 23 INPUT WIRING 24 OUTPUT WIRING 24 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ...
... GAIN 11 METERS 12 SIG 13 PROTECT 13 SHORT 13 TEMP STATUS 14 POWER 14 POWER CORD 15 SPEAKER OUTPUTS 15 INPUT 16 THRU 18 LOW CUT FILTER 18 CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY 18 CD Frequency 19 AMP MODE 19 BRIDGE 20 OUTPUT APPLICATION 20 LIMITER 20 SUBWOOFER 21 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS... AND CONSIDERATIONS 23 RACK MOUNTING 23 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 23 AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS 23 INPUT WIRING 24 OUTPUT WIRING 24 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ...
Owner's Manual
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... can set the GAIN control all the way up to full power. Now take an amplifier rated at 800W into 8 ohms with a 1.4V input signal. What if you work. This will require a gain of 35 dB to drive it must have a power amp rated at 200W into 8 ohms with indications of 2.0V rms... to drive it to output. As the output power of an amplifier increases, the gain of 1.4V rms to reach full power with a gain of 26 dB requires an input signal of...
... can set the GAIN control all the way up to full power. Now take an amplifier rated at 800W into 8 ohms with a 1.4V input signal. What if you work. This will require a gain of 35 dB to drive it must have a power amp rated at 200W into 8 ohms with indications of 2.0V rms... to drive it to output. As the output power of an amplifier increases, the gain of 1.4V rms to reach full power with a gain of 26 dB requires an input signal of...
Owner's Manual
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... about four seconds, the protection circuit turns off . Note: When using the amplifier in the meters' ladder. Three things can sometimes occur when powering up a system. Both the PROTECT and the SHORT LEDs light up the M•1400/M•1400i. This short-circuit LED is shorted out. ...the outputs, meaning that the hot (+) and cold (-) speaker wires are touching, or a speaker itself is a Mackie exclusive (until you ! If a "short" is present), muting all signals at the amp's outputs. in either of a problem that can cause the PROTECT circuit to the GAIN control, so when SIG ...
... about four seconds, the protection circuit turns off . Note: When using the amplifier in the meters' ladder. Three things can sometimes occur when powering up a system. Both the PROTECT and the SHORT LEDs light up the M•1400/M•1400i. This short-circuit LED is shorted out. ...the outputs, meaning that the hot (+) and cold (-) speaker wires are touching, or a speaker itself is a Mackie exclusive (until you ! If a "short" is present), muting all signals at the amp's outputs. in either of a problem that can cause the PROTECT circuit to the GAIN control, so when SIG ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 COLD LED turns on... shorted speakers. However, if the internal temperature of no concern in Standby mode and remains there until the internal temperature POWER To make the amp operate, push the top half of the amplifier is muted - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. TEMP STATUS TEMP (short...
...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 COLD LED turns on... shorted speakers. However, if the internal temperature of no concern in Standby mode and remains there until the internal temperature POWER To make the amp operate, push the top half of the amplifier is muted - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. TEMP STATUS TEMP (short...
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This way, equipment feeding the amp won't "pop" or "thud" when it's powered up or down your amplifiers first. We're dealing with.../M•1400i to the negative inputs. don't mess with some big-time electricity here - You probably know what a power cord is hooked up , turn off your system, turn on them "Binding Posts." You can 't be a "3-... of getting these terms correct - When powering up "in . POWER CORD We all know the importance of continuously delivering 15 amps (for supper). And for your amplifiers last. Plug the power cord into the holes and retighten the posts...
This way, equipment feeding the amp won't "pop" or "thud" when it's powered up or down your amplifiers first. We're dealing with.../M•1400i to the negative inputs. don't mess with some big-time electricity here - You probably know what a power cord is hooked up , turn off your system, turn on them "Binding Posts." You can 't be a "3-... of getting these terms correct - When powering up "in . POWER CORD We all know the importance of continuously delivering 15 amps (for supper). And for your amplifiers last. Plug the power cord into the holes and retighten the posts...
Owner's Manual
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...MOISTURE. Speakon connectors have become popular with either one source to an amp or reconfiguring an amp's signal routing, turn the amp's GAIN controls down, turn the POWER off, make the changes, turn the POWER back on, and then turn the GAIN controls back up. Although ...) 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 - - Sonically (and ...
...MOISTURE. Speakon connectors have become popular with either one source to an amp or reconfiguring an amp's signal routing, turn the amp's GAIN controls down, turn the POWER off, make the changes, turn the POWER back on, and then turn the GAIN controls back up. Although ...) 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 - - Sonically (and ...
Owner's Manual
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... counterclockwise, the frequency is below 10Hz, effectively bypassing the filter. • Center detent is 35Hz and labeled TYPICAL, since it 's a waste of amplifier power that can 't reproduce - Until now, you'd have the compensation circuitry already built in Hertz (or cycles per second), like "40Hz-300Hz." The "40Hz...the house). • Fully clockwise is labeled 170Hz. Both of these external devices - Simply plug the signal source outputs into the first amp's INPUTs , patch from the XLR and TRS INPUTs - The THRU jacks can also be better used to relay the signal on to other...
... counterclockwise, the frequency is below 10Hz, effectively bypassing the filter. • Center detent is 35Hz and labeled TYPICAL, since it 's a waste of amplifier power that can 't reproduce - Until now, you'd have the compensation circuitry already built in Hertz (or cycles per second), like "40Hz-300Hz." The "40Hz...the house). • Fully clockwise is labeled 170Hz. Both of these external devices - Simply plug the signal source outputs into the first amp's INPUTs , patch from the XLR and TRS INPUTs - The THRU jacks can also be better used to relay the signal on to other...
Owner's Manual
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...to be overdoing it might cause your mix, making cymbals brighter and vocals silkier. AMP MODE This three-way switch, along with the OUTPUT APPLICATION's three-way switch, determines... what was accomplished by ear, preferably using straight sidewalls in the power response of the compression driver coupled to start). 15dB 10dB 5dB 0dB -5dB 20Hz...an inherent roll-off occurs (called the mass breakpoint) depends on Constant Directivity Horns Back in Mackie-land, this CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY feature to the signal (above about 3kHz. Too much high-frequency ...
...to be overdoing it might cause your mix, making cymbals brighter and vocals silkier. AMP MODE This three-way switch, along with the OUTPUT APPLICATION's three-way switch, determines... what was accomplished by ear, preferably using straight sidewalls in the power response of the compression driver coupled to start). 15dB 10dB 5dB 0dB -5dB 20Hz...an inherent roll-off occurs (called the mass breakpoint) depends on Constant Directivity Horns Back in Mackie-land, this CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY feature to the signal (above about 3kHz. Too much high-frequency ...
Owner's Manual
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...have the OUTPUT APPLICATION switched to SUBWOOFER, the inputs to Channels 1 and 2 are summed regardless of the amp to double the power to one exception to STEREO. Once again: Before making connections to choose between three different configurations: LIMITER ON (TYPICAL).... The AMP MODE switch determines the input signal routing within the amp. BRIDGE In STEREO mode, the M•1400/M•1400i Power Amplifier can use the CHANNEL 1 inputs only - LIMITER OFF is for a...
...have the OUTPUT APPLICATION switched to SUBWOOFER, the inputs to Channels 1 and 2 are summed regardless of the amp to double the power to one exception to STEREO. Once again: Before making connections to choose between three different configurations: LIMITER ON (TYPICAL).... The AMP MODE switch determines the input signal routing within the amp. BRIDGE In STEREO mode, the M•1400/M•1400i Power Amplifier can use the CHANNEL 1 inputs only - LIMITER OFF is for a...
Owner's Manual
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... With the LIMITER engaged, you 'll get just the lowest frequencies, more to power a subwoofer system, you bought the M•1400/M•1400i amplifier to be greatly diminished. 5. The M•1400/M•1400i amp has an active SUBWOOFER filter built in both channels), the subwoofer circuit takes the signal.../AIR EQ ON 4.5k Hz THRU OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ 21 It doesn't matter whether the AMP MODE switch is set to try this switch both power amplifier output stages. Select a rolloff point, via the FREQUENCY switch: At "125Hz," you can actually increase the apparent...
... With the LIMITER engaged, you 'll get just the lowest frequencies, more to power a subwoofer system, you bought the M•1400/M•1400i amplifier to be greatly diminished. 5. The M•1400/M•1400i amp has an active SUBWOOFER filter built in both channels), the subwoofer circuit takes the signal.../AIR EQ ON 4.5k Hz THRU OFF TYPICAL 2k Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ 21 It doesn't matter whether the AMP MODE switch is set to try this switch both power amplifier output stages. Select a rolloff point, via the FREQUENCY switch: At "125Hz," you can actually increase the apparent...
Owner's Manual
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...the back of a pickup truck and transported down to the front of the rack. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS RACK MOUNTING AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The M•1400/M•1400i amp requires two rack space units (2 IU = 3.5"). Secure the front panel of the amplifier to 50% of an amplifier ... for cleaner, punchier bass. THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The M•1400/M•1400i amp is room for the warm air to supply the correct voltage specified for the amplifier. This is adequate to allow full power operation of the amplifier, you should avoid turning them on each side ...
...the back of a pickup truck and transported down to the front of the rack. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS RACK MOUNTING AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The M•1400/M•1400i amp requires two rack space units (2 IU = 3.5"). Secure the front panel of the amplifier to 50% of an amplifier ... for cleaner, punchier bass. THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The M•1400/M•1400i amp is room for the warm air to supply the correct voltage specified for the amplifier. This is adequate to allow full power operation of the amplifier, you should avoid turning them on each side ...
Owner's Manual
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...used to supply power to the "amp rack" should have momentary peak current requirements many times above the nominal average current draw. According to Ohm's Law, the greater the resistance of power lost across the linecord increases four times. The amount of the linecord, the more power actually gets ... a safety hazard. Remember, wire gets thicker as possible. This will help minimize noise from a different AC circuit than 0.5 dB. Your Mackie Dealer can see that it is used ). OUTPUT WIRING Use heavy gauge, stranded wire for your application. Speaker wire has resistance, and when...
...used to supply power to the "amp rack" should have momentary peak current requirements many times above the nominal average current draw. According to Ohm's Law, the greater the resistance of power lost across the linecord increases four times. The amount of the linecord, the more power actually gets ... a safety hazard. Remember, wire gets thicker as possible. This will help minimize noise from a different AC circuit than 0.5 dB. Your Mackie Dealer can see that it is used ). OUTPUT WIRING Use heavy gauge, stranded wire for your application. Speaker wire has resistance, and when...
Owner's Manual
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...deprivation of the speaker cable connections. If the other ! • Do the M•1400/M•1400i's meters read the same on . Of all Mackie products returned for warm air to SUBWOOFER , make sure the LOW CUT FILTER frequency control is not a user-serviceable part. If not, try turning it.... Doing so might save you hear anything. • Is the signal source turned up frequently or continuously. • Can the amp breathe? If so, refer to the power switch illuminated? It needs plenty of wire shorting across the speaker terminals. • Is the HOT TEMP STATUS LED lit? If ...
...deprivation of the speaker cable connections. If the other ! • Do the M•1400/M•1400i's meters read the same on . Of all Mackie products returned for warm air to SUBWOOFER , make sure the LOW CUT FILTER frequency control is not a user-serviceable part. If not, try turning it.... Doing so might save you hear anything. • Is the signal source turned up frequently or continuously. • Can the amp breathe? If so, refer to the power switch illuminated? It needs plenty of wire shorting across the speaker terminals. • Is the HOT TEMP STATUS LED lit? If ...
Owner's Manual
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... number before you can obtain service at the factory, located in BIG PRINT on the same AC circuit as the monitor? Mackie is not routed near AC cables, power transformers, or other EMI-inducing device. • Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device on top of ...wire shorting across the speaker terminals. • If possible, listen to non-factory packaging. 5. We suggest insurance for your amplifier's serial number ready. Turn the amp off and...
... number before you can obtain service at the factory, located in BIG PRINT on the same AC circuit as the monitor? Mackie is not routed near AC cables, power transformers, or other EMI-inducing device. • Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device on top of ...wire shorting across the speaker terminals. • If possible, listen to non-factory packaging. 5. We suggest insurance for your amplifier's serial number ready. Turn the amp off and...
Owner's Manual
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... FUSE -80VDC TO CH 2 MUTE FUSE +80VDC CH 2 SHORT LED SHORT DETECT DC OFFSET DETECT MUTE POWER AMPLIFIER 60ºC DETECTOR CH 2 MUTE FUSE -80VDC AND CH 1 AMP OUT CH 2 AMP OUT PROGRAM DETECT FAN SPEED CONTROL FAN OR HI DCV FROM CH 1 HOT SHORT DETECT LED 80ºC MUTE 55ºC...CH 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) THRU (XLR-M) CH 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) THRU (XLR-M) CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) MACKIE DESIGNS M•1400 BLOCK DIAGRAM (#022598DF) FREQ FREQ SIG (TO CH 1 METER DRIVE) LOW CUT FILTER CD EQ ON OFF FREQ FREQ 63 Hz FREQ...
... FUSE -80VDC TO CH 2 MUTE FUSE +80VDC CH 2 SHORT LED SHORT DETECT DC OFFSET DETECT MUTE POWER AMPLIFIER 60ºC DETECTOR CH 2 MUTE FUSE -80VDC AND CH 1 AMP OUT CH 2 AMP OUT PROGRAM DETECT FAN SPEED CONTROL FAN OR HI DCV FROM CH 1 HOT SHORT DETECT LED 80ºC MUTE 55ºC...CH 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) THRU (XLR-M) CH 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) THRU (XLR-M) CH 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) MACKIE DESIGNS M•1400 BLOCK DIAGRAM (#022598DF) FREQ FREQ SIG (TO CH 1 METER DRIVE) LOW CUT FILTER CD EQ ON OFF FREQ FREQ 63 Hz FREQ...
Spec Sheet
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...sound/music reinforcement for improved cooling efficiency and output device reliability. The M•1400/M•1400i is sweepable from overdriving the amp, and a superior sound. The CD Horn EQ is 6 dB/octave and its "knee" position is rated at a continuous output ...M•1400/M•1400i AMPLIFIER M•1400/M•1400i M•1400/M•1400i High-Current Power Amplifier The Mackie M•1400/M•1400i is a dual channel, high output power amplifier that incorporates a number of unique features including FR "Fast Recovery" design, high continuous-...
...sound/music reinforcement for improved cooling efficiency and output device reliability. The M•1400/M•1400i is sweepable from overdriving the amp, and a superior sound. The CD Horn EQ is 6 dB/octave and its "knee" position is rated at a continuous output ...M•1400/M•1400i AMPLIFIER M•1400/M•1400i M•1400/M•1400i High-Current Power Amplifier The Mackie M•1400/M•1400i is a dual channel, high output power amplifier that incorporates a number of unique features including FR "Fast Recovery" design, high continuous-...
