Mackie M1400/M1400i Owner's Manual

Mackie M1400/M1400i Manual

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  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    /M•1400i OWNER'S MANUAL ™ HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER FULL SYMMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER 00 00 CH WIRING THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO OUTPUTS
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    (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR Power Sources - This Mackie product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this Mackie product. 9. Power Cord Protection - Power
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    , constant directivity equalization, speaker-protecting limiter, and gobs of ultra-clean power, to name a few. Perhaps the most important feature of the FR Series™ Power Amplifiers is the attention to detail in every aspect of the design. At Mackie, we know what it takes to be roadworthy. After all
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    mono output) uses both sides of the amp to double the power to one speaker set. An M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier, set to BRIDGE mode, delivers 1400 watts inputs are wired pin 2 = hot (+), pin 3 = cold (-) and pin 1 = shield (ground). • The 1/4" TRS inputs are wired tip = hot (+), ring = cold (-) and
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 5
    amp's power cord into an outlet properly configured with the correct voltage for your amplifier, and capable of delivering enough current to reach full power THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE MONO
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    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL APPLICATION DIAGRAMS Mackie's gang of illustrators have created easy-to- 1400i, including rack mounting, AC power, and wiring. SERVICE INFO If you are having a problem setting up your amplifier, please turn here for some troubleshooting information. You will also find
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    THIS MANUAL 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 8 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 11 GAIN 11 METERS 12 SIG 13 PROTECT 13 SHORT 13 TEMP STATUS 14 POWER 14 POWER CORD 15 POWER CONSIDERATIONS 23 INPUT WIRING 24 OUTPUT WIRING 24 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 25 APPENDIX A: Service Info 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 REPAIR
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    Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ OFF TYPICAL THRU AMP MODE STEREO MONO BRIDGE TYPICAL (CHS SUMMED) OUTPUT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN"
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    NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN AND STAGE MONITORS WITH ONE AMPLIFIER * SEE NOTE BELOW STAGE 6k Hz AIR EQ OFF TYPICAL THRU AMP MODE STEREO MONO BRIDGE TYPICAL (CHS
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    REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" Hz 6k Hz AIR EQ OFF TYPICAL THRU AMP MODE STEREO MONO BRIDGE TYPICAL (CHS SUMMED) OUTPUT
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    never want to hear the amp at its maximum level. You can set the GAIN controls as low as you like. However, reducing the GAIN controls requires an increased input level to reach full power at the amplifier's output. See the sidebar "Constant Gain vs. Constant Sensitivity" for a better understanding
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    available. As an added benefit, you can drive multiple amplifiers with the same signal and get the maximum power available from all of them. Mackie subscribes to the philosophy of constant sensitivity. Our amplifiers can be driven to full power with an input level of +4 dBu (1.23V rms). You
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    -circuit LED is a Mackie exclusive (until the other guys "borrow" the idea) and can save precious minutes of your troubleshooting time. Without it, you'd still have speaker and amp protection (via the PROTECT circuit), but you wouldn't be able to determine the source of the problem. But with the
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    HOT LED turns on, and both PROTECT LEDs shine. The output of the amplifier is muted - at this point the amplifier is in Standby mode and remains there until the internal temperature POWER To make the amp operate, push the top half of the POWER OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND
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    If you shut down your system, turn off your amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on your amplifiers last. This way, equipment feeding the amp won't "pop" or "thud" when it's powered up or down. POWER CORD We all know what a power cord is. The M•1400/M•1400i has a big beefy cord built in. Plug
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    EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA • MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE
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    2 HOT COLD 3 1 SHIELD 1 TIP Unbalanced 1/4" TS Plug RING (COLD) TIP (HOT) SLEEVE (SHIELD) COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Balanced into the amp's INPUTs. Use the GAIN controls to adjust the gain of the amplifier to match the signal level you're using. If you set the AMP MODE switch
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    circuitry between - so the signal going into the amp is exactly the same as the signal coming and worse yet, it's a waste of amplifier power that can be better used reproducing frequencies you 170Hz. So, grab your woofer's spec sheet and find the low roll-off spec. Then set the M•1400/ M•1400i
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    your spec sheet doesn Mackie-land, this gentle boost has a name: AIR, as seen on our SR series a serious problem, though. of the moving parts (diaphragm and in the power response of AMP MODE This three-way switch, along with the OUTPUT APPLICATION's three-way switch, determines what kind of amplifier
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    . If that's not enough, you can use two M•1400/M•1400i's, each in BRIDGE mode, and deliver 1400 watts per amplifier into 4 ohms. Or, you can use one amp in BRIDGE mode to power a monaural system. Finally, BRIDGE mode is also popular for subwoofer applications - but please see SUBWOOFER on the next
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    circuit takes the signal from both Channels 1 and 2 and sums them together. This summed signal is then directed to both power amplifier output stages. It doesn't matter whether the AMP MODE switch is set to STEREO, MONO, or BRIDGE, it will sum the inputs when the OUTPUT APPLICATION switch is set
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    of the audio range, follow this procedure: 1. Connect the THRU jacks on the first subwoofer amplifier to the INPUT jacks on the second amplifier. 2. With POWER off, set the OUTPUT APPLICATION switch on the second amplifier to FULL RANGE (LIMITER either ON or OFF). 3. Set the LOW CUT FILTER frequency
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    will play and the more peak output power will be available for cleaner, punchier bass. Under typical conditions, reproducing rock music where musical peaks are just below the clipping point, you can safely connect more than one amplifier to an AC service. Use the table below as a guideline: Maximum
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    to supply power to the "amp rack" should have a third wire safety ground to avoid presenting a safety hazard. We also recommend using a cord that has conductors large enough to avoid severely limiting the amplifier's ability to supply high currents on transients. Power amplifiers can have momentary
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    70V systems are most commonly used in commercial sound distribution systems. FR SERIES POWER AMPLIFIER IN BRIDGE MODE + CH 1 - - CH 2 + RC NETWORK +C1 C2+ R1 Because of the high power capability of the M•1400/M•1400i amplifier, it can be used to directly drive 70V constant-voltage distribution
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    your amplifier has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your Mackie amplifier and the associated suffering. Of all Mackie products returned
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    through local dealers or distributors.) If your amplifier needs service, and it lives in the United States, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 8am to 5pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    per channel into 2 ohms 1000 watts into 8 ohms bridged 1400 watts into 4 ohms bridged Note: Power ratings are specified at 120VAC (U.S. and Canada) and 240VAC (Export) line voltages. The M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier draws large amounts of current from the AC line with continuous sine wave testing
  • Mackie M1400/M1400i | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    (16.3kg) Since we are always striving to make our stuff better at Mackie Designs by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve STATUS PROTECT SHORT TEMP STATUS CH 1& 2 COLD HOT 19.00" (48.3cm) PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER ON OFF POWER 29
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    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 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
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    by Rick Chinn. Manual then defaced with proofreading pens in the hands of Mackie's legendary Tech Support staff (Paul Larson), entire manual (we know you have, or you wouldn't be here). Mackie, The Running Man, and FR Series are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs
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    Some of the ® people at our factory who helped design, build, sell, and support your product. ® ™ ® Mackie Designs Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA US & Canada: 800/898-3211 Europe, Asia, Central & South America: 425/487-4333 Middle
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M•1400/M•1400i
OWNER’S MANUAL
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0
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1.23v (+4dBu)
SENSITIVITY
GAIN/dB
CH
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PROTECT
COLD
HOT
SHORT
TEMP STATUS
INTERNAL STATUS
CH
1
CH
2
CH
1& 2
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OFF
POWER
3v
2v
1v
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28
26
20
22
18
24
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0
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1.23v (+4dBu)
SENSITIVITY
GAIN/dB
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2v
1v
PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER
FULL SYMMETRY
DUAL DI
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NTIAL
HIGH CURRENT DESIGN
CHANNEL
2
1
CHANNEL
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
63Hz
125Hz
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ /AIR EQ
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ /AIR EQ
INPUT
THRU
THRU
INPUT
AMP MODE
FREQUENCY
4.5 kHz
ON
6k Hz
2k Hz
MONO
(CHS SUMMED)
BRIDGE
LIMITER
(CH1 & CH2)
OFF
FULL
RANGE
SUB
WOOFER
LOW CUT
FILTER
LOW CUT
FILTER
OUTPUT APPLICATION
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
ON
/ BRIDGE / MONO
170 Hz
OFF
4.5k Hz
6k Hz
2k Hz
170 Hz
100 Hz
OFF
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
OFF
TYPICAL
ON
OFF
TYPICAL
TYPICAL
35 Hz
TYPICAL
35 Hz
STEREO
TYPICAL
STEREO
TYPICAL
AIR EQ
AIR EQ
120 VAC 60 Hz
1000 WATTS
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA
98072 • USA • MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE • PATENTS PENDING • COPYRIGHT ©1997
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
SERIAL NUMBER
(MONO BRIDGE)
1000 WATTS
8 OHM LOAD
(STEREO)
500 W / 500 W
4 OHM LOAD
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
CH
1
CH
2
+
–
–
+
MONO
BRIDGE
+
–
HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER
™
CHANNEL
2
1
CHANNEL
CH
2
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
+
–
–
+
63Hz
125Hz
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ /AIR EQ
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ /AIR EQ
INPUT
THRU
THRU
INPUT
AMP MODE
FREQUENCY
4.5 kHz
ON
6k Hz
2k Hz
MONO
(CHS SUMMED)
BRIDGE
LIMITER
(CH1 & CH2)
OFF
FULL
RANGE
SUB
WOOFER
LOW CUT
FILTER
LOW CUT
FILTER
OUTPUT APPLICATION
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
ON
/ BRIDGE / MONO
170 Hz
OFF
4.5k Hz
6k Hz
2k Hz
+
–
170 Hz
100 Hz
OFF
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
OFF
TYPICAL
ON
OFF
TYPICAL
TYPICAL
35 Hz
TYPICAL
35 Hz
STEREO
TYPICAL
STEREO
TYPICAL
AIR EQ
AIR EQ
CH
1
120 VAC 60 Hz
1000 WATTS
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA
98072 • USA • MADE IN CHINA • FABRIQUE AU CHINE • PATENTS PENDING • COPYRIGHT ©1997
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
—
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
SERIAL NUMBER
MONO
BRIDGE
(MONO BRIDGE)
1000 WATTS
8 OHM LOAD
(STEREO)
500 W / 500 W
4 OHM LOAD
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING