Mackie SP260 Owner's Manual

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  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor OWNER'S MANUAL 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT MUTE A MUTE B LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
    EQ, crossover, dynamics processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system optimization for both passive and powered systems. Delay Units 14 Ramps on changes 15 Software Version 15 Preset Utilities 15 Recall a Preset 15 Save
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
    and limiting How to Use This Manual: After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set x 6-way • 24 presets for storing your Mackie or other system parameters • Switchmode power supply: 100V - 240V • Compact, single rack unit design 4 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
    manual to learn basic navigation, how to edit the inputs and outputs, set security features and more. 5. Turn on the mixing console (or other signal source). 6. Turn on the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
    2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S512 passive loudspeakers which are located in an area away from the coverage of the Mackie S525s and S515s; a beer garden, for example. Mmmmmm, beer. Passive Full-Range Loudspeakers 6 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
    . DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS Mackie DL1608 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    . DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
    The left and right line-level XLR outputs from a Mackie ProFX12 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two Mackie SRM450v2 powered loudspeakers. These loudspeakers are located on stage
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie HD1801 Active Subwoofer Mackie HDA Active Loudspeakers x3 Mackie SP260 ON Speaker Processor 100-240VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE COVER MAIN
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
    Owner's Manual SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Rear Panel ON 100-240 VAC 40W 50/60 Hz FUSE: T 800mAL 250V 1 ATTENTION: The fuse is located behind the fuse cover, at the bottom of the IEC socket. See the "Troubleshooting" section on page 22 for information about replacing the fuse. Owner
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel 2x6 S P E A K E R PROCESSOR 6 89 NAV/EDIT1 EDIT2 ENTER EDIT3 ESC UTILITY 7 10 11 12 CLIP +15 +9 +3 0 -10 -20 EDIT Any changed parameters will affect all linked inputs or outputs. 12 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    to download the free application and driver. Here you will also find presets for typical Mackie PA system setups. Simply connect a USB cable from the SP260 to the computer in order to control all parameters of the processor via computer. Factory Reset It is possible to reset the SP260 2x6 Speaker
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    sub-menus as listed below: • System Setup • Delay Units • Ramps on changes • Software Version We will go through each of these sub-menus, one-byone (and in order enter System Setup. 14 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor System Setup System Setup is where the processor is configured for your particular
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
    Owner's Manual Ramps on changes When engaged, sudden volume changes may be load and the processor will return to the Recall a Preset splash screen. Software Version Nothing may be changed here. Just press the Enter Button [10] to view what version of software is installed in this SP260. Press the
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
    need to be entered to make any changes once the SP260 has been locked and password enabled. Therefore, write it down or tell a friend! If the password is gone forever, you will have to perform a factory reset to restore the unit's default settings [see page 13]. 16 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
    the PA. Like we did in the 'Utility' section of the manual, here we will dissect each sub-menu of the inputs and outputs, Delay Setting up input delays on the SP260 is useful for aligning PA loudspeakers to the live instruments or as a dedicated processor for delay stacks. Press the Enter button
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor EQ Bypass EQ Bypass flattens the 5-Band EQ on the input so you may hear exactly how it is affecting the system. By toggling and return to the Edit menu. Pressing the ESC button leaves the name as-is and returns you to the output edit menu. 18 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
    Owner's Manual Source There are three input sources to choose between: • InA = Input A • InB = Input B • InA+InB = A mono sum of Input A + Input B If you are running a the gain. The gain ranges from -15.0 dB to +15.0 dB. Press the ESC button [11] to exit the EQ editing mode. Owner's Manual 19
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Delay Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful for time and phase aligning transducers in bi- and • Butterworth 18 dB • Butterworth 24 dB • Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB • Bessel 24 dB 20 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to exit this edit mode.
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    Owner's Manual Limiter Each output has a powerful limiter that may be used to with features awaiting your every command. With little effort, you will be a master of the SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our congratulatory virtual 'Certificate of Achievement', you deserve it...it
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie fuse blown? See instructions to the right for
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
    not the processor. For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 28. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click "Support" and select "Locate a Service Center
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    and outlets. These are common sources for hum in an audio signal. You can purchase quality cables from your Mackie dealer. Additionally, there are six male XLR output jacks on the SP260. These are also wired according to the AES standards listed above. 24 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    in this owner's manual are available via the software, plus a few more which are detailed below. To get started, simply visit www.mackie.com, navigate to the SP260 product page, then download the driver and software installers and follow the installation instructions. Once you've successfully
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    about your SP260 hardware and software versions here. • System setup... Configure your processor to best suit your loudspeaker setup by choosing from one of the five options. From there, you can tweak to your heart's content to achieve sonic bliss. 26 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    Owner's Manual Connection menu The connection menu is where you can manage the connection to your SP260 without exiting the software. This is handy if you are using the application to program multiple SP260 units in the same venue. • Connect device... Click here and the software will detect
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    Summary Screen SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor The Summary Screen lets you keep tabs on critical processor parameters and input/output levels in a single view. At the top is a signal routing right are the course and fine adjustment controls for your input delay. 28 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    Owner's Manual Output Screens helpful when adjusting system crossover settings. In Closing The SP260's Control Application extends its power and convenience by making via your Windows-based PC, with additional options for managing presets, online or offline. For more detailed information on
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Appendix D: SP260 Processing Parameters Operating Modes and Presets 2xStereo+Sub Two full-range loudspeaker pairs s increments -10 to +20 dBu ±0.2 dBu increments Polarity: 180˚ invert Gain: -12.0 dB to +6.0 dB ±0.1 dB increments 30 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    Owner's Manual Appendix E: SP260 Specifications Analog Inputs Connectors: Distortion (THD+N) Two Balanced XLRs unweighted USB USB port for programming via Windows-based computers (downloadable app and driver from www.mackie.com) Format: USB 1.1 AC Power Requirements Power Consumption
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
    SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor SP260 Dimensions 9.0 in 229 mm 17.3 in 439 mm WEIGHT 5.8 lb 2.6 kg 1.8 in 46 mm 19.0 in 483 mm 32 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
    33 Owner's Manual Input A + - ADC Mute Gain Delay Input B + - ADC Mute Gain Delay 5-Band EQ Bypass 5-Band EQ Filter Limiter Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Mute DAC Owner's Manual SP260 Block Diagram Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
    service Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other documents. • Email us at: [email protected]. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time). 34 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
  • Mackie SP260 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
    16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com
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OWNER’S MANUAL
2x6 Speaker Processor
SP260
NAV/EDIT
1
ENTER
ESC
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
USB
EDIT
MUTE
UTILITY
A
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
EDIT
MUTE
B
1
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
2
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
3
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
4
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
5
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
6
EDIT
MUTE
2x6 S
PEAKER
PROCESSOR
EDIT
2
EDIT
3
PUSH
PUSH
ON
OUTPUTS
MAIN
GND
LIFT
ATTENTION
: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
100-240 VAC
40W 50/60 Hz
FUSE: T 800mAL 250V
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
INPUTS