Mackie SRM650 Owners Manual - Page 4

SRM550/SRM650 Powered Loudspeakers Introduction Getting Started The SRM550 and SRM650 1600W High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers deliver a new level of SRM ruggedness, output, clarity, simplicity and unmatched bass response, ideal as a main or monitor. Truly "BuiltLike-A-Tank," huge system power is paired with custom transducers within professional-grade, internally-braced all-wood cabinets that redefine tough. The SRM550 and SRM650 feature our High Definition Audio Processing™, including patented acoustic correction DSP for the ultimate in high-definition sound, plus system optimization tools like applicationspecific speaker modes and an amazingly accurate feedback destroyer. Ready for anything, the integrated 2-channel mixer with Wide-Z™ inputs can handle any signal with ease. The SRM550 and SRM650 deliver the modern output, amazing sound and proven durability you demand from a portable loudspeaker. How to Use This Manual: After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams show some typical setups, while the remaining sections provide details of the SRM550 and SRM650 loudspeakers. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the loudspeakers. For your own good, read and remember them. The following steps will help you set up the loudspeakers quickly. 1. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down. 2. Connect the line-level outputs from the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs on the rear panel of the SRM550 / SRM650 loudspeakers. 3. Make sure that the loudspeaker's gain knobs are set to (or near) "line". 4. Connect the supplied AC power cords to the IEC sockets on the rear panel of each loudspeaker. Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with the correct voltage as indicated below the IEC socket. 5. Turn the mixer (or other signal source) on. 6. Turn the loudspeakers on. 7. Start the signal source and raise the mixer's main L/R fader up until audio may be heard through the loudspeakers. 8. Adjust the master volume of the mixer to a comfortably loud listening level. 9. Read the rest of this manual to learn how to set the speaker mode and feedback destroyer to really dial in a sound for the venue. Things to Remember: Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.) Purchased at: Date of purchase: • Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. • As a general guide, SRM loudspeakers should be turned on last, after any mixer or other signal source. As such, they should also be turned off first. This will reduce the possibility of any turn-on or turn-off thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers. • Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! You may need them someday. Besides, the cats will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are surprised! • Save your sales receipt in a safe place. 4 SRM550/SRM650 Powered Loudspeakers