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CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 5 CONNECTIONS 6 PLACEMENT 6 AC POWER 7 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 7 SERVICE INFORMATION 7 Troubleshooting 7 Repair 9 SWA2801z SPECIFICATIONS 10 SWA2801z LIMITED WARRANTY 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie's active sound reinforcement speaker systems. The SWA2801z is a high-output active subwoofer system. It features two high-precision 18" transducers combined with applicationspecific amplifier technology. The system is composed of a single, compact subwoofer cabinet with built-in control and amplifier electronics. Connecting and setting up the SWA2801z is a breeze, even for your brother-in-law. It accepts a stereo or mono line-level signal via female XLR input jacks. Male XLR Thru jacks are provided for daisy-chaining the signal to additional SWA2801z cabinets. The built-in crossover separates the low frequencies from the high frequencies, and routes the high frequencies to the male XLR high-pass output jacks. Connect these to the inputs of full-range active speakers, or to an amplifier powering a pair of passive speakers. A Phase switch gives you the option of reversing the polarity of the signal to the subwoofer by 180º. A Subwoofer Level control allows you to adjust the balance between the subwoofer and the fullrange speakers. The built-in amplifier produces 800 watts of continuous power. The amplifier module sits on a heatsink that eliminates the need for fans, dramatically extending the amplifier's life expectancy, and eliminating maintenance cycles. A tremendous benefit of having the amplifier located within the subwoofer cabinet is that the SWA2801z functions as a system, optimizing acoustic, electronic, and mechanical designs to achieve the highest level of performance and value. The cabinet is constructed with 15 mm thick multi-layered birch plywood. Carrying handles are integrated into each side for easy loading, and casters are attached for easy transport. Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. SW0620 Rev. B 01/08  ©2006-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Mackie’s active
sound reinforcement speaker systems.
The SWA±801z is a high-output active sub-
woofer system. It features two high-precision
18" transducers combined with application-
speci°c ampli°er technology. The system is
composed of a single, compact subwoofer cabinet
with built-in control and ampli°er electronics.
Connecting and setting up the SWA±801z is
a breeze, even for your brother-in-law. It accepts
a stereo or mono line-level signal via female
XLR input jacks. Male XLR Thru jacks are pro-
vided for daisy-chaining the signal to additional
SWA±801z cabinets. The built-in crossover
separates the low frequencies from the high fre-
quencies, and routes the high frequencies to the
male XLR high-pass output jacks. Connect these
to the inputs of full-range active speakers, or to
an ampli°er powering a pair of passive speakers.
A Phase switch gives you the option of reversing
the polarity of the signal to the subwoofer by 180º.
A Subwoofer Level control allows you to adjust
the balance between the subwoofer and the full-
range speakers.
The built-in ampli°er produces 800 watts of
continuous power. The ampli°er module sits on a
heatsink that eliminates the need for fans, dra-
matically extending the ampli°er's life expectancy,
and eliminating maintenance cycles. A tremen-
dous bene°t of having the ampli°er located within
the subwoofer cabinet is that the SWA±801z func-
tions as a system, optimizing acoustic, electronic,
and mechanical designs to achieve the highest
level of performance and value.
The cabinet is constructed with 15 mm thick
multi-layered birch plywood. Carrying handles are
integrated into each side for easy loading, and cast-
ers are attached for easy transport.
Don’t forget to visit our website at
www.mackie.com
for more information about this and other Mackie products.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
.........................................
2
INTRODUCTION
..............................................................................
3
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
..........................................................
4
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
.....................................................................
5
CONNECTIONS
...............................................................................
6
PLACEMENT
....................................................................................
6
AC POWER
.....................................................................................
7
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
.......................................................
7
SERVICE INFORMATION
................................................................
7
Troubleshooting
.......................................................................
7
Repair
.......................................................................................
9
SWA2801z SPECIFICATIONS
......................................................
10
SWA2801z LIMITED WARRANTY
.................................................
11
Part No. SW06±0
Rev. B
01/08
©2006-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved.