Mackie Thump18s Owners Manual - Page 10
High Pass Outputs, 6. Full Range Outputs - subwoofer
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Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Thump18S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features continued... 8 7 5 6 5. High Pass Outputs Typically, full-range loudspeakers are connected to the high pass outputs to "split" the work with the Thump18S subwoofer. The subwoofer handles all of the low frequencies and the loudspeakers handle the rest. As a result, it is more efficient and a bit louder. Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the line-level A and B high pass outputs. The subwoofer's crossover splits the input signals into two frequency bands. The low frequency range below 140 Hz goes to the internal amplifier that powers the subwoofer. The frequency range above 140 Hz is sent to these line-level output jacks. The level control and polarity switch have no effect on the high pass outputs. The outputs are separate and maintain the stereo separation of the input signals. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society): Balanced XLR Output Connector Pin 1 - Shield (ground) Pin 2 - Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Negative (- or cold) 6. Full Range Outputs Connect the full range outputs to the inputs of another powered subwoofer, powered loudspeakers, or to an amplifier powering passive loudspeakers. Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the line-level A and B full range outputs. The signal at these outputs is a direct copy of the input signals. These outputs allow you to daisy-chain multiple subwoofers and/or send the full range signals to loudspeakers. It's a great way to add side fills, too! The level control and polarity switch have no effect on the full range outputs. The outputs are separate and maintain the stereo separation of the input signals. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society): Balanced XLR Output Connector Pin 1 - Shield (ground) Pin 2 - Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Negative (- or cold) SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Balanced XLR Output Connector See page 7 to learn more about daisy-chaining Thump18S subwoofers. For more information on these connectors, see Appendix B on page 15. SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Balanced XLR Output Connector 10 Thump18S Powered Subwoofer