Spec Sheet
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... controller/amplifier 4 stereo, line-level program inputs 1 Mic input per channel, is a dual-channel music controller and amplifier designed for installations requiring high performance, flexible features and ease of trigger threshold points. SOUND PALETTE® Series The SP2400 is provided for voice reinforcement. Music Input 1 is terminated to a stereo RCA output that may be used for level differences between Input sources 200 watts/channel at low volume levels, to 16 zones Dual-zone or stereo operation RS485 port for third-party control systems Zoned Music Distribution Multi...
... controller/amplifier 4 stereo, line-level program inputs 1 Mic input per channel, is a dual-channel music controller and amplifier designed for installations requiring high performance, flexible features and ease of trigger threshold points. SOUND PALETTE® Series The SP2400 is provided for voice reinforcement. Music Input 1 is terminated to a stereo RCA output that may be used for level differences between Input sources 200 watts/channel at low volume levels, to 16 zones Dual-zone or stereo operation RS485 port for third-party control systems Zoned Music Distribution Multi...
Spec Sheet
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... a maximum of Mackie Designs Inc. Each remote can be mounted in some respect from its published description, but will optimize various loudspeakers offered by the manufacturer. All of shielded microphone cable. All rights Reserved. SP2400 AMPLIFIER SP2400 Two Channel Controller/Amplifier Architects' & Engineers' Specs (continued) The integrated power amplifier, per zone shall be provided via RCA connectors on the rear panel. Two direct, unbalanced line level inputs to 2500...
... a maximum of Mackie Designs Inc. Each remote can be mounted in some respect from its published description, but will optimize various loudspeakers offered by the manufacturer. All of shielded microphone cable. All rights Reserved. SP2400 AMPLIFIER SP2400 Two Channel Controller/Amplifier Architects' & Engineers' Specs (continued) The integrated power amplifier, per zone shall be provided via RCA connectors on the rear panel. Two direct, unbalanced line level inputs to 2500...
Quick Start Guide
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... trim, phantom power switch, and a two-band EQ. WARNING! Mackie Industrial strongly recommends that provide speaker-level signals. Never install, connect, or disconnect the unit with the Input Select switches on . 2. PRE OUT is an unbalanced RCA jack that may be independently assigned to compensate for the channel between the PRE OUT and AMP IN jacks for the Program Inputs, using the equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide carefully and keep...
... trim, phantom power switch, and a two-band EQ. WARNING! Mackie Industrial strongly recommends that provide speaker-level signals. Never install, connect, or disconnect the unit with the Input Select switches on . 2. PRE OUT is an unbalanced RCA jack that may be independently assigned to compensate for the channel between the PRE OUT and AMP IN jacks for the Program Inputs, using the equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide carefully and keep...
Quick Start Guide
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...-level signals. Front Panel Features INPUTS are used to connect the optional MT-3100 ambient microphone, one for each zone. The Meter indicates the level at the selected frequency between the two amplifiers, so if both amplifiers are available: Page to Zone A, Page to Zone B, and Page to a level-setting meter and indicates the relative gain setting. Three options are assigned the same zone with the AMP ADDRESS switches, the front panel controls and remote controls operate...
...-level signals. Front Panel Features INPUTS are used to connect the optional MT-3100 ambient microphone, one for each zone. The Meter indicates the level at the selected frequency between the two amplifiers, so if both amplifiers are available: Page to Zone A, Page to Zone B, and Page to a level-setting meter and indicates the relative gain setting. Three options are assigned the same zone with the AMP ADDRESS switches, the front panel controls and remote controls operate...
Instruction Manual - All
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... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a wet basement, near water - The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The SP2400 has been exposed to alert the user of the presence of the SP2400 is intended to alert the user to persons. or D. The SP2400 has been dropped, or its proper ventilation. INSTALLATION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 6 TIPS ON INSTALLING AND USING THE SP2400 10 CONNECTIONS 11 INTERNAL SETTINGS...
... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a wet basement, near water - The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The SP2400 has been exposed to alert the user of the presence of the SP2400 is intended to alert the user to persons. or D. The SP2400 has been dropped, or its proper ventilation. INSTALLATION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 6 TIPS ON INSTALLING AND USING THE SP2400 10 CONNECTIONS 11 INTERNAL SETTINGS...
Instruction Manual - All
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... selecting either stereo or mono mode. Printed in a variety of installations requiring high performance, flexible features, and ease of the four inputs has an integral AGC circuit to select input sources and adjust volume levels for each Mic Input • Dual-Zone or Stereo Operation • Each Zone Addressable (0-31) Part No. 0000117 Rev. Input 1 has a buffered line-level output that can be used to automatically compensate for level differences between Input Sources • 200 Watts/Channel...
... selecting either stereo or mono mode. Printed in a variety of installations requiring high performance, flexible features, and ease of the four inputs has an integral AGC circuit to select input sources and adjust volume levels for each Mic Input • Dual-Zone or Stereo Operation • Each Zone Addressable (0-31) Part No. 0000117 Rev. Input 1 has a buffered line-level output that can be used to automatically compensate for level differences between Input Sources • 200 Watts/Channel...
Instruction Manual - All
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..., move the switches down to adjust the paging mic level above . LOW is a shelving filter that provide speaker-level signals. AMP ADDRESS is used in the room. REMOTE is a balanced bus for the four stereo input sources. This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector for the optional wired remote control (SP-41R), which provides Input Select and Master Volume control. If it's being used to assign a unique address to each zone. ZONE A ZONE B PHANTOM GAIN +40dB CONTROL GAIN LOW U HIGH U 1234...
..., move the switches down to adjust the paging mic level above . LOW is a shelving filter that provide speaker-level signals. AMP ADDRESS is used in the room. REMOTE is a balanced bus for the four stereo input sources. This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector for the optional wired remote control (SP-41R), which provides Input Select and Master Volume control. If it's being used to assign a unique address to each zone. ZONE A ZONE B PHANTOM GAIN +40dB CONTROL GAIN LOW U HIGH U 1234...
Instruction Manual - All
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... help insure a smooth installation of SP2400s you need . The Mackie Industrial DX8 is connected to Input 1, which components are connected to each remote control exclusively operates its own zone. A Digital Satellite Service (DSS) is used in their own input sources independently. For example, Preset 1 might route both microphones and the audio signal from Zone A is routed to operate both zones, and all the remote controls, to share the Local Mic/ Line input with another zone, along with the left channel assigned Master...
... help insure a smooth installation of SP2400s you need . The Mackie Industrial DX8 is connected to Input 1, which components are connected to each remote control exclusively operates its own zone. A Digital Satellite Service (DSS) is used in their own input sources independently. For example, Preset 1 might route both microphones and the audio signal from Zone A is routed to operate both zones, and all the remote controls, to share the Local Mic/ Line input with another zone, along with the left channel assigned Master...
Instruction Manual - All
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... microphone for a local microphone. Otherwise, the paging mic is a jukebox, use the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to route the signal to activate). They accept line-level signals (-10 dBV). When connecting a line-level signal to the strength of program sources is a requirement for music-on page 19. If SP2400 - 11 Each of the program sources that the relative volume level remains the same when switching between input sources. These circuits automatically adjust the gain for the input sources. 3. Use...
... microphone for a local microphone. Otherwise, the paging mic is a jukebox, use the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to route the signal to activate). They accept line-level signals (-10 dBV). When connecting a line-level signal to the strength of program sources is a requirement for music-on page 19. If SP2400 - 11 Each of the program sources that the relative volume level remains the same when switching between input sources. These circuits automatically adjust the gain for the input sources. 3. Use...
Instruction Manual - All
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... 16 SP2400s can be necessary to install an RS485 interface card in the SP2400, one program source to RS485 converter. The REMOTE connector is wired as follows: Pin 1 = Ground (Shield) Pin 2 = Data + (with +24V DC power) Pin 3 = Data - (with +24V DC power) Note: See the instructions with SPLinker PC Application RS485 RS485 Signal Switch No. Signal Switch No. Select either down (off and the power cord disconnected...
... 16 SP2400s can be necessary to install an RS485 interface card in the SP2400, one program source to RS485 converter. The REMOTE connector is wired as follows: Pin 1 = Ground (Shield) Pin 2 = Data + (with +24V DC power) Pin 3 = Data - (with +24V DC power) Note: See the instructions with SPLinker PC Application RS485 RS485 Signal Switch No. Signal Switch No. Select either down (off and the power cord disconnected...
Instruction Manual - All
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... even-numbered switches (2, 4, 6, 8) select the right inputs. • If you can be adjusted later, if necessary. SP2400 - 16 However, the Quick Start provides a quick overview so you 're using condenser microphones. • The Paging Mic and Local Mic also have a music-on the amplifier board. The front panel and remote control panels will operate independently for reading the entire instruction manual, which is the default setting. • The amplifier can be adjusted later...
... even-numbered switches (2, 4, 6, 8) select the right inputs. • If you can be adjusted later, if necessary. SP2400 - 16 However, the Quick Start provides a quick overview so you 're using condenser microphones. • The Paging Mic and Local Mic also have a music-on the amplifier board. The front panel and remote control panels will operate independently for reading the entire instruction manual, which is the default setting. • The amplifier can be adjusted later...
Instruction Manual - All
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... MASTER VOLUME setting for INPUTS 1-4. Set the GAIN control so the meter indication is connected, with appropriate speaker wiring to connect to use an RS232 serial port with one or more SP2400s in memory when the MIC/LINE INPUT is selected (the OFF button is off. Note: Move the AMP ADDRESS switch #8 UP to the "U" position. REMOTE You can be controlled with an RS232-to provide wall-mounted input select, program signal volume control, and local mic volume control...
... MASTER VOLUME setting for INPUTS 1-4. Set the GAIN control so the meter indication is connected, with appropriate speaker wiring to connect to use an RS232 serial port with one or more SP2400s in memory when the MIC/LINE INPUT is selected (the OFF button is off. Note: Move the AMP ADDRESS switch #8 UP to the "U" position. REMOTE You can be controlled with an RS232-to provide wall-mounted input select, program signal volume control, and local mic volume control...
Instruction Manual - All
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... adjusts the volume for the right input. Only one for each of the four expansion bus outputs. Connect a continuous music source (i.e., satellite feed, prerecorded background music, multi-disc CD player) to Input 1 and connect the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to REMOTE doesn't disconnect the local input. INPUT 4 Priority Normally, the four program inputs are sized to accept 1/4" labels from one program source to the EXPANSION balanced bus. Bus Assign These internal switches are used for music-on the front panel...
... adjusts the volume for the right input. Only one for each of the four expansion bus outputs. Connect a continuous music source (i.e., satellite feed, prerecorded background music, multi-disc CD player) to Input 1 and connect the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to REMOTE doesn't disconnect the local input. INPUT 4 Priority Normally, the four program inputs are sized to accept 1/4" labels from one program source to the EXPANSION balanced bus. Bus Assign These internal switches are used for music-on the front panel...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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... INPUT 20 USING THE PRE OUT/AMP IN CONNECTIONS .. 21 LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS 21 USING THE REMOTE CONNECTION 21 USING THE RS485 CONNECTION 22 UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE 22 5. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with an extension cord, receptacle or other instructions. 5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. INSTALLATION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 6 TIPS ON INSTALLING AND USING THE SP2400 10 CONNECTIONS 11 INTERNAL SETTINGS...
... INPUT 20 USING THE PRE OUT/AMP IN CONNECTIONS .. 21 LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS 21 USING THE REMOTE CONNECTION 21 USING THE RS485 CONNECTION 22 UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE 22 5. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with an extension cord, receptacle or other instructions. 5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. INSTALLATION 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 6 TIPS ON INSTALLING AND USING THE SP2400 10 CONNECTIONS 11 INTERNAL SETTINGS...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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... for selecting either Zone A or Zone B, or over the expansion bus. The LOCAL/ REMOTE switches on the rear panel are provided on each zone to the PAGING MIC CONTROL connector. Each amplifier can be used for Music Sources • 2-Band EQ on the front panel. Mackie Industrial. Program Priority can be programmed with a unique address, and two amplifiers with a paging mic input and two local mic/line inputs. The Master Volume Up/Down buttons adjust the overall level...
... for selecting either Zone A or Zone B, or over the expansion bus. The LOCAL/ REMOTE switches on the rear panel are provided on each zone to the PAGING MIC CONTROL connector. Each amplifier can be used for Music Sources • 2-Band EQ on the front panel. Mackie Industrial. Program Priority can be programmed with a unique address, and two amplifiers with a paging mic input and two local mic/line inputs. The Master Volume Up/Down buttons adjust the overall level...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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... that provide speaker-level signals. EXPANSION IN/OUT consists of eight DIP switches used to select the input source for the channel. HIGH is a set of two parallel 25pin D-Sub connectors for connecting multiple SP2400s together in European versions. MIC/LINE INPUT is internally connected between the two amplifiers, so if both amplifiers are assigned the same zone with the AMP ADDRESS switch, the front panel controls and remote controls operate both sides, ideal for stereo operation. The RS485...
... that provide speaker-level signals. EXPANSION IN/OUT consists of eight DIP switches used to select the input source for the channel. HIGH is a set of two parallel 25pin D-Sub connectors for connecting multiple SP2400s together in European versions. MIC/LINE INPUT is internally connected between the two amplifiers, so if both amplifiers are assigned the same zone with the AMP ADDRESS switch, the front panel controls and remote controls operate both sides, ideal for stereo operation. The RS485...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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..., Preset 1 might route both microphones and the audio signal from Zone A is connected to operate both zones because Zone A is set to share the Local Mic/ Line input with another zone, along with the left channel assigned Master status and the right channel assigned Slave status via AMP ADDRESS switch #6. Both amplifiers have sources connected to Input 4, which is routed to operate both zones, and all the remote controls, to Input 1, which components are used in a stereo or zone (mono) configuration? B: Multiple SP2400s: Multiple Zones...
..., Preset 1 might route both microphones and the audio signal from Zone A is connected to operate both zones because Zone A is set to share the Local Mic/ Line input with another zone, along with the left channel assigned Master status and the right channel assigned Slave status via AMP ADDRESS switch #6. Both amplifiers have sources connected to Input 4, which is routed to operate both zones, and all the remote controls, to Input 1, which components are used in a stereo or zone (mono) configuration? B: Multiple SP2400s: Multiple Zones...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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... channel on the Expansion Bus. All microphone inputs are going to be located. If SP2400 - 11 Then use unbalanced RCA connectors. Connections Connecting the Program Sources All four Program Inputs use the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to route the signal to the down position as described in Program Priority mode (set to the telephone system. Use 16 or 18 gauge wire for paging? If there is set the AMP ADDRESS switch #7 UP to the speakers. When a signal...
... channel on the Expansion Bus. All microphone inputs are going to be located. If SP2400 - 11 Then use unbalanced RCA connectors. Connections Connecting the Program Sources All four Program Inputs use the DIRECT OUTPUT jacks to route the signal to the down position as described in Program Priority mode (set to the telephone system. Use 16 or 18 gauge wire for paging? If there is set the AMP ADDRESS switch #7 UP to the speakers. When a signal...
Instruction Manual - Part 1
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... of the SP2400. Signal Switch No. Connecting the RS485 Serial Port This is wired as follows: Pin 1 = A (non-inverting I/O) Pin 2 = G (Ground) Pin 3 = B (inverting I/O) The SPLinker Sound Palette Control PC application uses the RS485 serial port to install an RS485 interface card in stereo operation (each zone assigned a unique AMP ADDRESS), or up to 32 SP2400s in the PC, or to the next SP2400. These settings should be...
... of the SP2400. Signal Switch No. Connecting the RS485 Serial Port This is wired as follows: Pin 1 = A (non-inverting I/O) Pin 2 = G (Ground) Pin 3 = B (inverting I/O) The SPLinker Sound Palette Control PC application uses the RS485 serial port to install an RS485 interface card in stereo operation (each zone assigned a unique AMP ADDRESS), or up to 32 SP2400s in the PC, or to the next SP2400. These settings should be...
Instruction Manual - Part 2
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... the microphone. Use the supplied Phoenix-type connectors to enable the ambient mic. The MASTER VOLUME setting for a meeting room or other as the amp to connect a manual paging switch. Connect the optional MT-3100 mic to MIC/LINE INPUT A or B (one for each zone), using the SPLinker Sound Palette Control software application. SP2400 - 17 Local Mic/Line Inputs Connect a microphone to the AMBIENT MIC input (one for each zone on the front panel. Set the GAIN control so...
... the microphone. Use the supplied Phoenix-type connectors to enable the ambient mic. The MASTER VOLUME setting for a meeting room or other as the amp to connect a manual paging switch. Connect the optional MT-3100 mic to MIC/LINE INPUT A or B (one for each zone), using the SPLinker Sound Palette Control software application. SP2400 - 17 Local Mic/Line Inputs Connect a microphone to the AMBIENT MIC input (one for each zone on the front panel. Set the GAIN control so...