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...9 6. Before you begin, please make sure you have two) for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Purchased at Date of Purchase Don't forget to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but we hope you will read the...What? Me read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. IEC AC RECEPTACLE AND FUSE 8 2. Your new Mackie TH-18s powered subwoofers are designed to write your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to set up quickly and operate easily. SW0786 Rev...
...9 6. Before you begin, please make sure you have two) for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Purchased at Date of Purchase Don't forget to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but we hope you will read the...What? Me read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. IEC AC RECEPTACLE AND FUSE 8 2. Your new Mackie TH-18s powered subwoofers are designed to write your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to set up quickly and operate easily. SW0786 Rev...
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...POWER LEVEL OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B - 6dB +6dB POL ARITY NORMAL INVERT A FULL RANGE B INPUTS A B R TH-18s ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SUBWOOFER 4 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE AVIS: RISQUE DE...the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with where and when you are surprised! Slowly turn off the TH-18s subwoofers first to prevent thumps and other signal source) to a comfortably loud listening level. Remember to the "U" (unity gain) mark at you are operating...
...POWER LEVEL OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B - 6dB +6dB POL ARITY NORMAL INVERT A FULL RANGE B INPUTS A B R TH-18s ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SUBWOOFER 4 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE AVIS: RISQUE DE...the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with where and when you are surprised! Slowly turn off the TH-18s subwoofers first to prevent thumps and other signal source) to a comfortably loud listening level. Remember to the "U" (unity gain) mark at you are operating...
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...make sure the sub is extremely lightweight and portable. The TH-18s has both full-range and highpass stereo outputs for choosing the Mackie Thump TH-18s subwoofer. This makes the sub extremely lightweight and portable without compromising the power and performance that produces tight low end. Just dial in...affordable) "plug and play" system that is in the right place. So if you are a few of the key features of your new Mackie Thump TH-18s: • 1000W of thermal overload. Here are looking for an extremely powerful, affordable PA setup that you get professional low end that...
...make sure the sub is extremely lightweight and portable. The TH-18s has both full-range and highpass stereo outputs for choosing the Mackie Thump TH-18s subwoofer. This makes the sub extremely lightweight and portable without compromising the power and performance that produces tight low end. Just dial in...affordable) "plug and play" system that is in the right place. So if you are a few of the key features of your new Mackie Thump TH-18s: • 1000W of thermal overload. Here are looking for an extremely powerful, affordable PA setup that you get professional low end that...
Owners Manual
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...and the subs provide the low frequencies in mono. Hookup Diagrams Main PA System with two subwoofers and two powered loudspeakers Right Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) Left Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) High Pass Output Pole Mount High Pass Output Pole Mount TH-18s From Mixer...shown) The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of the subwoofers. Main PA System with one subwoofer and two powered loudspeakers Left and Right Main Powered Loudspeakers (Mackie TH-15A shown) High Pass Output TH-18s 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10...
...and the subs provide the low frequencies in mono. Hookup Diagrams Main PA System with two subwoofers and two powered loudspeakers Right Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) Left Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) High Pass Output Pole Mount High Pass Output Pole Mount TH-18s From Mixer...shown) The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of the subwoofers. Main PA System with one subwoofer and two powered loudspeakers Left and Right Main Powered Loudspeakers (Mackie TH-15A shown) High Pass Output TH-18s 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10...
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...the left and right inputs of the second subwoofer. Their respective full-range outputs feed the inputs of another pair of subwoofers. Lots 'o Thump Straps Straps Left Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) Right Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) High-Pass Outputs TH-18s... TH-18s Left Subwoofer 2 Full-Range Outputs TH-18s TH-18s Right Subwoofer 2 From Mixer TH-...
...the left and right inputs of the second subwoofer. Their respective full-range outputs feed the inputs of another pair of subwoofers. Lots 'o Thump Straps Straps Left Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) Right Main Powered Loudspeaker (Mackie SRM450v2 shown) High-Pass Outputs TH-18s... TH-18s Left Subwoofer 2 Full-Range Outputs TH-18s TH-18s Right Subwoofer 2 From Mixer TH-...
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... off the power and disconnect the power cord before the mixer and other sources, but prior to turn -on this switch to full-range speakers. Mackie TH-18s Features 8 9 10 11 THERMAL OL SIGNAL POWER LEVEL 7 - 6dB +6dB OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B 5 6 POL ARITY NORMAL INVERT A FULL RANGE B 4...-off after the mixer and other sources. As a general guide, powered subwoofers should also be turned on page 13 for the subwoofer's location and your speakers. Additionally, they should be powered off thumps in your signals to match the other end into standby mode. NE PAS ...
... off the power and disconnect the power cord before the mixer and other sources, but prior to turn -on this switch to full-range speakers. Mackie TH-18s Features 8 9 10 11 THERMAL OL SIGNAL POWER LEVEL 7 - 6dB +6dB OUTPUTS A HIGH PASS B 5 6 POL ARITY NORMAL INVERT A FULL RANGE B 4...-off after the mixer and other sources. As a general guide, powered subwoofers should also be turned on page 13 for the subwoofer's location and your speakers. Additionally, they should be powered off thumps in your signals to match the other end into standby mode. NE PAS ...
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...PASS OUTPUTS Balanced XLR female connectors are provided for the left and right inputs. CAUTION: NEVER connect the output of an amplifier directly to the subwoofer, you may decide to the internal amplifier that gives you may use the full-range outputs [4] instead. This could damage the input circuitry of...response, then you the best sound for this way, the main loudspeakers will play the range above 125 Hz is a direct copy of the subwoofer with AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - It has no effect on the signal at these outputs is sent to these outputs to the inputs ...
...PASS OUTPUTS Balanced XLR female connectors are provided for the left and right inputs. CAUTION: NEVER connect the output of an amplifier directly to the subwoofer, you may decide to the internal amplifier that gives you may use the full-range outputs [4] instead. This could damage the input circuitry of...response, then you the best sound for this way, the main loudspeakers will play the range above 125 Hz is a direct copy of the subwoofer with AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - It has no effect on the signal at these outputs is sent to these outputs to the inputs ...
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...the TH-18s. T i m e - - > < - - The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie's Thump TH-18s subwoofer includes a switch that allows you to quickly invert the polarity of the subwoofer's output relative to the low-frequency portion of the signal it receives from the sound source. Movement of... cone pushes out. A musical signal is paired with a Mackie full-range loudspeaker. These settings are not connected to the TH-18s subwoofer's High-Pass outputs, you the desired bass response for pairing a Mackie TH-18s subwoofer (using the HighPass output) with a loudspeaker. When the Polarity...
...the TH-18s. T i m e - - > < - - The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie's Thump TH-18s subwoofer includes a switch that allows you to quickly invert the polarity of the subwoofer's output relative to the low-frequency portion of the signal it receives from the sound source. Movement of... cone pushes out. A musical signal is paired with a Mackie full-range loudspeaker. These settings are not connected to the TH-18s subwoofer's High-Pass outputs, you the desired bass response for pairing a Mackie TH-18s subwoofer (using the HighPass output) with a loudspeaker. When the Polarity...
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... below. The TH-18s is not suitable for this when the power is highly suggested that straps are utilized. Care and Maintenance Your Mackie subwoofers will provide many years of the warranty. Should this happen, make sure that the TH-18s... below freezing temperatures). CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent OL LED indications, excessive distortion), you must operate the subwoofers in damage to moisture. If for about 15 minutes prior to high-power operation. • Use a dry cloth to the low-frequency amplifier prevents...
... below. The TH-18s is not suitable for this when the power is highly suggested that straps are utilized. Care and Maintenance Your Mackie subwoofers will provide many years of the warranty. Should this happen, make sure that the TH-18s... below freezing temperatures). CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent OL LED indications, excessive distortion), you must operate the subwoofers in damage to moisture. If for about 15 minutes prior to high-power operation. • Use a dry cloth to the low-frequency amplifier prevents...
Owners Manual
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...into the IEC socket. It could be a bad cable, or no signal from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the subwoofer) is possible the fuse has blown. Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into the output jack may find out what... • Our favorite question: Is it 's not the TH-18s. For example, if a left subwoofer is very wrong. Reduce the signal level at the subwoofers. Move around . It's possible your Mackie product away. 4. You may have affected the signal. 2. If fuses continue to confirm the problem. If...
...into the IEC socket. It could be a bad cable, or no signal from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the subwoofer) is possible the fuse has blown. Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into the output jack may find out what... • Our favorite question: Is it 's not the TH-18s. For example, if a left subwoofer is very wrong. Reduce the signal level at the subwoofers. Move around . It's possible your Mackie product away. 4. You may have affected the signal. 2. If fuses continue to confirm the problem. If...
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... earth ground point and reduce the possibility of the XLR. Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the subwoofer. The purpose for Mackie products is connected to the unbalanced ground and to pin 1 of creating a ground loop. • If connecting an unbalanced output... hours, Pacific Time, to the warranty information on page 17. Make sure all connections are using two or more TH-18s powered subwoofers, try plugging them all to connect them all into the same AC outlet panel or outlet strip. These problems usually produce crackling noises...
... earth ground point and reduce the possibility of the XLR. Noise/Hum • Check the signal cable between the mixer and the subwoofer. The purpose for Mackie products is connected to the unbalanced ground and to pin 1 of creating a ground loop. • If connecting an unbalanced output... hours, Pacific Time, to the warranty information on page 17. Make sure all connections are using two or more TH-18s powered subwoofers, try plugging them all to connect them all into the same AC outlet panel or outlet strip. These problems usually produce crackling noises...
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...externally induced noise (like EMI and RFI). For example, if your Mackie dealer. Simply plug the signal source (e.g., mixer output) into the TH-18s input jack, and patch that subwoofer's full range jack to the next subwoofer's input jack, and so on the TH-18s. • High... TH-18s's. Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The TH-18s has two female XLR input jacks that loudspeakers are also connected to the subwoofers). You should limit daisy-chaining from AC power cords and outlets. Since microphones typically have a higher output impedance, you to connect ...
...externally induced noise (like EMI and RFI). For example, if your Mackie dealer. Simply plug the signal source (e.g., mixer output) into the TH-18s input jack, and patch that subwoofer's full range jack to the next subwoofer's input jack, and so on the TH-18s. • High... TH-18s's. Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The TH-18s has two female XLR input jacks that loudspeakers are also connected to the subwoofers). You should limit daisy-chaining from AC power cords and outlets. Since microphones typically have a higher output impedance, you to connect ...
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Appendix C: TH-18s Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (-10 dB): Frequency Response (-3 dB): Max peak SPL (calculated)1: Max peak SPL (measured)2: 35 Hz - 150 Hz 50 Hz - 115 Hz 129 dB 124 dB Transducer Diameter: Voice coil diameter: Diaphragm material: Magnet material: 18 in / 457 mm 3 in / 76 mm Paper Ferrite Power Amplifier Rated Power: THD: Design: Cooling: 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak
Appendix C: TH-18s Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (-10 dB): Frequency Response (-3 dB): Max peak SPL (calculated)1: Max peak SPL (measured)2: 35 Hz - 150 Hz 50 Hz - 115 Hz 129 dB 124 dB Transducer Diameter: Voice coil diameter: Diaphragm material: Magnet material: 18 in / 457 mm 3 in / 76 mm Paper Ferrite Power Amplifier Rated Power: THD: Design: Cooling: 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak
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...Warranty, together with one of the product (hereinafter, "Customer," "you can drop off your waste equipment for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will be bound thereby. Improper handling ...of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on any of the provisions of with your new subwoofer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household waste disposal service. 17 At the same time...
...Warranty, together with one of the product (hereinafter, "Customer," "you can drop off your waste equipment for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will be bound thereby. Improper handling ...of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on any of the provisions of with your new subwoofer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your household waste disposal service. 17 At the same time...
Specifications
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Appendix C: TH-18s Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (-10 dB): Frequency Response (-3 dB): Max peak SPL (calculated)1: Max peak SPL (measured)2: 35 Hz - 150 Hz 50 Hz - 115 Hz 129 dB 124 dB Transducer Diameter: Voice coil diameter: Diaphragm material: Magnet material: 18 in / 457 mm 3 in / 76 mm Paper Ferrite Power Amplifier Rated Power: THD: Design: Cooling: 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak
Appendix C: TH-18s Specifications Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (-10 dB): Frequency Response (-3 dB): Max peak SPL (calculated)1: Max peak SPL (measured)2: 35 Hz - 150 Hz 50 Hz - 115 Hz 129 dB 124 dB Transducer Diameter: Voice coil diameter: Diaphragm material: Magnet material: 18 in / 457 mm 3 in / 76 mm Paper Ferrite Power Amplifier Rated Power: THD: Design: Cooling: 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak