THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIG
URE
MANUFACTURING DATE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
— NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
SERIAL NUMBER
MONO
BRIDGE
(MONO BRIDGE)
1000 WATTS
8 OHM LOAD
(STEREO)
500 W / 500 W
4 OHM LOAD
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
M•1400/M•1400i
OWNER’S MANUAL
™
HIGH-CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC
RISQUE DE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER
L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à
l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.
DO NOT OPEN
CHOC
NE PAS OUVRIR
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
SHOCK
ELECTRIQUE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions
should be read before this Mackie product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions
should be kept for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on this Mackie product and in
these operating instructions should be followed.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — This Mackie product should not be used
near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, swamp or
salivating St. Bernard dog, etc.
6. Ventilation — This Mackie product should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the Component should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block any
ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
ventilation openings.
7. Heat — This Mackie product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat.
8. Power Sources — This Mackie product should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in these operation
instructions or as marked on this Mackie product.
9. Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit this
Mackie product.
10. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into this Mackie
product.
11. Damage Requiring Service — This Mackie product should be
serviced only by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this
Mackie product; or
C. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain; or
D. This Mackie product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;
or
E. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its chassis
damaged.
12. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service this
Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating
manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service
Department.
13. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche
polariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autre
sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond
sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert.
14 . Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is
not defeated.
15 . This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever
is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
ATTENTION —Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere
des communications du Canada.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.
This product has been tested and complies with the following
standards and directives as set forth by the European Union:
• EN 500131990 Emissions
• EN 500201988 Immunity
• EN 600651994 and IEC 65: 1985 Safety
WARNING— To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Lend Me Your Ears
Exposure to extremely high
noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss.
Individuals vary considerably
in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but
nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed
to sufficiently
intense
noise for a
period of
time. The
U.S.
Government’s
Occupational
Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible
noise level exposures shown in this chart.
Duration Per DaySound Level dBA,Typical
In Hours Slow ResponseExample
890Duo in small club
692
495Subway Train
397
2100Very loud classical music
1.5102
1105Lori screaming at Ron about deadlines
0.5110
0.25 or less115Loudest parts at a rock concert
INTRODUCTION
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of
these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous
exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment
capable of producing high sound pressure levels
(such as this amplification system) use hearing
protectors
while this
unit is in
operation.
Ear plugs
or protectors in the
ear canals
or over the
ears must
be worn
when operating this amplification system in order to prevent
a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of
the limits set forth here.
Thank you for choosing a Mackie Designs power
amplifier! We appreciate your vote of confidence
for the folks in Woodinville who specialize in awesome and affordable audio. The Mackie Designs
M•1400 and M•1400i Power Amplifiers are designed
to fulfill the amplification needs of almost any type
of application. They boast a wealth of features you’d
expect to pay extra for — like subwoofer filtering,
constant directivity equalization, speaker-protecting
limiter, and gobs of ultra-clean power, to name a few.
Perhaps the most important feature of the FR
Series™ Power Amplifiers is the attention to detail
in every aspect of the design. At Mackie, we know
what it takes to be roadworthy. After all, our mixers
have traveled all over the world under the worst of
conditions, and we’ve applied what we’ve learned
to the mechanical design of our amplifiers.
Roadworthiness is only part of the picture. We
know that reliability is paramount to sound reinforcement. That’s why we use double-sided
thru-hole-plated fiberglass printed circuit boards.
That’s why our engineers have subjected the amplifier to the most rigorous and punishing tests
imaginable, to fine-tune the design and extend its
limits beyond those of ordinary amplifiers.
Fast Recovery — where the “FR” comes from
— is more than a buzzword. It is based on real,
proven design principles. The result is an amplifier
that performs better than conventional designs
when presented with adverse conditions. One of
the most difficult things for a power amplifier to
handle is clipping. Conventional designs use lots
of negative feedback to provide stability and lower
distortion. When clipping occurs, this “feedback”
causes high-frequency sticking, keeping the amplifier “latched” in the clipping state longer than
necessary. This results in painfully audible distortion. Our Fast Recovery design eliminates this
high-frequency sticking and allows the amplifier
to remain stable when powering highly reactive
loads at high volume levels.
You may wonder why a power amp even needs
an owner’s manual. After all, you just plug in a few
cables and power it up. Well, it’s almost that
simple. There’s just a few things that we’d like you to
be aware of, and we’ll discuss those right away —
please see the Quick Start on the next page.
Then go ahead and read the entire manual. The
M•1400/M•1400i amplifiers have a wealth of useful features, and each of them is explained in detail.
Note: The only difference between the M•1400 and
M•1400i are the speaker output connectors: in addition to the binding posts, the M•1400 has Speakon
connectors while the M•1400i has 1/4" TS jacks.
Please write your serial number here for
future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech
support, return authorization, etc.):
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
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READ THIS PAGE!
QUICK START
I got ants in my pants and I got to dance!
INSTALLATION
The M•1400/M•1400i amp
can be mounted in any
standard rack system (see
page 23), or placed horizontally on a floor or table. The
heavier internal components are located towards the front of the
chassis to make it easier to hold the amp by its
front handles.
IMPORTANT: The amplifier draws its ventilation
air in from the front and
out through the side panels. It needs plenty of fresh
air to stay cool.
DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTILATION PORTS
(see page 23).
CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS
1. Be sure the
making connections.
2. Turn the
(counterclockwise) for now.
3. Set both
their
4. Set both
switches
directivity horns with compression drivers).
5. Set the
Note: If you’re using the M•1400/M•1400i to
power a subwoofer, you probably do not need
an external crossover. Please see
SUBWOOFER
POWER
GAIN
LOW CUT FILTER
TYPICAL
switch is off before
controls fully down
controls to
marks (35Hz).
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
OFF
(unless you’re using constant
LIMITER
switch on.
on page 21 for details.
6. Determine which
AMP MODE
is best
for your application:
STEREO
•
mode (separate left and right
inputs, separate left and right outputs) is
the typical setup for amplifying stereo signals.
•
MONO
mode (sometimes called DualMono mode – one mono input, two mono
outputs) is for sending a mono signal to
two different speaker sets, with separatelyadjustable level controls.
BRIDGE
•
mode (sometimes called
Bridged-Mono – one mono input, one
mono output) uses both sides of the amp
to double the power to one speaker set. An
M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier, set to
BRIDGE
mode, delivers 1400 watts (into 4
ohms). Garsh!
Note: 4 ohms is the minimum impedance
you should connect to the amplifier in
BRIDGE
mode. If you connect a lower impedance load
BRIDGE
in
light, putting the amplifier into
mode, the
SHORT
LEDs may
PROTECT
mode.
Set the
7. In
AMP MODE
STEREO
mode, connect line-level cables
switch accordingly.
from your signal source to the M•1400/
INPUT
M•1400i’s
jacks, either XLR or
TRS:
• The XLR and TRS inputs for each
channel are wired in parallel.
• The balanced XLR inputs are wired
pin 2 = hot (+), pin 3 = cold (–) and
pin 1 = shield (ground).
• The 1/4" TRS inputs are wired tip = hot
(+), ring = cold (–) and sleeve = shield
(ground), and can accept either balanced
(TRS) or unbalanced (TS) cables.
FULL SY MMETRY DUAL DIFFERENTIAL HIGH CURRENT DESIGN
CH
GAIN/dB
CH
1
14
SENSITIVITY
OL
3v
20
–3
22
18
2v
2416
–6
–9
26
–20
28
8
30
0
0
1v
1.23v (+4dBu)
SIGOLSIG
GAIN/dB
CH
3v
20
14
SENSITIVITY
2
22
18
2v
2416
26
28
8
30
0
0
1v
1.23v (+4dBu)
–3
–6
–9
–20
CH
1
INTERNAL STATUS
PROTECT
SHORT
TEMP STATUS
CH
1&2
COLD HOT
2
PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER
ON
OFF
POWER
4
8. In
MONO
input cable to
and nothing into
(You could plug into
and
BRIDGE
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
modes, connect an
’s
INPUT
’s
INPUT
CHANNEL 2
’s input,
only,
.
it just won’t do anything.)
STEREO
9. In
speaker cables to the
and
MONO
modes, connect
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
, either binding posts, 1/4” jacks, or
®
Speakon
, depending on your model:
• The binding post connectors are wired
red = hot (+) and black = cold (–).
• The 1/4" jacks are wired tip = hot (+)
and ring = cold (–).
• The Speakon connectors are wired
pin 1+ = hot (+) and pin 1– = cold (–).
10. In
BRIDGE
mode, connect the binding post
cable like this: the hot (+) side goes in the
CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER OUTPUTS
post and the cold (–) side goes in
s red post. Plug nothing into the
NEL 2’
red
CHAN-
black posts, Speakon jacks (on the
M•1400), or the 1/4" TS jacks (on the
M•1400i).
11. Connect the other ends of the speaker
cables to your loudspeakers.
12. Plug the amp’s power cord
into an
outlet properly configured with the correct
voltage for your amplifier, and capable of
delivering enough current to reach full
power.
13. Make sure your signal source (feeding the
M•1400/M•1400i’s inputs) is powered up
and delivering signal to the amp.
14. Turn the M•1400/M•1400i’s
POWER
switch on and verify that the signal present
SIG
) LEDs are blinking.
(
15. Slowly turn both
GAIN
controls up:
You should hear the music and see the
and meter LEDs flashing. If the
OL
topmost LEDs (named
, for OverLoad)
are flashing, turn down either the
controls on the amp or the source signal’s
output level controls (i.e., master faders).
OL
The point is: The
LEDs should never
light up.
16. For quieter listening, it is preferable to
GAIN
adjust the amp’s
controls rather
than the source signal’s output level
(unless you have the source’s control all
the way up!).
17. Start dancing, but don’t let the ants out of
your pants.
Things You Must Remember:
• Read and follow the
safety instructions on
page 2, and the hearing
protection details on
page 3, before using the
amplifier.
• Never plug amplifier outputs into anything except speakers (unless you have
an outboard box specifically designed to
handle speaker-level signals).
• Before making connections to an amp or
reconfiguring an amp’s routing, turn the
GAIN
amp’s level (
) controls down, turn
the power off, make the changes, turn
the power back on, and then turn the
level controls back up.
• If you shut down your equipment, turn
off the amplifiers first. When powering
up, turn on the amplifiers last.
• Save the shipping boxes! You may need
them someday, and you probably don’t
want to have to pay for them again.
SIG
GAIN
(MONO BRIDGE)
1000 WATTS
8 OHM LOAD
(STEREO)
500 W / 500 W
4 OHM LOAD
120 VAC 60 Hz
1000 WATTS
WARNING:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
OUTPUTS
CH
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
1
+
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
MONO
BRIDGE
+
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
CH
–
2
+
––
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
1
CHANNEL
OFF
2k Hz
LOW CUT
/ BRIDGE/ MONO
FILTER
TYPICAL
35 Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
170 Hz
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ/AIR EQ
4.5 k Hz
6k Hz
AIR EQ
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
ON
OFF
TYPICAL
INPUT
AMP MODE
MONO
STEREO
(CHS SUMMED)
TYPICAL
OUTPUT APPLICATION
FULL
RANGE
LIMITER
(CH1 & CH2)
STEREO
TYPICAL
OFF
ON
SUB
WOOFER
ID
R
B
FREQUENCY
125Hz
63Hz
CHANNEL
2
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
ON
OFF
TYPICAL
OFF
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ/AIR EQ
2k Hz
LOW CUT
FILTER
TYPICAL
35 Hz
4.5k Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
170 Hz
6k Hz
AIR EQ
E
G
INPUT
THRUTHRU
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS
Mackie’s gang of illustrators have created
easy-to-understand diagrams of popular studio
and live-sound setups. Your setup will probably
be different in some way, but these diagrams
will help you see the big picture so you can add
your own finishing touches.
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS: MIND
BOGGLING DETAILS
Each and every knob, switch, and connector
on the M•1400/M•1400i power amplifier is
explained in depth here. Throughout this section you’ll find illustrations, with each feature
numbered like this
a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate
illustration, note the number attached to it,
and find that number in the nearby paragraphs.
. If you’re curious about
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND
CONSIDERATIONS
This section discusses important things to
keep in mind when installing and using the
M•1400/M•1400i, including rack mounting, AC
power, and wiring.
SERVICE INFO
If you are having a problem setting up your
amplifier, please turn here for some troubleshooting information. You will also find
information on what to do if your amplifier
should ever need servicing.
TECHNICAL INFO
This is where you can find detailed specifications, including a rather lovely block
diagram. This will help you quickly verify product performance and capability. Careful and
extensive research has shown that reading and
memorizing specifications will not make you
the life and soul of the party. Let that be a
warning.
This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the M•1400/
M•1400i. For your own good, read them and remember them. We may call you someday and
quiz you.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they’ll have some valuable information.
FURTHER INFO
Please come on by and visit our website:
www.mackie.com
It contains lots of useful information regard-
ing this and other Mackie products.
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CONTENTS
Lend Me Your Ears ......................................................... 3
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.: "MACKIE", "FR SERIES", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
1000 WATTS
OUTPUTS
CH
SUITABLE
(STEREO)
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
1
DO NOT OPEN
+
+
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
MONO
BRIDGE
CH
–
2
+
––
OUTPUTS
SUITABLE
FOR CLASS
2 WIRING
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
/ BRIDGE/ MONO
CHANNEL
1
OFF
2k Hz
LOW CUT
FILTER
TYPICAL
35 Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
170 Hz
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ/AIR EQ
4.5 k Hz
6k Hz
AIR EQ
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
TYPICAL
INPUT
OR
ON
OFF
AMP MODE
STEREO
(CHS SUMMED)
TYPICAL
OUTPUT APPLICATION
FULL
RANGE
LIMITER
(CH1 & CH2)
STEREO
TYPICAL
OFF
ON
E
G
D
MONO
I
R
B
SUB
WOOFER
FREQUENCY
125Hz
63Hz
THRUTHRU
LIMITER ONCD OFFCD OFF
M•1400 MAIN SPEAKERS AND STAGE MONITORS WITH ONE AMPLIFIER
MONITOR OUT
INPUT
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY
HORN EQ/AIR EQ
ON
OFF
TYPICAL
STAGE MONITOR 100Hz
CHANNEL
2
LOW CUT
FILTER
TYPICAL
35 Hz
STAGE
MONITOR
100 Hz
170 Hz
OFF
4.5k Hz
2k Hz
6k Hz
AIR EQ
* SEE NOTE BELOW
WARNIN G:
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
MONO
BRIDGE
+
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
CH
–
2
+
––
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT OPEN
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC• WOODINVILLE • WA