Mackie MRS10 Users Manual

10" Powered Studio Subwoofer

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

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6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Minimum distance (5 cm) around the

apparatus for sufﬁcient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat. No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object

ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk

of ﬁre or electric shock.

17.

Warning: This apparatus has been designed with Class I construction and must

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).

18.

This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch.

This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

19.

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prescence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of signiﬁcant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the prescence of important operating and maintaining (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

20.

The use of apparatus is in moderate climates.

21. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device not expressly approved

by LOUD Audio, LLC. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

22. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever

is applicable) as

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department

limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus

of Communications.

ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélec-

triques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage

radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

23.

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 the following chart.

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 use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits

set forth here:

Duration, per day in hours 8 90 Duo in small club 6 92 4 95 Subway Train 3 97 2 100 Very loud classical music

1.5 102

1 105 CR screaming at Troy about deadlines

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

Typical Example

WARNING — To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION — To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect

to mains power supply while grille is removed.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

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Contents MRS10 Features

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Contents / Features .........................................................................3

Introduction .....................................................................................4

Quick Start.......................................................................................5

Hookup Diagram ..............................................................................6

Rear Panel Description ....................................................................7

1. Power Connection And Fuse ..............................................7

2. Voltage Selector Switch ....................................................7

3. Power Switch ...................................................................7

4. Signal Inputs ....................................................................7

5. Signal Outputs ..................................................................8

6. SUB/HPF Bypass Footswitch Jack ....................................8

7. Auto Power Switch ..........................................................8

8. Polarity Switch .................................................................8

9. Crossover Level ................................................................8

10. Input Level .....................................................................8

11. Custom-Tuned Rear Shelf Port ........................................8

Front Panel Description ...................................................................9

12. Front Panel LED ..............................................................9

13. Running Man Logo ..........................................................9

• Powerful, deep extended low end for your studio, perfect for electronic music, hip-hop and more.

• Designed for responsive and accurate low frequency reproduction.

o 120 watts of Class D ampliﬁcation.

o 10" glass aramid composite woofer.

• Shelf-ported for satisfying, deep low end.

• Stereo XLR and TRS connection offer input ﬂexibility.

• Stereo XLR and TRS outputs for connection to mains .

• Adjustable 40 Hz to 180 Hz crossover point.

• Polarity switch (0˚ / 180˚).

• Included footswitch bypasses the subwoofer and returns the connected monitors to full range.

• Professional MDF cabinet design built to last and look great in any studio.

• Vibration-absorbing rubber feet minimize undesirable resonances.

Protection Circuits ............................................................................9

Overexcursion Protection ......................................................9

Thermal Protection ...............................................................9

Integrated Magnetic Shielding ...............................................9

Input Signal Wiring ...............................................................9

Care And Cleaning ..........................................................................10

The Ins And Outs Of Polarity ..........................................................10

Appendix A: Service Info ................................................................11

Troubleshooting ..................................................................11

Repair ................................................................................12

Appendix B: Technical Information ..................................................13

MRS10 Speciﬁcations ............................................................13

MRS10 Dimensions ................................................................14

MRS10 Block Diagram ...........................................................14

MRS10 Limited Warranty ..............................................................15

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• Allows your mains to focus on highs/mids for optimum studio performance.

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Owner’s Manual

Introduction

As Versatile As Your Application

Designed to add the perfect amount of dynamic, accurate low-end, the MRS10 10" subwoofer will enhance the listening experience in your studio

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without artiﬁcially adding boomy bass to your mix.

Optimizing features include an adjustable crossover to dial in the right amount of low end for your studio plus a polarity switch to make sure your mix is always in phase.

With foot-switchable bypass functionality, MRS10 can be muted while returning your monitors to full range at the push of a button.

When your mix has some serious low end that needs to be heard, look no further than the MRS10.

A Brief History Of Time...

We have been designing and re-designing studio monitors and subwoofers for nearly 20 years. Our talented engineering team has now designed monitors and subwoofers that love music as much as you do. Targeted at music lovers and post-production studios alike, the new MRS10 Powered Studio Subwoofer has been re-voiced and re-kitted, offering unparalleled clarity and unbelievable depth for today’s demanding home project or post-production studio requirements.

Music Is All That Matters

When designing the MRS10 Powered Studio Subwoofer, we didn’t start on paper poured through countless hours of music from every possible genre and source. From perfectly optimized electronics to amps and a woofer custom-matched for performance, the designed for your music.

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Designed To Enhance Your Sonic Experience

All studio spaces are different. As such, having the right connection types and customizable control over your acoustics is necessary.

Adding an MRS10 studio subwoofer to your system only adds to the experience. It not only delivers the chest-pounding punch critical for genres like hip-hop and dance, but also lets your mains focus on what they do best for optimum studio performance.

What’s more, two types of professional input connectors are provided [XLR and 1/4"] to interface with virtually any application you may have.

Also, the variable crossover allows you to dial in the perfect amount of low end for your studio.

Your studio deserves a professional monitoring system with the ﬂexibility and performance to up the level of your music production.

A Variety Of Applications...

An MRS10 Powered Studio Subwoofer may be used in a variety of applications. Some examples include:

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Home and project studios – Music production for solo artists, small bands and DJs. Post-production edit/ mix suites, recording, editing, mixdown, mastering of everything from spoken word performances to full music productions.

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A/V broadcast studios – Live broadcast/streaming of audio-only or AV content such as radio and TV. Production/Post-production focused on podcasts or other streaming audio. Voiceovers, too.

•

Video post-production – Edit suites for small

productions such as commercials, budget ﬁlms or multimedia for internet broadcast, etc.

•

Home theater and other multimedia – Music and

movie playback, video game sound system,

social function/party system, etc.

The ability to reveal the character of your music

is the number one reason to get professional studio

. The

monitors and subwoofers Studio Subwoofer to enhance this experience. From the added punch and bass extension provided by the custom-tuned ports to the rugged cabinet packed with sound-tightening acoustic absorption material, you can be conﬁdent that this subwoofer is revealing the natural, low-end character that your music deserves.

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is packed with design features

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Quick Start

Owner’s Manual

An Extremely Important Note

We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your

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Studio Subwoofer and try it out. Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until you’re good and ready.

1. Turn the input level control on the back of the cabinet

down (fully counterclockwise) before turning on the subwoofer for the ﬁrst time.

2. Set the power switch on the back panel off. This will

prevent you from accidentally connecting a hot signal source to the subwoofer and getting a rude surprise.

3. Connect the L/R line-level signal from your mixer,

interface, or other signal source to the input jacks on

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the

4. Connect the line-level signal from the output jacks on

the input jacks (XLR or 1⁄4").

Studio Subwoofer (XLR or 1⁄4").

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Studio Subwoofer to the studio monitors’

on MRS10 Bass Response and Your Control Room

MRS10s achieve the best bass response in a room that’s optimized for bass reproduction.

A lot of factors can conspire to thwart the MRS10s’ extended low frequency – including room shape, room volume and acoustical treatment.

This is not a cop-out or an apology. It’s plain old physics in action. Luckily we’ve armed you with some compensating controls that you can use to optimize the frequency response of the speakers in your particular room. Consider the following:

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When you put your up against walls, their bass characteristics change. The apparent loudness of the low frequencies increases when the subwoofers are placed close to a wall, and even more so when they are placed in a corner.

Additional Tidbits of Wisdom

s in a corner or

5. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket on the back of the subwoofer. Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly conﬁgured with the voltage corresponding to the markings next to the IEC socket.

6. Start your signal source (mp3 player, CD player, DAW, 8-track player, turntable, other), but leave the master volume control on the mixer or preamp down.

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7. Turn on the power switch on the

8. Slowly turn up the input level control on the back of the subwoofer to center position (12 o’clock, aka unity gain).

9. Adjust the master volume on the mixer or preamp to a comfortably loud listening level.

10. Balance the subwoofer to your desired low-frequency output level and adjust the crossover to your desired setting.

• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection.

When you shut down your equipment, turn off the MRS10

• studio subwoofers ﬁrst to prevent thumps and other noises coming out the the subwoofers last.

• Save the shipping box! You may need it someday.

• Save your sales receipt in a safe place. It’s your warranty!

generated by any upstream equipment from

speakers. When powering up, turn on

Enjoy the authoritative, commanding lows of the

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