Mackie Reach User Manual

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.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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

stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

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 grounding-type 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

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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. 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.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

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.

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.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

20. 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

Technologies Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

21.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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

limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as interference regulations of the Canadian Department

ATTENTION —

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

set out in the radio

of Communications.

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. This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même

si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

24.

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 John 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

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.

Reach Professional PA System

Contents

Owner’s Manual

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

Contents ................................................................. 3

Features ................................................................. 4

Introduction ............................................................ 5

How To Use This Manual ......................................... 5

Things To Remember ................................................ 5

Getting Started ....................................................... 5

Hookup Diagrams .................................................... 6

Mackie Connect App ................................................ 8

Reach: Rear Panel Features ................................... 11

1. Power Connector ........................................ 11

2. Power Switch ............................................. 11

3. XLR and 1/4” Combo Inputs ....................... 11

4. OL LEDs ...................................................... 12

5. Bluetooth / Aux In...................................... 12

6. Phones ....................................................... 12

7. FX Footswitch ............................................. 12

8. Link In / Link Out ....................................... 12

Placement ............................................................. 16

Room Acoustics ............................................... 16

Smart Protect ....................................................... 17

Limiting .......................................................... 17

Overexcursion Protection ................................ 17

Thermal Protection .......................................... 17

AC Power ............................................................. 17

Care and Maintenance ........................................... 17

Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 18

Appendix B: Technical Information .......................... 19

Reach Dimensions ........................................... 21

Reach Frequency Response .............................. 22

Reach Block Diagram ....................................... 23

Appendix C: Table of Effects Presets ....................... 24

Reach: Side Panel Features .................................... 13

9. LED Indicator .............................................. 13

10. Ch 1-4 Buttons ......................................... 13

11. BT / Aux .................................................. 13

12. Mon Button .............................................. 13

13. Main Button ............................................. 13

14. Running Man Logo On / Off ...................... 14

15. Level ........................................................ 14

16. Feedback desTROYer ................................. 14

17. FX ............................................................ 14

18. EQ Mode .................................................. 14

19. Speaker Selection [Side Button] ................. 15

20. Chores [HW1 and HW2 Buttons] ............... 15

Factory Reset [aka Vulcan Mind Meld] ............. 15

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Limited Warranty .................................................. 25

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Features

The Ultimate All-In-One Portable Professional PA

• 720W professional PA system with ultra-wide coverage, built-in personal monitoring and wireless streaming

and control

™

• Mackie ARC

to provide 150-degrees of horizontal coverage to reach each and every audience member

o Three 1" dome HF compression drivers

o Dual 6.5" high-output mid/low drivers

• Mackie EarShot o Built-in personal monitoring with separate volume control allows for maximum monitoring ﬂexibility

o Separate speakers on each side of Reach allow for monitoring from either side of the PA

o Also great for extending side stage coverage (up to 250-degrees total horizontal coverage)

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• Wireless streaming and control over integrated 6-channel digital mixer o Complete wireless mixing control via the Mackie Connect

o Stream music via Bluetooth

o All the right connections for your small band, solo act or presentation

• 4 x XLR combo inputs for vocal mics, guitars, keyboards, etc.

• 1/8" aux input for connected music playback from laptop or other music playback device

• 1/4" headphone output and silent practice mode

• Footswitch jack for instant control over FX mute

• Link out to connect another Reach for additional power and more inputs

o Loaded with professional sound tools to optimize your sound

• 16 great-sounding digital effects like vocal reverbs and delays

• 3-band EQ per channel for tonal control

• Perform fearlessly with the built-in Feedback Destroyer

• Choice of speaker modes ensures amazing sound for any application with the touch of a button

• Setup in familiar venues quickly with 3 user-deﬁnable system presets to instantly recall your

settings.

• Intuitive, on-product hardware interface allows for control over most mixing features without

the need for a smartphone

(Ampliﬁed Radial Curve) array technology utilizes a unique angled waveguide structure

™

personal monitoring system allows performers to hear themselves better on stage

™

app for iOS1 and Android2 devices

and integrate into your live mix

• Durable carry bag for easy transportation and protection (available separately)

Requires iOS 8.0 and later. Supports iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini, iPod Touch (5th generation).

Ofﬁcially supports Android versions 4.1-4.4, or 5.0 and greater. Ofﬁcially supported/recommended devices include: Google Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung S5 Mini, Samsung S4 Mini, Samsung Note 4, Samsung Note 3, LG G Flex, LG G3, HTC One M9, HTC One M8, Moto G, Moto E, Sony Xperia Z3. All other Android devices are not ofﬁcially supported, but anticipated to function as desired.

iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Introduction

Owner’s Manual

Getting Started

Reach™ is the ultimate all-in-one professional PA

™

system. The advanced ARC array technology delivers clear, high-ﬁdelity sound to your entire audience, and with the EarShot monitoring system, Reach ﬂexible built-in stage monitoring solution as well.

Plus, with wireless streaming and control over

the built-in 6-channel digital mixer via the Mackie

™

Connect wireless freedom to control everything from levels and EQ to sound-enhancing tools like a feedback destroyer for amazing sound in any situation.

app for iOS and Android devices, you get

(Ampliﬁed Radial Curve)

™

personal

™

provides an incredibly

How to Use This Manual:

After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams show some typical setups, while the remaining sections provide details of Reach.

The following steps will help you set up Reach

quickly.

These startup instructions are intended for the hardware only. Once proven that Reach performs as desired, then pair it with a smart device and control it via the Mackie Connect app (as detailed on page 11).

1. Make all initial connections with the power switch

OFF.

2. Plug signal sources into Reach, such as:

• Microphones plugged into the mic inputs.

• Instrument level sources, such as acoustic guitars w/ active pickups into the instrument inputs

• Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, or MP3 players plugged into the line-level inputs.

• Smart device paired and connected via Bluetooth.

This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to Reach. For your own good, read and remember them.

This icon draws attention to certain features and functions relating to the usage of Reach.

Things to Remember:

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

• As a general guide, Reach should be turned on last, after any mixer or other signal source. As such, it should also be turned off ﬁrst. This will reduce the possibility of any turn-on or turn-off thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers.

3. Push the line cord securely into the IEC connector

and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.

4. Turn Reach on.

5. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same as it would be during normal use by selecting the input channel on the rear panel and turning the encoder to the right.

6. Slowly bring up the main output level to a comfortable listening level by selecting the main output on the rear panel and slowly turning the encoder to the right.

7. Read the rest of this manual and the Mackie Connect app manual for more details!

• Save the shipping box and packing materials! You may need them someday. Besides, the cats will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are surprised!

• Save your sales receipt in a safe place.

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Hookup Diagrams

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Reach is the perfect tool for singer-songwriters who need an all-in-one highly portable BYOS [Bring Your Own Sound] PA to play coffee houses, breweries, wineries and rentable event spaces.

Along with Reach, bring your acoustic and mic, footswitch, cables and power cords. And your smart phone, too...don’t forget that! With it, you’re able to announce tour dates via social media. More importantly, you can connect to Reach via Bluetooth (or 1/8" input) and jam along to the backing tracks you added to your device.

In this example, a mic is connected to the channel 1 input. Adjust the level as described on page 14. Now grab your guitar and plug it directly into the channel 2 input. Adjust the level for the guitar now. You may add color to the sound with FX. Simply press and hold the channel button you want to add FX to followed by adjusting the FX level to taste. More information may be found on pages 13-14.

For the output, you will want to set an EQ mode, described in detail on page 14. For this type of setup, solo mode works well. It has a nice low cut and a brilliant high end. Additionally, you can utilize the Reach’s feedback destroyer [page 14] so it automatically kills any feedback while playing.

Singer-Songwriter Setup

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The acoustic duo setup is similar to the solo singer-songwriter setup except there is now an additional guitar and mic connected to channels 3 and 4.

Like the singer-songwriter setup, bring your acoustic guitars, mics, cables, power cords and smart phone, too, to connect to Reach via Bluetooth (or 1/8" input).

Adjust the levels for both guitars and both mics as described on page 14. You may add color to the sound with FX. Simply press and hold the channel button you want to add FX to followed by adjusting the FX level to taste. More information may be found on pages 13-14.

For this type of setup, solo EQ mode works well for the output. It has a nice low cut and a brilliant high end. Additionally, you can utilize the Reach’s feedback destroyer [page 14] so it automatically kills any feedback while playing.

Acoustic Duo Setup

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Hookup Diagrams continued...

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One slick feature of Reach is the ability to link them utilizing the link in and link out jacks, so we’ll start there. Using two 1/4" TRS cables, feed the link input of each Reach from the link output of each Reach.

This quartet features one member on keys [stereo input, 1/8" aux connection], another on guitar [channel 3 input via processor / pedalboard] and a bassist [channel 4 input] all on one Reach. The fourth member (who always thinks he’s the ﬁrst (and best) member)) is the vocalist. His mic is connected to the channel 1 input of the second Reach, as are three additional mics on channels 2-4 for backup vocals. Setting levels is described on page 14. Two smart devices are here setting levels, EQ, FX, etc. using the Mackie Connect app.

For each Reach output, you will want to set an EQ mode, described in detail on page 14. For this type of setup, solo mode works well so the vocals and guitar cut through.

Don’t forget to utilize Reach’s feedback destroyer [page 14] to automatically kill any feedback.

Small Band Setup

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Reach is the perfect sound system for presentations, as well! Here, the presenter connected her wireless headset to the Reach, allowing her to wander the stage and work the audience, presenting all of the beneﬁts of Reach simultaneously.

Additionally, a laptop is connected to the aux input for the stereo audio / video portion of the presentation. Be sure to adjust the levels as described on page 14.

For the output, you will want to set an EQ mode, described in detail on page 14. Because speech is the primary audio source, the voice EQ mode works well. It provides clear and precise intelligibility by featuring a low frequency roll-off to get rid of unwanted thumps. Additionally, it adds boost and sparkle to the mid-range and high frequencies which is critical for speech applications.

Presenter Setup

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