
Installing the SP-41R
The SP-41R can be installed in a double-gang
electrical box with a Decora®-style faceplate.
Connecting Multiple Remote 
Controls
   Up to ten remote controls can be connected 
to the SP1200/SP2400 REMOTE bus. The 
maximum length of the cable depends on the 
type of cable used and the number of remote 
controls used in the system. 
   As a general rule, using 22 gauge wire (at
0.014 Ω /ft. and 34 pF/ft.), one remote can 
be up to 3000 feet away, five remotes can be 
up to 2000 feet away, and ten remotes can be 
up to 750 feet away before transmission 
losses become a factor.
Feet of Cable versus 
Maximum Number of SP-41R Remotes
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Distance Chart for SP-41R Cable
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The SP-41R is a real-time remote switch 
and volume control for use with the SP1200 
and SP2400 Program Controller/Amplifiers. 
The SP-41R can be used to select the input 
source and adjust the output volume for the 
amplifier channel to which it is connected. 
Up to ten remote controls can be connected 
to the SP1200 or SP2400 
REMOTE
 connector.
SP-41R
Remote Switch and Volume Control
Quick-Start Guide
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Safety First!
Before connecting and using the 
equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide 
carefully and keep it for future reference.
WARNING! This equipment has been 
designed to be installed by qualified 
professionals only! There are many factors to 
be considered when installing professional 
sound reinforcement systems, including 
mechanical and electrical considerations, as 
well as acoustic coverage and performance. 
Mackie Industrial strongly recommends that 
this equipment be installed only by a 
professional sound installer or contractor.
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and more information on this and other Mackie Industrial products.
1. Never install, connect, or disconnect the 
remote control with the SP1200/SP2400 
power supply on.
2. Before applying power to the SP-41R, make 
sure the wiring is correct as described in 
this Quick-Start Guide.

J2
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2
3
REMOTE
SP1200/SP2400
REMOTE
J2
SP-41R
GROUND
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DATA –
DATA –
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SP-41R
REAR VIEW
Front Panel Features
SELECT BUTTONS
Use to select the input source for the 
SP1200 or SP2400. These buttons 
correspond to the buttons on the front 
panel of the SP1200/SP2400. The OFF 
button deselects Inputs 1-4 and activates 
the MIC/LINE input.
Due to the cross-fade that occurs when 
switching input sources, there may be a 
few seconds delay when attempting to 
switch quickly between sources.
SELECT LED INDICATORS
Indicates the active input source. When 
the LED is lit, the corresponding input 
source is selected. When all the LEDs are 
off, the OFF button is active and the MIC/ 
LINE input is selected.
Rear Panel Features
A space is provided next to each 
indicating LED for inserting a 1/4" x 7/8" 
label to identify the input source assigned 
to each select button.
UP/DOWN VOLUME CONTROL
Use to adjust the output level for the 
zone. Duplicates the function of the 
MASTER VOLUME buttons on the SP1200/ 
SP2400 front panel.
LED DISPLAY
Indicates the level setting of the MASTER 
VOLUME control.
Note: The LED display does not indicate the 
signal level in real time, but rather the level 
setting of the MASTER VOLUME control.
CONNECTOR (J2)
Connect the wires from the SP1200 or 
SP2400 REMOTE bus to this connector on 
the back of the SP-41R using the supplied 
Phoenix-type connector. Strip the wire 
back about 1/4", insert the wire as far as 
it will go into the connector and tighten 
down the screw with a small slot-head 
screwdriver.
Use a high-quality three-conductor 
shielded cable to make this connection, 
such as Belden 8451, 9451, or equivalent.
The connector is wired as follows:
SP1200/SP2400 SP-41R
1 (Ground) GND 
2 (+ Data with +24V DC power) + 
3 (– Data with +24V DC power) –