Mackie THUMP-15A-DUAL-3-K, THUMP-15A-SINGLE-K, Thump15A Users Manual

Thump12A • Thump15A

1300W Powered Loudspeakers

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

PORTABLE CART

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. 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.

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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.

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 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 réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

22. 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

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.

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 Features

Owner’s Manual

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

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

Features ................................................................. 3

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

How To Use This Manual ......................................... 4

Getting Started ....................................................... 4

Things To Remember ................................................ 4

Hookup Diagrams .................................................... 5

Thump12A / Thump15A: Rear Panel Features ........ 10

1. Power Connection ....................................... 10

2. Power Switch ............................................. 10

3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs ........................ 10

4. Gain Knobs ................................................. 11

5. Mix Out Output .......................................... 11

6. Main Knob .................................................. 11

7. Speaker Mode ............................................ 11

8. Main LED Switch / Limit LED ....................... 12

Protection Circuitry ............................................... 12

Limiting .......................................................... 12

Overexcursion Protection ................................ 12

Thermal Protection .......................................... 12

AC Power ............................................................. 12

Care and Maintenance ........................................... 12

Placement ............................................................. 13

Room Acoustics ..................................................... 13

• Power

• 1300 Watts of high quality, dynamic peak

power ampliﬁcation

• Switch-mode power supply with Power Factor Correction (PFC) for optimal performance in any AC line condition

• Drivers

• 12" low frequency, high output driver for deep bass response [Thump12A]

• 15" low frequency, high output driver for deep bass response [Thump15A]

• 1.4" titanium dome compression driver for extended high frequency response

• Dynamic DSP bass boost delivers maximum Thump regardless of output

• Complete system protection and performance optimization

• Independent HF & LF RMS limiters protect drivers from excess heat and damage

• Independent HF & LF peak limiters eliminate clipping and distortion

• Mackie 2-channel Wide-Z mixer and XLR though for daisy chain and subwoofer systems

• Simple, ﬂexible user rear panel control

• Four application speciﬁc speaker modes

• Independent channel and master controls

• Front LED on/off

Appendix A: Service Information ............................ 15

Appendix B: Technical Information .......................... 16

Thump12A / Thump15A Dimensions ................ 17

Thump12A / Thump15A Frequency Response ... 18

Thump12A / Thump15A Block Diagram ............ 19

Limited Warranty .................................................. 20

Please write the serial numbers here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.)

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

• Durable, lightweight molded enclosure

• Dual symmetrical monitor angles

• Two full grip side handles plus top carry handle and bottom rear lift pocket

• Rugged powder coated perforated steel grille with acoustically transparent cosmetic mesh

• 29.1 lb / 13.2 kg

• 34.8 lb / 15.8 kg

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Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Delivering proven, chest-thumping low-end with Dynamic Bass Response™ technology in all-new, professional enclosures, the 1300W Thump™ loudspeakers take the series to a whole new level.

Get maximum versatility with built-in mixers and application-speciﬁc speaker modes. And for maximum room-shaking low-end, pair your Thump speakers with the 1200W Thump18S Subwoofer.

Redesigned from the ground up, these are our most ﬂexible and powerful Thump loudspeakers ever with the class-leading performance you need.

The following steps will help you set up the

loudspeakers quickly.

1. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master volume, level and gain controls are all the way down.

2. If using a subwoofer, connect the outputs from the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs on the loudspeaker, then connect the mix out to the inputs of the subwoofers. Make sure the subwoofer’s gain knob is set to “U” (unity gain).

3. If not using a subwoofer, connect the outputs from the mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs on the rear panel of the loudspeakers.

4. Make sure the loudspeaker’s gain knobs are set to (or near) “line”.

5. Push the line cord securely into the subwoofer’s/ loudspeaker’s IEC connectors and plug the other ends into grounded AC outlets. The subwoofer/loudspeaker may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated near the IEC connector.

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 Thump12A and Thump15A setups,

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including some that involve the Thump18S subwoofer.

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

6. Turn the mixer (or other signal source) on.

7. Turn the subwoofer on.

8. Turn the loudspeakers on.

9. Start the signal source and raise the mixer’s

main L/R fader up to a comfortably loud listening level.

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, the mixer (or other signal source) should be turned on ﬁrst, subwoofers next, and Thump loudspeakers last. As such, the Thump loudspeakers should also be turned off ﬁrst, followed by the subwoofers, then the mixer. 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.

• Save the shipping boxes 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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Thump loudspeakers are the perfect tool for singer-songwriters touring the local coffee shops. Bring your favorite axe and mic, Thump loudspeakers and cables and power cords.

In this example, a dynamic microphone is connected to the channel 1 input of a Thump12A loudspeaker, used for monitoring purposes. Be sure that the gain knob is set to “mic” in order to get an extra boost for the mic. If anything other than a microphone is attached to a channel input, make sure the gain knob is set to anything other than “mic” [“line” is a safe bet]. From there, adjust the gain as described on page 11.

Now grab your axe and plug it directly into the channel 2 input. Or if you use effects, connect the guitar to the effects input and another cable from the effects output to the channel 2 input. Set the channel two gain knob to “line”.

Another Thump12A loudspeaker will be used for the main PA. Simply connect a cable from the Thump12A monitor’s MIX OUT jack to the Thump12A PA’s channel 1 input [gain knob set to “line”].

For the output, you will want to set a speaker mode, described in detail on page 11. For this type of setup, Music works well for the main Thump12A. However, don’t count out the Live mode! It has a nice low cut and a brilliant high end. Select the Monitor mode for the Thump12A monitor.

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Hookup Diagrams continued...

LINE HI-Z

In this example, a ProFX8v2 mixer is connected directly to two Thump12A loudspeakers. It is the perfect setup for a small club. Simply connect the L/R outputs of the ProFX8v2 mixer

to the CH1 input of each

Thump12A loudspeaker. Don’t forget to set the CH1 gains to ‘Line’ and the Speaker Modes to Music!

LINE

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HI-Z

If you desire a little more boom, add a Thump18S subwoofer to the mix.

Here, the L/R outputs

of a ProFX8v2 mixer are connected directly to the CH1 inputs of each Thump12A loudspeaker. Then the Mix Out of each loudspeaker is connected to the channel A and B inputs of a single Thump18S subwoofer. Don’t forget to set the CH1 gains to ‘Line’ and the Speaker Modes to Sub.

Small Club System

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Hookup Diagrams continued...

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MONITORC MONITORBMONITOR

USB

REC SRC SELECT

2-TRACK INPUTS 1/2

+18VDC

POWER

1.5A

PHONES

BAL / UNBAL

BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBALBAL / UNBAL

OUTPUTS

AUX

+4dB

AMP

-10dB

BAL / UNBALBAL / UNBAL

MIX

+4dB

-10dB

INT EXT

LRL

MIC

TALKBACK

FOOTSWITCH

(MONO)

BAL / UNBAL

CUE IN

(MONO)

SOURCES INPUTS

1(L)3/45/62-TRACKSTUDIO/

2(R)

Perhaps you’re a DJ playing bumpin’ tunes in the middle of the night to a crowd that’s groovin’ and dancin’ to your ﬁne selection.

In this example, a laptop is connected to the channel 1 and 2 inputs of a Big Knob Studio+ and a set of headphones are connected to the phones jack.

The L/R Monitor A outputs of the Big Knob Studio+ are connected directly to the CH1 inputs of each Thump15A loudspeaker.

The Mix Out of each loudspeaker is connected to the channel A input of each Thump18S subwoofer.

The CH1 gains of both loudspeakers may be set to ‘Line’ and the Speaker Modes on both to Sub.

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