SRM350v2 Powered Loudspeaker OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. 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.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................2 CONNECTIONS.......................................................................10 INTRODUCTION........................................................................4 PLACEMENT............................................................................10 The Transducers................................................................4 Room Acoustics..............................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing LOUD Technologies’ Mackie active sound reinforcement speakers. The SRM350v2 is a redesigned version of our popular SRM350 active loudspeaker. With its newly designed Class-D Fast-Recovery amplifiers, high-output compression driver and 10" woofer, it produces an even smoother sound than the original. SRM means Sound Reinforcement Monitor, and the SRM350v2 truly produces a studio quality sound in a sound reinforcement speaker.
The Active Advantage There are a number of advantages to using an active speaker system over a passive loudspeaker: • The internal crossover is active, and its low power circuitry operates on line-level signals. It does not waste speaker-level power like a passive crossover with large coils, caps, and resistors. • The input signals are crossed over before they reach the amplifiers, so each amplifier only receives the correct frequency range for its driver.
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start 3. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket on the back of the SRM350v2. Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with the correct voltage for your particular model. 4. Turn on your signal source. Make sure its Master Volume control (if it has one) is turned all the way down. 5. Turn on the SRM350v2 POWER switch. 6. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking into a microphone or starting a CD player.
Next Next Thru From Mixer Left Output Thru From Mixer Right Output Mixing Console (Mackie Onyx 1220i shown) SRM350v2: Daisy-CHaining using THE THRU JACK The SRM350v2 can be used with a Mackie SRM1801 subwoofer to create an incredibly powerful system. The active crossover inside the subwoofer splits the full range input signal into two ranges. The subwoofer plays the low frequency range through its built-in amplifier and woofer, and sends the high-pass range to the SRM350v2.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION The SRM350v2 has several connectors, controls, and indicators that you should understand. 1. IEC Socket This is where you connect the supplied AC linecord to provide AC power to the SRM350v2’s built-in power amplifiers. Plug the linecord into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model. Note: If you happen to lose the AC linecord, replacements are readily available at any office or computer supply store. Always use a three-pin plug with a ground pin. 2.
4. CONTOUR 8. LIMIT Indicator Pushing in this switch engages a filter that provides 3 dB of boost to the low and high frequencies (below 100 Hz and above 12 kHz). This provides a punchy, crisp sound for most live music applications. You can experiment with this switch by leaving it out for a while, then pushing it in to determine which way sounds best for your application.
CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The SRM350v2 has a combination female XLR and 1/4" TRS input that accepts a balanced or unbalanced mic- or line-level signal. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: XLR TRS Hot (+) Pin 2 Tip Cold (–) Pin 3 Ring Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield The SRM350v2 active speakers are designed to sit on the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker stand.
Here are some useful placement tips: • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. This increases the low-frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct. RIGGING The SRM350v2 cabinets are fitted with four M5 insert points on the top and bottom for installing an optional hanging bracket that allows the speaker to be flown. SRM350v2 Bracket Kit: Part No. 0016404 • Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall.
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The amplifiers inside the SRM350v2 are convection cooled by a large heatsink. For efficient cooling, it is important to allow at least six inches of free space behind the SRM350v2. If the ambient temperature in the room is high, though highly unlikely, it could cause the amplifiers to overheat. In this case, you should try aiming a fan at the heatsink to increase the air flow through the fins.
For the US 120 V model: A maximum of five SRM350v2s can be connected per 15A service. This allows each SRM350v2 to be safely operated at its maximum level. When turning your system on, turn on the SRM350v2s last. This will stop any turn-on thumps and bangs from your source equipment being amplified. When turning off your system, turn off the SRM350v2s first. This will prevent any turn-off thumps and bangs from your source equipment being amplified.
SERVICE INFORMATION If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your loudspeaker away.
Noise • Make sure all connections to the active speakers are good. • Make sure none of the signal cables are routed near AC cables, power transformers, or other EMI-inducing devices. • Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device on the same AC circuit as the SRM350v2? Use an AC line filter or plug the SRM350v2 into a different AC circuit. • Disconnect any cables which come in from outside, such as cable TV, satellite TV or roof top antennas.
Repair Dimensions 12.25 in/311 mm 13.1 in/333 mm 20.75 in/527 mm For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 19. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
SRM350v2 SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Enclosure Construction Features Frequency Response (–3 dB) 83 Hz - 18.
THRU TRS XLR 1 1 3 2 3 2 FUSE MIC/LINE INPUT XLR/TRS COMBO POWER SWITCH MIC/LINE SWITCH SWITCHING POWER CONTROLLER A= +40 dB POWER TRANSFORMER POWER LIGHT + LO VDC – LEVEL – + 15 VDC + MID VDC – THERMAL SENSOR LIMITER SIGNAL LIGHT ACTIVE PROTECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM + HI VDC – CONTOUR DYNAMIC BASS BOOST LO-PASS HI-PASS LO-FREQ HI-FREQ LO-FREQ AMP HI-FREQ AMP TWEET WOOF LO-FREQUENCY DRIVER HI-FREQUENCY DRIVER PEAK DETECTION LIMIT LIGHT SRM350v2 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.
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