Thump18S 1200W 18" Powered Subwoofer OWNER’S MANUAL KIE:
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer 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.
Features Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Contents ................................................................. 3 s 7 OF 2OOM 3HAKING ,OW %ND s 0ROFESSIONAL BAND PASS DESIGN FOR MAXIMUM OUTPUT AND DEEP ROOM lLLING LOWS s CUSTOM HIGH OUTPUT WOOFER s #OOL RUNNING #LASS $ AMPLIlCATION Features ................................................................. 3 Introduction ............................................................ 4 How To Use This Manual ...
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Introduction Getting Started 4HE 4HUMP 3 7 0OWERED 3UBWOOFER FEATURES A PROFESSIONAL BAND PASS DESIGN THAT DELIVERS CLASS LEADING OUTPUT AND DEEP ROOM lLLING LOWS $ESIGNED BY THE WORLD S LEADER IN PORTABLE LIVE SOUND THE 4HUMP 3 PROVIDES AMPLE POWER FOR HIGH OUTPUT APPLICATIONS BRINGING YOUR 4HUMP OR 32- SYSTEM TO AN ENTIRELY NEW LEVEL 4HE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL HELP YOU SET UP THE SUBWOOFERS QUICKLY ! FULL SET OF PROFESSIONAL INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS PROVIDE S
Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L L TAPE IN TAPE OUT R R 1 LINE HI-Z 2 3/4 5/6 (MONO) BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 LINE IN 3 INSERT INSERT LINE IN 4 U LINE IN 5 U -20dB U -20dB +50 +30dB GAIN +50 +30dB R BAL / UNBAL R L BAL / UNBAL MON SEND BAL / UNBAL R FX SEND ST RETURN FOOTSWITCH R MAIN OUT PHONES MID 2.
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Hookup Diagrams continued... 2 MONITOR OUT USB R L Y X MIC PR E ON BAL /UNBAL 1 Y X MIC PR E ON BAL/UNBAL 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 an Onyx Blackjack and a set of headphones are connected to the phones jack.
To next Thump18S subwoofer input Main Outs To next Thump18S subwoofer input Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams continued... DL1608 Mixer Thump18S subwoofers may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “FULL RANGE”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the input jack(s), and patch that subwoofer’s full range jack to the next subwoofers’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple Thump18S subwoofers. See above for a visual representation of daisy-chaining.
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Hookup Diagrams continued... Here’s how to set up a large club system. In this example, the L/R outputs of a DL1608 mixer are connected directly to the channel A inputs of two Thump18S subwoofers. The channel A full range outputs of these two Thump18S subwoofers are connected directly to the channel A inputs of another set of Thump18S subwoofers. Talk about beefy low end...
3 8 7 3. Power LED 7HEN THE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED ON n AND THE POWER CORD IS CONNECTED TO AN ACTIVE !# MAINS SUPPLY n THIS ,%$ ILLUMINATES GREEN TO INDICATE THAT THE SUBWOOFER IS INDEED REALLY ON 4HE COOL GREEN ,%$ ON THE FRONT OF THE SUBWOOFER WORKS THE SAME WAY 4.
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Thump18S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features continued...
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Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Placement The Ins and Outs of Polarity 4HE 4HUMP 3 SUBWOOFER IS DESIGNED TO SIT ON THE mOOR OR STAGE )T IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE POLE MOUNTED OR SUSPENDED 4HUMP 3 SUBWOOFERS INCLUDE A SWITCH THAT ALLOWS YOU TO QUICKLY INVERT THE POLARITY OF THE SUBWOOFER S OUTPUT RELATIVE TO THE INPUT SIGNAL IT IS RECEIVING FROM THE MIXER OR OTHER SOUND SOURCE "UT WHAT EXACTLY DOES THAT MEAN ! SUBWOOFER WORKS BY LITERALLY PUMPING AIR AS THE WOOFER CONE MOVES IN AND OUT WITH RESPECT TO THE C
Thermal Protection 4HE 4HUMP 3 SUBWOOFER EMPLOYS A BUILT IN LIMITER FOR LESS DISTORTION AT PEAK LEVELS !DDITIONAL PROTECTION INCLUDES AUTOMATIC THERMAL SHUTDOWN SHOULD THE AMP OVERHEAT (OWEVER WITH #LASS $ AMP TECHNOLOGY WHICH IS HIGHLY EFlCIENT THIS SHOULD NEVER BE A PROBLEM !LL AMPLIlERS PRODUCE HEAT 4HE 4HUMP 3 IS DESIGNED TO BE EFlCIENT BOTH ELECTRICALLY AND THERMALLY 4HE PROTECTION CIRCUITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE SUBWOOFERS UNDER REASONABLE AND SENSIBLE CONDITIONS 3HOULD YOU CHOOSE TO I
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Appendix A: Service Information )F YOU THINK YOUR 4HUMP 3 HAS A PROBLEM PLEASE CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AND DO YOUR BEST TO CONlRM THE PROBLEM 6ISIT THE 3UPPORT SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE WWW TREES COM WHERE YOU WILL lND LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION SUCH AS &!1S AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION 9OU MAY lND THE ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM WITHOUT HAVING TO PART WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER Troubleshooting No power s /UR FAVORITE QUESTION )S IT PLUGGED IN -AKE SURE THE !# OUTLET I
Owner’s Manual Repair &OR WARRANTY SERVICE REFER TO THE WARRANTY INFORMATION ON PAGE .
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Appendix C: Technical Information Thump18S Subwoofer Specifications Acoustic Performance: Safety Features Frequency Response (–3 dB) 40 Hz – 120 Hz Frequency Response (–10 dB) 30 Hz – 132 Hz Max peak SPL 130 dB Crossover Point 140 Hz Slope Input Protection Peak and RMS limiting, power supply and amplifier thermal protection Display LEDs Front and rear power ON, Rear OL limiter 2nd order HP, 6th order LP Construction Features Transducer Woofer Diameter 18 in / 457 m
Owner’s Manual Thump18S Subwoofer Dimensions 26.5 in 672 mm 26.5 in 672 mm 22.8 in 580 mm 22.6 in 573 mm WEIGHT 82 lb 37.2 kg 22.8 in 580 mm 22.
Thump18S Powered Subwoofer High Pass Output XLRs Input XLRs Full Range Output XLRs Crossover HPF Crossover HPF LPF Crossover HPF Overexcursion Protection - 6dB LEVEL +6dB Gain Inverted Normal Polarity Invert Thermal Mute Thermal Monitoring Limiter OL LED Amp Thump18S Powered Subwoofer Thump18S Subwoofer Block Diagram
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Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer FEATURES: Q 1200W of Room-Shaking Low End Q Professional band-pass design for maximum output and deep, room-filling lows Q 18" custom high-output woofer Q Cool-running Class-D amplification Q Total System Optimization Q Precision crossover (140 Hz) Q Tuning filters deliver highly accurate bass response Q Robust system protection Thump18S The Thump18S 1200W 18" Powered Subwoofer features a professional band-pass design that delivers class-leading output and deep, room
Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer Thump18S SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS Construction Features Acoustic Performance Frequency Response (–3 dB) 40 Hz – 120 Hz Cabinet Frequency Response (–10 dB) 30 Hz – 132 Hz Finish Max peak SPL 130 dB Crossover Point 140 Hz Slope Exterior grade 15 mm plywood Textured black catalyzed polyurethane paint Handles One on each side 2nd order HP, 6th order LP Mounting Method Transducer Woofer Diameter Voice Coil Diameter 18.0 in / 457 mm 3.
Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer Thump18S SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS NOTES: 1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF GRAVITY. 2. WEIGHT APPROX. 82.0 lb [37.2 kg]. 3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 87 lb [39.5 kg]. THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION 11.4 [290] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS FOR REF ONLY TOLERANCE IN INCHES LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm ANGLES ± 1° THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer Thump18S SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL R 4/6 PAGES
High Pass Output XLRs Input XLRs Full Range Output XLRs Crossover HPF Crossover HPF LPF Crossover HPF Overexcursion Protection - 6dB LEVEL +6dB Gain Inverted Normal Polarity Invert Thermal Mute Thermal Monitoring Limiter OL LED Amp Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer Thump18S BLOCK DIAGRAM 5/6 PAGES
Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch Powered Subwoofer Thump18S SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY RESPONSE +10 dB 0 dB –10 dB –20 dB 10 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Electronic files for this product are available at: www.mackie.com Specification Sheet Owner’s Manual Thump18S_SS.
