Thump12A • Thump15A 1300W Powered Loudspeakers OWNER’S MANUAL
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers 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.
Important Safety Instructions................................... 2 Contents.................................................................. 3 Features.................................................................. 3 Introduction............................................................. 4 How To Use This Manual.......................................... 4 Getting Started........................................................ 4 Things To Remember.................................................
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers 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. The following steps will help you set up the loudspeakers quickly. 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.
Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams 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.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers 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 HI-Z If you desire a little more boom, add a Thump18S subwoofer to the mix.
Owner’s Manual Hookup Diagrams continued... USB REC SRC SELECT 2-TRACK INPUTS 1/2 POWER MONITOR C MONITOR MONITOR B A STUDIO/ PHONES AMP 2-TRACK AUX MIX +4dB -10dB 5/6 +4dB -10dB 3/4 1(L) INT EXT L L L L L +18VDC 1.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers Hookup Diagrams continued... To next Thump loudspeaker input To next Thump loudspeaker input Main Outs 1402VLZ4 Mixer To next Thump loudspeaker input Thump loudspeakers may be daisy-chained via the male XLR connector labeled “MIX OUT”. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output or microphone) into the input jack(s), and patch that loudspeaker’s mix out jack to the next loudspeaker’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple Thump loudspeakers.
Owner’s Manual 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 CH1 inputs of a pair of Thump15A loudspeakers. The CH1 gains of these PA loudspeakers may be set to ‘Line’ and the Speaker Modes on both to Sub. The Mix Out of each loudspeaker is then connected to the channel A input of a pair of Thump18S subwoofers.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features 3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs 8 7 4 6 Both input channels may accept a balanced mic signal using an XLR connector. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 8 7 4 6 The level knob adjusts the overall signal level at the input to the built-in power amplifiers. It ranges from Off (– ) to MAX (maximum gain), with unity gain at the center position (12 o’clock). • Thump loudspeakers are designed to operate with a +4 dBu signal when the main knob is at the center position. • Thump loudspeakers may accept up to a +20 dBu signal by turning down the main knob accordingly.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers: Rear Panel Features continued... 8. Main LED Switch / Limit LED The LED on the front of the Thump loudspeaker illuminates when this switch is disengaged and AC power is available at the mains input. Engage the switch if you do not want the front panel LED to illuminate. Thump loudspeakers have a built-in limiter that helps to prevent the amplifier outputs from clipping or overdriving the transducers.
Room Acoustics Thump loudspeakers are designed to sit on the floor or stage as the main PA or as monitors. They may also be pole-mounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of the cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the loudspeaker. The SPM200 is a great option when using a subwoofer. Thump loudspeakers are designed to sound fantastic in nearly every application. WARNING: These Thump loudspeakers do not have rigging points and are not suitable for rigging.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers 14 • Highly reverberant rooms, like many gymnasiums and auditoriums, are a nightmare for sound system intelligibility. Multiple reflections off the hard walls, ceiling, and floor play havoc with the sound.
If you think your Thump 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 part with your loudspeaker. Troubleshooting Poor sound • Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not overdriving a stage in the signal chain.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers Appendix B: Technical Information Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers Specifications Acoustic Performance Electronic Crossover Frequency Range (–10 dB): 50 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump12A] 32 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump15A] Frequency Range (–3 dB): 57 Hz – 20 kHz [Thump12A] 39 Hz – 20 kHz [Thump15A] Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90º Vertical Coverage Angle: 60º Maximum SPL Peak: 126 dB [Thump12A] 127 dB [Thump15A] 24 dB/octave Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz Line Inp
Mounting Methods: Disclaimer Floor mount, pole mount via the built-in socket on the bottom of the cabinet [Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the Thump loudspeaker]. There are no rigging points and they are NOT suitable for rigging. Do not suspend a Thump loudspeaker by its handles.
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers Thump12A and Thump15A Loudspeaker Frequency Response Legend Music Speaker Mode – This mode is full range, but focuses on increased bass and brilliant high frequencies. This is the place to start for most DJ / music playback applications. Live Speaker Mode – This mode features a low frequency roll-off to get rid of unwanted thumps and adds boost and sparkle to mid-range and high frequencies.
MODE MUSIC LIVE MON SUB SPEAKER MODE LIMIT LED ON / OFF MAIN Crossover LF Equalization HF Equalization Limiter Limiter Mute Mute Thermal Monitoring Amp Amp LF HF Owner’s Manual USER CONTROLS Thump12A / Thump15A Loudspeakers Block Diagram Owner’s Manual 19
Thump12A • Thump15A Powered Loudspeakers 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.
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