SRM150 Compact Active PA System USer’s manual SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM MAIN EQ U HIGH 12kHz OFF LEVEL -15 MAX +15 U PHANTOM POWER MID 2.
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.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 4 QUICK START................................................................................................................................................5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS.................................................
INTRODUCTION The Cabinet Thank you for choosing a Mackie compact active PA system for your sound reinforcement applications. The SRM150 cabinet was designed with the same material as our SRM350 and SRM450 loudspeakers, the strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. It has an insert in the bottom for mic stand mounting (using the mic stand adapter included with your SRM150), and a threaded insert in the top for mounting a microphone boom (using the included boom extender).
QUICK START 1. Start with the following settings on the front of the SRM150: • • MAIN LEVEL [6] control down. PHANTOM POWER [5] switch out (unless you are using condenser microphones). • INSTRUMENT [4] switch out (unless you have an electric guitar connected to channel 1). • Channels 1-3 gain [3] controls down. • EQ [7] controls centered. And on the rear panel: • Turn the POWER [8] switch off (down). • MIC/LINE [12] switch out.
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Vocal Mic Boom Extender (Included) MP3 Player SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM MAIN Electric Guitar EQ PHANTOM POWER INSTRUMENT (CH 1) This illustrates how to use the SRM150 as a personal monitor. Mount the SRM150 on a microphone stand using the Mic Stand Mounting Bracket included with the SRM150. Attach the Boom Extender (also included) to the top of the SRM150 and use a microphone boom to hold your microphone.
Stereo line-level output Keyboard or other line-level instrument SRM150 SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM MAIN COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM EQ MAIN PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM POWER INSTRUMENT (CH 1) INSTRUMENT (CH 1) 1 2 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE 3 MAIN IN 1 2 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE 3 MAIN IN Stereo Monitor Out Power Cord Vocal Mics EQ Power Cord Electric Guitar 1 2 3 4 HI-Z 1 HI-Z 2 LINE 3 LINE 4 L L OUT IN 1 2 1 AUX SEND Two SRM150s are used as floor monitors to provide a stereo monito
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Most of the connections and controls on the SRM150 are located on the front panel for easy access. 1. MIC/LINE Inputs Channels 1 and 2 have combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector, or balanced and unbalanced line-level inputs from a 1/4" TRS or TS connector.
This is a global phantom power switch and applies 48V to the XLR input connectors on channels 1 and 2. 7. HIGH, MID, and LOW EQ Dynamic microphones, like Shure’s SM57 and SM58, do not require phantom power. However, phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power is turned on. Be careful with older ribbon microphones. Check the manual for your microphone to find out for sure whether or not phantom power can damage it.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 8. POWER Switch Switch up to turn the SRM150 on. Make sure the MAIN LEVEL [6] control is down before you turn it on. Press the bottom of this switch to put the SRM150 into standby mode. It will not function, but the circuits are still live. To remove AC power, either turn off the AC mains supply, or unplug the power cord from the SRM150 and the AC mains supply. Note: If you happen to lose the AC linecord, replacements are readily available at any office or computer supply store.
PLACEMENT The SRM150 compact active PA systems are designed to sit on the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard microphone stand. You can place the SRM150 on the floor and angle it back to use it as a floor monitor. The unique shape of the cabinet provides a perfect angle for aiming up toward performers from the front of the stage. You can also use the Mic Stand Adapter (included), which allows you to mount the SRM150 onto a standard microphone stand.
AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Be sure the SRM150 is plugged into an outlet that is able to supply enough current for the amplifier. Your Mackie active loudspeaker will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Under maximum SPL conditions, where musical peaks are just hitting the limiter, the SRM150 model draws 2 amps on average. Under normal conditions, the current draw is below 1 amp.
CONNECTIONS XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Inputs 1-2 accept 3-pin male XLR connectors on the combo inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connection points available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced line-level signals and the highimpedance instrument input on Channel 1.
SERVICE INFORMATION If you think your Mackie product 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 Mackie product away.
Repair 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.
SRM150 SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Transducer Frequency Response (–3 dB) 100 Hz – 17.5 kHz Diameter 5.25 in/134 mm Frequency Range (–10 dB) 60 Hz – 22 kHz Voice Coil Diameter 1.0 in/25.
SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM EQ MAIN U HIGH 12kHz OFF LEVEL -15 MAX +15 U PHANTOM POWER MID 2.5kHz 48V -15 +15 U INSTRUMENT (CH 1) LOW 100Hz -15 1 MIN 2 MAX MIC/LINE MIN +15 3 MAX MIN MAX MIC/LINE L R SRM150 COMPACT ACTIVE PA SYSTEM EQ MAIN 8.0 in/ 20.3 cm HIGH 6.8 in/ 17.3 cm LEVEL PHANTOM POWER MID 48V INSTRUMENT (CH 1) LOW 1 2 MIC/LINE MIC/LINE 3 6.8 in/ 17.3 cm 11.2 in/ 28.4 cm THRU POWER FUSE 11.2 in/ 28.
1 3 2 Main In Channel 3 Line Mic Channel 2 1 1 3 2 3 2 Phantom 48V Line Mic Channel 1 Hi-Z Line Instrument - + Gain - + Gain - + Gain HI 12K MID 100 2.
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