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Mackie SP2400 manual

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  • Page 1

    SP2400 MUSIC CONTROLLER INPUTS INPUTS OFF 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 OFF 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 A B ON OVERLOAD STATUS POWER COMM PORT ZONE A MASTER VOLUME ZONE B MASTER VOLUME 1234 1234 12345678 1234 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – AGB AGB 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE IN PUT B PROGRAM EQ 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ [...]

  • Page 2

    SP2400 – 2 CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN D[...]

  • Page 3

    SP2400 – 3 Audio expansion connectors are provided on the rear panel for connecting multiple SP2400s, with shared audio via balanced busing. Each of the four program input signals are internally balanced and can be independently assigned to the balanced bus with internal assignment switches. The LOCAL/ REMOTE switches on the rear panel are provid[...]

  • Page 4

    SP2400 – 4 FRONT P ANEL FEA TURES INPUTS select buttons are used to choose the program source for its respective zone. Only one source may be selected at a time. These are non- priority inputs. However , Input 4 can become a Program Priority Input by setting the AMP ADDRESS switch #7 UP . In this mode, when a signal is present on Input 4, it auto[...]

  • Page 5

    SP2400 – 5 MIC/LINE INPUT is provided to connect a local microphone in each zone. This is a 3-pin Phoenix- type connector where pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is signal high (+), and pin 3 is signal low ( – ). AMBIENT MIC is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector used to connect the optional MT -3100 ambient microphone, one for each zone. This microphone is us[...]

  • Page 6

    SP2400 – 6 3. In st alla tion Applica tion Dia grams L CAUTION: 230/115V 50/60 Hz FUSE 115/T8A TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 12345678 1234 1 2 3 G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE IN PUT B PROGRAM EQ 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE IN PUT A [...]

  • Page 7

    SP2400 – 7 L CAUTION: 230/115V 50/60 Hz FUSE 115/T8A TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 12345678 1234 1 2 3 G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE I NPUT B PROGRAM EQ 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE I NPUT A PROGRAM EQ 1234 PA RALLEL INPUTS CONTROL Z[...]

  • Page 8

    SP2400 – 8 L CAUTION: 230/115V 50/60 Hz FUSE 115/T8A TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 12345678 1234 1 2 3 G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE I NPUT B PROGRAM EQ 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC/ LINE I NPUT A PROGRAM EQ 1234 PA RALLEL INPUTS CONTROL Z[...]

  • Page 9

    SP2400 – 9 D: Ro om C o mbining — Z ones L CAUTION: 230/115V 50/60 Hz FUSE 115/T8A TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 12345678 1234 1 2 3 G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC /LINE INPUT B PROGRAM EQ 1234 12345678 1 2 3 G + – G + – G + – A G B 0 I PHANTOM GAIN +40dB MIC /LINE INPUT A PROGRAM EQ 1[...]

  • Page 10

    SP2400 – 10 Applica tio n Diagram s A: T ypi cal S t ereo Applica tion This diagram depicts a typical setup, using the SP2400 in a stereo application. A Digital Satellite Service (DSS) is connected to Input 1, which also serves as the music-on-hold for the telephone system. A CD player and cassette deck are con- nected to Inputs 2 and 3 for gener[...]

  • Page 11

    SP2400 – 11 in stereo. The answer to this question will also affect the location of the speakers in the room and the settings for the STEREO/MONO switches for the input sources. 3. How many program sources are going to be used? If the number of program sources is four or less, they can be centralized at one SP2400 and distributed via the Expansio[...]

  • Page 12

    SP2400 – 12 +15VDC (w/J3 INST ALLED) –15VDC (w/J2 INST ALLED) N/C PAGING MIC (+) INPUT 4 RIGHT (+) INPUT 4 LEFT (+) INPUT 3 RIGHT (–) INPUT 3 LEFT (–) GROUND INPUT 2 RIGHT (+) INPUT 2 LEFT (+) INPUT 1 RIGHT (–) INPUT 1 LEFT (–) PAGING MIC CONTROL PAGING MIC (–) INPUT 4 RIGHT (–) INPUT 4 LEFT (–) GROUND INPUT 3 RIGHT (+) INPUT 3 LE[...]

  • Page 13

    SP2400 – 13 The REMOTE connector is wired as follows: Pin 1 = Ground (Shield) Pin 2 = Data + (with +24V DC power) Pin 3 = Data – (with +24V DC power) Note: See the instructions with the remote control for more information. C onnect ing the RS485 Serial Por t This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector that follows standard RS485 protocol. Select eit[...]

  • Page 14

    SP2400 – 14 EQ By pa ss Jumper J6, located on each Filter Board, allows you to bypass the 3-band EQ for the four Program Inputs. Jumper pins 1 and 2 to bypass the EQ. Jumper pins 2 and 3 to engage the EQ (default). Note: The top Input Board must be removed in order to access Jumper J6 on the Filter Board. L10 SP2400 FIL TER BOARD J6 1 2 3 C23 C54[...]