Mackie Speaker System SR1530 User Manual

SR1530  
3-WAY ACTIVE  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
USER’S MANUAL  
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Lend Me Your Ears  
Exposure to extremely  
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess  
high noise levels may cause of these permissible limits could result in some  
permanent hearing loss. In- hearing loss. To ensure against potentially  
dividuals vary considerably dangerous exposure to high sound-pressure  
in susceptibility to noise-  
induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will  
lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently in-  
tense noise for a period of time. The U.S.  
Government’s Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration (OSHA) has specified the per-  
missible noise level exposures shown in this  
chart.  
levels, it is recommended that all persons  
exposed to equipment capable of producing  
these levels use hearing protectors while this  
unit is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in  
the ear canals or over the ears must be worn  
when operating this amplification system in  
order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if  
exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.  
Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical  
In Hours  
Slow Response  
Example  
Duo in small club  
8
90  
92  
95  
97  
100  
102  
105  
110  
115  
6
4
Subway Train  
3
2
Very loud classical music  
The SR1530  
can produce a  
maximum SPL of  
126 dB @ 1m  
1.5  
1
Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines  
Loudest parts at a rock concert  
0.5  
0.25 or less  
CONTENTS  
THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS .................................. 6  
SERVICE INFORMATION .......................................... 6  
Warranty Service ............................................... 6  
Troubleshooting................................................. 6  
Repair ............................................................... 7  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................... 8  
SR1530 SPECIFICATIONS........................................ 8  
Architects and Engineers’ Specifications............ 9  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 2  
INTRODUCTION....................................................... 3  
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................... 4  
HOOKUP DIAGRAM ................................................. 4  
CONNECTIONS........................................................ 5  
PLACEMENT ............................................................ 5  
AC POWER .............................................................. 5  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs’  
provided for daisy-chaining the signal to ad-  
ditional SR1530 cabinets.  
active sound reinforcement speaker systems.  
The SR1530 is a high output, horn loaded,  
3-way, wide dispersion, active sound rein-  
forcement system. It features a one-piece 90º  
x 40º horn, which includes both the mid and  
high frequency sections in a proprietary “Op-  
timal Wavefront” design. Unlike typical mid/  
high horn designs, the high frequency section  
is positioned to fire down into the six-inch  
mid-range’s dispersion pattern. This creates a  
focused, single wave front with excellent  
phase and power response characteristics.  
The mid-range transducer operates be-  
tween 700Hz and 3000Hz, eliminating the  
placement of a crossover point in the middle  
of critical voice frequencies. Frequencies  
above 3000Hz are reproduced by a 1-inch exit  
compression driver. The low frequencies are  
produced through a high output 15-inch woofer.  
Connecting and setting up the SR1530 is a  
breeze. It accepts a line-level signal via a female  
XLR input jack. A male XLR Thru jack is  
Two built-in power amplifiers provide 100  
watts each for the mid-frequency and high-  
frequency drivers. The low-frequency driver  
is powered by a high-efficiency, high-current  
Class G topology amplifier providing 300  
watts of power. The amplifier modules sit on  
a mammoth heatsink that eliminates the need  
for fans, dramatically extending life expect-  
ancy, and eliminating maintenance cycles. A  
tremendous benefit of having the amplifiers  
located within the loudspeaker cabinet is that  
the SR1530 functions as a system, optimizing  
acoustic, electronic, and mechanical designs  
to achieve the highest level of performance  
and value.  
The cabinet is constructed using both  
18mm multi-layered plywood and pressure  
injected structural resin. Two carrying  
handles are integrated into each side for easy  
loading and transport.  
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com  
for more information about this and other Mackie products.  
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Rev. D  
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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION  
MAIN INPUT  
The SR1530 has several connectors and  
features that you should understand.  
PROTECTION indicator lights when the lim-  
iter is activated. It’s okay for the PROTECTION  
indicator to blink occasionally, but if it blinks  
frequently or lights continuously, turn down  
the signal source’s level control until the PRO-  
TECTION indicator only blinks occasionally.  
There is also a thermal protection circuit  
that monitors the internal temperature of the  
amplifiers and heatsink. If the temperature  
should exceed a safe operating level, the signal  
is muted to allow the amplifiers to cool. When  
the temperature cools to a safe level once  
again, the thermal protection circuit deacti-  
vates and normal operation continues.  
LOOP OUT  
MAIN INPUT  
This is a female XLR-type connector that  
accepts a balanced line-level signal from a  
mixing console or other signal source.  
SR1530  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
LOOP OUT  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
CAUTION  
This is a male XLR-type connector that  
produces exactly the same signal that is  
connected to the MAIN INPUT jack. Use it to  
daisy-chain several SR1530s together off  
the same signal source.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.  
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.  
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE  
SERIAL NUMBER  
MANUFACTURING DATE  
ON  
PROTECTION  
Note: Activation of the thermal protec-  
tion circuit is an indication that you should  
take steps to avoid continued thermal prob-  
lems. See “Thermal Considerations” on page 6.  
Power ON Indicator  
ON  
When the POWER switch is turned on,  
and the linecord is connected to an active  
AC power supply, this indicator lights green  
to let you know that you’re ready to rock  
and roll. The cool blue LED on the front of  
the cabinet works in the same way.  
POWER Switch  
Use this switch to turn the SR1530 on  
and off. Make sure the signal source’s level  
control is turned down before you turn it on.  
115V - AC  
PROTECTION Indicator  
AC Receptacle  
The SR1530 has a built-in limiter that  
prevents the amplifier outputs from clip-  
ping or overdriving the transducers. The  
This is where you connect the AC line-  
cord to provide AC power to the SR1530’s  
built-in power amplifiers. Plug the linecord  
into an AC socket properly configured for  
your particular model.  
HOOKUP DIAGRAM  
To Next  
Speaker  
To Next  
Speaker  
MAIN INPUT  
MAIN INPUT  
MAIN INPUT  
MAIN INPUT  
LOOP OUT  
LOOP OUT  
LOOP OUT  
LOOP OUT  
SR1530  
SR1530  
SR1530  
SR1530  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
NO PEN  
RISK  
OF  
ELECTRIC SH  
OCK  
ISK  
OF  
ELECTRIC SH  
OCK  
RISK  
OF  
ELECTRIC SH  
OCK  
ISK  
O
F
D
O
NOT  
OPEN  
D
O
NOT  
OPEN  
D
O
NOT  
OPEN  
D
O
T
O
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.  
DISCONNECT SUPPL CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE  
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.  
DISCONNECT SUPPL CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE  
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.  
DISCONNECT SUPPL CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE  
PLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.  
SCONNECT SUPPL CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE  
Y
Y
Y
Y
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.  
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.  
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.  
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.  
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE  
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE  
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE  
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE  
Left  
Right  
Line level  
Output  
SERIAL NUMBER  
MANUF  
A
CTURING  
D
A
TE  
SERIAL NUMBER  
MANUF  
A
CTURING  
D
A
TE  
SERIAL NUMBER  
MANUF  
A
CTURING  
D
A
TE  
SERIAL NUMBER  
MANUF  
A
CTURING  
D
A
TE  
Line level  
Output  
ON  
PROTECTION  
ON  
PROTECTION  
ON  
PROTECTION  
ON  
PROTECTION  
1202-VLZPRO  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
115V  
-
AC  
115V  
-
AC  
115V  
-
AC  
115V - AC  
Mixer or  
Preamplifier  
DAISY-CHAINING FOUR SR1530S  
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CONNECTIONS  
The SR1530 has one female XLR input  
that accepts a balanced line-level signal.  
When connecting a balanced signal, be sure  
it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering So-  
ciety) standards:  
You can create a horizontal array by  
placing the cabinets side-by-side. However,  
you should have a good understanding of  
the relationship between the splay angle  
(the angle between the facing sides of the  
cabinets), the on-axis power, and frequency  
cancellation effects between cabinets.  
When two cabinets are placed side-by-side,  
the actual splay angle is 20º (determined by  
a 10º angle on each cabinet side). As the splay  
angle increases toward the angle of horizon-  
tal coverage (90º for the SR1530), the  
on-axis power decreases, but the frequency  
response becomes smoother as the comb-fil-  
tering effects (caused by the interaction in  
the area of double-coverage) decrease.  
As with any powered  
XLR  
Hot (+)  
Cold (–)  
Shield (Ground)  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 1  
There is also a male XLR connector la-  
beled LOOP OUT. This is also wired  
according to the above AES standard.  
components, protect  
them from moisture. If  
you are setting them up  
outdoors, make sure they  
are under cover if you  
expect rain.  
AC POWER  
Balanced XLR Connectors  
Be sure the SR1530 is plugged into an  
outlet that is able to supply the correct volt-  
age specified for your model. If the voltage  
should drop below 97% of the specified line  
voltage, the built-in amplifiers will no  
longer be able to supply rated power. (They  
will continue to operate down to 80% of  
the rated line voltage, but won’t reach full  
power, resulting in lower headroom.)  
Be sure the electrical service can supply  
enough amperage for all the components  
connected to it.  
We recommend that a stiff (robust) supply  
of AC power be used because the amplifiers  
place high current demands on the AC line.  
The more power that is available on the line,  
the louder the speakers will play and the more  
peak output power will be available for  
cleaner, punchier bass. A suspected problem  
of “poor bass performance” is often caused  
by a weak AC supply to the amplifiers.  
The LOOP OUT connector allows you to  
connect more than one SR1530 to your sys-  
tem. Simply plug the signal source (i.e.,  
mixer output) into the first MAIN INPUT  
jack, and patch that speaker’s LOOP OUT  
jack to the next MAIN INPUT jack, and so  
on, daisy-chaining multiple speakers.  
The LOOP OUT jack is wired straight  
from the MAIN INPUT connector — there is  
no electronic circuitry between — so the  
signal coming out of the LOOP OUT jack is  
exactly the same as the signal going in.  
PLACEMENT  
The SR1530 speaker is designed to sit on  
the floor or stage.  
WARNING: The cabinet  
has no rigging points  
and is not suitable for  
Never remove the  
ground pin on the power  
cord of the SR1530 or  
any other component.  
This is very dangerous.  
rigging. NEVER at-  
tempt to suspend the  
SR1530 by its handles.  
The SR1530 should never be pole-mounted.  
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THERMAL  
CONSIDERATIONS  
Troubleshooting  
No power  
The SR1530 has three powerful built-in  
amplifiers capable of producing a combined  
500 watts of power. As amplifiers produce  
heat, it is important to dissipate the heat as  
quickly as possible. This results in increased  
reliability and longevity for the amplifier.  
The amplifier module is mounted on a  
large heatsink, which is cooled by convec-  
tion where cool air is drawn through it’s  
fins, carrying the heat away. In order for  
this convection cooling to work efficiently,  
it is important to provide adequate airspace  
behind the loudspeaker. When you position  
the SR1530, we recommend leaving at least  
six inches of air space behind it.  
In the unlikely event of the amplifier  
overheating, a built-in thermal switch will  
activate, which mutes the signal. When the  
amplifier has cooled down to a safe operating  
temperature, the thermal switch resets itself,  
and the SR1530 resumes normal operation.  
If the thermal switch activates frequently,  
try turning down the level control a notch  
or two on the mixing console (or other sig-  
nal source) to avoid overheating the  
amplifier.  
• Our favorite question: Is it plugged in?  
Make sure the AC outlet is live (check  
with a tester or lamp).  
• Our next favorite question: Is the POWER  
switch on? If not, try turning it on.  
• Is the POWER LED on the rear panel  
glowing green? If not, make sure the AC  
outlet is live. If so, refer to “No sound”  
below.  
• The internal AC line fuse may be  
blown. This is not a user serviceable  
part. If you suspect the AC line fuse is  
blown, please see the REPAIR section  
next.  
No sound  
• Is the input LEVEL control for the input  
source turned all the way down? Verify  
that all the volume controls in the  
system are properly adjusted.  
• Is the signal source working (and making  
union scale)? Make sure the connecting  
cables are in good repair and securely  
connected at both ends. Make sure the  
output volume (gain) control on the  
mixing console is turned up sufficiently  
to drive the inputs of the speaker.  
• Make sure the mixer does not have a  
Mute on or a Processor loop engaged. If  
you find something like this, make sure  
the volume/gain is turned down before  
disengaging the offending switch.  
If the temperature in the room is too  
high, it could cause the amplifier to over-  
heat. In this case, you should try aiming a  
fan at the rear panel to move more air  
through the fins.  
• Is the PROTECTION indicator lit red on  
the rear panel? Make sure there is at least  
six inches of free space behind the  
SR1530.  
SERVICE INFORMATION  
Warranty Service  
If you think your loudspeaker has a  
problem, please do everything you can to  
confirm it before calling for service, includ-  
ing reading through the following  
Troubleshooting section. Doing so might  
save you from being deprived of your  
Mackie loudspeaker.  
Of all Mackie products returned for ser-  
vice (which is hardly any at all), many are  
coded “CND” — Could Not Duplicate—  
which usually means the problem lay some-  
where else in the system. The following  
troubleshooting tips may sound obvious,  
but here are some things you can check:  
Poor bass performance  
• Check the polarity of the connections  
between the mixer and the loudspeak-  
ers. You may have your positive and  
negative connections reversed at one  
end of one cable, causing one loud-  
speaker to be out-of-phase.  
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Poor sound  
If your SR1530 needs service, please fol-  
low these instructions:  
1. Review the preceding troubleshooting  
suggestions. Please.  
• Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that  
you’re not overdriving a stage in the  
signal chain. Verify that all level controls  
are set properly.  
• Is the input connector plugged com-  
pletely into the jack? Be sure all  
connections are secure. It’s a good idea  
to periodically clean all electrical  
connections with a non-lubricating  
electrical contact cleaner.  
2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883,  
7am to 5pm PST, to explain the problem  
in detail. They will ask you all sorts of  
impertinent questions in the hope of  
sorting out the problem. If it appears  
that the SR1530 needs repair, request  
an RA (Return Authorization) number.  
Have your loudspeaker’s serial number  
ready. You must have an RA number  
before you can obtain service at the  
factory or an authorized service center.  
Noise  
• Make sure all connections to the active  
loudspeakers are good and sound.  
• Make sure none of the signal cables are  
routed near AC cables, power trans-  
3. Keep this user’s manual. We don’t need  
it to repair the loudspeaker.  
4. Pack the loudspeaker in its original  
packaging, including protective wrap,  
endcaps, and box. This is very impor-  
tant. When you call for the RA number,  
please let Tech Support know if you  
need new packaging. Mackie is not  
responsible for any damage that occurs  
due to non-factory packaging.  
formers, or other EMI-inducing devices.  
• Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-  
based device on the same AC circuit as  
the SR1530? Use an AC line filter or  
plug the SR1530 into a different AC  
circuit.  
Hum  
5. Include a legible note stating your name,  
shipping address (no P.O. boxes),  
• Try disconnecting the cable connected  
to the MAIN INPUT jack. If the noise  
disappears, it could be a “ground loop,”  
rather than a problem with the SR1530.  
Try some of the following troubleshoot-  
ing ideas:  
• Use balanced connections throughout  
your system for the best noise rejection.  
• Whenever possible, plug all the audio  
equipment’s linecords into outlets which  
share a common ground. The distance  
between the outlets and the common  
ground should be as short as possible.  
daytime phone number, RA number,  
and a detailed description of the prob-  
lem, including how we can duplicate it.  
6. Write the RA number in BIG PRINT  
on top of the box.  
7. Ship the loudspeaker to us. We recom-  
mend United Parcel Service (UPS). We  
suggest insurance for all forms of  
cartage. Ship to this address:  
Mackie Designs  
SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
One Main Street  
Whitinsville, MA 01588  
REPAIR  
8. We’ll try to fix the loudspeaker within  
three business days. Ask Tech Support  
for the latest turnaround times when  
you call for your RA number. We  
normally send everything back prepaid  
using UPS ORANGE (Third Day Air).  
However, if you rush your loudspeaker  
to us by Next Day Air, we’ll treat it in  
kind by shipping it back to you UPS  
RED (Next Day Air). This paragraph  
does not necessarily apply to non-  
warranty service.  
Service for the SR1530 is available only  
from one of our authorized domestic service  
stations or at the factory service center  
located in Whitinsville, Massachusetts.  
Service outside the United States can be  
obtained through local dealers or distributors.  
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Mid-Frequency Transducer  
CARE AND  
Diameter  
Voice Coil Diameter  
Power Handling  
6˝ (152mm)  
2˝ (50mm)  
60W rms (long term)1  
MAINTENANCE  
Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide  
many years of reliable service if you follow  
these guidelines:  
High-Frequency Transducer  
Diaphragm Diameter 1˝ (25mm)  
Voice Coil Diameter  
Power Handling  
Diaphragm Material Mylar  
1˝ (25mm)  
25W rms (long term)1  
Avoid exposing the  
loudspeakers to mois-  
ture. If they are set up  
outdoors, be sure they  
are under cover if you  
expect rain.  
Power Amplifiers  
Low-Frequency Power Amplifier  
Rated Power  
Rated THD  
Design  
300 watts RMS  
< 0.05%  
Class G, High  
Efficiency/High Current  
Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below  
freezing temperatures). If you must  
operate the loudspeakers in a cold  
environment, warm up the voice coils  
slowly by sending a low-level signal  
through them for about 15 minutes  
prior to high-power operation.  
Use a slighty damp cloth with a mild  
soap solution to clean the cabinets. Only  
do this when the power is turned off.  
Avoid getting moisture into any of the  
openings of the cabinet, particularly  
where the drivers are located.  
Mid and High-Frequency Power Amplifiers  
Rated Power  
Rated THD  
Design  
100 watts RMS  
< 0.1%  
Integrated Module  
Line Input Power  
US  
120V, 60Hz  
Recommended Amperage Service: 8 amps  
Europe  
230V, 50Hz  
Recommended Amperage Service: 5 amps  
Physical Properties  
Height  
43.9˝ (1116mm)  
19.1˝ (484mm)  
13.9˝ (352mm)  
18.1˝ (460mm)  
SR1530 SPECIFICATIONS  
Front Width  
Rear Width  
Depth  
System Specifications  
Frequency Range (–10 dB)  
40Hz–20kHz  
Frequency Response (–3 dB)  
Weight  
Enclosure  
111.25 lbs. (50.57 kg)  
Trapezoidal, 10º sides,  
18mm multi-layered  
plywood, top and bottom  
high pressure resin  
injected “caps”  
Floor mount only.  
The SR1530 should  
never be pole-mounted.  
The cabinet has no rig-  
ging points and is not  
suitable for flying.  
Never attempt to sus-  
pend the cabinet by  
its handles.  
45Hz–18kHz  
Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB)  
90º averaged 2kHz to  
10kHz  
Vertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB)  
40º averaged 2kHz to  
10kHz  
Directivity Factor; DI (Q)  
10.77 (11.95) averaged  
2kHz to 10kHz  
Mounting Methods  
Maximum SPL @ 1m 123 dB  
Peak Output @ 1m  
Crossover Points  
Dynamic Range  
Phase Response  
126 dB  
700Hz, 3000Hz  
> 100 dB  
40º from 500Hz to  
10kHz  
1 Power handling for transducers is based on an AES long term power test-  
ing standard conducted for 100 hours full power, free air.  
Disclaimer  
Input Type  
Input Impedance  
Input Protection  
Balanced differential  
50K ohms  
Since we are always striving to make our  
products better by incorporating new and improved  
materials, components, and manufacturing methods,  
we reserve the right to change these specifications at  
any time without notice.  
Monitoring and  
limiting of continuous  
rms output of amplifiers  
Input stage muting,  
auto-reset  
Thermal Protection  
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie  
Designs Inc.  
Transducer Specifications  
All other brand names mentioned are trade-  
marks or registered trademarks of their respective  
holders, and are hereby acknowledged.  
Low-Frequency Transducer  
Diameter  
15˝ (381mm)  
Voice Coil Diameter  
Power Handling  
2.5˝ (63mm)  
250W rms (long term)1  
©2002 Mackie Designs Inc.  
All Rights Reserved.  
Rev. D 03/02  
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Architects and Engineers’ Specifications  
The active, three-way, full-range loud-  
speaker system shall incorporate one  
15-inch low-frequency (LF) transducer, one  
horn-loaded 6-inch mid-frequency (MF)  
transducer, and a 1-inch exit compression  
driver high-frequency (HF) transducer. The  
LF driver shall be mounted in a vented  
combination multi-ply wood and high pres-  
sure injected wood enclosure tuned for  
optimum low-frequency response. The MF  
and HF transducers shall be loaded on a  
one piece, combination HF/MF horn as-  
sembly with optimized wavefront  
characteristics. The system shall have a  
nominal coverage pattern of 90º (horizon-  
tal) x 40º (vertical). System frequency  
response shall vary no more than 3 dB  
from 70Hz to 15kHz measured on axis.  
The loudspeaker shall incorporate a low-  
frequency amplifier capable of delivering  
300 watts rms over a frequency range of  
20Hz-800Hz. The system shall incorporate a  
100 watt rms amplifier specifically designed  
to power the MF driver over the range of  
700Hz-3kHz and a 100 watt rms amplifier  
specifically designed to power the high-  
frequency driver over the range of  
3kHz-20kHz. The amplifiers shall be  
mounted on an aluminum heatsink  
mounted within the speaker system. The  
loudspeaker enclosure shall have a trapezoi-  
dal shape and shall incorporate two side  
handles and a top and bottom relocation  
handle. The system will include an XLR in-  
put connector and an XLR loop-through  
signal connector. The front of the loud-  
speaker shall be covered with a powder  
coated, weather resistant perforated steel  
grill.  
The active three-way full-range loudspeaker  
system shall be the Mackie Designs SR1530.  
Frequency Response  
SR1530 Frequency Response On-Axis  
110  
100  
90  
80  
20  
100  
1000  
10000  
20000  
Frequency (Hz)  
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Beamwidth vs. Frequency  
Directivity vs. Frequency  
Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response (down)  
Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response (up)  
Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response  
Dimensions  
35.2 cm  
13.9 in.  
MAIN INPUT  
LOOP OUT  
SR1530  
ACTIVE SOUND  
REINFORCEMENT  
SPEAKER SYSTEM  
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED  
BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA  
AND MACKIE EUROPE  
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY  
THE FOLLOWING ARE  
COPYRIGHT ©1998  
TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS  
OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:  
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE  
PATENT PENDING  
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19.1 in.  
46.0 cm  
18.1 in.  
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SR1530 LIMITED WARRANTY  
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.  
A. Mackie warrants all materials, workmanship and  
proper operation of this SR1530 for a period of one  
year from the original date of purchase. If you  
complete the optional questionnaire portion of the  
Product Registration Card, the warranty will be  
extended for an additional FOUR years with the  
following exception: warranty on all its loudspeaker  
components including woofers and compression  
drivers are only warranted for an additional one year  
(for a total of two years). If any defects are found in  
the materials or workmanship or if the product fails  
to function properly during the applicable warranty  
period, Mackie, at its option, will repair or replace  
the product. This warranty applies only to  
equipment sold and delivered within the U.S. by  
Mackie or its authorized dealers.  
B. Failure to return the card will not void the 1-year  
warranty.  
C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be  
performed only at the factory (see D below) OR at an  
Authorized Mackie Service Center (see E below).  
Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will  
void this warranty.  
3. Make sure that the problem can be dupli-  
cated. If you bring your loudspeaker to an  
Authorized Service Center and they can't find  
anything wrong with it, you may be charged a  
service fee.  
4. If the Mackie Authorized Service Center is  
located in another city, pack the loudspeaker in  
its original shipping carton. More information on  
packing can be found in the Service section of  
this manual.  
5. Contact the Mackie Authorized Service Center to  
arrange service or bring the loudspeaker to them.  
F. Mackie and Mackie Authorized Service Centers  
reserve the right to inspect any products that may  
be the subject of any warranty claims before repair  
or replacement is carried out. Mackie and Mackie  
Authorized Service Centers may, at their option,  
require proof of the original date of purchase in the  
form of a dated copy of the original dealer’s invoice  
or sales receipt. Final determination of warranty  
coverage lies solely with Mackie Designs Inc. or its  
Authorized Service Centers.  
G. Mackie loudspeakers returned to Mackie and  
deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the  
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced  
within thirty days of receipt by Mackie at our  
rainforest factory complex. Products returned to  
Mackie that do not meet the terms of this Warranty  
will be repaired and returned C.O.D. with billing  
for labor, materials, return freight, and insurance.  
Products repaired under warranty at Mackie's  
factory will be returned freight prepaid by Mackie  
to any location within the boundaries of the USA.  
H. Mackie assumes no responsibility for the quality  
or timeliness of repairs performed by Mackie  
Authorized Service Centers.  
I. This warranty is extended to the original  
purchaser and to anyone who may subsequently  
purchase this product within the applicable  
warranty period.  
D. To obtain factory service:  
1. Call Mackie at 800/258-6883, 8AM to 5PM  
Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to get a  
Return Authorization (RA). Products returned  
without an RA number will be refused.  
2. Pack the SR1530 in its original shipping  
carton. If you do not have the carton, just ask for  
one when you get your RA number, and we’ll  
send a shipping carton out promptly. More  
information on packing can be found in the  
Service section of this manual. Also include a  
note explaining exactly how to duplicate the  
problem, a copy of the sales receipt with price  
and date showing, and your return street address  
(no P.O. boxes or route numbers, please!). If we  
cannot duplicate the problem at the Mackie  
Factory or establish the starting date of your  
Limited Warranty, we may, at our option, charge  
for service time.  
J. This is your sole warranty. Mackie does not  
authorize any third party, including any dealer or  
sales representative, to assume any liability on  
behalf of Mackie Designs or to make any warranty  
for Mackie Designs.  
3. Ship the product in its original shipping  
carton, freight prepaid to:  
Mackie Designs Inc.  
SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
One Main Street  
K. THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE  
SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY MACKIE AND IS IN  
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS  
AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE WARRANTY GIVEN  
ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF  
ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED  
MACKIE DEALER. UPON EXPIRATION OF THE  
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, MACKIE  
SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGA-  
TION OF ANY KIND. MACKIE SHALL NOT BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT  
FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT  
OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. Some states do not  
allow exclusion or limitation of incidental, special,  
or consequential damages or a limitation on how  
long warranties last, so some of the above limita-  
tions and exclusions may not apply to you. This  
warranty provides specific legal rights and you may  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Whitinsville, MA, 01588, USA  
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the RA number is  
plainly written on the shipping carton.  
E. To obtain service from an Authorized Mackie Service  
Center:  
1. Call Mackie at 800/258-6883, 8AM to 5PM  
Monday through Friday (Pacific Time) to get:  
1) The name and address of your nearest Mackie  
Authorized Service Center and 2) A return  
authorization (RA). You must have an RA number  
before taking your unit to a service center.  
2. Make sure that you have a copy of your  
loudspeaker’s sales receipt from the store where  
you bought the product. It is necessary to establish  
purchase date and thus determine whether or not  
your loudspeaker is still under warranty. If you  
can't find it, the Authorized Service Center may  
charge you for repairs even if your loudspeaker is  
still covered by Mackie's 1-Year Limited Warranty.  
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people at our  
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factory who helped  
design, build, sell,  
and support your  
product.  
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Mackie Designs Inc.  
16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA  
US & Canada: 800/898-3211  
Europe, Asia, Central & South America: 425/487-4333  
Middle East & Africa: 31-20-654-4000  
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