Mackie SP260 - OM
Mackie SP260 - OM
OWNER’S MANUAL
MAIN
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................... 2 EDITING................................................................. 17
CONTENTS............................................................... 3 Inputs A / B.................................................... 17
INTRODUCTION....................................................... 3 Gain.......................................................... 17
FEATURES................................................................ 4 Delay........................................................ 17
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................... 4 EQ Bypass................................................. 18
GETTING STARTED.................................................... 5 5-Band EQ................................................. 18
THINGS TO REMEMBER............................................ 5 Outputs 1 – 6.................................................. 18
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 6 Name........................................................ 18
Source....................................................... 19
FEATURES: REAR PANEL......................................... 11 Polarity..................................................... 19
1. Power......................................................... 11 Gain.......................................................... 19
2. Power Cord Socket and Fuse......................... 11 EQ Bypass................................................. 19
3. Main: Lift / Gnd.......................................... 11 7-Band EQ................................................. 19
4. XLR Outputs................................................ 11 Delay........................................................ 20
5. XLR Inputs.................................................. 11 High Pass Filter......................................... 20
Low Pass Filter.......................................... 20
FEATURES: FRONT PANEL....................................... 12 Limiter...................................................... 21
6. LCD DIsplay................................................. 12 VU Meter.................................................. 21
7. Nav/Edit1 Wheel......................................... 12 Linking Inputs or Outputs................................. 21
8. Edit2 Wheel................................................. 12 Wrap-Up......................................................... 21
9. Edit3 Wheel................................................. 12 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION..................... 22
10. Enter Button.............................................. 12 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS ................................. 24
11. ESC Button................................................ 12 APPENDIX C: SP260 CONTROL APPLICATION.......... 25
12. Utility Button............................................. 12 APPENDIX D: SP260 PROCESSING PARAMETERS..... 30
13. Mute / Edit Buttons................................... 12 APPENDIX E: SP260 SPECIFICATIONS...................... 31
14. Edit LEDs................................................... 13 SP260 DIMENSIONS.............................................. 32
15. Mute LEDs................................................. 13 SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................ 33
16. Meters...................................................... 13 MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY................................. 34
17. USB.......................................................... 13
Factory Reset.................................................. 13 Introduction
Offering sophisticated EQ, crossover, dynamics
UTILITIES............................................................... 14 processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260
System Utilities............................................... 14 2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system
System Setup............................................ 14 optimization for both passive and powered systems.
Delay Units............................................... 14
Five different operating modes cover a wide range
Ramps on changes..................................... 15 of systems. Each of the six outputs feature dedicated
Software Version....................................... 15 level control, mute, polarity invert, high / low-pass
Preset Utilities................................................. 15 filters, 7-band parametric / shelving EQ, 600ms delay
Recall a Preset.......................................... 15 and limiting. Two input channels provide independent
Save a Preset............................................ 15 level control, mute, 600ms delay and a flexible 5-band
parametric / shelving EQ.
Delete a Preset.......................................... 15
Security Utilities.............................................. 16
The convenient front-panel control also includes
Show Parameter........................................ 16 7-segment LED metering per channel. The SP260
Lock Unit................................................... 16 utilizes high-end 24-bit AKM® AD/DA converters with
User Password.......................................... 16 120 dB dynamic range for class-leading sound quality.
Enable Password....................................... 16 With 24 user-definable presets and flexible I/O for
simple routing and configuration, the SP260 is an
ultra-flexible processor, ideal for a wide range of
portable and permanent applications.
Part No. SW0934 Rev. A 06/12
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Owner’s Manual 3
Features How to Use This Manual:
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
Owner’s Manual
The following steps will help you set up your system 8. Un-mute the appropriate outputs on the SP260.
quickly. [See page 12 for details.]
1. Make all initial connections with the power switches 9. Turn on the amplifier(s) OR powered
OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master loudspeakers. Turn up the volume or gain
volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down. control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing 10. Start the signal source and raise the mixer’s
console (or other signal source) to the inputs of the main L/R fader up until audio may be heard
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor. through the loudspeakers.
3. Connect outputs 1-6 from the SP260 to the inputs At this point you’ve got signal through the PA – which
of power amplifiers OR directly to the inputs of is great – but there is some fine-tuning to do at this
POWERED loudspeakers and/or subwoofers. point. We strongly encourage that you read the rest of
this owner’s manual to learn basic navigation, how to
4. If using amplifiers, connect the outputs from edit the inputs and outputs, set security features and
the power amplifier(s) to the inputs of PASSIVE more.
loudspeakers.
7. Select the system setup that best matches your PA Things to Remember:
[more details may be found on page 14]:
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.
• 2xStereo+Sub [default] Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for
Two full-range loudspeaker pairs and information on hearing protection.
a pair of [mono by default] subwoofers
• When you shut down the equipment, turn off the
• 2x2Way+Sub amplifiers first to prevent thumps and other
Two bi-ampable full-range loudspeakers noises generated by any upstream equipment
and a pair of [mono by default] subwoofers from coming out of the speakers. When powering
up, turn on the amplifiers last.
• 2x3Way
Two tri-ampable full-range loudspeakers • Save the shipping boxes and packing materials!
You may need them someday. Besides, the
• 3xStereo cats will love playing in them and jumping out at
Three full-range loudspeaker pairs you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you
are surprised!
• 1x6Way
Mono 6-way setup • Save your sales receipt in a safe place.
Owner’s Manual 5
Hookup Diagrams
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS
Mackie FRS
Power Amplifier
CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1
FILTER FILTER FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz SUBSONIC @ 30Hz SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN
1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
Mackie SP260 ON
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER PUSH PUSH
Speaker Processor
MAIN
A / B Inputs
BALANCED BALANCED
L
1
FOOTSWITCH IN OUT
BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL
R
2 TAPE
BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
MON SEND FX SEND
L R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15/16 17/18 19/20 21/22 MAIN OUT
PHONES
BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL BAL /UNBAL
L L L L L L 1 3
(MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO)
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN 9 LINE IN 11 LINE IN 13 LINE IN 15
R R R R R R 2 4
OFF MAX OFF MAX OFF MAX OFF MAX
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT COMP COMP COMP COMP LINE IN 10 LINE IN 12 LINE IN 14 LINE IN 16 AUX RETURN CR OUT SUB OUT
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN U U PHANTOM POWER
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX 48V
Mackie
U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 U +50 -20 +20 -20 +20
+30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB +30dB
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN
-20dB
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN SOURCE
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ MAIN
LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LINE METERS
100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz USB 15 15 0dB = 0dBu
10 10 OL
U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ 5 5 15
10
HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI 0 0
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 6
5 5 3
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 0
10 10
2
MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID 15 15
ProFX22
U U U U 4
7
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K
MID MID MID MID 10
600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 2.5kHz 2.5kHz 2.5kHz 2.5kHz
MAIN MIX EQ IN 20
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 MON 1 BYPASS 30
150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k 150 1.5k
FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ L R
100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k LEVEL
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 01 BRIGHT ROOM 05 WARM HALL 09 CHORUS 13 DELAY 1 (300ms) SET
02 WARM LOUNGE 06 CONCERT HALL 10 CHORUS + REV 14 DELAY 2 (380ms) RUDE
LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW 03 SMALL STAGE 07 PLATE REVERB 11 DOUBLER 15 DELAY 3 (480ms) SOLO
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 04 WARM THEATER 08 CATHEDRAL 12 TAPE SLAP 16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 AUX AUX INTERNAL FX
MASTER RETURN
U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U U U
Mixer
MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON TO TO
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MON 1 MON 1
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
SIG/OL
MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON MON TO TO
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MON 2 MON 2
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
INT FX
MUTE
TO TO
FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX MAIN MAIN
L-R L-R
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +10 OO +10
U
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN
MAIN TAPE
SUB 1-2 USB
USB OUT 2-TRACK RETURN BREAK
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R OO +15 OO MAX
LEVEL (MUTES ALL CH) CR /PHONES
OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MAIN
L R L R L R L R
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R L-R
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL
40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
In this example, the SP260 is configured using the ‘3xStereo’ setup type. The left and right line-level
XLR outputs from a Mackie ProFX22 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260 Speaker
Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of the power amplifier feed the
NL4 inputs of two Mackie S525 passive loudspeakers which are located on stage.
XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of
another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power
amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S515 passive loudspeakers. These are positioned
halfway toward the rear of the venue and have delay added, so they are sync’d with the mains.
Then there are XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor which feed the
1 and 2 XLR inputs of yet another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker
outputs of this power amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S512 passive loudspeakers which
are located in an area away from the coverage of the Mackie S525s and S515s; a beer garden,
for example. Mmmmmm, beer.
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS 8 OHMS
Mackie FRS
Power Amplifier
CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1
FILTER FILTER FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz SUBSONIC @ 30Hz SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN
1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
Mackie SP260 ON
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER PUSH PUSH
Speaker Processor
MAIN
A / B Inputs
Mackie
DL1608
Mixer
In this example, the SP260 is configured using the ‘2xStereo+Subs’ setup type. The left and right
line-level XLR outputs from a Mackie DL1608 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260
Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR
inputs of a Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of the power amplifier
feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S525 passive loudspeakers. These loudspeakers are paired with
subwoofers as mentioned below.
XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of
another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power
amplifier feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S518S passive subwoofers. The SP260’s high- and low-pass
filters on output channels 1–4 are configured to create a crossover to optimize these subwoofers with the
S525 loudspeakers. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly configuring the input sources for
SP260 outputs 3 and 4.
XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of yet
another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier
feed the NL4 inputs of two Mackie S512 passive loudspeakers. This full-range pair is positioned halfway
toward the rear of the venue and has delay added, so it syncs with the mains.
Owner’s Manual 7
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
To High In To High In
To Low In
SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLIP LIMIT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE Use only class 3 wiring
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE PIN PIN PIN
1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
1 BRIDGED 2+ 1
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier (for subs) Mackie FRS Power Amplifier (for highs)
Mackie SP260 ON
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER PUSH PUSH
Speaker Processor
MAIN
A / B Inputs
Mackie
1604-VLZ3
Mixer
Here’s a fun setup! In this example, the SP260 is configured using the ‘2x2Way+Subs’ setup type.
The left and right line-level 1/4" outputs from a Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs
of a Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor
feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs
of the power amplifier feed the high inputs of two bi-amplified passive loudspeakers.
XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of
another Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power
amplifier feed the low inputs of the two aforementioned bi-amplified passive loudspeakers.
XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the 1 and 2 XLR inputs of a third
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier. The CH 1 and CH 2 NL4 speaker outputs of this power amplifier feed input
A of two passive subwoofers.
The SP260’s high- and low-pass filters on the output channels are configured to create a crossover
so that outputs 1 and 2 of the SP260 deliver the high frequencies to the loudspeakers, outputs 3 and 4
deliver the low frequencies to the same loudspeakers and outputs 5 and 6 deliver the lowest frequencies
to the passive subwoofers. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly configuring the input sources for
SP260 outputs 5 and 6.
FREQ FREQ
LINE MIC LINE MIC
FULL RANGE FULL RANGE 100 8k 100 8k
A B A B ON U OL ON U OL
75Hz 75Hz
OO +40dB OO +40dB
MID MID LOW CUT LEVEL LOW CUT LEVEL
POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL
-15 +15 U -15 +15 U
U U
LOW LOW
80Hz 80Hz
O O
-15 +15 -15 +15
OO MAX OO MAX
PARALLEL PARALLEL
Mackie SP260 ON
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER PUSH PUSH
Speaker Processor
MAIN
A / B Inputs
Mackie
ProFX12
Mixer
The Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor is also useful for folks utilizing powered loudspeakers and
subwoofers. Here, the SP260 is configured using the ‘2xStereo+Subs’ setup type. The left and right
line-level XLR outputs from a Mackie ProFX12 mixer feed the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260
Speaker Processor. XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs
of two Mackie SRM450v2 powered loudspeakers. These loudspeakers are located on stage and
are paired with powered subwoofers as mentioned below.
XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two Mackie
TH-15A powered loudspeakers. This full-range pair should be positioned halfway toward the rear of
the venue with delay added, so it syncs with the mains. Or place them in a separate area away from
the stage. Again, beer gardens, for example. Who doesn’t like gardening...it’s relaxing and looks nice,
right?!
Finally, XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR inputs of two
Mackie SRM1801 powered subwoofers that are located on stage and paired with the SRM450v2
loudspeakers. In this setup, the SP260’s high- and low-pass filters on outputs 1 and 2 and 5 and 6 may
be used to configure a crossover between the SRM450v2s and SRM1801s for added control from the
processor. Care should be taken when configuring the SP260’s crossover so the SRM1801’s built-in
crossover does not conflict. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly configuring the input sources for
SP260 outputs 5 and 6.
The SP260 may be used for additional room corrective EQ and delay to align the loudspeakers
and subwoofers and a limiter added for extra protection against greasy-fingered guest engineers
or irrational DJs.
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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
Mackie Mackie
HDA Active HDA Active
Loudspeakers x3 Loudspeakers x3
Mackie SP260 ON
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
MAIN
PUSH PUSH
Speaker Processor
100-240 VAC LIFT GND
40W 50/60 Hz 6 5 4 3 2 1 B A
FUSE: T 800mAL 250V OUTPUTS INPUTS
A / B Inputs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21/22 23/24
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OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
Ok, so you’ve got the big boy setup...we understand and are able to fulfill your needs here, too!
Here, the SP260 is configured using the ‘2xStereo+Subs’ setup type. We connected the left and right
line-level XLR outputs of a Mackie 2404-VLZ3 mixer to the A and B XLR inputs of a Mackie SP260
Speaker Processor. Next, we connected XLR outputs 1 and 2 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor
to the XLR main input of the top Mackie HDA powered arrayable loudspeaker on each side. The loop
out XLR jack of these HDAs feed the main inputs of another pair of Mackie HDA powered arrayable
loudspeakers right below them [the middle HDA on each side].
XLR outputs 3 and 4 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker Processor feed the XLR main input of the bottom
Mackie HDA powered arrayable loudspeaker on each side.
Now let’s add some low end to this beast! Connect XLR outputs 5 and 6 of the Mackie SP260 Speaker
Processor to XLR input A of the Mackie HD1801 powered subwoofer on each side.
With this setup, you might choose to reduce output to the bottom HDA if the application calls for it.
If the rig is high enough, though, these HDAs might be fine at the same output level as the top two
HDAs on each side.
The SP260’s high- and low-pass filters on output channels 1–6 may be configured to create a
crossover to optimize the subwoofers with the HDAs. The subs may be stereo or mono by properly
configuring the input sources for SP260 outputs 5 and 6. The SP260 may be used for additional room
corrective EQ and delay to align the loudspeakers and subwoofers and a limiter added for extra
protection. The only thing it can’t do is make you breakfast!
NOTE: Please refer to the loudspeaker’s owner’s manual if utilizing a setup similar to the
one shown here. There are issues of safety, weights, angles, coverage and much more
regarding systems that are flown. Installation should only be done by experienced, licensed
professionals. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. Make
sure the loudspeakers and subwoofers are installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any
conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures.
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ON DO NOT OPEN THE COVER PUSH PUSH
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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Features: Front Panel
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
8 9 16 17
NAV/EDIT 1 CLIP CLIP LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT
+15 +15 CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP USB
EDIT 2 EDIT 3 +9 +9 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15
+3 +3 +9 +9 +9 +9 +9 +9
0 0 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3
-10 -10 0 0 0 0 0 0
ENTER ESC UTILITY
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EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT
2x6 S P E A K E R
PROCESSOR
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14. Edit LEDs 17. USB
There are a total of eight Edit LEDs on the SP260: The SP260 may be controlled and programmed
two input and six output. Edit LEDs illuminate blue using a Windows-based PC. Go to www.mackie.com
when engaged. See Mute / Edit Buttons [13]. to download the free application and driver. Here you
will also find presets for typical Mackie PA system
Have you ever been at the airport when it’s dark
setups.
outside? You know the blue lights lined up on runways?
The color of these Edit LEDs look quite similar to those Simply connect a USB cable from the SP260 to the
of the airport runway’s lights. computer in order to control all parameters of the
processor via computer.
15. Mute LEDs
There are a total of eight Mute LEDs on the SP260: Factory Reset
two input and six output. Mute LEDs illuminate red It is possible to reset the SP260 2x6 Speaker
when engaged. See Mute / Edit Buttons [13]. Processor to its factory settings.
Please keep in mind that this erases all settings,
16. Meters including any passwords and presets that may
These seven-segment meters display the input and have been set. Be sure to power down any amps
output signal levels OR the gain reduction amount for and/or powered speakers before resetting the SP260.
each output’s limiter, depending on the selected VU
Meter mode. Detailed information may be found on Simply press and hold the Enter [10], ESC [11] and
page 21 [VU Meter section]. Utility [12] buttons when powering up until the LCD
Display [6] shows:
These meters should remain green with the
occasional bump into the yellow zone. If there is too Please Wait....
much yellow (or any red clipping), lower the mixer’s
Main L/R fader until it’s gone. You might check the Memory Reset
gain and EQ settings on the SP260 input and output Then you may take your fingers off the buttons.
channels, as well. You will know it worked when the six output
Input meters (starting at the top) show: Mute LEDs [15] illuminate after the SP260 is
fully powered up.
Clip, +15 dBu, +9 dBu, +3 dBu, 0 dBu, –10 dBu and The default password is six zeroes: 000000
–20 dBu.
Limit, Clip, +15 dBu, +9 dBu, +3 dBu, 0 dBu and –15 dBu
when in Level mode.
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Utilities System Setup
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
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When engaged, sudden volume changes may be If a preset has been saved earlier, it may be recalled
avoided when changing parameter values, particularly here. If no presets are stored in the unit, the processor
when using a Windows-based PC to control the unit. will return to the Recall a Preset splash screen.
Disengage this feature for live applications since instant
If presets are available, turn the Edit2 [8] or
response to change is desired.
Edit3 [9] Wheel to select which preset to recall. Press
Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll the Enter Button [10] to select a preset and again to
between Ramps : On and Ramps : Off [default]. If confirm recall. The preset will load and the processor
changing, press the Enter Button [10] only once here. will return to the Recall a Preset splash screen.
The processor will return to the Ramps on changes
splash screen. Or press the ESC button [11] to return to
the System Utility menu without making any changes.
Save a Preset
Once the perfect system settings have been
dialed in, save it to the SP260 for recall later. Turn
Software Version
the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll between
Nothing may be changed here. Just press the Enter presets 1 – 24. Press the Enter Button [10] once you
Button [10] to view what version of software is installed decide where to save the preset.
in this SP260. Press the Enter [10] or ESC [11] Button
to return to the Software Version splash screen. Now you get to name the preset. The Nav/Edit1
Wheel [7] moves the cursor left and right while the
And that wraps up the System Utilities portion of the Edit2 [8] and Edit3 [9] Wheels change the text.
SP260 training. Next we will take a look at the Preset Once satisfied with the results, press the Enter
Utilities and what features are offered there. Button [10] twice: once to select and again to
confirm. The processor will return to the Save a
Preset Utilities Preset splash screen.
This is where to save, recall and delete presets It is possible to save over an existing preset.
on the SP260. This is useful when the PA system If attempted, you will need to confirm by pressing
has multiple setups for different environments or the Enter Button [10] again. Or press the ESC
several loudspeaker systems utilizing varying setups. Button [11] to return to the Preset Utilities menu
without overwriting the preset.
Note: As mentioned earlier, the SP260 will load up the last
state it was in when it was powered down.
Again, we will go through each of these sub-menus, Press the Enter Button [10] twice: once to select and
one-by-one (and in order), but know that... again to confirm. The processor will return to the
Delete a Preset splash screen.
(1) The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] is used to navigate
between the three Preset Utilities. And that wraps up the Preset Utilities portion of the
SP260 training. Next we will take a look at the Security
(2) The ESC button [11] is used to return to the Utilities and what features are offered there.
Preset Utilities menu.
(3) The Enter Button [10] is used to enter and edit
the chosen Preset Utility.
Without further ado, press the Enter Button [10] to
enter Recall a Preset. Owner’s Manual 15
Security Utilities User Password
This is where to lock the SP260 to prevent anyone For the ultimate protection from accidental and
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
from accidentally (or intentionally) changing the intentional parameter adjustments, set up a user
settings. You also have control over some of the password here. Only those with the password will
behaviors after it’s been locked. be allowed access to edit processor settings.
As discussed earlier, the way to get here from the The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] moves the cursor left and
main menu is by pressing the Utility Button [12]. Once right while the Edit2 [8] and Edit3 [9] Wheels change
inside the Utility Menu, scroll the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] the text.
clockwise to Security Utilities. Two clicks should do the
In order to change the password, the
trick. Now press the Enter Button [10] again to reach
current password needs to be entered.
the sub-menus as listed below.
The default / factory password is: 000000
• Show Parameter
• Lock Unit Enter the current password and press the Enter
• User Password Button [10]. It will now prompt you for a new
• Enable Password password. Use as few as one (and up to a maximum
of six) characters, using any combination of letters,
We will go through each of these sub-menus, one-by- numbers and symbols. Enter a new password and
one (and in order), but know that... press the Enter Button [10]. It will now prompt
you to confirm the new password. Enter it and press
(1) The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] is used to navigate
the Enter Button again to confirm. The processor will
between the four Security Utilities.
return to the User Password splash screen.
(2) The ESC button [11] is used to return to the
If the entered password is wrong, the splash screen
Security Utilities menu.
will display “Password Wrong!” and the processor will
(3) The Enter Button [10] is used to enter and edit return to the User Password splash screen without
the chosen Security Utility. changing the password.
Without further ado, press the Enter Button [10] to The password has been updated, but it is still
enter Show Parameter. disabled. This leads us to the fourth – and final –
sub-menu:
Enable Password
Show Parameter
Here is where the user password is enabled.
Once an SP260 has been locked, you have the option The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] moves the cursor left
of allowing the various processing parameter values to and right while the Edit2 [8] and Edit3 [9] Wheels
be shown or not. change the text.
Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll Enter the correct password and press the Enter
between Parameter will be shown [default] and Button [10]. Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel
Parameter will not be shown. If changing, press the to scroll between Password : Disable [default] and
Enter Button [10] only once here. The processor will Password : Enable. If changing, press the Enter
return to the Show Parameter splash screen. Button [10] only once here.
When enabling, a symbol resembling a padlock will
Lock Unit appear in the lower-right area of the LCD Display [6].
Pressing the Utility Button [12] here returns you
Locking a SP260 prevents accidental changes to its
directly to the User Password splash screen.
settings.
When disabling, the padlock symbol disappears
Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll
and the processor will return to the Security
between Lock : Off [default] and Lock : On. If changing,
Utilities splash screen.
press the Enter Button [10] only once here.
The password will need to be entered to make
When locked, a symbol resembling a key will
any changes once the SP260 has been locked
appear in the lower-right hand area of the
and password enabled. Therefore, write it down
LCD Display [6]. Pressing the Utility Button [12]
or tell a friend!
here returns you directly to the Lock Unit splash screen.
When unlocked, the key symbol disappears and the If the password is gone forever, you will have to perform a
processor will return to the Security Utilities splash factory reset to restore the unit’s default settings
screen. [see page 13].
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The input gain allows you to adjust the entire PA
Each input and output has an assortment of levels up and down. This is where to calibrate the
powerful tools used to optimize the PA. Like we signal level coming in from the mixer.
did in the ‘Utility’ section of the manual, here we
will dissect each sub-menu of the inputs and outputs, Press the Enter button [10] to enter and edit the
how to get there, how to edit and change settings and gain. An arrow –> will appear next to “Gain” indicating
what each wheel and button does in each situation. that it is ready to be edited.
Changes made in Editing mode occur in Use the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheels to change
real time. the gain by ±0.1 dB per click. Turning these wheels
clockwise increases gain, while turning them counter-
clockwise decreases gain. The gain ranges from
As a reminder... –15.0 dB to +15.0 dB.
To edit an input or output, press and hold the Press the ESC button [11] to exit the gain editing
desired Edit Button [13] until that input or output’s mode.
blue LED [14] illuminates. Press and hold again to
take it out of edit mode.
Delay
Inputs A / B: Setting up input delays on the SP260 is useful for
aligning PA loudspeakers to the live instruments or
Engaging Edit on Input A, Input B, or both as a dedicated processor for delay stacks.
simultaneously allows you the opportunity to
edit the following: Press the Enter button [10] to enter and edit
the delay. An arrow –> will appear next to “Delay”
• Gain indicating that it is ready to be edited.
• Delay
• EQ Bypass As stated on page 14, Delay may be represented in one
• 5-Band EQ of three ways:
• Time(ms), or
We will go through each of these sub-menus, one-by- • Distance(m) [default], or
one (and in order), but know that... • Distance(feet)
(1) The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] is used to navigate
between Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass and 5-Band EQ. The Use the Edit2 Wheel [8] to change the delay by:
SP260 recalls where you are, so scroll the Nav/Edit1 • ±1.000 ms per click, or
Wheel [7] until you see the parameter you want to edit. • ~±0.340 m per click, or
(2) The ESC button [11] is used to disengage Editing • ~±1.115 feet per click
and return to the previous menu.
Use the Edit3 Wheel [9] to make fine adjustments.
(3) The Enter Button [10] is used to enter and edit The Edit3 Wheel changes the delay by:
the chosen feature.
• ±0.0208 ms per click, or
Without further ado, press the Enter Button [10] • ~±0.007 m per click, or
to enter the currently selected input processing • ~±0.023 feet per click
parameter. An arrow –> will appear next to whatever
setting is ready to be edited: Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass or Turning these wheels clockwise increases the delay
EQ Bands 1 – 5. time, while turning them counter-clockwise decreases
the delay time.
The minimum and maximum delay ranges from:
• 0.0000 ms – 600.9984 ms
• 0.000 m – 204.339 m
• 0.000 feet – 670.233 feet
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EQ Bypass Outputs 1-6:
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
Use the Edit2 [8] Wheel to change the bandwidth (3) The Enter Button [10] is used to enter and edit
by ~±0.05 per click. Turning this wheel clockwise the chosen feature.
increases the bandwidth, while turning it counter- Without further ado, press the Enter Button [10] to
clockwise decreases the bandwidth. The EQ band may enter Name.
be configured as high or low shelf by turning it all the
way counter-clockwise. An arrow –> will appear next to “Name” indicating
that it is ready to be edited.
These are the EQ choices from the furthest counter-
clockwise option to the furthest clockwise option: The aforementioned arrow –> will appear next
to whatever setting is ready to be edited: Name,
• –12 High Shelving Source, Polarity, Gain, EQ Bypass, 7-Band
• –6 High Shelving EQ, Delay, High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter,
• –12 Low Shelving Limiter and the VU Meter.
• –6 Low Shelving
• 0.05 – 3.00 [Parametric]
Name
To change the EQ between shelving and Here is where the name of the selected output(s) may
parametric, the gain must first be set to 0.0 dB. be changed. The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] moves the cursor
left and right while the Edit2 [8] and Edit3 [9] Wheels
change the text.
Use the Edit3 [9] Wheel to change the gain by
~±0.5 dB per click. Turning this wheel clockwise Press the Enter button [10] to accept the new name
increases the gain, while turning it counter-clockwise and return to the Edit menu. Pressing the ESC button
decreases the gain. The gain ranges from –15.0 dB to leaves the name as-is and returns you to the output edit
+15.0 dB. menu.
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There are three input sources to choose between: EQ Bypass flattens the 7-Band EQ on the output so
you may hear exactly how it is affecting the system.
• InA = Input A
By toggling the EQ Bypass on and off, you may quickly
• InB = Input B
compare the sound with and without EQ.
• InA+InB = A mono sum of Input A + Input B
Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll
If you are running a stereo system, choose either between Bypass = Off [default] and Bypass = On.
Input A or Input B. If the system is mono (or has a
Press the ESC button [11] to accept the new EQ
mono component such as a subwoofer or a single
Bypass mode and exit the EQ Bypass editing mode.
loudspeaker mounted in a venue’s lobby, for example),
go with the Input A + Input B choice.
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Delay High Pass Filter
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
Setting up output delays on the SP260 is useful High Pass Filters are utilized to set up crossovers in
for time and phase aligning transducers in bi- and multi-way loudspeaker and subwoofer systems. They
tri-amplified loudspeakers, aligning subwoofers to may also be used to roll-off low frequencies that full-
full-range loudspeakers, aligning delay stacks to range loudspeakers cannot efficiently reproduce.
mains on stage, and more.
Use the Edit2 [8] Wheel to change the
As stated on page 14, Delay may be presented in one frequency. Turning this wheel clockwise increases
of three ways: the frequency, while turning it counter-clockwise
decreases the frequency. The frequency ranges
• Time(ms), or
from 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz.
• Distance(m) [default], or
• Distance(feet) Turn the Edit3 [9] Wheel to see the various filter type
and slope options:
Use the Edit2 Wheel [8] to change the delay by:
• No Cut-Off
• ±1.000 ms per click, or • Butterworth 6 dB
• ~±0.340 m per click, or • Butterworth 12 dB
• ~±1.115 feet per click • Linkwitz-Riley 12 dB
• Bessel 12 dB
Use the Edit3 Wheel [9] to change the delay by: • Butterworth 18 dB
• Butterworth 24 dB
• ±0.0208 ms per click, or
• Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB
• ~±0.007 m per click, or
• Bessel 24 dB
• ~±0.023 feet per click
Press the ESC button [11] to exit this edit mode.
Turning these wheels clockwise increases the delay
time, while turning them counter-clockwise decreases Low Pass Filter
the delay time. In conjunction with high pass filters, low pass
The minimum and maximum delay ranges from: filters are utilized to set up crossovers in multi-way
loudspeaker and subwoofer systems. For example,
• 0.0000 ms – 600.9984 ms in a 3-way stereo system, use the high and low pass
• 0.000 m – 204.339 m filters on the output feeding the mid-range transducer
• 0.000 feet – 670.233 feet to define the range of frequencies it will reproduce.
Combined with high and low pass filters on the outputs
Press the ESC button [11] to exit delay editing mode. to the low and high frequency transducers, you may
divide the frequency spectrum so each transducer is
reproducing the range for which it is best suited,
making the system sound its best and operate most
efficiently.
Use the Edit2 [8] Wheel to change the frequency.
Turning this wheel clockwise increases the frequency,
while turning it counter-clockwise decreases the
frequency. The frequency ranges from 20.0 Hz to
20.0 kHz.
Turn the Edit3 [9] Wheel to see the various filter type
and slope options:
• No Cut-Off
• Butterworth 6 dB
• Butterworth 12 dB
• Linkwitz-Riley 12 dB
• Bessel 12 dB
• Butterworth 18 dB
• Butterworth 24 dB
• Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB
• Bessel 24 dB
20 SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Press the ESC button [11] to exit this edit mode.
Limiter Linking Inputs or Outputs
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Each output has a powerful limiter that may be used
It is possible to link multiple inputs or outputs
to protect loudspeakers from damage due to excessive
and edit specific parameters simultaneously.
output levels from the mixer.
This is handy if you want to set the gain on both
Three Limiter controls may be edited here: inputs to +1.0 dB, for example. Or you could introduce a
3 dB cut at 250 Hz on EQ band 3 on output channels 1-4.
• Attack This saves valuable time rather than having to make the
• Release same change on each input or output. The changes are
• Threshold absolute, not relative, so if you want different values for
the same parameter across other inputs or outputs, you
Use the Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] to change the attack need to make these changes on each input or output. To
time. Turning this wheel clockwise increases the link, simply press and hold any additional input or output
attack time, while turning it counter-clockwise Mute / Edit buttons. Any changed parameters will affect
decreases the attack time. The attack time ranges all linked inputs or outputs.
from 5 ms to 200 ms.
The attack time increment depends on where it is
currently set:
Wrap-up
• 5 ms – 20 ms: ±1 ms per click The SP260 contains a minimal amount of knobs,
• 20 ms – 30 ms: ±5 ms per click buttons and other bells and whistles, but it is packed
• 30 ms – 100 ms: ±10 ms per click with features awaiting your every command. With
• 100 ms – 200 ms: ±20 ms per click little effort, you will be a master of the SP260 2x6
Speaker Processor in no time. Please accept our
Use the Edit2 Wheel [8] to change the release congratulatory virtual ‘Certificate of Achievement’,
time by ±0.1 s per click. Turning this wheel you deserve it...it looks great when framed!
clockwise increases the release time, while
turning it counter-clockwise decreases the release
time. The release time ranges from 0.1 s to 3.0 s.
Use the Edit3 Wheel [9] to change the threshold
by ±0.2 dBu per click. Turning this wheel clockwise
increases the threshold, while turning it counter-
clockwise decreases the threshold. The threshold
ranges from –10.0 dBu to +20.0 dBu. A setting of
+20.0 dBu is off.
Press the ESC button [11] to exit limiter editing
mode.
VU Meter
You may choose between viewing the signal level or
the limiter’s gain reduction for each output. These will
be displayed on the 7-segment LED meters [16].
Turn the Edit2 [8] or Edit3 [9] Wheel to scroll
between VU-Meter = Level [default] and VU-Meter =
Limiter Act. If the latter is selected, the Clip LED on
the selected output(s) will illuminate to indicate 0 dB
of gain reduction. When the signal level exceeds the
limiter threshold, the top Limit LED will illuminate to
indicate gain reduction is occurring. Additional LEDs
will illuminate for every 3 dB of gain reduction.
Press the ESC button [11] to accept the update and
exit VU Meter edit mode.
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Appendix A: Service Information
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
If you think your Mackie product has a problem, To remove and replace the fuse:
please check out the following troubleshooting tips and
do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support 1. Disconnect the power cord from the IEC socket.
section of our website (www.mackie.com) to get some
ideas or contact our technical support heroes. You may 2. Remove the fuse drawer by prying it open with a
find the answer to the problem without having to send small screwdriver. It will slide all the way out.
your Mackie product away.
Troubleshooting
No Power
• Our favorite question: Is it plugged in? FUSE
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• Are the level controls set the same for both As a last ditch effort, you can reset the SP260 to its
sides on the mixer, amplifier and processor? factory settings.
Please keep in mind that this erases all settings,
• Are the gain settings the same for all left-right
including any passwords and presets that may
pairs of inputs and outputs on the processor?
have been set. Be sure to power down any amps
and/or powered speakers before resetting the SP260.
• Are the EQ settings the same for all left-right
pairs of inputs and outputs on the processor?
Simply press and hold the Enter [10], ESC [11] and
• Are the limiter settings the same for all left-right Utility [12] buttons when powering up until the LCD
pairs of outputs on the processor? Display [6] shows:
Please Wait....
• Check the pan control on the signal source. It
may be turned too far to one side. If you’re using Memory Reset
a stereo signal source, it may be delivering an Then you may take your fingers off the buttons.
out-of-balance stereo signal. You will know it worked when the six output
Mute LEDs [15] illuminate after the SP260 is
• Try switching sides: Turn off the amp, swap fully powered up.
the speaker cables at the amp and turn the
amp back on. If the same side is still louder, The default password is six zeroes: 000000
the problem is with your speaker cabling or
the loudspeakers. If the other side is louder
now, the problem is with the mixer, the amp, or
the line-level cabling.
• Have you gone a tad overboard with the gain and If you do not have access to our website, you can call
EQ settings? Cut is our friend and boost should be our Tech Support department at 1-800-898-3211,
used wisely. Monday-Friday during normal business hours, Pacific
Time, to explain the problem. Tech Support will tell you
• Has the band been together long? where the nearest factory-authorized service center is
located in your area.
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Appendix B: Connections
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XLR Connectors
The SP260 has two female XLR input jacks that
accept balanced line-level signals. When connecting
a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio
Engineering Society) standards:
SHIELD 2
HOT
COLD 3 1
SHIELD 1
COLD 3 2
HOT
1 SHIELD
3 COLD
2
HOT
XLR
Pin 1 – Shield (Ground)
Pin 2 – Hot (+)
Pin 3 – Cold (–)
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The SP260’s Control Application provides you with Menus
a simple, intuitive means of programming the device
using your USB-equipped Windows-based PC. All of the File Menu
System Setup, Preset, Utilities and Editing functions The File menu is where you manage presets on your
detailed in this owner’s manual are available via the device and/or on your computer’s hard drive or external
software, plus a few more which are detailed below. storage device. It is also where you can safely Quit the
To get started, simply visit www.mackie.com, navigate SP260 software. You can also Quit the application by
to the SP260 product page, then download the driver clicking on the X in the upper right corner of the SP260
and software installers and follow the installation application window. If you are connected to the SP260,
instructions. quitting the application either way will close the
Once you’ve successfully installed the driver and application window and disconnect the SP260.
software and connected your SP260, simply launch the
SP260 application. The software will auto-detect and
connect to the SP260, after which you can begin
programming in real time. Or if you prefer to work
offline, you can configure a system via the software,
save your work as a preset, and later connect to the
SP260 and load your settings into it.
When the SP260 is connected and controlled by
the software application, all front panel controls • Open preset from PC...
on the unit are disabled and the LCD screen Saved presets can be loaded in the application.
indicates that the unit is locked. If an SP260 is connected, the settings will be
transmitted to the SP260. If working offline, the
Launching the application will take you to the preset can be loaded for viewing or additional
Summary screen. At the top of the window are four editing purposes.
menus where you can manage system settings,
preferences, presets, device connection and copy • Save preset to PC...
and paste input and output settings. Below the Once you have dialed in the perfect settings,
menus are nine tabs that give you one-click access you may want to save them to your computer’s
to a summary view of the entire processor, as well hard drive or external storage device as an added
as individual screens showing every processing measure of safety. Or working offline, you can
parameter available for each input and output. create a preset file and open it later when you are
Here is a quick run through of the menus and with your SP260. You can even create preset files
the three different screens types that are avialable and share them with other SP260 users.
in the application.
• Read preset from device...
Click here if you want to access one or more
presets that are already stored in the SP260’s
memory banks, perhaps to save it to your hard
drive as a safety backup in case you ever need to
reset your processor, or if a rival engineer wants
to try and mess up your settings.
• Quit
Close and exit the SP260 application, but please
keep your day job...unless this is your day job.
In that case, keep it.
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Edit Menu • Delay units
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
The edit menu is where you can copy and paste Choose between feet, meters and milliseconds
input/output settings and manage the names of as your preferred unit of measure when adjusting
your output channels. input and output delays.
• Change password...
If you want to setup a password so you can lock
your SP260 and prevent intruders from wrecking
your show, you’ve come to the right place.
• Ramp audio on changes
• Copy input... This is a handy feature when using the software
Select input source and destination to copy application to make live adjustments to your
settings from Input A to Input B or vice versa. system. Sneezing while your mouse is on an input
level control could send your system into overload.
• Copy output... By activating this feature, parameters will slowly
Select an output source and destination to copy transition from one setting to another. For
settings from any one output channel to any real-time control, you can disable this feature.
other output channel. Just be careful.
• Version info…
If you’re curious, or if one of our tech support
guys asks you, you can find information about
your SP260 hardware and software versions here.
• System setup...
Configure your processor to best suit your
loudspeaker setup by choosing from one of the
five options. From there, you can tweak to your
heart’s content to achieve sonic bliss.
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The connection menu is where you can manage the
connection to your SP260 without exiting the software.
This is handy if you are using the application to program
multiple SP260 units in the same venue.
• Connect device…
Click here and the software will detect and
connect to your SP260 for programming
and control from your computer.
• Disconnnect device…
Click here if you want to disconnect the SP260
from the software application without closing
the application.
Below the menus are nine tabs that give you quick access to an overview of the whole processor or all of the
processing options for a specific input or output. There are tabs for inputs A and B, for each of the six outputs,
and lastly a Summary tab. When you launch the application, it will open showing you the Summary tab.
Click on any tab to navigate between Input, Output and Summary screens.
At the bottom of every screen are a series of buttons that let you link inputs or outputs to edit specific
parameters simultaneously. See page 21 for further details.
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SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor Summary Screen
The Summary Screen lets you keep tabs on critical processor parameters and input/output levels in a single view.
At the top is a signal routing overview showing the processing elements in order from input to output, plus input
routing to each output. You can also mute and unmute inputs and outputs using the buttons flanking the processor
flow diagram. Meters are located in the center of the screen, along with mode settings that let you switch between
level and limiter activity per channel. Below that are the polarity invert buttons for each output, followed by input
and output gain controls.
Input Screens
There are 2 input tabs, one for Input A and one for Input B. The top of the screen shows you the EQ graph for
the selected input. Clicking the Cursor button in the View section will add nodes to the graph so you can click
and drag to dial in EQ settings. Below the EQ graph, starting from the left are the Mute and Gain controls, followed
by the 5-band EQ controls and EQ bypass button. Double clicking gain controls will reset them to 0. A popup menu
over each EQ band lets you choose between shelving and parametric (bell) types. Frequency and bandwidth
controls are below the gain control for each EQ band. To the right are the course and fine adjustment controls
for your input delay.
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There is a dedicated screen for each of the 6 output channels. The EQ graph, Mute, Gain and EQ controls are
identical to those found on the input tab, except that there are 7 bands of EQ on the outputs. To the right of the
EQ controls are Input Source, High and Low Pass Filters, Polarity, Limiter and Delay controls. As with the Input
tabs, the Cursor button will show and hide EQ nodes. The next 3 buttons determine the information seen on the
EQ graph. By default (Output) it shows the additive effects of the displayed output’s 7-band EQ, High and Low Pass
Filter settings. Selecting one of the other options (Out + InA or Out + InB) will also add the EQ and Gain settings
of Input A or Input B, giving you a more complete view of the output’s gain structure. The last 5 buttons allow you to
overlay additional output channel EQ, High and Low Pass Filter curves to the graph, helpful when adjusting system
crossover settings.
In Closing
The SP260’s Control Application extends its power and convenience by making all of the hardware interface’s
functionality and control available via your Windows-based PC, with additional options for managing presets, online
or offline. For more detailed information on any of the processing features discussed in this Appendix, please refer
to the appropriate section in the main body of the Owner’s Manual.
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Appendix D: SP260 Processing Parameters
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
Inputs
Delay:
Gain: ±15 dB
±0.1 dB increments Time (ms): 0.0000 – 600.9984 ms
±1.000 ms and ±0.0208 ms increments
Delay:
Distance (m): 0.000 – 204.339 m
Time (ms): 0.0000 – 600.9984 ms ~±0.340 m and ±~0.007 m increments
±1.000 ms and ±0.0208 ms increments Distance (feet): 0.000 – 670.233 feet
Distance (m): 0.000 – 204.339 m ±~1.115 feet and ±~0.023 feet increments
~±0.340 m and ±~0.007 m increments
Distance (feet): 0.000 – 670.233 feet High- and Low-Pass Filters:
±~1.115 feet and ±~0.023 feet increments Frequency: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Filter / Slope: No Cut-Off
EQ Bypass: On or Off Butterworth 6 dB / octave
Butterworth 12 dB / octave
Linkwitz-Riley 12 dB / octave
5-band EQ: Bessel 12 dB / octave
Butterworth 18 dB / octave
Frequency: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Butterworth 24 dB / octave
~1/24 octave increments Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB / octave
Bandwidth: 0.05 – 3.0 Bessel 24 dB / octave
±0.05 increments
Gain: ±15 dB Limiter:
±0.5 dB increments Attack: 5 – 200 ms
High or low-shelving: 6 or 12 dB / oct [5 ms – 20 ms] ±1 ms increments
[20 ms – 30 ms] ±5 ms increments
[30 ms – 100 ms] ±10 ms increments
[100 ms – 200 ms] ±20 ms increments
Release: 0.1 – 3.0 s
Outputs ±0.1 s increments
Name: User-editable
Threshold: –10 to +20 dBu
Source: InA, InB, InA+InB ±0.2 dBu increments
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Analog Inputs Distortion (THD+N)
Connectors: Two Balanced XLRs 20 Hz to 20 kHz: <0.004%
CMRR: >58 dB
Crosstalk
Input Meter Range: Clip 22 Hz to 22 kHz [unweighted]
+15 dBu Interchannel Crosstalk +20 dBu @ 1 kHz: –107 dB
+9 dBu
+3 dBu
0 dBu Crosstalk Input to Output +20 dBu @ 1 kHz: –107 dB
–10 dBu
–20 dBu
Analog Outputs
Connectors: Six Balanced XLRs
USB
Max Output Level: +21 dBu USB port for programming via Windows-based computers
(downloadable app and driver from www.mackie.com)
Format: USB 1.1
Output Meter Range:
Level Mode: Limit Mode:
Limit Limit
Clip 0 dB
+15 dBu –3 dB
+9 dBu –6 dB
+3 dBu –9 dB AC Power Requirements
0 dBu –12 dB
Power Consumption: 40 watts
–15 dBu –15 dB
Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC – 240 VAC,
50 – 60 Hz
Power Connector: 3 Pin IEC
AD/DA
Converter Type: 24-bit AKM®
Dynamic Range: 120 dB
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Bit Depth: 24 Bit
Physical
Display 2x24 character LCD with backlight
Dimensions
Frequency Response
Height: 1.8 in / 46 mm
20 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.2 dB (1U rack mount design)
Width: 19.0 in / 483 mm (front)
17.3 in / 439 mm (rear)
Depth: 9.0 in / 229 mm
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. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered
trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and
are hereby acknowledged. ©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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SP260 Dimensions
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
17.3 in
439 mm
WEIGHT
5.8 lb
2.6 kg
9.0 in
229 mm
19.0 in
483 mm
1.8 in
46 mm
Input + 5-Band
ADC Mute Gain Delay
A - EQ
Bypass
SP260 Block Diagram
Input + 5-Band
ADC Mute Gain Delay
B - EQ
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
Bypass
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Mackie Limited Warranty
SP260 2x6 Speaker Processor
For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find
contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the
distributor in your local market.
LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD
or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming
product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the
Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (toll-
free in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD
holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it
to obtain any warranty service.
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit
www.mackie.com/warranty.
The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located
at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior
agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment,
modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a
written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday
through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).