Mackie SP260 Operating and safety instructions

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SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker
System Processor
FEATURES:
■Professional 2-input, 6-output system processor
for passive and powered PAs
■Sophisticated, intuitive EQ, crossover, delay
and dynamics processing optimizes and protects
your system
■High-end 24-bit AKM®AD/DA converters with 120 dB
dynamic range
■Two balanced XLR inputs with level control, mute,
600ms delay and 5-band parametric / shelving EQ
■Six balanced XLR outputs with level control, mute,
polarity invert, dedicated high and low pass filters,
7-band parametric / shelving EQ, 600ms delay,
and limiting
■Powerful limiter on every output for ultimate
protection
■Convenient front-panel controls for parameter editing
and input/output muting
■USB port for simple programming via PC
■Linkable inputs and outputs for easy stereo
configuration
■7-segment LED metering for input / output level
or limiter activity
■5 operating modes: 2 x stereo + sub, 3 x stereo,
2 x 2-way + sub, 2 x 3-way and 1 x 6-way
■24 presets for storing your Mackie or other system
parameters
■Switchmode power supply: 100V – 240V
■Compact, single rack unit design
■Approximate shipping weight: 8.8 lb / 4.0 kg
SP260
Offering sophisticated EQ, crossover, dynamics
processing and system protection, the Mackie SP260
2x6 Speaker Processor provides complete system
optimization for both passive and powered systems.
Five different operating modes cover a wide range
of systems. Each input and output is loaded with a huge
range of processing including flexible EQ, crossover, delay
and limiting solutions. It delivers everything you need to
professionally optimize loudspeaker systems of nearly
any size.
The SP260 utilizes high-end 24-bit AKM®AD/DA
converters with 120 dB dynamic range for class-leading
sound quality. 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.

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SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker
System Processor
SP260 PROCESSING PARAMETERS
Operating Modes and Presets
2xStereo+Sub: Two full-range loudspeaker pairs and a
pair of [mono by default] subwoofers
2x2Way+Sub: Two bi-ampable full-range loudspeakers and a
pair of [mono by default] subwoofers
2x3Way: Two tri-ampable full-range loudspeakers
3xStereo: Three full-range loudspeaker pairs
1x6Way: Mono 6-way setup
Inputs
Gain: ±15 d B
±0.1 dB increments
Delay:
Time (ms): 0.0000 - 600.9984 ms
±1.000 ms and ±0.0208 ms increments
Distance (m): 0.000 - 204.339 m
±~0.340 m and ±~0.007 m increments
Distance (feet): 0.000 - 670.233 feet
±~1.115 feet and ±~0.023 feet increments
EQ Bypass: On or Off
5-band EQ:
Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
~1/24 octave increments
Bandwidth: 0.05 - 3.0
±0.05 increments
Gain: ±15 dB
±0.05 dB increments
High or low-shelving: 6 or 12 dB/octave
Outputs
Name: User-editable
Source: InA, InB, InA+InB
Polarity: 180˚ invert
Gain: -12.0 dB to +6.0 dB
±0.1 dB increments
EQ Bypass: On or Off
Outputs Continued...
7-band EQ:
Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
~1/24 octave increments
Bandwidth: 0.05 - 3.0
±0.05 increments
Gain: ±15 dB
±0.05 dB increments
High or low-shelving: 6 or 12 dB/octave
Delay:
Time (ms): 0.0000 - 600.9984 ms
±1.000 ms and ±0.0208 ms increments
Distance (m): 0.000 - 204.339 m
±~0.340 m and ±~0.007 m increments
Distance (feet): 0.000 - 670.233 feet
±~1.115 feet and ±~0.023 feet increments
High- and Low-Pass Filters:
Frequency: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Filter / Slope: No Cut-Off
Butterworth 6 dB/octave
Butterworth 12 dB/octave
Linkwitz-Riley 12 dB/octave
Bessel 12 dB/octave
Butterworth 18 dB/octave
Butterworth 24 dB/octave
Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB/octave
Bessel 24 dB/octave
Limiter:
Attack: 5 - 200 ms
[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
±0.1 s increments
Threshold: -10 to +20 dBu
±0.2 dBu increments

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SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker
System Processor
SP260 SPECIFICATIONS
Analog Inputs
Connectors Two Balanced XLRs
Max Input (Line Level): +20 dBu
CMRR >58 dB
Input Meter Range Clip
+15 dBu
+9 dBu
+3 dBu
0 dBu
-10 dBu
-20 dBu
Analog Outputs
Connectors Six Balanced XLRs
Max Output Level +21 dBu
Output Meter Range
Level Mode: Limit Mode:
Limit Limit
Clip 0 dBr
+15 dBu -3 dBr
+9 dBu -6 dBr
+3 dBu -9 dBr
0 dBu -12 dBr
-15 dBu -15 dBr
AD/DA
Converter Type 24-bit AKM®
Dynamic Range 120 dB
Sample Rate 48 kHz
Bit Depth 24-Bit
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Noise Characteristics
Dynamic Range 111 dB A-weighted
108 dB unweighted
Distortion
20 Hz to 20 kHz <0.004%
Crosstalk
22 Hz to 22 kHz [unweighted]
Interchannel Crosstalk +20 dBu @ 1 kHz -107 dB
Crosstalk Input to Output +20 dBu @ 1 kHz -107 dB
USB
USB port for programming via Windows-based computers
(downloadable app and driver from www.mackie.com)
Format USB 1.1
AC Power Requirements
Power Consumption 40 watts
Universal AC Power Supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Power Connector 3 Pin IEC
Operating Temperature 0 - 40 ˚C
[extended ambient temperature] 32 - 104 ˚F
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 3.6 in / 91 mm
Width 21.0 in / 533 mm
Depth 12.1 in / 307 mm
Weight 8.8 lb / 4.0 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Display 2x24 character LCD with backlight
Height 1.8 in / 46 mm
(1U rack mount design)
Width [front] 19.0 in / 483 mm
Width [rear] 17.3 in / 439 mm
Depth 9.0 in / 229 mm
Weight 5.8 lb / 2.6 kg
Ordering Information
SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker System Processor P/N 2039291-00

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SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker
System Processor
Input
AADC
+
-Gain Delay 5-Band
EQ
Bypass
A B
Input
BADC
+
-Gain Delay 5-Band
EQ
Bypass
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Mute
Mute Output 1
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Output 2
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Output 3
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Output 4
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Output 5
Polarity Gain 7-Band
EQ
Bypass
Input
Source Delay Low-Pass
Filter
High-Pass
Filter Limiter DAC
Mute Output 6
SP260 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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SP260 2X6 Loudspeaker
System Processor
Part No. SW0960 Rev. A 12/12
NAV/EDIT1
ENTER ESC
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
USB
EDIT
MUTE
UTILITY
A
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
EDIT
MUTE B 1
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
2
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
3
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
4
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
5
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
6
EDIT
MUTE
2x6 SPEAKER
PROCESSOR
EDIT2EDIT 3
PUSHPUSH
ON
OUTPUTS
MAIN
GNDLIFT
ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
100-240 VAC
40W 50/60 Hz
FUSE: T 800mAL 250V
AB123456
INPUTS
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
SP260 NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 5.8 lb [2.6 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 8.8 lb [4.0 kg].
1.8
[46]
19.0 [483]
17.3 [439]
9.0 [229]
NAV/EDIT1
ENTER ESC
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
USB
EDIT
MUTE
UTILITY
A
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-10
-20
EDIT
MUTE B 1
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
2
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
3
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
4
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
5
EDIT
MUTE
LIMIT
CLIP
+15
+9
+3
0
-15
6
EDIT
MUTE
2x6 SPEAKER
PROCESSOR
EDIT2EDIT3
SP260 FRONT AND REAR PANELS
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet SP260_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual SP260_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone], [email protected]
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by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to
change these specifications at any time without notice.
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SP260 DIMENSIONS