Mackie DLM8 User manual

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DLM8 & DLM12 2000W
Powered Loudspeakers
FEATURES:
■2000W power via ultra-efficient Class-D amplification
■TruSource™technology
 •Mackie designed, vertically-aligned,
common-magnet TruSource driver
  •8" LF woofer / 1.75" HF driver [DLM8]
  •12" LF woofer / 1.75" HF driver [DLM12]
  •Incredibly compact, lightweight design
 •PowerfulTruSourceDSPdeliversseamlessclarity, 
consistent dispersion and unmatched fidelity
DLM8 and DLM12
The Mackie DLM8 and DLM12 each deliver 2000 watts
into the most compact, professional portable loudspeaker
design ever. Featuring TruSource™technology, the DLM
loudspeakers are equipped with Mackie’s TruSource driver
that incorporates the high-output 8" [DLM8] and
12" [DLM12] woofer and 1.75" compression driver into
an incredibly compact common-magnet design.
Powerful TruSource DSP delivers seamless clarity,
consistent dispersion and unmatched fidelity.
These versatile loudspeakers feature the Mackie DL2
integrated digital mixer, providing a dual-channel mixing
solution for a wide array of possible connections with
incredible channel features like 3-band EQ and 16
great-sounding effects. Plus, system processing like
a multi-band feedback destroyer, six speaker modes
and Smart Protect technology provide the tools needed
for truly professional applications.
With configuration options that include pole / wall
mounting and flying, the sleek DLM loudspeakers are a
powerful solution for high-end installs. The ultra-compact
form factor includes a rugged PC-ABS cabinet,
powder-coated grille and integrated kickstand
for personal monitor use.
The new shape of sound – Mackie DLM8 and DLM12.
■DL2 Integrated Digital Mixer
 •Powerful,one-touchdigitalmixerwithbright 
OLED screen
 •Two highly-versatile input channels with FX
  •Independent channel level, 3-band EQ and
effects control
  •16 great-sounding effects include reverb,
chorus and delay
  •XLR / TRS combo and dual RCA connectors
  •Handles mic, line, stereo and instrument
signals
 •Unmatched system control for professional
applications
  •Multi-band feedback destroyer
  •Six speaker modes deliver the perfect voicing
for your application
  •Alignment delay up to 300ms for delay stack,
balcony, etc.
  •Three memory locations for instant venue
setting recall
  •SmartProtectDSPdynamicallyprotects 
amp / driver
■Innovative ultra-compact design
 •1/3 smaller than a traditional 2-way design
 •Fit an entire DLM system in nearly any car
 •Stack them up for storage
 •Pole-mountableontripodoratopDLM12Susing 
 SPM300speakerpole
 •Flyable via standard M10 rigging hardware
 •Wall-mount them using SWM300 articulated arm
for stealthy, powerful install system
 •RoadworthyPC-ABScabinetwithproblacknish 
and ergonomic top carry handle
 •Rugged, powder-coated 20 gauge steel grille
 •Integrated kickstand delivers the perfect angle
for personal monitor use
 •Ridiculously lightweight
  •22lb/10kg[DLM8]
  •31lb/14.1kg[DLM12]

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Powered Loudspeakers
DLM8/12 LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 65 Hz – 20 kHz [DLM8]
38 Hz – 20 kHz [DLM12]
Max peak SPL (@ 1m calculated)1125 dB [DLM8]
128 dB [DLM12]
Crossover Point 1.6 kHz
Dispersion 90˚ conical
Equalization
Low Shelving ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
Mid-Peaking ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
High Shelving ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
Increments ±3 dB
High-Frequency Section
Voice Coil Diameter 1.75 in / 44 mm
Horn Entry Diameter 1.0 in / 25 mm
Diaphragm Material Polyimide Film
Magnet Material Ferrite
Low-Frequency Section
Woofer Diameter 8.0 in / 203 mm [DLM8]
12.0 in / 305 mm [DLM12]
Voice Coil Diameter 2.0 in / 51 mm [DLM8]
2.5 in / 64 mm [DLM12]
Diaphragm Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
1Calculated from driver sensitivity and amplifier power.
Power Amplifiers
System Power Amplification
Rated Power 1000 watts rms
2000 watts peak
Low Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 500 watts rms
1000 watts peak
Rated THD < 1%
Cooling Multi-speed fan
Design Class D
High Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 500 watts rms
1000 watts peak
Rated THD < 1%
Cooling Multi-speed fan
Design Class D
DL2 Digital Mixer System Processing
EQ Six speaker modes
Alignment Delay 0-300 ms
FX 16 presets
Multi-band feedback destroyer On / Off / Clear / Hold
Memory Three locations for
instant venue setting
recall and factory reset
Input / Output
Channel 1
Mic 3.3 k balanced
Line 20 k balanced
10 k unbalanced
1/4" TRS 16 k balanced
8 k unbalanced
Channel 2
XLR Line 20 k balanced
10 k unbalanced
1/4" TRS [Hi-Z instrument] 1 M unbalanced
RCA 25 k unbalanced
Thru Male XLR balanced

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Powered Loudspeakers
Power
US detachable line cord 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 250W
EU detachable line cord 220 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 250W
AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC
Operating Temperature 0 - 40 ˚C
[extended ambient temperature] 32 - 104 ˚F
Safety Features
Input Protection Peak and RMS limiting, power supply
and amplifier thermal protection
Display LEDs Defeatable front power ON,
Front load power limiter
Status Info Power supply voltage,
Core temperature
Construction Features
Cabinet PC-ABS [High-strength]
Finish High durability black paint
Handles One on top
Grille Powder-coated 20 gauge steel
Fly Points Three M10 x 17 mm
Monitor Angle 50˚ (using integrated kickstand)
Mounting Methods
Floor mount, pole mount, wall mount or fly via three integrated M10
mounting points (using M10 x 17 mm forged shoulder eyebolts).
DLM8/12 LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS CONT...
Physical Properties (packaged product)
DLM8
Height 16.0 in / 406 mm
Depth 16.0 in / 406 mm
Width 16.5 in / 419 mm
Weight 26 lb / 11.8 kg
DLM12
Height 19.3 in / 490 mm
Depth 20.0 in / 508 mm
Width 20.5 in / 521 mm
Weight 37 lb / 16.8 kg
Physical Properties (product)
DLM8
Height 12.3 in / 313 mm
Depth 11.9 in / 302 mm
Width 12.1 in / 307 mm
Weight 22 lb / 10 kg
DLM12
Height 15.9 in / 403 mm
Depth 14.3 in / 363 mm
Width 15.3 in / 389 mm
Weight 31 lb / 14.1 kg
Options
PA-A3 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit
(3 x M10 x 17 mm) P/N 2036960
SPM300 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2036970
SWM300 Swivel Wall Mount P/N 2034990
DLM8 Loudspeaker Bag P/N 2036809-19
DLM12 Loudspeaker Bag P/N 2036809-20
Ordering Information
DLM8 2000W 8" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2037869-00
DLM8 2000W 8" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2037869-01
DLM12 2000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2037875-00
DLM12 2000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2037875-01

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Powered Loudspeakers
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
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 22 lb [10 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 26 lb [11.8 kg].
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT
BOTTOM BACK
TOP
11.9
[302]
10.6
[269]
11.9
[302]
1.0
[26]
Kickstand
[Monitor Position]
4x Feet
4x Feet Socket
[Storage Stacking]
2x Top Fly Point
[Under Decal Cover]
Pole Cup
Bottom
Fly Point
11.7
[296]
12.3
[313]
10.8
[273]
8.1
[205]
8.1
[205]
12.1
[307]
9.4
[239]
6.4 [162]
[Estimate]
5.8 [148]
[Estimate]
5.9
[150]
12.0
[304]
9.0
[228]
9.0
[228]
DLM8 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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Powered Loudspeakers
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
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 31 lb [14.1 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 37 lb [16.8 kg].
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT
BOTTOM BACK
TOP
14.3
[364]
Kickstand
[Monitor Position]
4x Feet
4x Feet Socket
[Storage Stacking]
2x Top Fly Point
[Under Decal Cover]
Pole Cup
Bottom
Fly Point
14.1
[358]
13.6
[346]
9.8
[250]
9.8
[250]
15.3
[389]
9.4
[239]
Kickstand Mounts
13.8
[350]
8.0
[206]
1.2
[30]
8.0
[200]
8.1
[205]
15.9
[403]
10.9
[278]
10.9
[278]
DLM12 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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Powered Loudspeakers
DLM8/12 LOUDSPEAKER REAR PANEL
R
L
100 - 240V
50 -60Hz 250W
POWER
Line
Mic
Ch 1
Mix
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR
THE U.S. AND ICES-003, FOR CANADA. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
REVISION
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
1 THRU2
TRS =
TRS = Line
XLR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ
PAS CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
MEMSYS21
2000W Digital Loudspeaker
/

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Powered Loudspeakers
DLM8/12 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Ch 1
AUX
RCA
ADC ADC
XLR + TRS
COMBO
XLR: 0 dB fixed gain
TRS: 0 dB fixed gain (Hi Z)
Ch 2
Fader Fader
MainFX
Fader
Fader
DSP
Speaker Processing
Hi
Lo
XLR
Line (0 dB)
Mic (+30 dB)
XLR: 0 or +30 dB
TRS: 0 dB fixed gain
+
-
+
-
+
-
Amp Amp
Limit
Limit
THRU
+
-
XLR + TRS
COMBO
DISPLAY
1 2 SYS MEM +
-
USER CONTROLS
Comp /
Lim
Comp /
Lim
XOver XOver
ADC
DAC DAC
DAC
L
R
0 dB fixed gain
CH 1
MIX
0 dB fixed gain
Core temperature
Pwr Suply Voltage
AMP STATUS
TruSource TruSource
user EQ user EQ
System
EQ
Feedback
Fighter
Delay
Effects:
Reverb
Delay
Chorus

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Powered Loudspeakers
3 DLM8/12 FLY POINTS FLOWN AT A 30˚ ANGLE
FLOWN AT A 45˚ ANGLE
Top Fly Points
Top Fly Points
Bottom Fly Point
(adjusts angle)
MP = Mounting Point
MP
MP
MP
TOP
BOTTOM
Bottom Fly Point
(adjusts angle)

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Powered Loudspeakers
Part No. SW0958 Rev. A 12/12
20 50 100 200 500
Frequency Response [Hz]
1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
1/3 Octave Response
Normalized to 0 dB SPL
Frequency Response [Hz]
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
1/3 Octave Response
Normalized to 0 dB SPL
■PASpeakerMode – This mode is full range,
but focuses on mid-range clarity where vocals
often reside.
■Soloist Speaker Mode – This mode features a low
frequency roll-off to get rid of unwanted thumps
and adds boost and sparkle to mid-range and high
frequencies. This mode is perfect for plug-and-play
singer-songwriters.
■DJ Speaker Mode – This mode bumps the lows
and highs with a mild tuck to the mids, perfect
for music playback.
■Monitor Speaker Mode – This mode features a low
frequency roll-off and a reduction around 2 kHz
to ensure maximum gain before feedback in monitor
applications.
DLM LOUDSPEAKER FREQUENCY RESPONSE LEGEND
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet DLM Loudspeaker_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual DLM Loudspeaker_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone], [email protected]
DLM8 LOUDSPEAKER FREQUENCY RESPONSE
DLM12 LOUDSPEAKER FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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” figure are registered trademarks of
LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brands mentioned are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.