Mackie SRM550 User manual

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SRM550 & SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers
SRM550 and SRM650
The SRM550 and SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers deliver a new level of SRM
ruggedness, output, clarity, simplicity and unmatched
bass response, ideal as a main or monitor. Truly
“Built-Like-A-Tank,” huge system power is paired with
custom transducers within professional-grade, internally-
braced all-wood cabinets that redefine tough.
The SRM550 and SRM650 feature our High Definition
Audio Processing™, including patented acoustic correction
DSP for the ultimate in high-definition sound, plus system
optimization tools like application-specific speaker modes
and an amazingly accurate feedback destroyer.
Ready for anything, the integrated 2-channel mixer
with Wide-Z™ inputs can handle any signal with ease.
The SRM550 and SRM650 deliver the modern output,
amazing sound and proven durability you demand from
a portable loudspeaker.
FEATURES:
■1600W system power paired with custom transducers
deliver gig-level volumes with room to spare
 •12" high-output LF driver / 1.4" titanium dome
compression driver [SRM550]
 •15" high-output LF driver / 1.4" titanium dome
compression driver [SRM650]
■“Built-Like-A-Tank” all-wood, internally braced cabinet
delivers professional-grade road-worthiness
 •Rugged 18-gauge steel grille and fine-textured,
sleek black cabinet finish
 •Frontportedformaximumlow-endextension 
and punch
■High-Definition Audio Processing for professional
sound with unmatched clarity
 •Patented acoustic correction developed with
touring geniuses at EAW®
 •Precision 2-way digital crossover
 •Driver time alignment and phase correction
■Quick one-button Speaker Mode selection
for application-specific voicing (PA, DJ, Monitor
and Soloist)
■Effortlessly eliminate nasty feedback with one-button
automatic Feedback Destroyer
■Integrated 2-channel mixer featuring dual Wide-Z™
inputs
 •Handles anything from mics to guitars to mixers
with a single twist of the gain knob
 •Includes stereo RCA inputs for easy connection
to music source
 •Perfect for the singer/songwriter, plug in and leave
the mixer at home
■Smart Protect™DSP kicks in to protect your
investment when things get pushed a little too hard
■Monitor-specific 60˚ angle and voicing mode
perfect for cutting through on stage
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SRM550 & SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers
SRM550/650 LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–3 dB) 55 Hz – 17 kHz [SRM550]
50 Hz – 17 kHz [SRM650]
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 49 Hz – 20 kHz [SRM550]
39 Hz – 20 kHz [SRM650]
Max peak SPL 132 dB [SRM550]
133 dB [SRM650]
Crossover Point 3 kHz
Dispersion 90˚ x 50˚
High-Frequency Section
Voice Coil Diameter 1.0 in / 25 mm
Horn Entry Diameter 1.4 in / 36 mm
Diaphragm Material Titanium
Magnet Material Ferrite
Low-Frequency Section
Woofer Diameter 12.0 in / 305 mm [SRM550]
15.0 in / 381 mm [SRM650]
Voice Coil Diameter 2.6 in / 66 mm [SRM550]
3.0 in / 76 mm [SRM650]
Diaphragm Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
Power Amplifiers
System Power Amplification
Rated Power 800 watts rms
1600 watts peak
Low Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 400 watts rms
800 watts peak
Rated THD < 1%
Cooling Convection
Design Class D
High Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 400 watts rms
800 watts peak
Rated THD < 1%
Cooling Convection
Design Class D
Input / Output
Channel 1
Mic-Line 8 k balanced
1/4" TRS, Wide-Z™1 M unbalanced
Channel 2
Mic-Line 8 k balanced
1/4" TRS, Wide-Z™1 M unbalanced
RCA 25 k unbalanced
Thru Male XLR balanced
[Passive when the Ch 1 / Mix switch
is in the “out” (Ch 1) position]
[Active when the Ch 1 / Mix switch
is in the “in” (Mix) position]
Power
US detachable line cord 90 – 130 VAC, 60 Hz, 200W
EU detachable line cord 190 – 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 200W
AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC
Power Supply Type Switchmode
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
(Running Man logo),
Front load power limiter,
Speaker Mode,
Feedback Destroyer,
input signal
Construction Features
Cabinet 15 mm Poplar
Finish High durability black paint
Handles One on each side
Grille Powder-coated 18 gauge steel
Fly Points Three M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm
Monitor Angle 60˚

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SRM550 & SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers
Mounting Methods
Floor mount, pole mount or fly via three integrated M10 mounting
points (using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts).
Physical Properties (packaged product)
SRM550
Height 24.7 in / 627 mm
Depth 18.9 in / 480 mm
Width 18.3 in / 465 mm
Weight 44 lb / 20 kg
SRM650
Height 28.9 in / 734 mm
Depth 22.0 in / 559 mm
Width 21.9 in / 556 mm
Weight 55 lb / 24.9 kg
Physical Properties (product)
SRM550
Height 23.0 in / 585 mm
Width 14.2 in / 360 mm
Depth 14.9 in / 377 mm
Weight 37 lb / 16.8 kg
SRM650
Height 26.7 in / 677 mm
Width 17.5 in / 445 mm
Depth 17.4 in / 441 mm
Weight 46 lb / 21 kg
SRM550/650 LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS CONT...
Options
PA-A2 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit
(3 x M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm) P/N 0028272
SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01
SRM550 Loudspeaker Cover P/N 2036809-22
SRM650 Loudspeaker Cover P/N 2036809-23
Ordering Information
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2037992-00
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2037992-01
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, AU P/N 2037992-04
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 2037992-05
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (120V) P/N 2037992-06
SRM550 1600W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (230V) P/N 2037992-16
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2037982-00
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2037982-01
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, AU P/N 2037982-04
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 2037982-05
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (120V) P/N 2037982-06
SRM650 1600W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (230V) P/N 2037982-16

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Powered Loudspeakers
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 37 lb [16.8 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 44 lb [20 kg].
4x Feet
2x Top Fly Point
Pole Cup
FRONT BACK
BOTTOM
TOP
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
23.0
[585]
14.9
[377]
22.7
[577]
14.2
[360]
11.0
[279]
2.4
[60]
2.0
[50]
2.0
[50]
3.2
[80]
2.0
[50]
15.9
[403]
60˚
14.9
[377]
2.0
[50]
SRM550 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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Powered Loudspeakers
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 46 lb [21 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 55 lb [24.9 kg].
4x Feet
Pole Cup
FRONT BACK
BOTTOM
TOP
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
26.7
[677]
17.4
[441]
26.3
[669]
17.5
[445]
14.3
[364]
2.4
[60]
2.0
[50]
2.0
[50]
3.2
[80]
2.0
[50]
18.8
[476]
60˚
17.4
[441]
2.0
[50]
2x Top Fly Point
SRM650 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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SRM550 & SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers
SIG/OLSIG/OL
POWER CONSUMPTION 200W
SIG/OLSIG/OL
SRM550/650 LOUDSPEAKER REAR PANEL

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Powered Loudspeakers
1
+
-
XLR + TRS COMBO
LEVEL
ADC
Limit
ADC
2
+
-
THRU
DAC
Hi
Lo
AMP
Limit
XOver XOver
DAC DAC
DAC
L
R
AMP STATUS
0 dB fixed gain
+
-
Feedback
Destroyer
Speaker
Mode
4
ON / OFF HOLD TO CLR
ON1
2 3
SOLO
MODE SIGNAL 2
SIGNAL 1 LIMIT
PA DJ MON
LOGO ON / OFF
MAIN
FEEDBACK
DESTROYER
SPEAKER
MODE
USER CONTROLS
LIT LOGO
XLR: OFF | +20 dB | +40 dB
GAIN: CCW | 12:00 | CW
TRS (WIDE-Z): OFF | 0 dB | +20 dB
RCA
THRU
XLR + TRS COMBO
LEVEL
XLR: OFF | +20 dB | +40 dB
GAIN: CCW | 12:00 | CW
RCA: OFF | 0 dB | +20 dB
TRS (WIDE-Z): OFF | 0 dB | +20 dB
XLR
-20 dB
PAD
DSP
DIGITAL BUS
LEVEL
DETECT
LEVEL
DETECT
-20 dB
PAD
-20 dB
PAD
ADC
Limit
AMP
CH1
MIX
Acoustic
Correction
Acoustic
Correction
Smart
Protect
High Definition
Audio Processing
Smart
Protect
FIR FIR
SRM550/650 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Powered Loudspeakers
3 SRM550/650 FLY POINTS FLOWN AT A 30˚ ANGLE
Top Fly Points
Rear Fly Point
(adjusts angle)
MP = Mounting Point
MP
MP
MP
TOP
REAR

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SRM550 & SRM650 1600W High-Definition
Powered Loudspeakers
Part No. SW0999 Rev. A 08/13
■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
+10
0
-20
-10
-30
-40
20 100 1000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Normalized to 0 dB SPL
+10
0
-20
-10
-30
-40
20 100 1000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Normalized to 0 dB SPL
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet SRM_Loudspeakers_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual SRM_Loudspeakers_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone]
SRM550 LOUDSPEAKER FREQUENCY RESPONSE
SRM650 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.
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