Mackie Thump12 User manual

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
Thump12 and Thump15
Only Thump Powered Loudspeakers deliver the class-
leading, chest-thumping low end you deserve. Each Thump
loudspeaker delivers 1000 watts of power, providing the
high-output you need in a package that’s tough, lightweight
and portable.
Designed by the world’s leader in portable live sound,
Thump loudspeakers offer a 3-band EQ for dialing in the
ideal sound. And with a rugged enclosure and robust system
protection, you’re more than ready for the next gig.
Delivering real-world power levels, application flexibility
and class-leading bass response, you can be confident that
Thump loudspeakers offers the best performance for your
money.
FEATURES:
■1000W Total System Power
■Gig-ready, high-output design
■Ultra-efficient Class-D amplification
■Class-leading, Chest-thumping Low End
■12" High-output woofer [Thump12]
■15" High-output woofer [Thump15]
■1.4" Titanium dome compression driver
■Dynamic bass response delivers amazing
lows at all volumes
■Total System Optimization
■Precision 2-way crossover
■Transducer time alignment
■System protection / limiting
■Application Flexible
■3-band EQ with sweepable mid to dial
in the perfect sound
■Mic/line input allows direct connection
of microphone
■Flexible mounting options including tripod
and pole-mounting
■Angled design perfect for use as a stage monitor
■Lightweight and Portable
■Rugged polypropylene construction designed
for heavy use
■29.0 lb / 13.2 kg [Thump12]
■33.2 lb / 15.1 kg [Thump15]
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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
THUMP12 / THUMP15 TECH SPECS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–3 dB) 57 Hz – 20 kHz [Thump12]
39 Hz – 20 kHz [Thump15]
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 50 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump12]
32 Hz – 23 kHz [Thump15]
Horizontal Coverage Angle 90˚
Vertical Coverage Angle 60˚
Maximum SPL Peak 125 dB SPL @ 1m [Thump12]
126 dB SPL @ 1m [Thump15]
High-Frequency Section
Compression Driver 1.4 in / 36 mm
Diaphragm Material Titanium
Magnet Material Ferrite
Low-Frequency Section
Woofer Diameter 12.0 in / 305 mm [Thump12]
15.0 in / 381 mm [Thump15]
Cone Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
Power Amplifiers
System Power Amplification
Rated Power 500 watts rms
1000 watts peak
Low Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 400 watts rms
800 watts peak
Design Class D
High Frequency Power Amplifier
Rated Power 100 watts rms
200 watts peak
Design Class AB
Input / Output
Input Type Female XLR / 1/4" Balanced
Input Impedance 20 k balanced bridging;
10 k unbalanced
Thru Male XLR balanced
Level Control Rotating Knob
0 dB at center
Sensitivity +4 dBu for full output
(Level Control @ Center)
–36 dBu for full output
(Level Control @ Max)
Electronic Crossover
Crossover Type 24 dB/octave
Crossover Frequency 3 kHz
Equalization
Low Frequency EQ ±6 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving
Mid Frequency EQ ±6 dB sweepable from
100 Hz to 8 kHz
High Frequency EQ ±6 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving
Power
US detachable line cord 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 130W
EU detachable line cord 220 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 130W
AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC, 10 A male
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 Front / rear power ON,
Rear OL (Overload)

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
Construction Features
Basic Design Trapezoidal
Cabinet Polypropylene
Finish Textured
Handles One on each side, one on top
Grille Perforated metal with
weather-resistant coating
Monitor Angle 50˚ [Thump12]
45˚ [Thump15]
Mounting Methods
Pole-mountable via the built-in socket on the bottom of the
cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight
of the Thump loudspeaker.
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Thump12
Height 25.0 in / 635 mm
Width 15.2 in / 386 mm
Depth 13.2 in / 335 mm
Weight 32 lb / 14.5 kg
Thump15
Height 29.0 in / 737 mm
Width 17.5 in / 445 mm
Depth 17.0 in / 432 mm
Weight 36.0 lb / 16.3 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Thump12
Height 23.5 in / 596 mm
Width 14.5 in / 367 mm
Depth 12.4 in / 314 mm
Weight 29.0 lb / 13.2 kg
Thump15
Height 27.6 in / 702 mm
Width 16.8 in / 427 mm
Depth 15.5 in / 394 mm
Weight 33.2 lb / 15.1 kg
THUMP12 / THUMP15 TECH SPECS CONTINUED...
Options
SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01
Thump12 Loudspeaker Bag P/N 2036809-07
Thump15 Loudspeaker Bag P/N 2036809-06
Ordering Information
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2042230-00
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2042230-01
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, UK P/N 2042230-03
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, AU P/N 2042230-04
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 2042230-05
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (120V) P/N 2042230-06
Thump12 1000W 12" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (230V) P/N 2042230-16
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 2042231-00
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 2042231-01
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, UK P/N 2042231-03
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, AU P/N 2042231-04
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 2042231-05
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (120V) P/N 2042231-06
Thump15 1000W 15" Powered Loudspeaker, BZ (230V) P/N 2042231-16

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 29.0 lb [13.2 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 32 lb [14.5 kg].
TOPSIDEFRONT
BOTTOM
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
12.4
[314]
14.0
[357]
6.0
[152]
6.1
[155]
7.7
[196]
5.0
[127]
22.8
[579]
23.5
[596]
22.0
[559]
14.5
[367]
6.6
[168]
11.6
[295]
8.8˚
6.0˚
THUMP12 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 33.2 lb [15.1 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 36 lb [16.3 kg].
SIDE
BOTTOM
FRONT
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
15.5
[394]
16.4
[417]
5.9
[150]
8.8
[224]
10.5
[267] 6.8
[173]
27.6
[702]
24.9
[633]
27.7
[704]
26.2
[665]
16.8
[427]
8.0
[203]
13.6
[345]
THUMP15 LOUDSPEAKER DIMENSIONS

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
THUMP12 / THUMP15 LOUDSPEAKER REAR PANEL

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
HF LF
Amp Amp
OL LED
Limiter Limiter
Mute Mute
Level Control
Loudspeaker Processing Loudspeaker Processing
3-Band Contour EQ
80 100-8K 12K LO MID HI
Thermal Monitoring
Input XLR
Loop Out XLR
THUMP12 / THUMP15 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Thump12
Thump15 1000W
Powered Loudspeakers
Part No. SW1061 Rev. A 03/14
Frequency (Hz)
20
–20 dB
–30 dB
–10 dB
+10 dB
0 dB
100 1000 20000 10000
Frequency (Hz)
20
–20 dB
–30 dB
–10 dB
+10 dB
0 dB
100 1000 20000 10000
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet Thump12_Thump15_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual Thump12_Thump15_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone]
THUMP12 LOUDSPEAKER FREQUENCY RESPONSE
THUMP15 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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