Mackie Thump18S User manual

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Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch
Powered Subwoofer
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FEATURES:
■1200W of Room-Shaking Low End
■Professional band-pass design for maximum output
and deep, room-filling lows
■18" custom high-output woofer
■Cool-running Class-D amplification
■Total System Optimization
■Precision crossover (140 Hz)
■Tuning filters deliver highly accurate bass response
■Robust system protection
■Application Flexible
■Dual XLR inputs for mono or stereo applications
■Stereo high-pass outputs optimize sound when
connecting top boxes
■Stereo full-range outputs perfect for adding more
subwoofers
■User-adjustable level and polarity controls
■Easily mount your full-range loudspeaker via pole cup
■Solid All-Wood Design
■Robust all-wood enclosure with high-durability finish
■“Built-Like-A-Tank” construction
■82 lb / 37.2 kg
Thump18S
The Thump18S 1200W 18" Powered Subwoofer features
a professional band-pass design that delivers class-leading
output and deep, room-filling lows. Designed by the world’s
leader in portable live sound, the Thump18S provides ample
power for high-output applications, bringing your Thump
or SRM system to an entirely new level.
A full set of professional input and output connections
provide simple integration and sonic optimization of any
system. Plus, there’s ample system protection in place to
protect your investment.
With tons of power and a high-output/deep punch
band-pass design, the Thump18S is the perfect subwoofer
to complete your professional PA.

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Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch
Powered Subwoofer
Thump18S SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–3 dB) 40 Hz – 120 Hz
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 30 Hz – 132 Hz
Max peak SPL 130 dB
Crossover Point 140 Hz
Slope 2nd order HP, 6th order LP
Transducer
Woofer Diameter 18.0 in / 457 mm
Voice Coil Diameter 3.0 in / 76 mm
Cone Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
Power Amplifier
Rated Power 600 watts rms
1200 watts peak
Rated THD < 1%
Cooling Convection
Design Class D
Input / Output
Input Type Female XLR balanced
Input Impedance 20 k balanced,
20 k unbalanced
Full Range Outputs Male XLR balanced
High Pass Outputs Male XLR balanced
Line Input Power
US detachable line cord 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 150W
EU detachable line cord 220 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 150W
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 and rear power ON,
Rear OL limiter
Construction Features
Cabinet Exterior grade 15 mm plywood
Finish Textured black catalyzed
polyurethane paint
Handles One on each side
Mounting Method
The Thump18S subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or stage.
It is NOT designed to be pole-mounted or suspended. The cabinet
has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging. Never attempt
to suspend the Thump18S by its handles.
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 28.2 in / 716 mm
Width 27.5 in / 699 mm
Depth 28.2 in / 716 mm
Weight 87 lb / 39.5 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 26.5 in / 672 mm
Width 22.6 in / 573 mm
Depth 22.8 in / 580 mm
Weight 82 lb / 37.2 kg
Options
Thump18S Subwoofer Cover P/N 2036809-25
SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01
Ordering Information
Thump18S 1200W 18" Powered Subwoofer, US P/N 2042232-00
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, EU P/N 2042232-01
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, UK P/N 2042232-03
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, AU P/N 2042232-04
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, CN P/N 2042232-05
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, BZ (120V) P/N 2042232-06
Thump18S 1200W 18” Powered Subwoofer, BZ (230V) P/N 2042232-16

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Thump18S 1200W 18-Inch
Powered Subwoofer
13.2 [335]
4x Feet
11.4 [290]
8.8 [224]
FRONT
BOTTOM BACK
BACK
TOP
RIGHTFRONT
Pole Cup
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF GRAVITY.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 82.0 lb [37.2 kg].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 87 lb [39.5 kg].
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
6.4 [163]
9.8 [249]
22.8 [580]
4.7 [119]
8.7 [221]
22.6 [573]
26.5 [672]
0.5 [13]
2x 3.0 [76]
2x 1.6 [41]
2x 1.6 [41]
2x 1.6 [41]
Thump18S SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS

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Powered Subwoofer
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Thump18S SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL

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LEVEL
+6dB 6dB
-
Input XLRs
High Pass Output XLRs
Full Range Output XLRs
Crossover
OL LED
LPF
Overexcursion Protection
HPF
Thermal Monitoring
Amp
Limiter
Polarity
Invert
Thermal Mute
Normal Inverted
Gain
Crossover
HPF
Crossover
HPF
Thump18S BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Powered Subwoofer
Part No. SW1062 Rev. A 03/14
Frequency (Hz)
10
–20 dB
–10 dB
+10 dB
0 dB
100 1000 20000 10000
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet Thump18S_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual Thump18S_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone]
Thump18S SUBWOOFER 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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