Mackie Art Series ART500 Quick Start Manual
The ART500 is a full-range two-way
professional passive speaker system that
combines high power, wide bandwidth, and
the reduced weight of a special hybrid
construction for fixed-installation systems. The
15" low-frequency transducer, in combination
with a 2" titanium compression driver coupled
to an integral 80º x 60º constant directivity
polynomial horn, form an extremely powerful
package for any small to medium-sized sound
reinforcement application.
It features dual Neutrik Speakon® input
and output connectors for cascading multiple
speakers. The passive crossover is designed
to reduce heat dissipation and optimize the
power response of the loudspeaker.
The enclosure is constructed of high-
strength polypropylene and multilayer wood,
with M10 threaded inserts on all four sides for
rigging, and an integral locking 1-3/8" socket
in the bottom for mounting on a standard
speaker stand.
Safety First!
Before connecting and using the
equipment, please read this Quick-Start Guide
carefully and keep it for future reference.
WARNING!
This equipment has been
designed to be installed by qualified
professionals only! There are many factors to
be considered when installing professional
sound reinforcement systems, including
mechanical and electrical considerations, as
well as acoustic coverage and performance.
Mackie Industrial strongly recommends that
this equipment be installed only by a
professional sound installer or contractor.
Transducers:
Low Frequency:
15" (380 mm) diameter woofer
High Frequency:
2" (51 mm) compression driver,
horn loaded
Physical:
Enclosure:
Asymmetrical trapezoidal,
reinforced polypropylene
Mounting:
Lockable 1-3/8" (35mm) stand
mount
Rigging Inserts:
6 points, accepts M10 threaded
hardware
Input/Output Connectors:
2 Neutrik Speakon
Dimensions HxWxD:
29.1" x 17.9" x 14.8"
(740 mm x 454 mm x 375 mm)
Net Weight:
72.7 lb (33.0 kg)
Specifications
System:
Freq. Range (–10 dB):
50Hz-20kHz
Freq. Response (
±
3 dB):
70Hz-17kHz
Horz. Coverage Angle (–6 dB):
80
°
nominal
Vert. Coverage Angle (–6 dB):
60
°
nominal
Directivity Factor Q (DI):
10.7 (10.3), averaged 1kHz-10kHz
System Sensitivity:
100 dB, 1W@1m
Rated Maximum SPL:
133 dB @ 1 m (3.3ft) peak
HF Protection:
Over-voltage dampening
System Input Power Rating:
500W RMS
2000W Peak
Recommended Amplifier Power:
700W RMS
System Nominal Impedance:
8 ohms
Crossover Frequency and Slope:
1.8kHz; 24 dB/octave
HF Protection:
Dynamic
Part No. 910-171-20 Rev. A 2/00
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ART500
Passive Speaker System
Quick-Start Guide