Mackie Sound Palette SP2400 Instruction Manual

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Summary of Sound Palette SP2400

  • Page 1

    Sp2400 music controller inputs inputs off 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 off 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 a b on overload status power comm port zone a master volume zone b master volume 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 g + – g + – a g b a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/line input b p...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Sp2400 – 2 caution avis risk of electric shock do not open risque de choc electrique ne pas ouvrir caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover (or back) no user-serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel attention: pour eviter les risques de choc electrique...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Sp2400 – 3 audio expansion connectors are provided on the rear panel for connecting multiple sp2400s, with shared audio via balanced busing. Each of the four program input signals are internally balanced and can be independently assigned to the balanced bus with internal assignment switches. The loc...

  • Page 4

    Sp2400 – 4 front panel features inputs select buttons are used to choose the program source for its respective zone. Only one source may be selected at a time. These are non- priority inputs. However, input 4 can become a program priority input by setting the amp address switch #7 up. In this mode, ...

  • Page 5

    Sp2400 – 5 mic/line input is provided to connect a local microphone in each zone. This is a 3-pin phoenix- type connector where pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is signal high (+), and pin 3 is signal low (–). Ambient mic is a 3-pin phoenix-type connector used to connect the optional mt-3100 ambient microphon...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Sp2400 – 6 3. Installation application diagrams l caution: 230/115v 50/60 hz fuse 115/t8a to reduce the risk of fire replace with same type fuse and rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/line input b program eq 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 g + – g + – g +...

  • Page 7

    Sp2400 – 7 l caution: 230/115v 50/60 hz fuse 115/t8a to reduce the risk of fire replace with same type fuse and rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/line input b program eq 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 g + – g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/l...

  • Page 8

    Sp2400 – 8 l caution: 230/115v 50/60 hz fuse 115/t8a to reduce the risk of fire replace with same type fuse and rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/line input b program eq 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 g + – g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db mic/l...

  • Page 9

    Sp2400 – 9 d: room combining—zones l caution: 230/115v 50/60 hz fuse 115/t8a to reduce the risk of fire replace with same type fuse and rating 12345678 1234 1 2 3 g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +40db m ic /l ine i np u t b program eq 1234 12345678 1 2 3 g + – g + – g + – a g b 0 i phantom gain +...

  • Page 10

    Sp2400 – 10 application diagrams a: typical stereo application this diagram depicts a typical setup, using the sp2400 in a stereo application. A digital satellite service (dss) is connected to input 1, which also serves as the music-on-hold for the telephone system. A cd player and cassette deck are...

  • Page 11

    Sp2400 – 11 in stereo. The answer to this question will also affect the location of the speakers in the room and the settings for the stereo/mono switches for the input sources. 3. How many program sources are going to be used? If the number of program sources is four or less, they can be centralize...

  • Page 12

    Sp2400 – 12 +15vdc (w/j3 installed) –15vdc (w/j2 installed) n/c paging mic (+) input 4 right (+) input 4 left (+) input 3 right (–) input 3 left (–) ground input 2 right (+) input 2 left (+) input 1 right (–) input 1 left (–) paging mic control paging mic (–) input 4 right (–) input 4 left (–) groun...

  • Page 13

    Sp2400 – 13 the remote connector is wired as follows: pin 1 = ground (shield) pin 2 = data + (with +24v dc power) pin 3 = data – (with +24v dc power) note: see the instructions with the remote control for more information. Connecting the rs485 serial port this is a 3-pin phoenix-type connector that ...

  • Page 14

    Sp2400 – 14 eq bypass jumper j6, located on each filter board, allows you to bypass the 3-band eq for the four program inputs. Jumper pins 1 and 2 to bypass the eq. Jumper pins 2 and 3 to engage the eq (default). Note: the top input board must be removed in order to access jumper j6 on the filter bo...

  • Page 15

    Sp2400 – 15 ac power considerations each sp2400 draws an average of 6 amps of ac line current (@ 120vac) when fully loaded and playing music with a relatively high crest factor. Voltage conversion the sp2400 can be configured to operate at 115v ac or 230v ac. See appendix c for instructions on how t...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Sp2400 – 16 4. Operation internal switch and jumper settings refer to “internal settings” on page 13 for more information. • bus assign switches are used to assign a program input source to the balanced expansion bus. There are four switches for each program input source: left (+), left (–), right (...

  • Page 17

    Sp2400 – 17 paging mic control the paging mic control connector is provided to connect a manual paging switch. Connect a normally-open switch between gnd and zone a (to page in zone a only), gnd and zone b (to page in zone b only), or gnd and all call (to page over the entire system). The voice- act...

  • Page 18

    Sp2400 – 18 using inputs 1-4 connect the program sources to inputs 1-4. These could include a cd player, tape deck, tuner, satellite feed, tv audio, jukebox, or an audio feed from a live band. All four program inputs use unbalanced rca connectors and accept stereo line- level signals. Note: the inpu...

  • Page 19

    Sp2400 – 19 using the 3-band eq this equalizer is applied to the selected program source from inputs 1-4, whether it is a local source or remote source (via the expansion in/out bus). This equalizer does not affect the paging mic or the local mic/line inputs, which each have their own 2-band eq cont...

  • Page 20

    Sp2400 – 20 using the ambient mic the ambient mic is an optional accessory (mt- 3100) that is available for the sp2400, which is used to sense the ambient noise level in the room. Set the amp address switch #8 up to enable the ambient mic, otherwise leave the switch down. The ambient mic provides an...

  • Page 21

    Sp2400 – 21 press the off button to select the mic/line input. Adjust the master volume control by pressing the up/down buttons so the meter indicates a level at the “0” mark. With all music sources off, speak into the mic with a normal voice. Adjust the mic/line input gain control with a non-conduc...

  • Page 22

    Sp2400 – 22 using the rs485 connection each amplifier is equipped with an rs485 connection. These connectors are linked internally, so if both amplifiers have the same amp address assignment, the input selection and master volume buttons track each other, since they are assigned to the same zone. On...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Sp2400 – 23 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 direct output l r input 1 digitally controlled attenuators digitally controlled attenuator stereo/ mono l + — r mackie industrial sp2400 block diagram (#01.02.01.Df) mackie industrial woodinville redmond bus assign + — stereo/ mono stereo/ mono +24vdc phantom paging mi...

  • Page 24

    Sp2400 – 24 sp2400 specifications power amplifier section continuous sine wave average output power, both channels driven: 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20hz to 20khz, with no more than 0.01% thd 100v rms per channel into 50 ohms from 20hz to 20khz, with no more than 0.1% thd (j2/j3 in 100v...

  • Page 25: Service Information

    Sp2400 – 25 disclaimer mackie industrial continually engages in research related to product improvement, new materials, and production methods. Design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current mackie indu...

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Button Modes

    Sp2400 – 26 appendix b: button modes press 1 on power up: agc reset • press and hold the input 1 button while powering up the sp2400. • release the input 1 button and the input 1 led blinks. This resets the agc for all four inputs to the default setting (–5 dbu). • press the input 1 button again and...

  • Page 27

    Sp2400 – 27 mackie designs. ™ risk of fire! Replace with fuse as marked © 2000 ® 055-286-00 rev:__ sp2400:soft start r1 c1 c3 r4 r3 r6 d1 f1 j3 j1 j4 j2 j8 j5 j11 j14 j9 j6 j10 j7 j13 j12 d2 jp1 r5 k1 r2 c2 4a sb 250v + brown blue yellow yellow/red black black/red yellow yellow/red black black/red j...

  • Page 28: Sp2400 Music Controller

    Sp2400 music controller mackie industrial 16220 wood-red rd. Ne • woodinville, wa 98072 • usa 888/337-7404 • outside the u.S.: 425/487-4333 fax: 425/487-4337 • www.Mackieindustrial.Com.