Mackie FRS-1300 Owner's Manual

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FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERSFRS SERIES AMPLIFIERSIntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new Mackiepower amplifier. Please read these instructions to getthe maximum performance from your amplifier, and tomake the technical writer feel loved.The FRS series amplifiers are designed for continu-ous duty in speech, music, and sound reinforcementapplications in churches, schools, offices, arenas, hotelmeeting rooms, convention centers, recreation facilitiesand other venues demanding high performance, flexiblefeatures, and rugged dependability.The switching power supply allows for high efficiencyand performance without the heavy weight of amplifierswith conventional AC transformers.A rear panel low-cut switch allows you to remove lowfrequencies, and a clip-eliminator allows extra protec-tion for your speakers by preventing the amplifier frombeing overloaded.The amplifier can operate in stereo, dual-mono, orbridged-mono. The output connections are Speakons®and binding posts for left, right, and bridged mono.The combination inputs are capable of acceptingbalanced XLR, 1/4" TRS, or unbalanced 1/4" TS connec-tions from line-level sources. Two XLR through-outputsallow the balanced input signals to be shared with otheramplifiers, or powered speakers etc.. Two front panellevel controls allow adjustment of the input signals.The front panel has a rocker power switch with apower LED, and each channel has a high-resolutionsix-segment LED meter.The amplifier output stage is fully protected againstpermanent damage caused by overloading, shorts, silkyboxers, and extreme temperatures.The front panel incorporates holes for rack mounting,where it will take up two rather lovely rack spaces. Twohandles are fitted on the front panel for easy transport-ing.FEATURES• Professional lightweight power amplifier withhigh-power / low-distortion design• Fast Recovery circuitry for clean, undistortedsound — even at clipping• Ultra-light switching power supply for maxi-mum efficiency and minimal heat• Available in three powerful models, withcontinuous power @ 4 ohms bridged of:FRS•1300: 1300 WFRS•1700: 1660 WFRS•2800: 2800 W• Selectable dual-mono, stereo, or bridged-monooperating modes• 6-segment LED meter per channel, with OL(overload) and SIG (signal present) LEDs• Defeatable clip limiter plus short, under-imped-ance, over-current, and thermal protection• 30 Hz subsonic filter maximizes amplifier ef-ficiency and headroom• Combo XLR/TRS input and TRS thru connectorsper channel• Detented rotary gain controls• Speakon® and binding post outputs per channel• Third Speakon output for bridged mono appli-cations, also provides both output channels ona single connector (mono/stereo modes)• Multi-speed fans adjust to operating tempera-ture for minimal acoustic noise• Robust, impact-resistant, all-steel 2U rack-mount chassis• Comfortable handles for easy transport andprotection of level controlsHOW TO USE THIS MANUALAfter this introduction, a getting started guide willhelp you get things set up fast. The hook-up diagramsshow some typical setups. The features section describesevery detail and control, and you’ll find illustrationswith each feature numbered and described.This icon marks information that is criticallyimportant or unique to the amplifier. For yourown good, read and remember them.This icon leads you to in-depth explanationsof features and practical tips. They usuallyhave some valuable nuggets of information.Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair.Appendix B is a section on connectors.Appendix C shows the technical specifications.Please write your serial number here for futurereference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,return authorization, etc.)Purchased at:Date of purchase: