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Appendix b: connections, Repair, Need help with your new loudspeaker – MACKIE TH-15A User Manual

Page 12: Noise/hum, Xlr connectors

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Noise/Hum

• Check the signal cable between the mixer and

the loudspeaker. Make sure all connections are
secure. These problems usually produce crackling
noises or hum.

• If you are using two or more TH-15A powered

loudspeakers, try plugging them all into the same
AC outlet panel or outlet strip. The purpose for
this is to connect them all to the same earth
ground point and reduce the possibility of creating
a ground loop.

• If connecting an unbalanced output to the TH-15A

balanced input, make sure the shield is connected
to the unbalanced ground and to pin 1 of the XLR.

Repair

For warranty service, refer to the warranty

information on page 15.

Non-warranty service for Mackie products is

available at a factory-authorized service center. To
locate your nearest service center, call our Tech
Support department at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday,
during normal business hours, Pacific Time, to explain
the problem. Tech Support will tell you where the
nearest factory-authorized service center is located in
your area.

Appendix B: Connections

XLR Connectors

XLR connectors are used to make balanced input

and through connections to the TH-15A. They are wired
as follows, according to standards specified by the AES
(Audio Engineering Society).

XLR Balanced Wiring
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (–)

2

2

3

1

1

SHIELD

COLD

HOT

SHIELD

COLD

HOT

3

SHIELD

COLD

HOT

3

2

1

Need help with your new loudspeaker?

• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other documents.

• Email us at: [email protected].

• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday
through Friday, normal business hours, PST).