MACKIE TH-15A - Manual (Page 5)

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Introduction
The Mackie TH-15A Powered Loudspeaker delivers a chest-pounding 400W of peak system power via ultra-
efficient Class-D amplification. This means more power with less weight, perfect when portability matters. The 15”
high-precision woofer provides punchy low-end and responds quickly to transients. Hey, it’s called a THUMP, right?
An integrated 3-band contour EQ with a sweepable mid-frequency lets you dial in the perfect tone for your
application and even allows you to correct common room anomalies. The XLR input handles both mic and line level
signals, so you can just hook up a mic and be heard, assuming you have something to say. There’s even an XLR Thru
that allows you to easily “daisy chain” multiple TH-15As for increased coverage.
The TH-15A harnesses Mackie’s Active technology, including transducer time alignment, phase correction and
precision crossovers, maximizing the potential of every component. The THUMP is truly greater than the sum of its
parts.
Convenient top and side handles are integrated into the rugged, impact-resistant polypropylene enclosure,
providing a PA solution that is as durable as it is portable. And at only 36 lbs, it’s a breeze to pole-mount on a tripod
or atop a subwoofer.
Mackie TH-15A “THUMP” — High-performance audio without the high price tag.
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8k 100
MAX O O
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FREQ
HIGH
12kHz
LOW 80Hz
MID
THRU
EQ
CONTOUR EQ
INPUT
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POWER
OFF
ON
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LEVEL
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8k 100
MAX O O
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FREQ
HIGH
12kHz
LOW
80Hz
MID
THRU
EQ
CONTOUR EQ
INPUT
ON
POWER
OFF
ON TAPE IN
ST RETURN MAIN OUT PHONES
FOOTSWITCH
PHONES
TAPE OUT
L
R
L
(UNBALANCED)
R
MAIN METERS
R L
BREAK
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
FX SEND
GAIN
1
EQ
PAN
AUX
GAIN
2
EQ
PAN
AUX
GAIN
3/4
EQ
PAN
AUX
GAIN
5/6
EQ
PAN
AUX
GAIN
MIC MIC MIC MIC
7/8 ST RTN FX RTN
EQ
PAN
AUX
FX TO MON FX MASTER
L
R
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R
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L
R
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R
MON SEND
FX PRESETS
INPUT LEVEL
USB
TAPE LEVEL
MON MAIN
1 2 3/4 5/6 7/8
USB THRU
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE
48V
TH-15A TH-15A
ProFX8 Mixer
Right
Line-Level
Output
Left
Line-Level
Output
The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of two Mackie TH-15A Powered
Loudspeakers.
Stereo Speaker Hookup
• 100W HF and 300W LF power amplifiers (peak)
• 15” low-frequency woofer
• 1” high-frequency compression driver
• Flat frequency response (–10 dB, 40 Hz to 20 kHz)
• 24 dB/octave crossover at 3 kHz
• Low-frequency over-excursion protection
• High-strength lightweight polypropylene cabinet
• Ported, bass reflex design for enhanced bass
performance
• Convenient portable design, with integrated
handles in both sides and top
Here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the TH-15A loudspeakers:
• High-density adiabatic fiberfill absorbs internal
reflections
• Rear panel power switch
• Pole-mount socket
• Balanced Mic/Line XLR input and thru connectors
• Adjustable input level control
• LF EQ provides ±15 dB at 80 Hz and below
• MF EQ provides ±15 dB with sweepable frequency
from 100 Hz to 8 kHz
• HF EQ provides ±15 dB at 12 kHz and above
• EQ bypass switch