MACKIE M2600 - Manual

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High-Current Power Amplifier High-Current Power Amplifier
M•2600
AMPLIFIER
M•2600
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High-Current Power Amplifier
M•2600
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M•2600
AMPLIFIER
Features
 2600 watts max, 2000 watts continuous @ 4 ohms
bridged
 Ultra-low-noise/low-distortion design
 Fast Recovery circuitry reduces distortion at clipping
 Two 2nd order, 12 dB/octave, Bessel low-cut filters
with variable frequency from Off to 170Hz
 Two superior design 4th order Linkwitz-Riley active
crossovers (24 dB/octave)
 Selectable crossover points of 60, 90, or 120Hz
 Limiter with on/off switch
 Balanced/unbalanced 1/4" and XLR inputs
 XLR input loop-throughs, selectable for full-range,
high-pass, or low-pass output
 Speakon® and 5-way binding post output connectors
 Detented gain controls calibrated in dB and volts
 Signal present and OL LEDs
 Channel Status LEDs
 Superior T-Design cooling
 Five-year, limited warranty (U.S. only)
Applications
 Live sound/music reinforcement for churches,
clubs, schools, conference centers, hotels
 High level A/V playback
 Large speech systems
M•2600
 The Mackie Designs M•2600 is a dual channel,
high output power amplifier that incorporates a
number of unique features including FR “Fast
Recovery” design, high continuous current output,
and a T-Design constant gradient cooling tunnel for
improved cooling efficiency and output device reli-
ability.
 The M•2600 is rated at a continuous output of
425 watts per channel into 8Ω, 700 watts per chan-
nel into 4Ω and 1000 watts into 2Ω. In bridge mode
the M•800 is rated at 1400 watts into 8Ω and 2000
watts into 4Ω. Variable low-cut filters on each chan-
nel with a range from off to 170Hz enable tighter
bass response. The built-in limiter helps eliminate
clipping. Inputs are balanced/unbalanced 1/4" and
XLR, and XLR thru outputs are switchable to send
either the full-range signal, or the post-crossover
low-frequency or high-frequency output, to another
amplifier. Speaker connections on the M•2600 are
1/4" and Speakon® connectors, with an additional
Speakon output for mono bridge operation. An amp
mode switch selects stereo, mono, or bridge operation.
 To effectively deal with clipping, an amplifier must
be able to recover almost instantaneously. That is the
definition of “Fast Recovery.” Rather than using nega-
tive feedback to help control clipping distortion, the
M•2600 employs a very sparse amount of negative
feedback. The use of Baker Clamp circuits on the pos-
itive and negative voltage amp stages prevents satu-
ration (and latching) during periods of overdrive. In
addition, a transistor senses when the Baker Clamp
is active and activates the internal limiting circuits.
This results in no latching, instant recovery from over-
driving the amp, and a superior sound.
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M• 800/ M•1400/M•1400i Power Amplifiers,
1202-VLZ PRO 12-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1402-VLZ
PRO 14-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1604 VLZ PRO
16-Channel Mic/Line Mixer, 1642-VLZ PRO 16-Channel
Mic/Line Mixer, SR24•4-VLZ PRO 24 Channel Mic/Line
Mixer, SR32•4-VLZ PRO 32 Channel Mic/Line Mixer, CFX
Series 12, 16, and 20 Channel Mic/Line Mixer w/Digital
Effects, C300 2-Way Loudspeaker, S500 2-Way Loud-
speaker, SWA1501 and SWA1801 Active Subwoofers.
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