5
MAIN INPUT
This is a female XLR-type connector that
accepts a balanced line-level signal from a
mixing console or other signal source.
LOOP OUT
This is a male XLR-type connector that
produces exactly the same signal that is
connected to the
MAIN INPUT
jack. Use it
to daisy-chain several SA1232s together off
the same signal source.
Level Control
This controls the overall signal level at the
input to the built-in power amplifiers. It
ranges from –15 dB to +5 dB of gain. The
center detent is 0 dB (unity gain).
Power ON Indicator
When the power switch is turned on,
and the linecord is connected to an active
AC power supply, this indicator lights green
to let you know that you’re ready to rock
and roll. The cool blue LED on the front of
the cabinet works in the same way.
SIGNAL Present Indicator
This LED illuminates whenever there is
a signal present at the
MAIN INPUT
connec-
tor on the rear panel. It senses the signal
just after the Level control, so if the Level
control is turned down, the
SIGNAL
Present
indicator turns off.
HOOKUP DIAGRAM
POWER
THERMAL
SIGNAL
LIMIT
LOOP OUT
MAIN INPUT
PARALLEL
0dB
-15+5
SA1232
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©2001 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SPEAKER SYSTEM
WARNING :
THIS SURFACE MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURE DURING
STANDARD USE. TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6 INS.
OF CLEARANCE FROM THIS SURFACE AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHED
COMPONENT. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
CAUTION
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
ON
POWER
THERMAL
SIGNAL
LIMIT
LOOP OUT
MAIN INPUT
PARALLEL
0dB
-15+5
SA1232
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©2001 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SPEAKER SYSTEM
WARNING :
THIS SURFACE MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURE DURING
STANDARD USE. TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6 INS.
OF CLEARANCE FROM THIS SURFACE AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHED
COMPONENT. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
CAUTION
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
ON
POWER
THERMAL
SIGNAL
LIMIT
LOOP OUT
MAIN INPUT
PARALLEL
0dB
-15+5
SA1232
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©2001 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SPEAKER SYSTEM
WARNING :
THIS SURFACE MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURE DURING
STANDARD USE. TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6 INS.
OF CLEARANCE FROM THIS SURFACE AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHED
COMPONENT. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
CAUTION
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
ON
POWER
THERMAL
SIGNAL
LIMIT
LOOP OUT
MAIN INPUT
PARALLEL
0dB
-15+5
SA1232
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©2001 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SPEAKER SYSTEM
WARNING:
THIS SURFACE MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURE DURING
STANDARD USE. TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6 INS.
OF CLEARANCE FROM THIS SURFACE AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHED
COMPONENT. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE
UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
CAUTION
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
ON
Mixer or
Preamplifier
Right
Line level
Output
Left
Line level
Output
To Next
Speaker
To Next
Speaker
1202-VLZPRO
DAISY-CHAINING MULTIPLE SA1232s
LIMIT Indicator
The SA1232 has a built-in limiter that
prevents the amplifier outputs from clip-
ping or overdriving the transducers. The
LIMIT
indicator lights when the limiter is
activated. It’s okay for the
LIMIT
indicator
to blink occasionally, but if it blinks fre-
quently or lights continuously, turn down
the level control until the
LIMIT
indicator
only blinks occasionally.
THERMAL Indicator
There is also a thermal protection circuit
that monitors the internal temperature of
the amplifiers and heatsink. If the tempera-
ture should exceed a safe operating level,
this indicator lights and the signal is muted
to allow the amplifiers to cool. When the
temperature cools to a safe level once again,
the thermal protection circuit deactivates
and normal operation continues.
Note: Activation of the thermal protection
circuit is an indication that you should take
steps to avoid continued thermal problems.
See “Thermal Considerations” on page 8.
Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the SA1232 on
and off. Make sure the level control is
turned down before you turn it on.
AC Receptacle
This is where you connect the AC
linecord to provide AC power to the
SA1232’s built-in power amplifiers. Plug
the linecord into an AC socket properly
configured for your particular model.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION