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FUSSION 1800SA & 1800SACTIVE SOUNDREINFORCEMENTSUBWOOFER SYSTEMUSER’S MANUAL

CAUTION AVISRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOCELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN

ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIERL'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OUD'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.

7. Heat — This Mackie product should be situated away from heatsources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat.

WARNING: The heatsink may reach high temperatures duringstandard use. To ensure proper operation, allow a minimum of 6inches of clearance from the heatsink surface and adequateventilation.

8. Power Sources — This Mackie product should be connected to apower supply only of the type described in these operationinstructions or as marked on this Mackie product.

9. Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should be routedso that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords atplugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit thisMackie product.

10. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so thatobjects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into this Mackieproduct.

11. Damage Requiring Service — This Mackie product should beserviced only by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has beendamaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into thisMackie product; or

C. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain; or

D. This Mackie product does not appear to operatenormally or exhibits a marked change in performance;or

E. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its chassisdamaged.

12. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service thisMackie product beyond those means described in this operatingmanual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie ServiceDepartment.

13. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with anextension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can befully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fichepolariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autresortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fondsans laisser aucune pariie à découvert.

14. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken sothat the grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product isnot defeated.

15. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whicheveris applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatusas set out in the radio interference regulations of the CanadianDepartment of Communications.

ATTENTION —Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruitsradioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareilsnumériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans lerèglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministeredes communications du Canada.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructionsshould be read before this Mackie product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructionsshould be kept for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on this Mackie product and inthese operating instructions should be followed.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructionsshould be followed.

5. Water and Moisture — This Mackie product should not be usednear water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, swamp orsalivating St. Bernard dog, etc.

6. Ventilation — This Mackie product should be situated sothat its location or position does not interfere with its properventilation. For example, the Component should not be situatedon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block anyventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as abookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air throughventilation openings.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - TheComponent should be usedonly with a cart or standthat is recommended bythe manufacturer.A Component and cartcombination should bemoved with care. Quickstops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces may causethe Component and cartcombination to overturn.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.

3©2000 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Italy.Rev. B

Lend Me Your EarsExposure to extremelyhigh noise levels maycause permanent hear-ing loss. Individuals vary

considerably in susceptibility to noise-in-duced hearing loss, but nearly everyone willlose some hearing if exposed to sufficientlyintense noise for a period of time. The U.S.Government’s Occupational Safety andHealth Administration (OSHA) has speci-fied the permissible noise level exposuresshown in this chart.

According to OSHA, any exposure inexcess of these permissible limits couldresult in some hearing loss. To ensureagainst potentially dangerous exposure tohigh sound-pressure levels, it is recommend-ed that all persons exposed to equipmentcapable of producing these levels use hearingprotectors while this unit is in operation.Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals orover the ears must be worn when operatingthis amplification system in order to preventa permanent hearing loss if exposure is inexcess of the limits set forth here.

Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical In Hours Slow Response Example

8 90 Duo in small club6 924 95 Subway Train3 972 100 Very loud classical music

1.5 1021 105 Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines

0.5 110 0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

CONTENTSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 2INTRODUCTION....................................................... 4REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................... 5

AC Receptacle ............................................ 5 FUSE ........................................................... 5 POWER Switch ............................................ 5 POWER Indicator ......................................... 5 MAIN INPUT ............................................... 5 LOOP OUT .................................................. 5 POWER OUT ............................................... 5

CONNECTIONS........................................................ 6PLACEMENT ............................................................ 7RIGGING .................................................................. 8AC POWER .............................................................. 8SERVICE INFORMATION .......................................... 9

Warranty Service ............................................... 9Troubleshooting ................................................. 9Repair ............................................................. 10

CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................... 10FUSSION 1800SA/1800S SPECIFICATIONS .......... 11

Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.comfor more information about this and other Mackie products.

The Fussion1800SA and 1800S

can produce apeak SPL of

139 dB @ 1m

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INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing Mackie Designs’

active sound reinforcement speaker systems.The FUSSION 1800SA and 1800S is an

extreme output active subwoofer system.Designed to live on the road, this subwoofersystem is a double 18˝ design broken downinto two individual enclosures that makeload-in and load-out quick and easy. It in-corporates a 2500 watt high-efficiencyamplifier system and two front-loaded,high-precision 18˝ woofers mounted withineach cabinet. Connection and setup is abreeze. Just connect the SUB OUT line-level signal from a Fussion Series full-rangeactive speaker, plug in the power cord, andyou’re ready to go.

The FUSSION 1800SA accepts a line-level signal via a female XLR input jack. AllFussion Series full-range active speaker sys-tems include a SUB OUT signal via a maleXLR that connects to the subwoofer systemquickly and easily. The FUSSION 1800SAis specifically designed to work with theFUSSION 1800S. Power for the passive1800S is provided by the 1800SA via aNeutrik™ female Speakon connector lo-cated on the rear panel.

Because the amplifier is located justinches away from the driver within its ownprotected enclosure, the amplifier enjoysseveral benefits. It sees a non-reactive loadwith a constant impedance, which substan-tially improves performance. It also sits on amammoth heatsink that eliminates theneed for fans, dramatically extending lifeexpectancy, and eliminating maintenancecycles. A tremendous benefit of having theamplifier located within the subwoofer

cabinet is that the FUSSION 1800SA func-tions as a system, optimizing acoustic,electronic, and mechanical designs to achievethe highest level of performance and value.

Size was a paramount design objectiveduring the development of the FUSSION1800SA and 1800S. Double 18˝ subwooferbins are typically very heavy, bulky, and dif-ficult to handle. We spent over a yearspeaking with regional touring companiesand gaining valuable insight from their ex-periences and suggestions. The result is anextremely compact system that is easy totransport and set up.

High-Efficiency, High-Current DesignThe FUSSION 1800SA is the first

subwoofer system to incorporate a passivelycooled, high-efficiency, high-current designinto an enclosure. The physical design isbased on an amp-module philosophy thatfacilitates easy field service and repair. Re-production of transients was the key goalwhen designing the amplifier, and to ac-complish this we used an exorbitantquantity of high-voltage capacitors in thepower supply to store the necessary energy.The result is a compact system that deliversconcert-level, high-quality performancewithout the need of external amplificationand processing.

The FUSSION 3000 can run on 115VACor 230VAC and features soft-start circuitrythat eliminates “pops” and precisely con-trols in-rush surges. The cabinet isconstructed of 13-ply, 18mm thick balticbirch wood and is coated with high impact,black textured paint.

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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

POWER SwitchSwitch up to turn the FUSSION 1800SA

on, and switch down to turn it off. Makesure the signal source’s level control isturned down before you turn it on.

POWER IndicatorWhen the POWER switch is turned on,

and the linecord is connected to an activeAC Mains supply, this indicator lights greento let you know that you’re ready to rockand roll.

MAIN INPUTThis is a female XLR-type connector that

accepts a balanced line-level SUB OUT signalfrom a Fussion Series full-range activespeaker system.

LOOP OUT

This is a male XLR-type connector thatproduces exactly the same signal that isconnected to the MAIN INPUT jack. Use it todaisy-chain several FUSSION 1800SAs to-gether off the same signal source.

POWER OUTThis is a female Neutrik™ Speakon con-

nector that produces a speaker-level signalbetween the frequencies of 35Hz to 85Hz.Connect this to the FUSSION 1800S pas-sive subwoofer. The signal at this connectorcomes from a 2000W amplifier identical tothe one powering the FUSSION 1800SA.

AC ReceptacleThis is where you connect the AC line-

cord to provide AC power to the FUSSION1800SA’s built-in power amplifiers. Plugthe linecord into an AC socket properlyconfigured for your particular model.

The FUSSION 1800SA is shipped with aconnector that mates with the AC recep-tacle on the rear panel. Use heavy gaugewire for the linecord to avoid power lossesacross the wire. (See page 8 for more info.)

The bar A on the rear panel is there tosecure the linecord and prevent it from acci-dentally getting pulled loose from the ACreceptacle. Wrap the linecord through thebar and tie it in a knot to secure it.

Note: You can change the AC voltageconfiguration from 115V to 230V (or viceversa) internally by reconfiguring the trans-former primary wiring on the power supplyboard. Contact Mackie Technical Supportfor instructions (1-800-258-6883).

FUSE

Always replace the fuse with the type in-dicated on the rear panel. Never replace thefuse with one of a higher value than indi-cated on the rear panel.

WARNING: Make sureyou use the correct fuserelative to the AC operat-ing voltage.115VAC=16A Slow-Blow230VAC=10A Slow-Blow

FUSE

NEMA LS-20 20A-115VAC

FUSE16A / SB

OFF

ON

POWER

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©1998 •

THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.: "MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING

LOOP OUT

POWER OUT35-85Hz

MAIN INPUT

PARA

LLEL

MIN. 8

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 REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL OR ANY ATTACHEDCOMPONENT. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO 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

1800SA FUSSION

FS ™

115VAC Version

FUSEFUSE10A / SB

POWER

10A - 230 VAC

230VAC Version

A

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CONNECTIONS

Balanced XLR Connectors

POWER OUT35-85Hz

MIN. 8

14

23

+ –

The LOOP OUT connector allows you toconnect more than one FUSSION 1800SAto the SUB OUT connector from yourFUSSION full-range active speaker system.Simply plug the SUB OUT into the firstMAIN INPUT jack, and patch that speaker’sLOOP OUT jack to the next MAIN INPUTjack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiplespeakers.

The LOOP OUT jack is wired straightfrom the MAIN IN connector — there is noelectronic circuitry between — so the signalcoming out of the LOOP OUT jack is exactlythe same as the signal going in.

The POWER OUT connector delivers aspeaker-level signal to the FUSSION 1800Scabinet. Use 4-pin Neutrik™ Speakon con-nectors on heavy-gauge speaker wire. Theconnector is wired as follows:

NeutrikHot (+) Pins 3 and 4Cold (–) Pins 1 and 2

The FUSSION 1800SA has a femaleXLR input that accepts a balanced line-levelsignal. When connecting a balanced signal,be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engi-neering Society) standards:

XLRHot (+) Pin 2Cold (–) Pin 3Shield (Ground) Pin 1

There is also a male XLR connector la-beled LOOP OUT. This is also wiredaccording to the above AES standard.

FUSE


FUSE16A / SB

OFF

ON

POWER



LOOP OUT

POWER OUT35-85Hz

MAIN INPUT

PARA

LLEL

MIN. 8





CAUTION



1800SA FUSSION

FS ™

FUSE

3000 FUSSION





CAUTION



FS



™ 100

MAIN INPUTLOOP OUT

PIN 1- GND / PIN 2- POS (+) /PIN 3- NEG (-)

HIGH PASS85Hz - 20kHz

FULL RANGE55Hz - 20kHz

POWER (GREEN)PROTECT (RED)

FILL OUT85Hz - 20kHz

OUTPUTLEVEL

SUB-OUT20Hz - 85Hz

PHASE

0˚ 180˚

MAIN INPUTONFUSE16A / SB


PARALLEL

FUSE


FUSE16A / SB

OFF

ON

POWER



LOOP OUT

POWER OUT35-85Hz

MAIN INPUT

PARA

LLEL

MIN. 8





CAUTION



1800SA FUSSION

FS ™

FUSE

3000 FUSSION





CAUTION



FS



™ 100

MAIN INPUTLOOP OUT

PIN 1- GND / PIN 2- POS (+) /PIN 3- NEG (-)

HIGH PASS85Hz - 20kHz

FULL RANGE55Hz - 20kHz

POWER (GREEN)PROTECT (RED)

FILL OUT85Hz - 20kHz

OUTPUTLEVEL

SUB-OUT20Hz - 85Hz

PHASE

0˚ 180˚

MAIN INPUTONFUSE16A / SB


PARALLEL

MIXER

FUSSION 1800S FUSSION 1800S

FUSSION 1800SA

FUSSION 3000

FUSSION 1800SA

FUSSION 3000

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PLACEMENTThe FUSSION 1800SA and 1800S

subwoofers are designed to sit on the flooror sturdy stands.

You can stack cabinets vertically. If youdo, place the FUSSION 1800SA and 1800Son the bottom of the stack, side by side, andplace the full-range active Fussion Seriescabinets on top. If you stack two full-rangecabinets, turn the upper cabinet upside downso the high-frequency driver is closest to thehigh-frequency driver in the lower cabinet.

As with any poweredcomponents, protectthem from moisture. Ifyou are setting them upoutdoors, make sure theyare under cover if youexpect rain.

Room AcousticsThe Fussion Series loudspeakers are de-

signed to sound as neutral as possible; thatis, to reproduce the input signal as accu-rately as possible.

Room acoustics play a crucial role in theoverall performance of a sound system.However, the wide high-frequency disper-sion of the Fussion Series helps to minimizethe problems that typically arise.

Here are some other placement tips:• Avoid placing loudspeakers in the

corners of a room. This increases thelow-frequency output and can cause thesound to be muddy and indistinct.

• Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall.This, too, increases the low frequencyoutput, though not as much as cornerplacement. However, if you do need toreinforce the low frequencies, this is agood way to do it.

• Avoid placing the active loudspeakersdirectly on a hollow stage floor. A hollowstage can resonate at certain frequencies,causing peaks and dips in the frequencyresponse of the room.

• Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet above earlevel for the audience (make allowancesfor a standing/dancing in the aislesaudience). High frequencies are highlydirectional and tend to be absorbed mucheasier than lower frequencies. By provid-ing direct line-of-sight from theloudspeakers to the audience, youincrease the overall brightness andintelligibility of the sound system.

• Highly reverberant rooms, like manygymnasiums and auditoriums, are anightmare for sound system intelligibility.Multiple reflections off the hard walls,ceiling, and floor play havoc with thesound. Depending on the situation, youmay be able to take some steps to mini-mize the reflections, such as puttingcarpeting on the floors, closing draperiesto cover large glass windows, or hangingtapestries or other materials on the wallsto absorb some of the sound.However, in most cases, these remediesare not possible or practical. So what doyou do? Making the sound system loudergenerally doesn’t work because thereflections become louder, too. The bestapproach is to provide as much directsound coverage to the audience as pos-sible. The farther away you are from thespeaker, the more prominent will be thereflected sound.Use more speakers strategically placed sothey are closer to the back of the audience.If the distance between the front and backspeakers is more than about 100 feet, youshould use a delay processor to time-alignthe sound. (Since sound travels about 1foot per millisecond, it takes about 1/10 ofa second to travel 100 feet.)

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RIGGINGThe FUSSION 1800SA and 1800S cabi-

nets are not designed for rigging or flying.The cabinets are for floor-mounting only.

WARNING: Never attempt to suspend theFUSSION 1800SA or 1800S loudspeakersby their handles.

AC POWERThe FUSSION 1800SA is shipped with a

connector that mates with the AC recep-tacle on the rear panel. Use heavy gaugewire for the linecord to avoid power lossesacross the wire.

The following guide should be followedwhen wiring a linecord:

specified line voltage, the built-in amplifierswill no longer be able to supply ratedpower. (They will continue to operatedown to 80% of the rated line voltage, butwon’t reach full power, resulting in lowerheadroom.)

Under maximum SPL conditions,where musical peaks are just clipping, theFUSSION 1800SA has the following cur-rent requirements:

115V 230V

Max. Continuous RMS 10A 6A

Max. Peak 12A 8A

Be sure the electrical service can supplyenough amperage for all the componentsconnected to it.

We recommend that a stiff (robust) sup-ply of AC power be used because theamplifiers place high current demands onthe AC line. The more power that is avail-able on the line, the louder the speakers willplay and the more peak output power willbe available for cleaner, punchier bass. Asuspected problem of “poor bass perfor-mance” is often caused by a weak ACsupply to the amplifiers.

Never remove theground pin on the powercord of the FUSSION1800SA or any othercomponent. This is verydangerous.

North America International115VAC 230VAC

Hot Black Blue

Neutral White Brown

Earth (Ground) Green w/ Greenyellow stripe

NEUTRALWHITE (115V) OR

BROWN (230V)

HOT BLACK (115V) OR

BLUE (230V)

HOT BLACK (115V) OR

BLUE (230V)

GROUNDGREEN

W/YELLOW STRIPE (115V)

or GREEN (230V)

20A. 250V

MALE

20A. 250V

FEMALE

GROUNDGREEN

W/YELLOW STRIPE (115V)

or GREEN (230V)

NEUTRALWHITE (115V) OR

BROWN (230V)

AC Power Connectors

Be sure the FUSSION 1800SA is pluggedinto an outlet that is able to supply the cor-rect voltage specified for your model. If thevoltage should drop below 97% of the

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• Is the POWER/PROTECT LED lit red onthe Fussion Series Active Speaker?Make sure there is at least six inches offree space behind the heatsinks.

Poor bass performance• Check the polarity of the connections

between the mixer and the loudspeak-ers. You may have your positive andnegative connections reversed at oneend of one cable, causing one loud-speaker to be out-of-phase.

Poor sound• Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that

you’re not overdriving a stage in thesignal chain. Verify that all level controlsare set properly.

• Is the input connector plugged com-pletely into the jack? Be sure allconnections are secure. It’s a good ideato periodically clean all electricalconnections with a non-lubricatingelectrical contact cleaner.

Noise

• Make sure all connections to the activeloudspeakers are good and sound.

• Make sure none of the signal cables arerouted near AC cables, power trans-formers, or other EMI-inducing devices.

• Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based device on the same AC circuit asthe FUSSION 1800SA? Use an AC linefilter or plug the FUSSION 1800Sa intoa different AC circuit.

Hum

• Try disconnecting the cable connectedto the MAIN INPUT jack. If the noisedisappears, it could be a “ground loop,”rather than a problem with theFUSSION 1800SA. Try some of thefollowing troubleshooting ideas:

• Use balanced connections throughoutyour system for the best noise rejection.

• Whenever possible, plug all the audioequipment’s linecords into outlets whichshare a common ground. The distancebetween the outlets and the commonground should be as short as possible.

SERVICE INFORMATIONWarranty Service

If you think your subwoofer has a prob-lem, please do everything you can toconfirm it before calling for service, includ-ing reading through the followingTroubleshooting section. Doing so mightsave you from being deprived of yourMackie loudspeaker.

Of all Mackie products returned for ser-vice (which is hardly any at all), many arecoded “CND” — Could Not Duplicate—which usually means the problem lay some-where else in the system. The followingtroubleshooting tips may sound obvious,but here are some things you can check:

Troubleshooting

No power

• Our favorite question: Is it plugged in?Make sure the AC outlet is live (checkwith a tester or lamp).

• Our next favorite question: Is the POWERswitch on? If not, try turning it on.

• Is the POWER LED on the rear panelglowing green? If not, make sure the ACoutlet is live. If so, refer to “No sound”below.

• Check the AC line fuse to see if it isblown. If so, make sure you replace itwith the same fuse rating as indicatedon the rear panel next to the fuseholder.

No sound• Is the input LEVEL control for the input

source turned all the way down? Verifythat all the volume controls in thesystem are properly adjusted.

• Is the signal source working (and makingunion scale)? Make sure the connectingcables are in good repair and securelyconnected at both ends. Make sure theoutput volume (gain) control on themixing console is turned up sufficientlyto drive the inputs of the speaker.

• Make sure the mixer does not have aMute on or a Processor loop engaged. Ifyou find something like this, make surethe volume/gain is turned down beforedisengaging the offending switch.

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REPAIRService for the FUSSION 1800SA and

1800S is available only from one of ourauthorized domestic service stations or atthe factory service center, located inWhitinsville, Massachusetts. Service out-side the United States can be obtainedthrough local dealers or distributors.

If your FUSSION 1800SA or 1800Sneeds service, please follow these instruc-tions:1. Review the preceding troubleshooting

suggestions. Please.2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883,

7am to 5pm PST, to explain the problemin detail. They will ask you all sorts ofimpertinent questions in the hope ofsorting out the problem. If it appearsthat the FUSSION 1800 needs repair,request an RA (Return Authorization)number. Have your subwoofer’s serialnumber ready. You must have an RAnumber before you can obtain service atthe factory or an authorized servicecenter.

3. Keep this user’s manual. We don’t needit to repair the subwoofer.

4. Pack the subwoofer in its originalpackaging, including protective wrap,endcaps, box, and pallet. This is veryimportant. When you call for the RAnumber, please let Tech Support knowif you need new packaging. Mackie isnot responsible for any damage thatoccurs due to non-factory packaging.

5. Include a legible note stating your name,shipping address (no P.O. boxes),daytime phone number, RA number,and a detailed description of the prob-lem, including how we can duplicate it.

6. Write the RA number in BIG PRINTon top of the box.

7. Ship the subwoofer to us via groundfreight. We suggest insurance for allforms of cartage. Ship to this address:

Mackie DesignsSERVICE DEPARTMENT

One Main StreetWhitinsville, MA 01588

8. We’ll try to fix the subwoofer withinthree business days. Ask Tech Supportfor the latest turnaround times whenyou call for your RA number.

CARE ANDMAINTENANCE

Your Mackie subwoofers will providemany years of reliable service if you followthese guidelines:

Avoid exposing thesubwoofers to moisture.If they are set up out-doors, be sure they areunder cover if you expectrain.

• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (belowfreezing temperatures). If you mustoperate the subwoofers in a cold envi-ronment, warm up the voice coilsslowly by sending a low-level signalthrough them for about 15 minutesprior to high-power operation.

• Use a slighty damp cloth with a mildsoap solution to clean the cabinets. Onlydo this when the power is turned off.Avoid getting moisture into any of theopenings of the cabinet, particularlywhere the drivers are located.

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FUSSION 1800SA/1800S SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Properties

Enclosure: 18mm multi-layered birch woodEnclosure Geometry: RectangularHandles: 4 each aluminum/rubber gripsMounting Methods: Floor mount only

Height: 32.9˝ (836mm)Width: 23.6˝ (600mm)Depth: 23.6˝ (600mm)Weight: 1800SA 145 lbs. (65.8kg) 1800S 106 lbs. (48.1kg)

23.6" (600mm)

23.6" (600mm)

32.9" (836mm

)

23.6" (600mm)

FUSSION 1800

23.6" (600mm

)

TOP

System SpecificationsFrequency Range (–10 dB):

38Hz-160HzFrequency Response (–3 dB):

40Hz-150HzMaximum SPL (long term):

136 dB @ 1m (system)Maximum SPL (peak): 139 dB @ 1m (system)Recommended Crossover Point:

85Hz

TransducersLow-Frequency Transducers—Two Each

Cone Diameter: 18˝ (457mm)Voice Coil Diameter: 4.0˝ (100mm)Nominal Impedance: 8 ohmsPower Handling: 800W rms (long term)1

Power AmplifiersLow-Frequency Power Amplifier—Two Each

Rated Power: 2000W continuous @ 4Ω2500W peak @ 4Ω

Rated THD: < 0.03%

Audio Input/OutputInput Impedance: 20k ohms (F1800SA)

4 ohms (F1800S)Input Type: Balanced differentialSpeaker Level Output (1800SA): EP4 femaleSpeaker Level Input (1800S): EP4 male

Line Input PowerUS: 115V, 60Hz

Recommended Amperage Service:12A recommended

AC Connector: 3-pin Twistlock250VAC, 20A male

Europe: 230V, 50HzRecommended Amperage Service:

8A recommendedAC Connector: 3-pin IEC

250VAC, 16A maleIn-rush Current Protection: Transistor-based

Safety Features(Provided by FUSSION full-range or mid-high speakersystems only; no onboard controls in 1800SA)

RMS Limiting: Monitoring and limitingof continuous RMSoutput of amplifiers

Thermal Protection: Input stage shutdown,auto-reset

DisclaimerSince we are always striving to make our

products better by incorporating new and improvedmaterials, components, and manufacturing methods,we reserve the right to change these specifications atany time without notice.

“Mackie,” the “Running Man” figure, and“FUSSION” are trademarks or registered trade-marks of Mackie Designs Inc.

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