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DLM Loudspeaker Frequency Responses DLM Loudspeaker Block Diagrams DLM Loudspeaker Dimensions Rigging Design Practices Rigging Hardware and Accessories Rigging Notes Important Rigging Reminder Thermal Protection FYI Room Acoustics 15. Control Lock 16. + and – Buttons 17. 2000W/2W Switch Limiting Overexcursion Protection 10. OLED Display 11. Channel 1 and 2 Buttons 12. Front LED On / Limit / Off 13. SYS Button 14. MEM Button 5. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs 6. Mic/Line Switch [Channel 1 Only] 7. RCA Inputs [Channel 2 Only] 8. Thru Output 9. Ch 1/Mix Switch [Thru Output] 1. Power Connection 2. Power Switch 3. Fan V 4. Kickstand Appendix C: Technical Information Appendix C: Technical of Effects Presets Appendix D: Table Mackie Limited Warranty Part No. SW0942 Rev. B 12/12 Part No. SW0942 Rev. Inc. All Rights Reserved. ©2012 LOUD Technologies

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DLM8/12 Powered Loudspeakers 15.9 in / 403 mm 12.3 in / 313 mm 12.1 in/ 307 mm 15.3 in/ 389 mm 11.9 in/ 302 mm 14.3 in/ 363 mm WEIGHT 22 lb 10 kg WEIGHT 14.1 31 lb kg Owner’s Manual 25

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CH 1 Core temperature 0 dB fixed gain MIX THRU Pwr Suply Voltage XLR + AMP STATUS - Owner’s Manual 27 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Example of its use Example reverb to that require a brighter Useful on vocals for giving acoustic cut through the mix, or instruments a livelier vibe. that require a larger, Useful for vocals on songs giving dimension to more “wet” sound, or for bright horns without adding harshness. in fast paced, Useful for vocals or guitars call for a “live” high-energy songs that sounding reverberation. Perfect and electric for vocals, drums, acoustic more. guitars, keyboards and Perfect for adding natural concert hall ambience to close-mic’ed orchestral instruments. Adds life to acoustic instruments and vocals from solos to full-on symphonies and choirs. Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such as a snare drum, or tight vocal arrangements. Gives amazing depth to choirs, wind instruments, organs and soft acoustic guitars. Perfect for enhancement of electric and acoustic guitar and bass, or to add a dramatic effect to vocals, particularly group harmonies and choirs. This effect thickens the sound with chorus while adding warmth and spaciousness thanks to the smooth reverb. Provides a vibe that is similar to chorus without the subtle swirl. This FX works best with full, up-beat music like rock where the delay needs to cut through the mix. era feel, or on Often used on vocals for a 1950’s guitars for a surf-type tone. Often used by people whose favorite number is 13. This FX works best with full, up-beat music like rock where the delay needs to cut through the mix. This FX works best with full, up-beat music like rock where the delay needs to cut through the mix. Perfect for thickening vocals while adding dimensions, it can also be used as a spacey effect on electric guitars. Description of scattered a bright tone with lots This room has surfaces. more reflective harder, reflections to simulate sized room sound, with This preset features a medium of the lower mids to produce a just enough enhancement warm tone. sound of a small concertThis preset simulates the stage, and reverberant space. with a medium reverb time This reverb has a warm and medium long bodied tone the live acoustics of a theater reverb time to simulate space. yet cozy, This reverb simulates the sound of a spacious, heavily draped and carpeted concert hall with an especially warm tone. This hall reverb is characterized by its large, spacious vibrant tone. and sound, long pre-delay, This preset emulates vintage mechanical reverberation is that was generated with a metal plate. Its sound no characterized by lots of early reflections and pre-delay. This reverb emulates the extremely long tails, dense diffusion and long pre-delays and reflections that would be found in a very large, stone walled house of worship. This preset provides a soft, ethereal sweeping effect that is useful for thickening and for making a particular sound pop out of the mix. This preset perfectly combines the chorus effect above with a large, roomy reverb. This effect simulates the sound of a vocal or instrument being recorded twice (double-tracked) on a multi-track recorder. The smaller the delay This preset provides 120 ms delay. time, the faster the delay. This effect provides a single, relatively rapid delay of the original signal, with the added warmth that vintage tape-based echo units provided. The smaller the delay This preset provides 233 ms delay. time, the faster the delay. The smaller the delay This preset provides 300 ms delay. time, the faster the delay. Theater reverb effect with This effect combines the Warm the echoes of the 3-repeat delay effect.

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