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REFERENCE GUIDE 2 SRM-Flex Connect Contents Introduction...... Mixer View Welcome...... Part III:Level Setting Procedure...... Additional BluetoothNotes[Android andiOS]...... via ...... Part II:Pairing andConnecting theiOSDevice the SRM-Flex Connect AppforiOSDevices...... Part I:Downloading, Installing andUpdating via Bluetooth...... Part II:Pairing andConnecting theAndroid Device Connect AppforAndroid...... Part I:Downloading and Installing theSRM-Flex ...... Started Getting ...... About ThisGuide SRM-Flex Connect...... Introduction...... Contents...... SRM-Flex Connect Watch ourdang videos Follow us Like us 6. SystemView Button...... 5. MainMix...... 4. EQ ChannelView...... 3. ChannelFaders andInputMeters...... 2. ChannelName...... 1. Mute...... (Monday through Friday, normalbusiness hours,Pacific Time). • Telephone chaps tospeakwithoneofoursplendid technicalsupport 1-800-898-3211 • Emailusat:www.mackie.com/support-contact • Visit www.mackie.com/support tofind: FAQs, manuals,addendums,andotherdocuments.

Need helpwithSRM-Flex Connect? 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 9 8 8 6 5 3 3 3 3 2 4 7 Appendix :Android andiOSOptimizations...... Appendix B:Technical Information...... Information...... Service Appendix A: Introduction ...... System View...... Introduction ...... Channel View...... Final Notes...... 12. About...... 11. Memory 10. Settings...... 9. Reverb Send...... 2-Band EQ...... 8. HighEQ 7. EQ Low ...... 16 15 13 13 12 12 12 14 17 11 11 11 11 11 11 Reference Guide 3 Reference Guide Reference This icon marks information that is critically This icon marks information that is critically good, read own your important or unique! For them. and remember It’s a good idea to pay attention to text displayed displayed idea to pay attention to text a good It’s attention to a note icon, as this icon draws next to the to certain and functions relating features app. Connect usage of the SRM-Flex You should be able to stream audio from any from audio to stream be able should You SRM-Flex the However, device. Bluetooth-paired including is needed to mix audio, app Connect EQ, of level, adjustments wireless and more. reverb does not mix audio app Connect The SRM-Flex to fully an SRM-Flex It requires on its own. function. There’s an illustration of a microscope, so, of a microscope, an illustration There’s detailed going to get more of course, you’re see this little guy. information when you and of features explanations are There tips listed here. practical Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. listen to loud music for prolonged Never Be cool. Life is short. There are a few steps to accomplish before messin’ around around messin’ a few steps to accomplish before are There • • This version of the ReferenceThis version Guide is written and have If you it. like hope you We it. have you there So out how to figure not need to be read guide does The entire that With tells a 1000 words”. picture the saying goes, “a As with the SRM-Flex Connect app. For starters, we’ll take a look take starters, we’ll app. For Connect with the SRM-Flex we’ll and update the app. Next, install to download, at how Bluetooth. The last step via pair the device with the hardware is setting levels. designed for SRM-Flex Connect V1.0. With each each software V1.0. With Connect designed for SRM-Flex than different shots may look slightly update, some screen could be some pages and there see within these what you well. as functional differences, any questions or comments about this Reference Guide hesitate please don’t (or our other documentation), us: www.mackie.com/support to contact a certain amount app. However, Connect to use the SRM-Flex is assumed. and its features of familiarity with the SRM-Flex shots screen added quite a few illustrations, thought in mind, we to accompany the text. and other images throughout Getting Started Things to Remember: SRM-Flex Connect V1.0 Connect SRM-Flex About This Guide

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With SRM-Flex Connect, SRM-Flex users benefit from the full users benefit from SRM-Flex Connect, SRM-Flex With Do you want to control SRM-Flex via your Android or iOS Android via your SRM-Flex to control want Do you in — or at least must be well-versed you At this point, to control for mobile freedom is great Connect SRM-Flex via Bluetooth of SRM-Flex control allows Connect SRM-Flex * This is a list of our test devices, but a variety of other devices are anticipated of other devices are * This is a list of our test devices, but a variety v6.0 and higher and Apple iOS 11.0 and higher. with Android to work power of their SRM-Flex with an easy-to-use application that with an easy-to-use of their SRM-Flex power fits right in their hand.

device? Of course you do! Well, you’ve come to the right place! come to you’ve do! Well, course you device? Of used in App is designed to be Connect all, the SRM-Flex After with SRM-Flex.conjunction — the ins and outs of SRM-Flex.somewhat familiar with may be found by visiting SRM-Flex information about More Owner’sthe SRM-Flex Manual. everything sound like and EQ to room-enhancing levels from for amazing sound in any situation. and speaker modes reverb devices: with the following Introduction 4 SRM-Flex Connect the SRM-Flex ConnectAppforAndroid Part I:Downloading andInstalling the topofscreen followed bytapping the‘Search’ button. this one,aswell. Here’s how: downloaded appsbefore andit’s thesamemethodtodownload SRM-Flex Connect appisdirectly from thedevice.You’ve SRM-Flex Connect 5. Now tap theINSTALL button. 4. Select theSRM-Flex Connect app. 3. Type inthesearch box “SRM-Flex locatedat Connect” 2. With agooddata connectionopenupthePlayStore. byturningthedeviceon(ifit’s1. Start notalready). The easiestandfastestwaytodownload andinstall the LOUD Audio, LLC SRM-Flex Connect Mackie

screen. Tap the SRM-Flex Connect app! the app... there are two waystoopentheSRM-Flex Connect app. ...or second,exit outofthePlayStore backtothehome First, simplytap thegreen OPENbuttontoopen The SRM-Flex Connect appisnow ready foruse.From here, 6. SRM-Flex Connect isnow installing, asseenbelow. Mackie SRM-Flex Connect Mackie SRM-Flex Connect LOUD Audio, LLC SRM-Flex Connect Mackie Reference Guide 5 Reference Guide Reference The button LED will illuminate and flash white LED will illuminate and The button does not, in pairing mode. If it while rapidly confirm that again; start pairing process the 9. From there, your device should indicate that your there, 9. From on the device, to the home screen simply return 10. Now 5. To enter pairing mode, press the bluetooth button button the bluetooth press pairing mode, enter 5. To new ‘Pair devices and tap > Connected 6. Go to Settings is listed as a device, the SRM-Flex seen below, As 7. trying and connect the SRM-Flex to pair we’re 8. Here it is successfully paired and connected. paired it is successfully icon to open the app and let Connect the SRM-Flex tap the good times roll! . of the SRM-Flex top panel on the is enabled and that Bluetooth is in pairing mode the SRM-Flex Owner’s the SRM-Flex review on the device. Please Manual if need additional details. you device’. it to startthe pairing process. but is not connected. Tap via Bluetooth.

You should have to follow these instructions these instructions to follow should have You via Bluetooth. each device paired only once for although paired, remain that they should After manually to the SRM-Flex will need to connect you

4. Bluetooth is on! 3. Enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right. [Tapping also [Tapping 3. Enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right. These are the steps necessaryThese are to pair the device on 1. Start SRM-Flex by turning both the device and settings. to open the device’s Settings 2. Tap Part II: Pairing and Connecting and II: Pairing Part Bluetooth via Device the Android enables / disables Bluetooth]. (unless auto connect is turned on) [Default]. SRM-Flex will auto turned on) [Default]. SRM-Flex auto connect is (unless devices, if available. paired connect to previously . with the SRM-Flex (if they’re not already). 6 SRM-Flex Connect for iOSDevices Updating theSRM-Flex ConnectApp Part I:Downloading, Installingand this one,aswell. Here’s how: downloaded appsbefore andit’s thesamemethodtodownload SRM-Flex Connect appisdirectly from thedevice.You’ve SRM-Flex Connect 6. Now tap theGETbutton. 5. Select theSRM-Flex Connect app. 4. Type inthesearch box “SRM-Flex followed Connect” 3. Select “Search” from theAppStore options. 2. With agooddata connectionopenuptheAppStore. byturningthedeviceon(ifit’s1. Start notalready). The easiestandfastestwaytodownload andinstall the by tapping the‘Search’ button. LOUD Audio, LLC Connect SRM-Flex Mackie

Don’t doanythinguntilthedownloads have completed. upper-right cornerofthescreen. Theupdates willcommence. password. Orbetteryet, tap theblueUpdateAllbuttonin blue UPDATE buttononthefarright, followed bytypinginyour needing anupdate.Ifyou seeSRM-Flex Connect listed,tap the display theicon,nameanddescriptionofchangeseachapp Connect app).Tapping theUpdatebuttonhere willhorizontally need updating(whichmayornotincludetheSRM-Flex to date.Thesecondscreen shotbelow displaysfive appsthat the bottom-rightofdevice. for theabsolutebestinfunctionalityandversatility. check forupdates.You willwantthelatestandgreatest version good togo.However, itisagoodideatogotheAppStore to been downloaded andinstalled. Inthiscase,you’re probably The SRM-Flex Connect appisnow ready foruse. app iconshows theprogress ofthedownload. the SRM-Flex Connect app. The firstscreen shotbelow shows adevicewithallappsup Once intheAppStore, tap theUpdatebuttonlocatednear 8. Itispossible thattheSRM-Flex Connect apphasalready The download iscompleteoncetheentire appisilluminated. As seeninthescreen shotbelow left, theSRM-Flex Connect 7. From here, useyour touchIDorfacetoinstall Reference Guide 7 Reference Guide Reference The button LED will illuminate and flash white The button LED will illuminate mode. If it does not, while in pairing rapidly confirm again; start the pairing process is in pairing mode that the SRM-Flex enabled on the device. and that Bluetooth is Owner’s the SRM-Flex Please review Manual details. need additional if you 5. To enter pairing mode, press the Bluetooth button the mode, press enter pairing 5. To as a device, but is is listed SRM-Flex the seen below, 6. As should indicate that it device your there, From 7. the SRM-Flex tap to the home screen, simply return 8. Now on the top panel of the SRM-Flex.on the top trying to pair and connect SRM-Flex we’re not connected. Here via Bluetooth. and connected. paired is successfully times roll! icon to open the app and let the good Connect You should have to follow these instructions these instructions to follow should have You via Bluetooth. each device paired only once for although paired, remain that they should After manually to the SRM-Flex will need to connect you turned on) [Default]. auto connect is (unless paired will auto connect to previously SRM-Flex devices, if available.

4. From here, enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right. enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right. here, 4. From 3. If the Bluetooth connection displays “Off” (as seen below) These are the steps necessaryThese are the to pair the device with on 1. Start the SRM-Flex by turning both the device and icon. the ‘Settings’ 2. Tap

Device via Bluetooth Device Part II: Pairing and Connecting the iOS the Connecting and II: Pairing Part [Tapping also enables / disables Bluetooth]. [Tapping we’ll need to turn it on. Tap anywhere on the Bluetooth line on anywhere need to turn it on. Tap we’ll to open it. SRM-Flex. (if they’re not already). 8 SRM-Flex Connect to AppendixC:Optimizationsforstep-by-stepinstructions. audio over Bluetooth.Ifthisdoesnotmakesense,pleaserefer of theBluetoothondeviceneedstobeupinorderhear levelrather control. asupplementary Inotherwords, thevolume are butis notlinkedwiththelevel controls oftheSRM-Flex, However, thebluetoothlevel ofsomeolderphonesandtablets Additional BluetoothNotes [Android andiOS]: SRM-Flex Connect SRM-Flex isnotpowered on. it’s“Not Connected”, quitepossible thatthe to aSRM-Flex viaBluetooth,butitdisplays If thedevicehadbeenpreviously connected or SRM-Flex. or lower thevolume witheitherthephone/tablet Inotherwords, you mayraiseof theSRM-Flex. are directly linkedwiththelevel controls The bluetoothlevel ofmostphonesandtablets reconnect theBluetoothconnection. Ifthis occurs,manually fast transients (EFT). by Electrostatic Discharge [ESD] orelectrical The Bluetoothmaydisconnectwhenaffected Part III:Level SettingProcedure

Manuals,butare listedagainof theSRM-Flex Owner’s below. Note thatthesesameinstructionsmaybefoundonpage4 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. The following stepswillhelpyou setupSRM-Flex quickly. SRM-Flex Connect app Reference Guide formore Guide SRM-Flex details! Connect appReference Manualandthe therest oftheSRM-Flex Owner’s Read listening level. Slowly bringupthemainoutputlevel toacomfortable would beduringnormaluse. Be sure thatthevolume oftheinputissameasit Pair andconnectaphoneortablet viaBluetooth. Turn theSRM-Flex on. and plugtheotherendintoagrounded AC outlet. Push thelinecordsecurely intotheIECconnector • • • • suchas: Plug signalsources intoSRM-Flex, column tothebasestation. Connect heightextension module(s)and/orHFdriver Make allinitialconnectionswiththepower switchOFF.

or MP3players pluggedintotheline-level inputs. Line-level sources suchaskeyboards,drummachines, w/active pickupsintotheinstrumentinputs. Instrument level sources, suchasacousticguitars Microphones pluggedintothemicinputs. and control itviatheSRM-Flex Connect app. asdesired, thenpairitwithadevice performs the hardware only. Onceproven thattheSRM-Flex instructionsare intendedfor These startup Reference Guide 9 Reference Guide Reference • Mixer View • Mixer • System View • Channel View • System View From here on out, operation is virtually operation identical between on out, here From As seen in the image above, the System View allows access access allows View the System seen in the image above, As As seen in the image above, the Channel View allows access access allows View the Channel seen in the image above, As As seen in the image above, the Mixer View allows access access allows View the Mixer seen in the image above, As Android and iOS. In addition to the opening Welcome view, there there view, opening Welcome iOS. In addition to the and Android app and this page Connect main views in the SRM-Flex three are three with each of these may be accomplished outlines what in detail. each of these will go through enough we views. Soon to deeper functionality including Settings, Memoryto deeper functionality including Settings, and more. back to the Mixer able to one-touch navigate you’re here From View. to the channel EQ and reverb level controls. From here you’re you’re here From controls. level to the channel EQ and reverb to the... able to one-touch navigate to key controls such as levels, metering, mutes and more. metering, mutes and more. as levels, such to key controls to the... able to one-touch navigate you’re here From Channel View System View Mixer View Mixer SRM-Flex Connect – Three Main Views – Three Connect SRM-Flex Demo mode works exactly the same as if it were the same as if it were exactly Demo mode works no bouncing meters are there connected, except way a great it’s and no sound. Other than that, before works an SRM-Flex to get a feel of how buying!

rmware version in the SRM-Flex is older than in the SRM-Flex version If the firmware If the Bluetooth disconnects, an image similar to If the Bluetooth disconnects, an image similar However, if SRM-Flex Connect IS NOT connected to an IS NOT Connect if SRM-Flex However, The welcome screen is the first thing you will see after you thing is the first screen The welcome been paired have or iOS device and SRM-Flex If an Android the SRM-Flex Connect app, you will be prompted to update prompted will be app, you Connect the SRM-Flex is built into the SRM-Flex The latest firmware the firmware. is nothing additional to download. app, so there Connect prompts. the on-screen Just follow what is seen below is displayed. From here you may either you here From is displayed. what is seen below re-established (1) wait for the Bluetooth connection to be app and the SRM-Flex Connect the SRM-Flex between app. Connect SRM-Flex to demo the ‘Demo’ or (2) tap SRM-Flex via Bluetooth simply tap ‘Demo’ to demo the app. ‘Demo’ simply tap via Bluetooth SRM-Flex

tapping the SRM-Flex Connect app. Here you are able to demo able are you Here app. Connect the SRM-Flex tapping or start using the app. load. app will automatically Connect the SRM-Flex previously, Welcome 10 SRM-Flex Connect Mixer View by tapping the‘Done’ button. in thenameyou wantforthatinput/outputfollowed able torename allinputsandoutputs.Simplytype the channelname,keyboardappears.Here you’re in thecasetoright, dBontheBT channel. –4.2 display thefadervalue asthefaderlevel isadjusted; the mutebuttonsandfadersmeters.Theselabels gray whendisengaged. They mute­ mutes andmore. access tokeycontrols suchaslevels, metering, 2. ChannelName 1. Mute Introduction That’s notall!Ifyou press andholdafingerover The inputandoutputchannelsare labeledbetween Mute buttonsilluminatered whenengaged and are Mute buttonsdojustwhattheysoundlikedo. As mentionedearlier, theMixer View allows SRM-Flex Connect — turnoffthesignalonchannel(s). (phone containing backing tracks). (phone andtheBluetoothchannel (keyboard) instead oftext! Checkoutchannels3-4 Are Use those emojismore your thing? 4 2 3 1 – • BluetoothChannel: – • Channels1-4: channel processing. signal level tothechannelbefore all faders upanddown. made bytouchinganddragging channel the masterbus.Adjustmentsare the channel’s relative volume to button again returns you to the mixer view. inchannelview.view andvertically Simplytapping this channel’s EQsection.See thefollowing page. The middlethenbecomesoccupiedwiththeselected to theleftandmainmixstripremains ontheright. View. and 2allow access totheselectedchannel’s Channel 3. ChannelFaders andInputMeters 4. EQ Channel View Input Channels1–2 Nav toChannelView The inputmetersdisplaythe The touchsensitive fadersadjust The slidersontheEQbutton liehorizontally inmixer When tapped, theentire selectedchannelstripslides The buttonslocatedatthebottomofchannels1 not theSRM-Flex. to thelimitations ofBluetooth, with themetering.Thisisdue You maynoticesomelatency dB (off) to +10.0 dB (max) to+10.0dB dB(off) (max) to+16.0dB dB(off) 3–4 BT/5–6 Nav toMixer View Main Mix 6 5 Reference Guide 11 frying. Main Mix 8 Reference Guide Reference sibilance, or to hide hiss. sibilance, or to hide hiss. vocals, guitar and bacon ­ guitar vocals, EQ and Reverb Send and Reverb EQ 9 7 Reverb input channels on is available 1 and 2, but not the other channels. Make sure hear any reverb? Don’t turned on either via the SRM-Flex it’s app. Connect or SRM-Flex This ball gives you up to 5 dB boost / –15 dB cut at up to 5 dB boost / –15 dB cut you This ball gives to select the amount of reverb you This slider allows This ball gives you up to 5 dB boost / –15 dB cut to 5 dB boost / –15 up you This ball gives 9. Reverb Send 9. Reverb 8. High EQ Low Low EQ 7. Turn it down a little to reduce ­ a little to reduce it down Turn it to ±0 dB. the EQ ball to reset Double-tap 6.0 kHz, and it is also flat at center. Use it to add sizzle 6.0 kHz, and it is also flat at center. sense of transparency, to cymbals, and an overall or edge to keyboards, ­ off (far left, like to add per channel from would you 100.0%). 0.0%) to max (far right, below 80 Hz. The processing is flat 80 Hz. The processing below cut) (no boost or represents frequency position. This at the center fat synth guitar, drums, bass in bass the punch serious male singers and some really patches, funny male singers). opposed to really (as it to ±0 dB. the EQ ball to reset Double-tap Input Channel Nav to Mixer View to Mixer Nav With too much EQ,With things can screw you designed a lot of boost We’ve up royally. because and cut into the equalizer circuit everyone know we will occasionally need

specified frequency. For example, dragging dragging example, For specified frequency. SRM-Flex Connect has 2-band equalization has 2-band Connect SRM-Flex As mentioned earlier, the Channel View allows allows the Channel View mentioned earlier, As The gear icon button located at the bottom of The gear icon button all channel strips disappear and the When tapped, view [gear icon] in mixer the button seen below, As The main mix strip looks and works nearly identical nearly identical works mix strip looks and The main Nav to System View Nav 2-Band EQ

Introduction Channel View 6. System View Button 6. System View 5. Main Mix 5. Main that. But if you max the EQs, you’ll likely get mix mush. max the EQs, you’ll But if you that. subtly and use the bottom side of the EQ balls Equalize as the top (boost).(cut), as well at carefully selected points — low shelving at 80 Hz selected points — low at carefully and high shelving at 6.0 kHz. “Shelving” that means the circuitry past boosts or cuts all frequencies the ­ starting EQ ball 5 dB to the top boosts bass the low note to the lowest at 80 Hz and continuing down heard and 6.0 kHz on up boosts the treble never you in the case of the high EQ. access to the channel EQ and reverb level controls. controls. level EQ and reverb to the channel access to the able to one-touch navigate you’re here From and System View. View Mixer the main mix strip allows access to the System View. to the System View. access allows the main mix strip of the The rest on the right. main mix strip remains then becomes occupied with the System View screen settings. and channel view [vertical Simply sliders] differs. to the Mixer you returns this button again tapping View. to that of an input channel strip. The only differences The only differences an input channel strip. to that of output level adjusts the main (1) this fader are: of an EQ button and (2) instead of the SRM-Flex is a gear icon of the strip, there at the bottom to the system view you button. This takes below. and it is detailed 12 SRM-Flex Connect System View music playbackapplications. formostDJ/ frequencies. Thisistheplacetostart but focusesonincreased bass andbrillianthigh as well asthetext. The borderoftheselectedmodewillilluminategreen, Simply press thetext ofthespeakermodeyou want. application. mode totailor ittobestsuityour particular reverb mode,makeLEDselectionsandmore. Memory, access totheAboutviewandmore. access todeeperfunctionalityincludingSettings, View button. to theMixer View withasimple,singletap oftheMixer and isunderlinedgreen. The currently selectedtab willilluminatewhite system menubuttonsfrom whichtochoose. 10. Settings Introduction

Music EQ Mode [Default]–Thismodeisfullrange, The three speakermodesare asfollows: EQ Mode –Thisallows you tochangetheSRM-Flex’s The settingstab iswhere toselect anEQmode, As mentionedearlier, theSystemView allows From here you’re abletoone-touchnavigate back As seeninthescreen shotabove, there are three SRM-Flex Connect Nav toMixer View • About • Memory • Settings 10 11 12 and SRM-Flex isin‘stealth’ mode. at theoutputs. other nearthetopofhighfrequency driver column. the bottomofbasestation /subwoofer andthe Onebarislocatednear bars onthefront ofSRM-Flex. ‘Volume’). changed. (manually) bar, nobouncingmeters.Thisupdatesasthelevel is displays bouncingmeters. on theLEDbarlocatedtoppanelofSRM-Flex. on SRM-Flex Connect, mainmetersare alsodisplayed page, call-outnumbernine. the reverb modestatus. illuminate green, aswell asthetext toconfirm toturnitoff. Theborder oftheselectedmodewill [Default] room) toturnitonand“Off” or “3”(large room) Simply tap “1”(smallroom), “2”(medium reverb tothesignal?Itcan’t bemore straightforward. for singer-songwritersandotherlive performers. clear andprecise intelligibility. audiosource inneedof where speechistheprimary frequencies, criticalforspeechapplications. It alsoaddsboostandsparkletomid-range andhigh low frequency roll-off togetridofunwantedthumps. Off –TheLEDSdo notilluminate;theyare turnedoff Signal –TheLEDSilluminatewhen there issignal On [Default]–TheLEDSilluminateinall theirglory. The three front LEDmodesare asfollows: Front LEDMode –There are two horizontal LED Volume –Volume mode,ontheotherhand,isasolid Meter [Default]–Meterakapeakmetermode The two LEDbarmodesare asfollows: ModeLED Bar –Inadditiontometerdisplays Setting reverb levels wasdiscussed ontheprevious RVB Mode –Are you interested inaddingsome Live EQ Mode –Thismodeisflat, perfect forapplications This plug-and-playmodeisperfect Speech EQ Mode –Thismodefeatures asignificant (even whentheLEDBarModeissetto meters willalwaysbebouncinghappily TheSRM-Flexapply toSRM-Flex. Connect The LEDBarModechoiceslistedabove only Reference Guide 13 Reference Guide Reference all this to return Recall Default Snapshot – Tap all the top, above at This selection will always remain displays information tab the ‘About’ Once tapped, – Tap this to bring up the blinking cursor bring up the blinking this to Rename – Tap 12. About settings — faders, mutes, EQ, etc. — to their default way to start settings. It is a convenient a fresh with out” “zeroing slate, essentially the board. the user snapshots. that is app version Connect about the SRM-Flex on the device. installed currently and keyboard. Simply type in the name you want for the name you Simply type in and keyboard. button. ‘Done’ the by tapping followed that snapshot Please be aware that the new settings Please be aware settings. saved the currently will replace The Bluetooth connection may disconnect The Bluetooth connection discharge electrostatic when affected by (EFT). or electrical fast transients (ESD) the If this occurs, manually reconnect

– Tap this to save the current settings the current this to save – Tap

– Tap this to recall the settings of the selected this to recall Recall – Tap Save There are a whopping 10 user snapshots and another are There and rename: recall save, Left to right are When the memory is selected, settings for tab will see when the ‘Memory’This is what you tab As such, when OFF is selected, a previously paired paired a previously such, when OFF is selected, As – When ON [Default] is selected, [Default] is selected, – When ON Auto Connect 11. Memory snapshot. to the corresponding snapshot. to the corresponding to recall the default settings. to recall SRM-Flex may be saved to memory may be saved SRM-Flex and recalled each setting may more, at a later time. What’s levels to reset having be custom-named! No more upon every or trying power-up what to remember each snapshot represents. for the first time: is tapped Bluetooth connection.

this allows a previously paired device to auto paired a previously this allows are the device and SRM-Flex if both reconnect on and in range. powered regardless automatically device will not reconnect of the device and or on/off status of the range SRM-Flex. selection will illuminate The border of the your choice. to confirm as the text well as green, System View Continued... View System 14 SRM-Flex Connect need togohere unless requested byTechnical Support. this informationisuseless mumbojumbo.There isno currently installed onthedevice.For themostpart, about theSRM-Flex Connect appversion thatis Tap thislinktocheckouttheproduct manuals! created forSRM-Flex andtheSRM-Flex Connect app. documentation, videosandmore –havesupport been here tocontact Tech usingyour device! Support about SRM-Flex Connect? We’ve tap gotyour back... and your psychiatrist doesn’t know thefirstthing in theimageonprevious page: disconnects thedevicefrom theSRM-Flex. need todothatonyour own. Tapping thisbutton batteries. Thatisnotwhatthis buttondoes;you to justdisconnectfrom theworld andrecharge your put you tosleep)?Tap ‘Version Info’ andread away. investigative reading (orneedsomematerial tohelp Tap thislinktocheckoutthevideos! created forSRM-Flex andtheSRM-Flex Connect app. documentation, videosandmore –havesupport been System View Continued... Version Info–Tapping thistab displaysinformation Product Manuals–Several resources –including Contact Support–So you needtotalk tosomeone The listbelow describesallofthegoodiesasshown Disconnect –Attimesit’s — nice—andnecessary Privacy Policy –Fancy yourself doingsome Docs &Videos–Several resources –including SRM-Flex Connect but simultaneously now! See below, forexample: you willnow have access toallofthesamefeatures, mode. BUT... mode.Wha...?! italsoworks inportrait have Guide beenshown inlandscape Reference SRM-Flex Connect, it’s timetoblow your mind... Final Notes You’re welcome! Yup, it’s and true.Holdyour devicevertically Up tothispoint, allofthescreen shotsinthis Now thatyou have learnedallthere istoknow about Mixer andChannelView System View Reference Guide 15 Reference Guide Reference Use balanced connections throughout your system your Use balanced connections throughout for the best noise rejection. all the audio equipment’s plug possible, Whenever a common line cords into outlets which share the outlets and the between The distance ground. should be as shortcommon ground as possible. mackie.com/support-contact 1-800-898-3211 Connect and then return by pressing by pressing and then return Connect SRM-Flex • • o o Try disconnecting the cable(s) connected to the main Try be input jack(s). If the noise disappears, it could with the SRM-Flex. than a problem loop,” rather a “ground ideas: troubleshooting some of the following Try SRM-Flex running the latest and greatest you Are [Android] Go to the Play Store software? Connect [iOS] and check for an update. or App Store the Home button on the device. app, then re-open. Connect quit the SRM-Flex Force Support having are if you Please email or call Technical other issues: Use an AC as the SRM-Flex? circuit on the same AC circuit. AC into a diferent filter or plug the SRM-Flex near AC routed the cables are none of Make sure or other EMI-inducing devices. transformers, power a light dimmer or other SCR-based device Is there line Is the input connector secure. are all connections Be sure good are all connections to the SRM-Flex Make sure and sound. cables, Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not distorted?Is it loud and you’re that Make sure that in the signal chain. Verify a stage overdriving set properly. are controls all level plugged completely into the jack? • • • Leave • • • • • • •

Hum Bluetooth / Other Issues Poor sound Poor Noise . This is especially useful after Connect app. RestartConnect power the device! Completely it back up. then power it down, and software the hardware updates where software of quite on the same page. A simple reboot aren’t wonders. great work can sometimes the hardware (or non-sound) try issues, setting the level following that all of the outlined on page 8 to verify as procedure adjusted. properly system are in the controls volume

the level find something like this, make sure If you the offending switch. disengaging before turned down and securely in good repair cables are of the source control the output level ends. Make sure is turned up sufficiently. off or muted. not turned are the source(s) Make sure is Is the signal source sure Make connected at both in the system are controls that all the volume Verify adjusted. properly working? the connecting turned all the way down? of the input source Is the level Is the level of the input source turned all the way down? Our favorite question: Is it plugged in? Make sure Is it plugged in? Make sure question: Our favorite with a tester or lamp]. [check outlet is live the AC on? question: Is the power favorite Our next try turning it on. If not,

• • • • • If you think your SRM-Flex has a problem, please check please a problem, has SRM-Flex your think If you any of the issues useful tips that could correct three are Here (1) — Restart just restart SRM-Flex the the device. Don’t (2) — Restart the SRM-Flex having any sound are If you procedure. setting (3) — Level

out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to do your tips and troubleshooting out the following Visit the Support confirm the problem. website section of our will find lots of useful you where (www.mackie.com/support) may You and other documentation. information such as FAQs without having to part to the problem find the answer your with SRM-Flex. yet haven’t that we any other issue (or possibly outlined below discovered): No sound No No power No

Troubleshooting Appendix A:Appendix Information Service 16 SRM-Flex Connect Appendix B:Technical Information All Rights Reserved. All Rights ©2019 LOUD Audio, LLC www.mackie.com Guide: Please checkourwebsite foranyupdatestothisReference All otherbrand namesmentionedare trademarks or ­ Man” figure isa registeredThe “Running trademark of LOUD Audio,LLC. therighttochange thesespecificationsatanytimewithoutnotice. we reserve Since we are alwaysstrivingtomakeour­ or Trademarks ofLOUD Audio,LLC intheUnitedStates andothercountries. Apple, iPhoneandiPad are registered trademarks ofAppleInc.,registered intheU.S. Trademarks, andothercountries.Allmarksare Registered Disclaimer Part Number, andDate Rev Version Guide Reference About Bluetooth Class Bluetooth Function Bluetooth Protocol Bluetooth Information FX Reverb EQ Mode Channel EQ System Processing Increments High Shelving Low Shelving Equalization * Thisisalistofourtestdevices,butvariety ofotherdevicesare anticipatedtowork withAndroid v6.0andhigherAppleiOS11.0higher. *iOS *Android DevicesRecommended andOSs: Specifications SRM-Flex Connect iPad iPhones Version Requirement Android Tablets Android Phones Version Requirement products betterby incorporating newandimproved materials,components,and manufacturingmethods, registered trademarks oftheirrespective holders,andare hereby acknowledged. iPad Pro 12.9",iPad Pro iPad 12.9"(3rdGen), iPad (6thGen), (5thGen), Samsung S7, Galaxy Samsung S6,HTC Galaxy 10,LG G5,MotoG4Play Google PixelGoogle Tablet 10.2",Samsung Tab Galaxy S28",Asus Zen Pad 7" Samsung S9,Samsung Galaxy S8+,Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Nexus Google 5, Pixel Pixel, PixelGoogle 2,Google Google XL, iPad Air2,iPad Air, iPad Pro 9.7",iPad Pro 10.5",iPad Pro 11", iPhone 7, iPhone7Plus,6, iPhone6Plus iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone8,8Plus, iPhoneX, iPhoneXR, iPad mini4,iPad mini3,iPad mini2 SW1286, Rev A, September 2019 A, SW1286, Rev iOS v11.0orhigherrequired +5 dB/–[email protected] +5 dB/–15@80Hz v6.0 orhigherrequired Control User Interface Audio Streaming and 3 EQmodes ±0.1 dB ±0.1 2-band Class 1 V1.0 4.2

Reference Guide 17 Reference Guide Reference If a mic is plugged into an SRM-Flex, the person on the other end of a call can’t hear you, so they’re an SRM-Flex,If a mic is plugged into better off you, hear call can’t the person on the other end of a mail, anyway. leaving a voice

Next, tap ‘Turn on now’. The previous screen will show that ‘Do Not Disturb’ is now ON. is now on now’. that ‘Do Not Disturb’ will show screen The previous ‘Turn tap Next, First, go to Sound and tap ‘Do Not Disturb’. and tap go to Sound First,

Below is a list of ways to trick out your Android device to optimize its use with the SRM-Flex Connect app. When you have have app. When you Connect its use with the SRM-Flex device to optimize Android your of ways to trick out is a list Below “trick engine to search ways to optimize for other search device” favorite use your some additional time, Android out your device. on the Android to Settings tips and tricks may be found by going device. All of the following Android your alerts, : Mute sounds, including phone calls, email Optimization #1 Android warnings, alarms and other calendar event to play). music apps; those will continue noises (except Android extraneous

Android Optimizations Android Appendix C: Android and iOS Optimizations iOS and Android C: Appendix 18 SRM-Flex Connect SRM-Flex Connect in ordertohearaudioover Bluetooth. levelbut israther control. asupplementary Inotherwords, thevolume oftheBluetoothondeviceneedstobeup However, thebluetoothlevel ofsomeolderphonesandtablets are notlinkedwiththelevel controls oftheSRM-Flex, Inotherwords, you mayraiseof theSRM-Flex. orlower thevolume witheitherthephone/tablet orSRM-Flex. Android Optimization#2:Thebluetoothlevel ofmostphonesandtablets are directly linkedwiththelevel controls Note thatthecallvolume, ringvolume andalarmvolumes are alloff[slidersfullyleft]. Simply gotoSound anddrag the‘Mediavolume’ slidertotheright. Reference Guide 19 Reference Guide Reference Lastly, simply select “Do not auto-update apps.” It will be noted in your settings! apps.” It will be noted in your simply select “Do not auto-update Lastly, From here you will want to tap ‘Settings’ followed by ‘Auto-update apps’. by ‘Auto-update followed ‘Settings’ will want to tap you here From Android allows apps to be updated in the background. This is great for consumer apps like games, etc. However, you use you etc. However, apps like games, for consumer This is great in the background. apps to be updated allows Android Store. the Play through update Connect a SRM-Flex notified of are 1. You Boom. The app is updated. the update. and install download 2. You App. Connect including the SRM-Flex automatically, system can update an app in the background the operating But now, how: Here’s icon to open it. the Play Store Tap it. to as a ‘hamburger’. referred lines, sometimes horizontal three In the upper-left corner are Tap Android Optimization #3 : SRM-Flex Connect and Auto Updating Apps Updating and Auto Connect #3 : SRM-Flex Optimization Android understood. is not properly process if the apps can cause problems auto-updating your and Connect apps like SRM-Flex work. generally updates how understand first that app, let’s update you Before or performance. during a presentation Obviously cause serious problems that this could it is possible While highly unlikely, disable automatic updates for Apps. you recommend strongly this, we avoid want to happen. To you this is not something 20 SRM-Flex Connect SRM-Flex Connect Android Optimization#4:Blockingcalls. Then gotoSettings >Connected devicesandturnBluetoothbackon. To blockcalls,gotoSettings >Network &internetandputthephoneinto‘Airplane Mode’. Reference Guide 21 Reference Guide Reference Simply change the Auto-Lock from its current selection to “Never”. its current from Simply change the Auto-Lock Below is a list of ways to trick out your iOS device to optimize its use with the SRM-Flex Connect app. When you have some have app. When you Connect use with the SRM-Flex device to optimize its iOS your of ways to trick out is a list Below “trick to search engine iOS search ways to optimize your for other favorite time, use your additional device” iOS out your device. on the iOS General > to Settings be found by going tips and tricks may of the following device. Most karaoke rockin’ a yet, worse (or of a presentation off in the middle turning device from the #1 : Prevent iOS Optimization performance!). iOS Optimizations iOS 22 SRM-Flex Connect SRM-Flex Connect that thedeviceisindeedmuted(except forthemusic apps). iOS noises(except musicapps;thosewillcontinuetoplay). calendarevent warnings,alarmsandotherextraneous iOS Optimization#3:Mutesounds,includingemailalerts, iOS Optimization#2:Turn off Lock Sounds and Keyboard Clicks. Flip the side switch on the device (next tothevolume up/down switch)sothattheorange dotisvisible. Itindicates Flip thesideswitchondevice(next Use SideSwitchto:Mute Reference Guide 23 Reference Guide Reference iOS allows apps to be updated in the background. This feature is great for consumer apps like games, etc. apps like games, for consumer is great This feature in the background. apps to be updated iOS allows the iOS App Store. update through Connect notified of a SRM-Flex are 1. You Boom. The app is updated. the update. and install download 2. You App. Connect including the SRM-Flex automatically, system can update an app in the background the operating But now, for Apps in iOS. disable automatic updates you recommend strongly this, we avoid To how: Here’s & App Store. > iTunes Go to Settings Simply turn App Updates off. iOS Optimization #4 : SRM-Flex Connect and Auto Updating Apps in iOS Updating and Auto Connect #4 : SRM-Flex iOS Optimization the process if problems apps can cause your and auto-updating Connect use apps like SRM-Flex you However, work. updates generally how first understand app, let’s update that you understood. Before is not properly or performance. during a presentation Obviously cause serious problems that this could it is possible While highly unlikely, want to happen. you this is not something 19820 North Creek Parkway #201 Bothell, WA 98011 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com