MACKIE M3000 - Manual (Page 19)

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Owner’s Manual
Owner’
s Manual
Bridge Mode
Binding Posts
When using the binding posts in bridge mode, connect
the positive side of the speaker cable to the CHANNEL
1 red (+) binding post, and connect the negative side
of the speaker cable to the CHANNEL 2 red (+) bind-
ing post. No, that’s not a typo.
You only use the red
binding posts in Bridge mode. Do not use the black
posts.
TO SPEAKER
+ –
BRIDGE
+
+ +
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Bridge Binding Post Connection
Speakon
When using bridge mode, wire the Bridge Speakon
connector the same as the stereo and mono connectors:
Bridge Speakon Connection
The red posts are labeled “+,” which means positive.
The black posts are labeled “–” for negative. Be sure
to connect the positive speaker output terminal to the
positive connection on the speaker cabinet, and the
negative speaker output terminal to the negative con-
nection on the speaker cabinet.
Speakons
When using the Speakon outputs in stereo or mono
modes, wire the Speakon connectors as shown below:
Stereo and Mono Speakon Connection
G N
D
Bare Wire
Double Banana Plug
1/4"
Spade Lug
COLD
HOT
1+
1+
1–
1–
2–
2+
COLD
HOT
1+
1+
1–
1–
2–
2+