Hugmaster 0 Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Hi folks A while ago there was a thread regarding the Mackie SRM450. Part of the threat asking for actual things that users say rather than mackie itself. Well, I had a spare minute or two so I went hunting for some user opinions. here's the link. http://www.zzounds.com/productreview--MACSRM450 I haven't figured out how to do it as an actual link yet, so you'll have to cut and paste into your browser's address bar. Darren Take a listen to Music Matters, the Big Mix Entertainment podcast, featuring music from the Podsafe Music Network. Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_Kray 0 Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 How much are these in the uk and has anybody used them. Link to post Share on other sites
Hugmaster 0 Posted December 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Howdy Cheapest I've seen a pair for in the UK is £1050. Average is around £1250. I've been using them for 12 months now and they really pack a surprising punch. Only last week I was doing a wedding and checkign the sound from the back of the function room, and they easily sounded as good, if not better than my older system that had base bins. If you suffer from serious DJ penis envy, you migh wish to consider getting the mackie Active Base bin too, just for a rounder sound, but in the majority of cases, you won't need it. There is an apparent issue with overheating if driven hard, however I've never had to drive them hard enough to overheat them. they have an auto cut off system if over heating is going to happen. this has only ever kicked in once for me, but the room was extraordinarily hot and badly ventilated. I am considering investing in some powered base bins next year so I can take on larger venues, but will put it off for as long as I can, as cash is tight at the moment http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif Also, for active cabs they're surprisingly not that weighty, about 21kg, or erm...erm...where's me calculator...ah work it out yourself. I know several live artists that use srm450's also and they wouldn't be without them now, and same goes for me. Hope that answers your question. Darren Take a listen to Music Matters, the Big Mix Entertainment podcast, featuring music from the Podsafe Music Network. Link to post Share on other sites
Award Entertainment 0 Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 (edited) QUOTE (Hugmaster @ Dec 6 2003, 04:08 AM) you might wish to consider getting the mackie Active Base bin too, just for a rounder sound, but in the majority of cases, you won't need it. There is an apparent issue with overheating if driven hard, however I've never had to drive them hard enough to overheat them. they have an auto cut off system if over heating is going to happen. this has only ever kicked in once for me, but the room was extraordinarily hot and badly ventilated. I have used a pair o Mackie SRM450's for 2 years now and I love them to bits. I auditioned a pair recently with the active sub and it really helps the Mackie become fuller in sound and much more clearly defined. Naturally the bass is enhanced substantially, but the speaker sounded far better right across the range and was superb at low volumes. As for overheating, I've never experienced this problem. You can turn the volume on the back of the Mackies up past maximum for line level inputs. This is for when you've got a microphone plugged in rather than a music source and this will overdrive the amp and cause it to shut down as protection. The answer: don't turn the knob up past 12 O'clock. It sure is nice not to have to haul an amp around any more! http://www.disco.co.nz/mclagan_wedding_170104_%20003.jpg Edited March 17, 2004 by Rendezvous Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I use active speakers, HK audio Elias system. These have proved themselves time and time again. i quite like the Mackie stuff, and would certainly consider them should ( and its a BIG should) i wish to change systems. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
WOODYO 0 Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I have been using Mackies since early summer and since starting to use them I have had quite a number of comments about the quality of my sound system. There ideal for smaller gigs and all I do for the bigger gigs is to turn out my trusty Beringher bx1800 bins and I only need these when I intend to pump out a lot of Dance music my system now sounds seriously good. Woody Link to post Share on other sites
Digital discos 0 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Can't you now buy special fans that go into the psu specially for the 450s? Link to post Share on other sites
Hayd 0 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 I have a pair of 15 cm 240 v fans puchased from [Edited] electronics , wired onto the inside of the mains connector. There is no official fix a mackie still say they is no problem with overheating LOL !! Link to post Share on other sites
WOODYO 0 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Just Bought a pair of the Mackie Subs SW1501's to go with my SRM450's. Best money I've spent in years. This system is very loud and punchy sounds brilliant and the tops hardly even get warm let alone hot. Just need a new quality mixer now. Any suggestions? Woody Link to post Share on other sites
dj007 0 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 what wheight are the subs and how much wonga cos im looking to buy a pair for my fbt maxx speakers IF IT MOVES, FUNK IT. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Link to post Share on other sites
WOODYO 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Subs are about 40 Kgs and I got the pair for £1400 Woody Link to post Share on other sites
dj007 0 Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 cheers WOODYO, a bit too heavy for me. IF IT MOVES, FUNK IT. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Link to post Share on other sites
hi-yer 0 Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Would not be without our Mackie SRM 450 But that's only our opinion... Ho Hum...back to renovating our little ole cottage somewhere in Suffolk... Warmest Regards Cristina and Barry Name: DJ "Hi-Yer " Listen to Past, Present and Future weekly by logging on to www.icrfm.co.uk Friday 4.30pm -6.30pm Mobile Phone: 0774-615-2244~Barry Direct Line: 01728 747515 Area of cover: Mainly Essex, Cambridge, Suffolk, Norfolk but flexible... Public Liability Insurance Covered: YES Portable Appliance Tested: YES Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Gotta admit, for one reason, or another - theses have got to be the most talked about speakers of the moment. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/533.gif Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Still run hot though ! I have just purchased a second set up of active speakers, and brought the Warrior system at 400w each, cost around £450 but I would rather have 4 Warrior 400w (1600w) for the same price as 2 Mackies, at less wattage, and less versitile too. I have 2 set up now, each at 800w, that can be in two places at the same time. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Stewart 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I have used a few active speakers over the last 18 months, namely warrior L300's & L400's, the Proel Nezt 12's and recently after a problem with the proels, I have been using Mackies. take it from me the mackies are far better, and I will be buying a pair for myself Mobile Party DJ For Weddings Parties Corporate Events Covering London Essex Kent Sussex Surrey Bucckinghamshire Hertfordshire & Essex Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE Just need a new quality mixer now. Any suggestions? allen and heath.... 62 92 or 464 depending on how far you want to take things... <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Award Entertainment 0 Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE (ADS Entertainments @ Jun 11 2005, 10:50 PM) Still run hot though ! Like I said above Andy, if you don't exceed 100% on the knob on the back you should never have a problem with them and mine have never felt more than just warm. If you do insist on overdriving the amps, then you're a fool and you deserve anything that happens to them. If you need more volume, get subs or another pair of SRM450s as you are asking them to perform outside their design parameters. Mine have never 'gone thermal' and god knows they've had plenty of hot work over the several years that I've owned them! I suspect that the 'thermal cutout' under normal operating status is a fallicy put out there by a small group of blinkered JBL Eon fanatics. You should read some of the posts on some of the American DJ forums about JBL vs Mackie. You'd think that the two companies were sports teams competing in the world championships! Link to post Share on other sites
jeffwall 0 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Ive run pair of mackies loud with a sub for a month now and im made up with them so far, only thing that was worrying was the sub was clipping a little on some tracks but it was high at the time, great bit of kit and cheaper than ever now @ £800 each for mackies and £500 for sub (15inch unit) may even get them cheaper than that? Link to post Share on other sites
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