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Mackie thumps

dj saint official 10:32 PM - 17 March, 2018
I have an ddj sx with these powered speakers www.amazon.com
Can I run an xlr cable from my tables into these and play them?
Mr.Dj-Jace 5:40 PM - 18 March, 2018
Yes. XLR cables out from mixer to input on the mackie thump.
dj saint official 6:43 PM - 18 March, 2018
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Yes. XLR cables out from mixer to input on the mackie thump.

It seems like I need a female to female xlr cable? Does that seem right?
dj saint official 6:44 PM - 18 March, 2018
Or could one end be a 1/4 inch
dj_soo 6:55 PM - 18 March, 2018
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Yes. XLR cables out from mixer to input on the mackie thump.

It seems like I need a female to female xlr cable? Does that seem right?


That is not right.
dj_soo 6:56 PM - 18 March, 2018
The speaker has an input and output in the back. Use the input and not the output.

The input on the thump is what’s known as a combo jack and takes both xlr and 1/4” cAbles.
dj saint official 7:08 PM - 18 March, 2018
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The speaker has an input and output in the back. Use the input and not the output.

The input on the thump is what’s known as a combo jack and takes both xlr and 1/4” cAbles.

Oh okay, so basically I need an xlr cable with one side female, one side 1/4”? I’m new to the powered speakers so just trying to learn everything!
Ollie 7:34 PM - 18 March, 2018
you can also do XLR on both ends.
XLR female on one end ( this connects to the master out on the SX)
XLR male on the other end to plug into the Mackies.
Ollie 7:38 PM - 18 March, 2018
You know there a new series Mackie THUMP just $100 more than the one you listed?
Its the Mackie 15 Boosted 1300w with Blutooth
dj_soo 7:46 PM - 18 March, 2018
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The speaker has an input and output in the back. Use the input and not the output.

The input on the thump is what’s known as a combo jack and takes both xlr and 1/4” cAbles.

Oh okay, so basically I need an xlr cable with one side female, one side 1/4”? I’m new to the powered speakers so just trying to learn everything!


You can use either a 1/4” or xlr. It accommodates both. I usually prefer xlr for ease of use.
dj saint official 7:55 PM - 18 March, 2018
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You know there a new series Mackie THUMP just $100 more than the one you listed?
Its the Mackie 15 Boosted 1300w with Blutooth

I just saw! Also just wanted to make sure the male side fit into the mackie. On the 15, which port do you plug the male xlr into?
dj_soo 7:57 PM - 18 March, 2018
One on the right
dj saint official 9:11 PM - 18 March, 2018
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One on the right

So I don’t see a input on the speaker, all it says is mix out, CH1, CH2?
Mr.Dj-Jace 9:12 PM - 18 March, 2018
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Yes. XLR cables out from mixer to input on the mackie thump.

It seems like I need a female to female xlr cable? Does that seem right?


That is not right.

What is not right? The mixer has XLR output connection? The mackie has a XLR input/output thru connection? Why wouldn't a XLR cable not work? I never seen a XLR cable with both female connectors on each end before.
dj saint official 10:14 PM - 18 March, 2018
On the speaker it says mix out, Ch1, and ch2. I don’t see an input slot
dj saint official 10:18 PM - 18 March, 2018
www.amazon.com
Here’s the picture of the speaker
Logisticalstyles 10:58 PM - 18 March, 2018
Plug your XLR cable (male end) that is coming out of the controller into either of the channel inputs on the back of the speaker.
dj saint official 11:19 PM - 18 March, 2018
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Plug your XLR cable (male end) that is coming out of the controller into either of the channel inputs on the back of the speaker.

If you look at this speaker, doesn’t the channels only take 1/4”?
Mr.Dj-Jace 2:16 AM - 19 March, 2018
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Plug your XLR cable (male end) that is coming out of the controller into either of the channel inputs on the back of the speaker.

If you look at this speaker, doesn’t the channels only take 1/4”?

Its a XLR and 1/4 inch combo jack. You can use either one, they both will fit. You can use channel 1 or 2 getting same results.
Mr.Dj-Jace 2:19 AM - 19 March, 2018
Channel 1 and channel 2 are both inputs.
Logisticalstyles 2:27 AM - 19 March, 2018
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The input on the thump is what’s known as a combo jack and takes both xlr and 1/4” cAbles.


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Its a XLR and 1/4 inch combo jack. You can use either one, they both will fit
dj_soo 3:35 AM - 19 March, 2018
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www.amazon.com
Here’s the picture of the speaker


The speaker you initially posted and this one are different.

On this one, it's one of the two jacks on the left.

For what feels like the 5th time - those are combo jacks - they accept either male XLR or male 1/4" cables. Stick with XLR - they're generally better and easier to deal with.