Anyone know if the Mackie HR624 Reference monitors will work on 220/240v 50Hz? at DVinfo.net

Aaron Koolen · November 14th, 2003, 03:01 PM

Wanting to order from overseas, but want to make sure I can just change the plug on the power cable and all will work.

Yep, I've emailed Mackie but no response yet.

Cheers
Aaron

Mike Rehmus · November 14th, 2003, 08:35 PM

If you just go to their Web site, the datasheet says it runs on either 120 or 240 VAC power. All you need is the proper power cord. I'd not just cut off the connector on a US power cord as the wiring color codes are different.

Aaron Koolen · November 14th, 2003, 09:09 PM

Hi Mike. Yeah I saw that, but wondered if that meant they created different versions for different formats?

I'd probably just buy a plug adapter.

Cheers
Aaron

Mike Rehmus · November 15th, 2003, 10:15 AM

If they have different versions, they have to have different model numbers. Like Sony and their NTSC and PAL models.

If you see it on a datasheet that way, the specs are for a single model of product. At least that's how it's always been done.

Bryan Beasleigh · November 15th, 2003, 11:44 AM

Looking at the block schematic, I see no reason why you can't hack the male plug off and install one that fits your receptacle. The power in wiring shows no grounding. AC has no polarity, even if one side uses a grounded connection (North American 110 volts).

It shouldn't be hard to find a new line cord locally. The chassis connection is commonly used in high end sound gear (stereo amps, preamps, etc)

Aaron Koolen · November 15th, 2003, 03:32 PM

OK guys, thanks a heap. Will order the buggers.

Cheers
Aaron

November 14th, 2003, 03:01 PM	#1
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Anyone know if the Mackie HR624 Reference monitors will work on 220/240v 50Hz? Wanting to order from overseas, but want to make sure I can just change the plug on the power cable and all will work. Yep, I've emailed Mackie but no response yet. Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

November 14th, 2003, 08:35 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	If you just go to their Web site, the datasheet says it runs on either 120 or 240 VAC power. All you need is the proper power cord. I'd not just cut off the connector on a US power cord as the wiring color codes are different. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 14th, 2003, 09:09 PM	#3
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Hi Mike. Yeah I saw that, but wondered if that meant they created different versions for different formats? I'd probably just buy a plug adapter. Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

November 15th, 2003, 10:15 AM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	If they have different versions, they have to have different model numbers. Like Sony and their NTSC and PAL models. If you see it on a datasheet that way, the specs are for a single model of product. At least that's how it's always been done. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 15th, 2003, 03:32 PM	#6
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	OK guys, thanks a heap. Will order the buggers. Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

November 15th, 2003, 11:44 AM	#5
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Looking at the block schematic, I see no reason why you can't hack the male plug off and install one that fits your receptacle. The power in wiring shows no grounding. AC has no polarity, even if one side uses a grounded connection (North American 110 volts). It shouldn't be hard to find a new line cord locally. The chassis connection is commonly used in high end sound gear (stereo amps, preamps, etc)