Mackie - Thrash 15 V2

The Mackie Trash 215 V2 is an active PA speaker designed to deliver music and vocals with a powerful sound presence, thanks to 1,300 W of Class D amplification and a 2-way design centred around a 15" driver.

Its 1" compression driver handles the high frequencies above the crossover set at 2.0 kHz, whilst the 15" driver handles the lower frequencies. The specified frequency response of 40 Hz to 18 kHz thus covers a large portion of the audible spectrum.

To adapt the sound reproduction to the acoustic environment, the DSP processing includes four equalisation presets. This approach allows you to quickly adjust the sound character depending on the nature of the programme being played, with an RMS power of 650 W and a maximum SPL of 129 dB, providing a substantial reserve when the sound level needs to remain high.

Wireless streaming expands the capabilities of this Mackie active speaker, as Bluetooth supports streaming from a smartphone, tablet or laptop without the need for a dedicated wired audio connection. The microphone input remains available during playback, which is particularly suitable for events, public speaking or vocal performances accompanied by a backing track, with a master volume control and separate gain control ensuring clear and intelligible sound.

The automatic feedback suppression function operates across 12 bands to minimise the whistling sounds that can occur when a microphone and a loudspeaker interact within the same acoustic space. A dedicated control allows this processing to be activated; it continuously analyses the signal to reduce problematic frequencies without requiring constant intervention.

For a sound reinforcement system, this function therefore adds a particularly useful layer of control, especially when multiple sound sources are being played back and every change in their positioning can alter the room’s acoustic behaviour.