1. Pengenalan
The Mackie ThumpSub GO is an 8-inch, 400W battery-powered portable subwoofer designed for enhanced bass performance in various mobile audio setups. Its slim and ergonomic design allows for easy transport and flexible placement options, including horizontal or vertical orientation. This subwoofer features hot-swappable batteries for extended operation and integrated Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming and system control.

Figure 1: Mackie ThumpSub GO in an outdoor setting, demonstrating its portability and powerful bass capabilities.
2. Maklumat Keselamatan Penting
Please read and understand all instructions before using this product. Retain these instructions for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Proposition 65)
- Jangan dedahkan radas ini kepada hujan atau lembapan.
- Jangan gunakan alat ini berhampiran air.
- Bersihkan hanya dengan kain kering.
- Jangan sekat sebarang bukaan pengudaraan. Pasang mengikut arahan pengilang.
- Jangan pasang berhampiran mana-mana sumber haba seperti radiator, daftar haba, dapur, atau radas lain (termasuk amppenghidup) yang menghasilkan haba.
- Lindungi kord kuasa daripada berjalan atau tersepit, terutamanya pada palam, bekas kemudahan dan tempat keluar dari radas.
- Hanya gunakan lampiran/aksesori yang ditentukan oleh pengilang.
- Rujuk semua servis kepada kakitangan perkhidmatan yang berkelayakan. Servis diperlukan apabila radas telah rosak dalam apa jua cara, seperti kord bekalan kuasa atau palam rosak, cecair telah tertumpah atau objek jatuh ke dalam radas, radas telah terdedah kepada hujan atau lembapan, tidak beroperasi seperti biasa. , atau telah digugurkan.
3. Kandungan Pakej
Your Mackie ThumpSub GO package should include the following items:
- Mackie ThumpSub GO 8" Portable Battery-Powered Subwoofer
- One (1) GB-200 Battery (provides up to 6 hours of operation)
- Power Cord for battery charging
- Panduan Mula Pantas
An optional second GB-200 battery is sold separately to extend operation up to 12 hours.
4. Persediaan
4.1 Pemasangan dan Pengecasan Bateri
The ThumpSub GO features two hot-swappable battery compartments. One GB-200 battery is included, providing up to 6 hours of continuous operation. An optional second battery can be purchased separately for extended use.

Figure 2: Hand inserting a GB-200 battery into one of the hot-swappable battery compartments on the side of the ThumpSub GO. The subwoofer supports up to two batteries for extended playtime.
To install a battery, locate the battery compartment on the side of the subwoofer. Open the cover and slide the GB-200 battery into the slot until it clicks securely into place. Close the cover. The battery status LEDs on the control panel will indicate the charge level.
4.2 Penempatan Subwoofer
The ThumpSub GO can be placed in various orientations to suit your setup needs:
- Peletakan Mendatar: Ideal for discreet placement or when stacking other equipment.
- Peletakan Menegak: Provides a smaller footprint, suitable for tight spaces.
- Pemasangan tiang: Use the integrated pole mount to elevate a compatible full-range loudspeaker (e.g., Mackie Thump GO) above the subwoofer for a compact and powerful PA system. (SPM400 speaker pole sold separately).

Figure 3: ThumpSub GO placed horizontally in an outdoor setting.

Figure 4: ThumpSub GO placed vertically, showcasing jejak padatnya.

Figure 5: A Mackie ThumpSub GO with a full-range loudspeaker mounted on top using a speaker pole, creating a complete PA system.
4.3 Sambungan Berwayar
The ThumpSub GO offers flexible wired connectivity options for mono, stereo, or zone PA systems. Use XLR cables for optimal audio quality.

Figure 6: Close-up of the ThumpSub GO back panel showing XLR input and output connections for linking with other loudspeakers.
- Mixer to Subwoofer: Connect the main outputs of your mixer to the XLR INPUT (A or B) on the ThumpSub GO. For a stereo setup, use both A and B inputs from your mixer's left and right outputs.
- Subwoofer to Full-Range Loudspeakers: Connect the XLR OUTPUT (A or B) from the ThumpSub GO to the input of your full-range loudspeakers (e.g., Mackie Thump GO). This allows the subwoofer to process the low frequencies and pass the higher frequencies to the main speakers.
4.4 Penstriman Bluetooth
The ThumpSub GO supports Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming and linking with other Thump GO series speakers.

Figure 7: ThumpSub GO streaming audio wirelessly, providing Bluetooth capabilities to your entire PA system.
- Berpasangan: Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the ThumpSub GO control panel until the LED flashes. Select
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