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S218s PASSIVE
SUBWOOFER
USER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- 2. Keep these instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 3. Heed all warnings. fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4. Follow all instructions. 12. Exposure to extr
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S218s sound rein- Connecting and setting up the S218s is a breeze. force ment subwoofer . It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik ® Speakon connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) The S218s is a professional passive subwoofer, de- connector. The built-in low-pass fi lter allows you to signed to complement our professional line of passive connect a full-range signal directly to the input of the and active loudspeakers, powere
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HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick-Start Make all initial connections with the 3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal power switches OFF on all equip- source). ment. Make sure all master volume, 4. Turn on the amplifi er. Turn up its volume or gain level, or gain controls are all the way control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. down. 5. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking 1. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing into a microphone or starting a CD player. Adjust
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S215 S215 Stereo Power Amplifier Pole Pole Mount Mount Thru Stereo Power Amplifier S218s S218s Left Right Line-level Line-level Output Output Mixer or 1202-VLZPRO Preamplifier S218S AND S215: WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS SA1521z SA1521z Power Power Pole Pole Cord Cord Mount Mount Thru Stereo Power Amplifier S218s S218s Left Right Line-level Line-level Output Output 1202-VLZPRO Mixer or Preamplifier S218S AND SA1521Z: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER 5
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CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The S218s has two connectors. One is a Neutrik The S218s subwoofer is designed to sit on the fl oor or Speakon™ connector and the other is a female 1/4" TS stage. A socket is provided on the top of the cabinet for connector. These connectors are wired in parallel, and mounting another speaker on top of the S218s, like the can be used either as an input from a power amplifi er, Mackie S215, SA1521z, SR1521z, SRM350, or SRM450 or as a “thru” connection for connecting the fu
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Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet above ear level for the audi- ence (make allowances for a standing/dancing in the aisles audience). High frequencies are highly directional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies. By providing direct line-of- sight from the loudspeakers to the audience, you increase the overall brightness and intelligibility of the sound system. Highly reverberant rooms, like many gymnasiums and auditoriums, ar
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SERVICE INFORMATION Repair Warranty Service Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- Details concerning warranty service are spelled out on page 11 of this manual. authorized service center. Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local If you think your subwoofer has a prob lem, please do dealers or distributors. everything you can to con fi rm it before calling for service, If your S218s needs ser vice, please fol low these in clud ing r
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Avoid exposure to extreme cold (be low freezing CARE AND MAINTENANCE tem per a tures). If you must operate the subwoof- ers in a cold en vi ron ment, warm up the voice coil Your Mackie subwoofer will pro vide many years of reli- slowly by sending a low-level sig nal through it for able ser vice if you fol low these guide lines: about 15 minutes prior to high-power op er a tion. Avoid exposing the subwoofer to Use a slighty damp cloth with a mild soap so lu tion mois ture. If your loudsp
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S218s Frequency Response On-Axis 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) S218s Dimensions 30.0 in/ 76.2 cm S218S ARE REGISTERED TR DESIGNED BY M "MACKIE" AND TH ADEMAR ACKOIDS IN WHITIN KS OF LOUD T E "RUNNING MAN" F SVILLE, MA & WOODINVI ECHNOLOGIES INC. IGURE COPY LLE, WA,USA RIGHT ©2004 21.0 in/ SERI SERIAL NUMBER AL NUMBER MAN MANU UFACT FACTURING DATE URING DATE 53.3 cm 21.0 in/ 21.0 in/ 21.0 in/ 53.3 cm 53.3 cm 53.3 cm 10 1/3 Octave Response dB SPL @ 2.83 V NL4 PIN 1
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S218s LIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales re ceipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt. LOUD workmanship and proper operation of this product for a Technologies and its authorized service centers may use period of two years from the original date of purchase. If refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product. any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if Products returned to LOUD
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