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S225 TWO-WAY
LOUDSPEAKER
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 S225 sound rein- Connecting and setting up the S225 is a breeze. It force ment loudspeakers. accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik ® Speakon connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) The S225 is a professional two-way loudspeaker connector. system, designed to complement our professional pow- ered mixers and power amplifi ers. They are capable of The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multi- extremely high sound pressure lev
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HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power Quick-Start amplifi er (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connec- tor on the S225. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equip- 3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal ment. Make sure all master volume, source). level, or gain controls are all the way 4. Turn on the amplifi er. Turn up its volume or gain down. control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. 1. Connect the line-level outputs from
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S225 S225 S225 S225 S225 S225 S225 S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES
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CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The S225 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT. One is a The S225 speaker is designed to sit on the fl oor or Neutrik Speakon™ connector and the other is a female stage. 1/4" TS connector. These connectors are wired in paral- WARNING: The cabinet has no rig- lel, and can be used either as an input from a power ging points and is not suitable for rig- amplifi er, or as a “thru” connection for connecting the ging. NEVER attempt to suspend the input signal to another speaker’s i
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Avoid placing the speakers directly on a hollow stage fl oor. A hollow stage can resonate at certain frequencies, causing peaks and dips in the fre- quency response of the room. It’s better to place the loudspeakers on a sturdy table or stand designed to handle the weight of the S225s. 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 dir
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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 loudspeaker has a prob lem, please do dealers or distributors. everything you can to con fi rm it before calling for service, If your S225 needs ser vice, please fol low these in- in clud i
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Avoid exposure to extreme cold (be low freezing CARE AND MAINTENANCE tem per a tures). If you must operate the loud- speak ers in a cold en vi ron ment, warm up the voice Your Mackie loudspeakers will pro vide many years of coils slowly by sending a low-level sig nal through reliable ser vice if you fol low these guide lines: them for about 15 minutes prior to high-power Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to op er a tion. mois ture. If they are set up out doors, Use a slighty damp cloth
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S225 Frequency Response On-Axis S225 Frequency Response On-Axis 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) S225 Beamwidth vs. Frequency S225 Directivity vs. Frequency 360 20 100 300 240 180 10 10 120 60 Horizontal / Vertical 1 0 0 20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) S225 Dimensions 50.0 in/ 13.9 in/ 127.0 cm 35.3 cm PRECISION PA S225 SSIVE ARE REGISTERED MANUFACTUR DESIGNED BY M TRADEMARK OF LOU ED IN CHINA ACKOIDS IN WHITIN "MACKIE"
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S225 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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