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S215 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 S215 sound rein- Connecting and setting up the S215 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 S215 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 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 S215 S215 S215 S215 S215 S215 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 S215 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT. One is a The S215 speaker is designed to sit on the fl oor or Neutrik Speakon™ connector and the other is a female stage. It can be pole-mounted via the built-in socket on 1/4" TS connector. These connectors are wired in paral- the bottom of the cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of lel, and can be used either as an input from a power supporting the weight of the S215. amplifi er, or as a “thru” connection for connecting the W
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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 S215s. 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 S215 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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S215 Frequency Response On-Axis S215 Frequency Response On-Axis 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) S215 Beamwidth vs. Frequency S215 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) S215 Dimensions 13.9 in/ 35.3 cm 32.0 in/ 81.3 cm PRECS215 ISION PASSIVE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMAR MANUFACTUR DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS ED IN CHINA K OF LOU IN WHITINSVILLE, MA "MA
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S215 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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