Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S218s Mackie
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S2 1 8 s P ASSIVE SUBWOOFER USER’S MANUAL.
2 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
3 CONTENTS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 2 INTR ODUCTION ..............................................................................................
4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick -Start Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equip- ment. Make sure all master volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down. 1. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs of your power ampli fi er .
5 S218 S AND S215 : WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS S218 S AND SA1521 Z : WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER Mixer or P reamplifier Right Line-level Output Lef t Line-level Output Stereo P ower Am.
6 CONNECTIONS The S218s has two connectors. One is a Neutrik Speakon ™ connector and the other is a female 1/4" TS connector . These connectors are wired in parallel, and can be used either as an input from a power ampli fi er , or as a “ thru ” connection for connecting the full-range input signal to another speaker ’ s input.
7 • 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 ar e highly directional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies.
8 Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center . Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your S218s needs ser vice, please fol low these in struc tions: 1.
9 S218s SPECIFICA TIONS Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB) 38 Hz – 360 Hz Axial Sensitivity 95.1 dB, 1 W/1 m Peak Sensitivity 98.6 dB, 1 W/1 m Max SPL long-term 122 dB @ 1m Max SPL peak.
10 S218s Dimensions S218s Fr equency Response On- Axis SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE S218S DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
11 A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase.
16220 Wood-Red Road NE • W oodinville, W A 98072 • USA US and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe , Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.
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