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S2 1 8 s P ASSIVE SUBWOOFER USER’S MANUAL[...]
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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. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r[...]
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3 CONTENTS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 2 INTR ODUCTION .................................................................................................................. ...................... 3 HOOKUP DIA GRAMS ....................................[...]
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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 . 2. Connect the “ Speaker Output ” fr[...]
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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 plifier Thru 1202-VLZ PRO Stereo P ower Am plifier Po l e Mount Po l e Mount S218s S218s S215 S215 Mixer or P reamplifier Right Line-level Output Lef[...]
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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. NEVER [...]
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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. By providing dir ect line-of- sight from the loudspeakers to the audien[...]
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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. Review the preceding trou ble shoot ing sug ges tions. Please. 2. Call T ech Su[...]
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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 128 dB @ 1m Crossover Point 180 Hz, 12 dB/octave W oofer Loading Bass re fl ex Input/Output Input/Output T ype Neutrik Speakon ™ and female 1/4-in[...]
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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. • COPYRIGHT ©2004 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS[...]
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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. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD T echnologies, at its option, will repa[...]
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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: 31.20.654.4000 F ax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mack ie.com[...]