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Mackie S408 manual

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    S 408 Two-w a y LoUDSpeaker 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 Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. INTRODUCTION The woofers incoporate technology used in large- format touring systems and, with precision 2-inch high- temperature voice coils, ar e virtually indestructible. Connecting and setting up the S408 is a breeze. It accepts a[...]

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    4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Q ui c k - S t ar t 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 amplifier . 2. Connect the “Speaker Output”[...]

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    5 S40 8: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPl IFIE RS, USING THE SPEAK ON THRU JACKS S40 8 AND S410 s SUBW OOFE RS: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlI FIER S The S408 loud- speakers can be used with the Mackie S410s subwoofers to create an incr edibly powerful system. The full-range signals can be routed to the inputs of the S410s subwoofers. The built-in[...]

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    6 CONNECTIONS The S408 has two connectors labeled INPUT and THRU. These are both Neutrik Speakon™ connectors, which provide a secure and r eliable connection for the loudspeakers. These connectors are wir ed in parallel, and allow for connecting the input signal to another speaker’s input. NEVER connect more than one output from a power ampli?[...]

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    7 • A void placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. This increases the low fr equency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct. • A void placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, increases the low fr equency output, though not as much as corner placement. However , if you do need to reinforce the low fr equencies, t[...]

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    8 R ep a i r 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 S408 needs service, please follow these in- structions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 2. Call T ech Suppor[...]

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    9 S408 SPECIFICA TIONS Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB) 60 Hz–22 kHz Frequency Response (–3 dB) 80 Hz–18 kHz Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 75º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz V ertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 40º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Sensitivity 99 dB @ 1W/1m Max SPL long-term 127 dB @ 1m Max SPL peak 130 dB @ 1m Crossover[...]

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    10 S 40 8 Di m en s i on s S 40 8 Fr e q u e n c y Re s p on s e On - Ax i s S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSV ILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FI GURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2005 31.9 in/ 81.0 cm 17.9 in/ 45.5 cm 20.2 in/ 51.2 cm 17.9 in/ 45.5 cm [...]

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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 Europ e, 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[...]