Mackie S410s manual

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    S4 1 0 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 Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for more information about this and oth er Mackie products. INTRODUCTION The woofers incoporate technology used in large-format touring systems and are virtually indestructible. Connecting and setting up the S410s is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via a Neutrik Speakon ® connect[...]

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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 S410 S AND S408 : WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER S410 S AND S408 : WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS Po l e Mount Po l e Mount S410s S410 s S408 S408 Mixer or P reamplifier Right Line-level Output Lef t Line-level Output Stereo P ower Amplifier 1202-VLZ PRO Po l e Mount Po l e Mount S410s S410 s S408 S408 Mixer or P reamplifier Thru Connect[...]

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    6 CONNECTIONS The S410s has two connectors labeled INPUT and THRU. These are both Neutrik Speakon ™ connectors, which provide a secure and r eliable connection for loud- speakers and subwoofers. 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 fro[...]

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    7 • Position the full-range loudspeakers so the high- frequency drivers ar e 2 to 4 feet above ear level for the audience (make allowances for a standing/ dancing in the aisles audience). High frequencies are highly dir ectional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies. By providing direct line-of-sight from the loudspeakers to [...]

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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 S410s 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 S410s SPECIFICA TIONS Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB) 40 Hz – 400 Hz Sensitivity 96.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m Max SPL long-term 131 dB @ 1m Max SPL peak 134 dB @ 1m Crossover Point 180 Hz, 12 dB/octave W oofer Loading Bass re fl ex Input/Output INPUT/THRU T ype Neutrik Speakon ™ Input Impedance (nominal) 8 ohms Input Impedance (minimum)[...]

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    10 S410s Dimensions S410s Fr equency Response On- Axis 28.0 in/ 71.1 cm 25.0 in/ 63.5 cm 24.0 in/ 61.0 cm 25.0 in/ 63.5 cm 24.0 in/ 61.0 cm 24.0 in/ 61.0 cm Frequency (Hz) 20 100 1000 110 100 90 80 70 1/3 Octave Response dB SPL @ 2.83 V 1. Remove existing bolts. 2. Align fixed caster (par t number 150007) over holes . 3. Secure with four 1/4-20 x 1[...]

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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[...]