Mackie MSW8 Parts list

A P PLI C A T I O N S

The Monitor MSW8 subwoofer was expressly
designed to complement the Monitor MR8. Alter­nate satellite speakers, differing from the MR8 in
sensitivity and/or impedance, may be used with
the MSW8, by making use of a switch located on
the terminal plate. The switch bypasses the internal
crossover, allowing bi-amplication.

The MSW8 will handle 300W (IEC) continuous
power, producing 123dB SPL (1m) in a 35Hz–125Hz
bandpass.

Its 12" driver was exclusively created for
subwoofer applications, and features a reinforced
Kapton support for the 3" voice coil. All adhesives
used can withstand operating temperatures up to
300°C. The spider is airtight and acts as a pump to
air cool the magnet assembly. Additionally, a nned
heat sink is present on the back of the basket.

The rectangular cabinet utilizes a dual load
reex conguration to maximize the subwoofer's
performance while keeping its size to a minimum.
It is constructed with extremely rigid, high density
particle board to reduce cabinet resonance. Two
convenient hand holds are built-in. It is coated with
scratch resistant, matte black PVC with the excep­tion of the attractively contoured bafe that is paint
coated to facilitate repainting.

The MSW8 is a part of Mackie Industrial’s
Monitor Series.

This Mackie Industrial product is covered by
an exclusive, one-time NO FAULT repair policy in
addition to a ve year, limited warranty.

MSW8

Dual Load Reex SubwooferMONITOR Series

MSW8 SPEAKER

Features

12" high efciency, sub-woofer driver
featuring 3" reinforced Kapton® voice coil,
nned heat sink and heat resistant adhesives

8Ω low inductance passive crossover
with band-limited output terminals for stereo
satellite loudspeakers

Extremely Efcient — Extremely Compact
Dual-load vented, rectangular enclosure,

constructed with high density particle board
for maximum rigidity

Exclusive Mackie Industrial — one-time NO
FAULT repair policy

Five year, limited warranty

Low-Frequency Enhancement
Music Enhancement
Special Effects Reinforcement
Entertainment Systems

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MSW8

Specications

SPEAKER

System

Freq. Range (–10dB): 35Hz–200Hz
Freq. Response (–3dB): 55Hz–150Hz
System Sensitivity1: 92dB, 1W @ 1m

MSW8

Rated Maximum SPL: 123dB, @ 1m (both channels)
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Input Power Rating: 300W IEC; 1200W Peak
Recommended Amplier2: 450W
Crossover: 120Hz, 12dB/octave
Transducers
Low-Frequency: 12" (300mm) woofer with

3" (76mm) coil

Physical

Enclosure: Rectangular, high density particle board
Rigging Inserts: 9 points; accepts M10 threaded

hardware, 3 eyebolts provided
Physical
Color: Black, scratch resistant PVC
Input Connectors: Dual banana jack, 23mm spacing
Dimensions (HxWxD): 31.52" x 11.74" x 20.01"

(800mm x 298mm x 508mm)
Net Weight: 79.3 lb. (35.9kg)

Dual Load Reex Subwoofer

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Measured o n axis in the far eld w ith 1 watt (2.83V R MS, 8Ω ) input and refe renced
to 1 meter dist ance using the inverse s quare law. Listed sou nd pressure represen ts an
average f rom 50Hz to 150Hz .

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