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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Recommende d Amplier is a powe r capability valu e that should be taken as a g uide.

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MSW8

TOP

REAR

SIDE

31.52" (800mm)

FRONT

11.74" (298mm)

4.92" (125mm)

3.54" (90mm)

11.74" (298mm)

20.01" (508mm)

Dual Load Reex Subwoofer

Frequency Response is measured on-axis at a distance referenced
back to 1m at 1-watt drive. Shown as half space (2π) environment.

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MSW8

Dual Load Reex Subwoofer

SPEAKER

MSW8

Architects’ & Engineers’ Specications

The subwoofer loudspeaker system shall be self­contained and consist of the following components:
(1) a low frequency driver; (2) a two-way crossover
network; (4) a vented enclosure.

The low frequency transducer shall be a cone type
loudspeaker having a diameter of at least 12 inches
(300mm).The cone shall be tted with a high compli­ance foam surround and treated to resist moisture.
It shall have a voice coil that is at least 3 inches in
diameter and present a nominal impedance load of
8Ω to the crossover networks.

The system shall be crossed over by an internal,
high-level, passive network having a response of
12dB/octave. The nominal crossover frequency shall
be 120Hz. The crossover network shall present, at the
connectors, a high-pass output at 120Hz for the pur­pose of connecting a full range satellite loudspeaker.

The enclosure shall be a vented design. It shall
be constructed using high density particle board and
nished with black, scratch resistant PVC. It shall be
rectangular in shape. The overall dimensions of the
enclosure shall not exceed (HxWxD) 31.52" x 11.74"
x 20.01" (800mm x 298mm x 508mm). The total
weight of the loudspeaker shall be less than 79.3 lbs.
(35.9kg). Connections to the loudspeaker, input and
output, shall be two dual banana jacks.

The loudspeaker system shall have an overall fre­quency response of at least 35Hz–200Hz when
measured to –10dB and at least 55Hz–150Hz when
measured to –3dB. Calculated 1W/1m sensitivity
shall be at least 92dB when measured in the far eld
between 50Hz and 150Hz. Maximum SPL shall be at
least 123dB at 1m. The loudspeaker shall be rated
for continuous operation at 300W IEC with 1200W
peaks.

The subwoofer loudspeaker system shall be a
model MSW8 manufactured by Mackie Industrial.

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This Specication Sheet MSW8.PDF
Architects’ & Engineers’ Specications MSW8AE.TXT
Quick-Start Manual MSW8QS.PDF
Owner/Operator’s Manual MSW8ML.PDF
CADD les MSW8.DXF
EASE data MSW8.EAS

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