Mackie S215 User Manual

S215 TWO-WAY LOUDSPEAKER USER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

10.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn.

11.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

12.

Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufﬁ ciently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has speciﬁ ed the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.

Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical In Hours Slow Response Example

8 90 Duo in small club

6 92

4 95 Subway Train

3 97

2 100 Very loud classical music

1.5 102

1 105 Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

WARNING — To reduce the risk of

ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Mackie S215 sound rein-

force ment loudspeakers.

The S215 is a professional two-way loudspeaker system, designed to complement our professional powered mixers and power ampliﬁ ers. They are capable of extremely high sound pressure levels, and designed to give you the best performance of any loudspeaker in its class and price range.

The S215 features a 15-inch high-power low-frequency woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver. The woofer incoporates technology used in large-format touring systems and, with a precision 2.5-inch high-temperature voice coil, is virtually indestructible.

Connecting and setting up the S215 is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik Speakon connector.

layer plywood and pressure injected structural resin. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport.

connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve)

The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multi-

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................3

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ...............................................................................................................................4

Quick-Start........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 6

PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Room Acoustics .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty Service ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Repair .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 9

S215 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 9

S215 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................11

Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com

for more information about this and oth er Mackie products.

Part No. 0013879 Rev. B 06/05

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

Quick-Start

Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. 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 ampliﬁ er.

2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power ampliﬁ er (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connec- tor on the S215.

Stereo Power Amplifier

Right

Left

Line-level Output

1202-VLZPRO

Mixer or

Preamplifier

Line-level

Output

3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source).

4. Turn on the ampliﬁ er. Turn up its volume or gain control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer.

5. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking into a microphone or starting a CD player. Adjust the volume controls on the mixer (or other signal source) for normal operation.

S215 S215

S215

"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

1/4"NL4

TIP +

SLEEVE -

PIN 1 + +

PIN 1 - -

SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS

POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W • PEAK/ 1400W

S215

"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

1/4"NL4

TIP +

SLEEVE -

PIN 1 + +

PIN 1 - -

SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS

POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W • PEAK/ 1400W

S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER

S215 S215

Stereo Powered Mixer

MON

+15

EFX

+10

12kHzHI12kHz

12kHz

+15-15

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12

LOW

80Hz

+15-15

PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN

RL RL RL RL RL RL RL RL

INPUT

NORMAL

LEVEL

SET

HILOW

+20dB

VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH.

INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT

From LEFT

SPEAKER OUT

INSERT

LINELINE

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6

S215 S215

Stereo Power Amplifier

From LEFT

SPEAKER OUT

POWER

MASTER OUTPUT SECTION

MON

+15

EFX

+10

HI 12kHz

+15-15

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12

LOW 80Hz

+15-15

INPUT

NORMAL

NORMAL LEVEL SET

HILOW

+20dB

CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION

MON

DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING

+15

NORMAL

EFX

+10

EFX BYPASS

CLIP

120

EFX DRIVE LEVEL

12kHz

EFX WIDE

+15-15

DELAY 1

REVERSE

GATED

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12 U

LOW 80Hz

+15-15

INPUT

NORMAL LEVEL SET

HILOW

+20dB

DELAY 2

MID

CATHEDRAL

2.5kHz

DELAY 3

LG. HALL

DELAY 4

+12-12

MD. HALL

CHORUS

LG. PLATE

FLANGE

LOW

MD. PLATE

PHASER

80Hz

SM. ROOM

SPRING

+15-15

PARAMETERS

NORMAL

INPUT

NORMAL

LEVEL

100

SET

REVERBS

DAMPING

TIME

DELAYS

HILOW

DEPTH

RATE

CHORUS FLANGE

PHASER

+20dB

BREAK

PHANTOM

(MUTES CH 1-6)

POWER CH 1-8

LEFT/MONO LEFT/MONO

INSERT

POWER AMP ROUTING

STEREO MAINS LEFT = MAIN RIGHT = MONITOR

STEREO

MIC/

RIGHT RIGHT

LINELINELINELINE

LINE

EFFECTS

HI-Z

(OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX)

EFX FOOT

SEND

SWITCH

MIC 7 MIC 8

RIGHT RETURNLEFT RETURN

+15

-15

MONITOR EQUALIZER

75Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION

+15

-15

MAIN-STEREO/MONO EQUALIZER

75Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION

2 X 250W STEREO

408S

MAINS

R POWER

L POWER

AMP IN

L MIXER OUT R MIXER OUT COMPRESSOR

1K50025063 125 16K2K 4K 8K

15+

+10

EFX TO

MON

15-

+12dB

MONITOR MASTER

1K50025063 125 16K

2K 4K 8K

15+

+10

EFX TO

MAIN

15-

+12dB

MAIN

MASTER

MONITOR

LINE OUT

+15

LEVEL

OUT

Left and Right

Mixer Line Outs

LEVEL

CLIP

LEVEL

CLIP

TAPE IN

TAPE OUT

SPEAKER OUT

From RIGHT

SPEAKER OUT

From RIGHT

S215: WITH A MACKIE POWERED MIXER AND STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

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