Mackie S218s User Manual
S218s PASSIVE
SUBWOOFER
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.
9.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Mackie S218s sound rein-
force ment subwoofer.
The S218s is a professional passive subwoofer, designed to complement our professional line of passive
and active loudspeakers, powered mixers, and power amplifi ers. It is capable of extremely high sound-pressure
levels, and designed to give you the best performance of
any subwoofer in its class and price range.
The S218s features an 18-inch high-power low-frequency
woofer in a bass-refl ex designed cabinet. The woofer incoporates technology used in large-format touring systems
and is virtually indestructible.
Connecting and setting up the S218s is a breeze.
It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik
Speakon
connector. The built-in low-pass fi lter allows you to
connect a full-range signal directly to the input of the
subwoofer.
birch plywood. 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 15 mm multi-layer
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
S218s SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 9
S218s 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. 0014529 Rev. B 3/05
©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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 one of the input
connectors on the S218s.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPEAKERS IN PARALLEL IS
2 PER POWERED MIXER OR AMPLIFIED CHANNEL
S218S AND S215: WITH A MACKIE POWERED MIXER, USING THE SPEAKONS AS THRU JACKS
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.
S215S215 S218s S218s
POWERED MIXER
S218
s
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004
1/4"NL4
TIP +
SLEEVE -
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1 - -
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 500W • PEAK/ 2000W
S215
S215
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004
1/4"NL4
TIP +
SLEEVE -
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1 - -
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
Stereo
Power Amplifier
Line-level
Mixer or
Preamplifier
Left
Output
1/4"NL4
TIP +
SLEEVE -
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W • PEAK/ 1400W
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1 - -
1202-VLZPRO
Right
Line-level
Output
S215
S215
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W • PEAK/ 1400W
S218sS218s
S218
s
DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004
1/4"NL4
TIP +
SLEEVE -
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1 - -
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 500W • PEAK/ 2000W
S218S AND S215
: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER
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