Mackie S408 User Manual

S408 Two-way LoUDSpeaker USer’S maNUaL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed 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.

11.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed 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 sufﬁciently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has speciﬁed 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 danger ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres sure 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

ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Mackie S408 sound rein-

forcement loudspeaker.

The S408 is a professional two-way loudspeaker system designed to complement our line of professional power ampliﬁers. 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 S408 features four 8-inch high-power low-frequency woofers symmetrically located above and below a 1-inch titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver loaded with a 75º x 40º horn. Using four smaller drivers rather than one large 12" or 15" driver has several advantages.

• Smaller drivers provide better transient response

for a “punchier” sound.

• Four 8" drivers provide more surface area than a

single 15” driver to move more air.

• The quad-driver conﬁguration provides better

power handling and improved efﬁciency over a single 12" or 15" driver.

The woofers incoporate technology used in largeformat touring systems and, with precision 2-inch hightemperature voice coils, are virtually indestructible.

Connecting and setting up the S408 is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via a Neutrik Speakon® connector, and has a second Speakon connector for daisy-chaining the signal to another speaker.

The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multilayer plywood and pressure injected structural resin. It has twelve built-in ﬂy points for hanging, and a socket in the bottom for mounting on a tripod stand. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport. The trapezoidal design of the cabinet makes it easy to use as a ﬂoor wedge for stage monitor applications.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RIGGING ........................................................................................................................................................7

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

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

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

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

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

S408 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................9

S408 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................11

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

for more information about this and other Mackie products.

Part No. 0015328 Rev. C1 03/06

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

S408

"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

S408

"MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

Mixer or

Preamplifier

Right Line-level Output

Left

Line-level

Output

Stereo Power Amplifier

1202-VLZPRO

S408 S408

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 ampliﬁer.

2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power ampliﬁer (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the S408.

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

4. Turn on the ampliﬁer. 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.

S408: WITH A MIxER AND POWER AMPlIFIER

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