Mackie S525 Owner's Manual

S500 Series

Two-Way Passive Loudspeakers and Subwoofer

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

S500 Series Loudspeakers

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 a 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.

9.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	PORTABLE CART
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with		WARNING
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
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
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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 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	Sound Level dBA,	Typical Example
day in hours	Slow Response	Typical Example
day in hours	Slow Response

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	Fooyoung screaming at desTROYer about deadlines
0.5	110
0.25 or less	115	Loudest parts at a rock concert

Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive

(2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Please write the serial number for your loudspeaker(s) here for future			reference:
	Loudspeaker 1	Loudspeaker 2

Loudspeaker 3		Loudspeaker 4

Purchased at:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________

Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products.

Part No. SW0922 Rev. C 03/12

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................	2
CONTENTS..............................................................	3
INTRODUCTION.......................................................	3
FEATURES................................................................	3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL....................................	4
GETTING STARTED...................................................	4
THINGS TO REMEMBER............................................	4
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS...............................................	5
PLACEMENT............................................................	7
ROOM ACOUSTICS...................................................	7
PROTECTION...........................................................	8
AMPLIFIER POWER..................................................	8
RECOMMENDED POWER RATINGS............................	8
PREVENTING LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE......................	8
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION......................	9
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS .................................	10
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS....	11
MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY.................................	13

Features

S500 Full-Range Models:

•Class-leading power handling for professional shows

•S512 – 500W program / 1000W peak

•S515 – 600W program / 1200W peak

•S525 – 1200W program / 2400W peak

•Precision, high-output transducers

•S512 – 12" woofer / 1" HF driver

•S515 – 15" woofer / 1" HF driver

•S525 – Dual 15" woofers / 1" HF driver

•Rugged, professional PVC vinyl covered wood enclosures with protective edge bumpers

•Wide-dispersion 90˚ x 50˚ high-frequency horn

•HF protection circuitry reduces high-frequency output to protect against driver damage

•NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for connecting multiple units on a single amp channel

Manual Owner’s

Introduction

S500 Series Passive Loudspeakers are the perfect voice for your passive system, with proven performance that is professional as it is affordable. They feature high-output transducers that sound great and the fullrange boxes deliver ultra-wide 90˚ x 50˚ dispersion.

Road ready, the rugged, PVC vinyl-covered wood enclosure also include protective edge bumpers, keeping your investments safe during transport. S500 speakers are the perfect complement to Mackie’s PPM Series Powered Mixers. Or, integrate them with Mackie FRS Series Power Amplifiers and a SP260 Speaker Processor for a completely optimized passive system with the flexibility and performance you need.

S518S Subwoofer:

•Class-leading power handling

•900W program / 1800W peak

•18" high-output woofer

•Integrated low-pass filter focuses power to low frequencies for maximum punch

•NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for connecting multiple units on a single amp channel

•Rugged, professional wood enclosure with high-durability, textured paint

Owner’s Manual

S500 Series Loudspeakers

How to Use This Manual

After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. The hook-up diagrams show some typical setups.

This icon marks information that is critically

important or unique to the loudspeaker. For

your own good, read and remember them.

This icon leads you to in-depth explanations

of features and practical tips. They usually

have some valuable nuggets of information.

Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair. Appendix B is a section on connectors.

Appendix C shows the technical specifications.

Getting Started

The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly.

1.Make all initial connections with the power switches

OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down.

2.Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs of your power amplifier.

3.Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the S500 Series speaker (1/4" or NL4 jack).

4.If you are using the S518S subwoofer with one of the full-range loudspeakers, connect the 1/4" or NL4 THRU to the subwoofer’s input.

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

6.Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer.

7.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.

Things to Remember:

•Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection.

•When you shut down your equipment, turn off the amplifiers first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last.

•Save the shipping boxes and packing materials!

You may need them someday. Besides, your

cat will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are surprised!

•Save your sales receipt in a safe place.

•Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided on page 2, along with where and when you bought them.

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Hookup Diagrams

Two S512’s with a Mixer and Power Amplifier

	S512			S512
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER			2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
		SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION			SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE			IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS			8 OHMS
POWER			POWER
500 WATTS			500 WATTS
PROGRAM			PROGRAM
INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU	INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU

Mackie FRS Power Amplifier
CHANNEL 2	BRIDGED	CHANNEL 1
POWER CONSUMPTION
2000 W
	SPEAKER OUTPUTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE	Use only class 3 wiring
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,	PIN
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE	PIN
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.	BRIDGED 2+1+
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA
PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
	PIN
	CH 2 22+ 11+ CH 1

			Left	Right
	Line level			Line level
		Output		Output
Mackie ProFX12 Mixer

FILTER

SUBSONIC@30Hz

CLIP LIMIT

AMP MODE

The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a power amplifier. The speaker outputs of the power amplifier feed the inputs of two Mackie S512 loudspeakers.

Manual Owner’s

Four S515’s with a Mixer and Power Amplifier, Daisy-Chaining

	S515			S515			S515			S515
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER			2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER			2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER			2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
		SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION			SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION			SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION			SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE			IMPEDANCE			IMPEDANCE			IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS			8 OHMS			8 OHMS			8 OHMS
POWER			POWER			POWER			POWER
600 WATTS			600 WATTS			600 WATTS			600 WATTS
PROGRAM			PROGRAM			PROGRAM			PROGRAM
INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU	INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU	INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU	INPUT	PARALLEL	THRU

	Left	Right
	Left	Right
	Line level	Line level
Mackie ProFX16 Mixer	Output	Output

FOOTSWITCH

MIC

MON SEND

FX SEND

9/10

11/12

13/14

15/16

MAIN OUT

COMP

AUX RETURN

CR OUT

AIN

GAIN

STEREO GRAPHIC EQ

Mackie FRS Power Amplifier													AUX	AUX
	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	AUX	MASTER	RETURN
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

CHANNEL 2

BRIDGED

CHANNEL 1

FILTER

PAN

SUBSONIC@30Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION

MUTE

2000 W

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

9/10

11/12

13/14

15/16

SUB 1

SUB 2

SUB 3

CLIP LIMIT

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE

Use only class 3 wiring

FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,

AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

BRIDGED 2+

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

AMP MODE

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA

PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.

CH 2 2+2 1+1 CH 1

TAPE

PHONES

1 3

2 4

SUB OUT

48V

MAIN

METERS

L R

INTERNAL FX

BREAK

MAIN

SUB 4

The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a power amplifier. The speaker outputs of the power amplifier feed the inputs of two Mackie S515 loudspeakers. Their respective THRU jacks feed the inputs of another pair of Mackie S515 loudspeakers.

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