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- Page 1 S218 PaSSive Subwoofer uSer’S maNual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- 2. Keep these instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 3. Heed all warnings. fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4. Follow all instructions. 12. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 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 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified manufacturer’s instructions. the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger- 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres- 10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S18s sound rein- Connecting and setting up the S18s is a breeze. forcement subwoofer. It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik Speakon ® connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) The S18s is a professional passive subwoofer, de- connector. -
Page 4: Hookup Diagrams
SPEAKER OUT 1202-VLZ PRO Note: The FR Series M•1400 power amplifiers have a built-in subwoofer crossover. If you are not using a Mackie M•1400 amplifier, you can use an active crossover between the first and second amplifiers with the crossover set between 15 Hz to 180 Hz. - Page 5 S215 S215 Stereo Power Amplifier Pole Pole Mount Mount Thru Stereo Power Amplifier S218s S218s Left Right Line-level Line-level Output Output Mixer or 1202-VLZ PRO Preamplifier S218 AND S215: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS SA1521z SA1521z Power Power...
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Page 6: Connections
S18s, like the can be used either as an input from a power amplifier, Mackie S15, SA151z, SR151z, SRM50, or SRM450 or as a “thru” connection for connecting the full-range speakers. Use the optional Mackie speaker mount- input signal to another speaker’s input. - Page 7 • Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are to 4 feet above ear level for the audi- ence (make allowances for a standing/dancing in the aisles audience). High frequencies are highly directional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies.
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Page 8: Service Information
Repair For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the war- ranty information on page 11. If you think your Mackie product has a problem, Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available please check out the following troubleshooting tips and at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your do your best to confirm the problem. -
Page 9: S218S Specifications
.9 ohms @ 110 Hz at any time without notice. Recommended Lowpass Filter (if using external “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks crossover) 150 Hz, 4 dB/octave of LOUD Technologies Inc. - Page 10 30.0 in/ 76.2 cm 21.0 in/ S218S DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004 53.3 cm SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE MANUFACTURING DATE 21.0 in/...
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Page 11: S218S Limited Warranty
Mackie dealer where you materials, return freight, and insurance. Products repaired purchased the product. It is necessary to establish purchase... - Page 12 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...