S218s PASSIVE SUBWOOFER USER’S MANUAL
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 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. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S218s sound reinforcement subwoofer. The S218s is a professional passive subwoofer, designed to complement our professional line of passive and active loudspeakers, powered mixers, and power amplifiers. 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-reflex designed cabinet.
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 amplifier. 2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to one of the input connectors on the S218s. S215 3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source). 4.
S215 S215 Stereo Power Amplifier Pole Mount Pole Mount Thru Stereo Power Amplifier S218s S218s Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZ PRO S218S AND S215: WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS SA1521z SA1521z Power Cord Pole Mount Pole Mount Power Cord Thru Stereo Power Amplifier S218s S218s Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZ PRO S218S AND SA1521Z: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER 5
CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT The S218s has two connectors. One is a Neutrik Speakon™ connector and the other is a female 1/4" TS connector. These connectors are wired in parallel, and can be used either as an input from a power amplifier, or as a “thru” connection for connecting the full-range input signal to another speaker’s input. The S218s subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or stage.
• Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet above ear level for the audience (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. By providing direct line-ofsight from the loudspeakers to the audience, you increase the overall brightness and intelligibility of the sound system.
SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Repair Details concerning warranty service are spelled out on page 11 of this manual. Service for Mackie products is available at a factoryauthorized service center. Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If you think your subwoofer has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing temperatures). If you must operate the subwoofers in a cold environment, warm up the voice coil slowly by sending a low-level signal through it for about 15 minutes prior to high-power operation. • Use a slighty damp cloth with a mild soap solution to clean the cabinets. Only do this when the power is turned off. Avoid getting moisture into any of the openings of the cabinet, particularly where the driver is located.
S218s Frequency Response On-Axis dB SPL @ 2.83 V 1/3 Octave Response 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) S218s Dimensions 30.0 in/ 76.2 cm 21.0 in/ 53.3 cm S218S PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - + - TIP 1/4" SLEEVE + - NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 500W • PEAK / 2000W 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 21.0 in/ 53.
S218s LIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD Technologies, at its option, will repair or replace the product.
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