S215 TWO-WAY LOUDSPEAKER 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 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 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 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 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 In Hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duo in small club Subway Train Very loud classical music Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines 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. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S215 sound reinforcement loudspeakers. The S215 is a professional two-way loudspeaker system, designed to complement our professional powered mixers and 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 S215 features a 15-inch high-power low-frequency woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver. The woofer incoporates technology used in large-format touring systems and, with a precision 2.5-inch high-temperature voice coil, is virtually indestructible. Connecting and setting up the S215 is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik Speakon® connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) connector. The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multilayer plywood and pressure injected structural resin. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport. 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 S215 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 9 S215 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. 0013879 Rev. B 06/05 ©2004-2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 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. Connect the "Speaker Output" from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the S215. 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 3. 4. 5. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source). Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. 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. 2. 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 + - NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W + - PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - Stereo Power Amplifier SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZ PRO S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER S215 S215 Stereo Powered Mixer U 1 MON O O U 2 MON O O U 3 MON O O U 4 MON O O U 5 MON O O U 6 MON O O U 7 MON O O U 8 MON CUSTOM 32-BIT PRECISION DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING POWER MASTER OUTPUT SECTION LEVEL CLIP 5 O O O O +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX +15 U EFX NORMAL 63 +15 EFX CLIP 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 15+ 10 5 0 5 10 15O O U O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz O O +10 U HI 12kHz 0 12 EFX DRIVE LEVEL 10 EFX BYPASS +10 5 0 5 10 -15 EFX TO MON U 0 5 10 15 20 -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U MID 2.5kHz EFX WIDE -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 -12 +12 U LOW 80Hz -15 +15 REVERSE GATED CATHEDRAL LG. HALL MD. HALL LG. PLATE MD. PLATE SM. ROOM DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 CHORUS FLANGE PHASER SPRING +12dB 30 MONITOR EQUALIZER 75Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION MONITOR MASTER PARAMETERS PAN L R INPUT LEVEL SET L R INPUT LEVEL SET 63 NORMAL 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 15+ 10 5 0 5 10 15O O O O U LEVEL CLIP 5 +10 PAN L R PAN L INPUT LEVEL SET R PAN L INPUT LEVEL SET R PAN L INPUT LEVEL SET R PAN L INPUT LEVEL SET R PAN L INPUT LEVEL SET R PAN NORMAL +15 10 NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL INPUT LEVEL SET 5 0 10 0 REVERBS DELAYS CHORUS FLANGE PHASER 10 0 5 10 -15 EFX TO MAIN U 0 5 10 15 20 TIME LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI DAMPING DEPTH RATE U U U U U U U U +12dB 30 MAIN-STEREO/MONO EQUALIZER O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 1 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 2 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 3 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 4 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 5 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 6 O O +20dB VOLUME CH. 7 O O +20dB MAIN MASTER L R VOLUME CH. 8 PHANTOM POWER CH 1-8 BREAK (MUTES CH 1-6) 75Hz RUMBLE REDUCTION From LEFT SPEAKER OUT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LEFT/MONO LEFT/MONO POWER AMP ROUTING STEREO MAINS LEFT = MAIN RIGHT = MONITOR 408S MAINS L POWER AMP IN 2 X 250W STEREO LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE STEREO MIC/ LINE HI-Z RIGHT STEREO MIC/ LINE HI-Z RIGHT (OVERRIDES INTERNAL EFX) EFX FOOT SWITCH SEND EFFECTS MONITOR LINE OUT U R POWER AMP IN TAPE IN From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT R R MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 O O L +15 LEFT RETURN RIGHT RETURN L MIXER OUT R MIXER OUT COMPRESSOR OUT IN LEVEL L TAPE OUT S215 Left and Right Mixer Line Outs S215 From LEFT SPEAKER OUT Stereo Power Amplifier From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT S215: WITH A MACKIE POWERED MIXER AND STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER 4 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W TIP 1/4" SLEEVE + - + - TIP 1/4" SLEEVE 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 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 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 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 + - + - + - NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W + - PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE PIN 1 + NL4 PIN 1 - SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE Stereo Power Amplifier Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZ PRO S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER, USING THE 1/4" THRU JACKS S218s S215 Mackie M·1400 Power Amplifier Bridged Mono and Subwoofer Mode S215 Line-level THRU Connection Stereo Power Amplifier From LEFT SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT 1202-VLZPRO 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 125 Hz to 180 Hz. This allows more amplifier power for the low frequencies rather than being wasted as heat in the S218s' internal built-in crossover. S215: WITH A MIXER, TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS, AND AN S218S SUBWOOFER 5 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 350W · PEAK / 1400W TIP 1/4" SLEEVE TIP 1/4" SLEEVE TIP 1/4" SLEEVE + - + - + - + - TIP 1/4" SLEEVE CONNECTIONS The S215 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT ...