S225 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 S225 sound reinforcement loudspeakers. The S225 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 S225 features two 15-inch high-power low-frequency woofers and a 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver. The woofers incoporate 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 S225 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 S225 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 9 S225 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. 0013880 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. 2. Connect the "Speaker Output" from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the S225. 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. S225 S225 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. S225 S225 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: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W + - 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-VLZPRO S225: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER S225 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W TIP 1/4" SLEEVE + - + - TIP 1/4" SLEEVE S225 S225 S225 Stereo Power Amplifier From LEFT SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT Line-level THRU Connection Stereo Power Amplifier From LEFT SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT 1202-VLZPRO S225: WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS 4 S225 S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2004 S225 S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2004 S225 S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2004 S225 S225 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: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W + - 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-VLZPRO S225: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER, USING THE 1/4" THRU JACKS S225 S225 Mackie M·1400 Power Amplifier Subwoofer Mode S218s NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING: CONT/ 700W · PEAK / 2800W TIP 1/4" SLEEVE TIP 1/4" SLEEVE TIP 1/4" SLEEVE + - + - + - + - TIP 1/4" SLEEVE S218s Line-level THRU Connection Stereo Power Amplifier From LEFT SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT 1202-VLZ PRO The S225s can be used with the Mackie S218s subwoofers to create an incredibly powerful system. 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. S225: WITH A MIXER, TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS, AND TWO S218S SUBWOOFERS 5 CONNECTIONS The S225 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT. One is a Neutrik SpeakonTM 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 input signal to another speaker's input. NEVER connect more than one output from a power amplifier to the S225 inputs. PLACEMENT The S225 speaker is designed to sit on the floor or stage. WARNING: The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for rigging. NEVER attempt to suspend the S225 by its handles. The S225 should never be pole-mounted. You can create a horizontal array by placing the cabinets side-by-side. However, you should have a good understanding of the relationship between the splay angle (the angle between the facing sides of the cabinets), the on-axis power, and frequency cancellation effects between cabinets. When two cabinets are placed side-by-side, the actual splay angle is 20º (determined by a 10º angle on each cabinet side). As the splay angle increases toward the angle of horizontal coverage (80º for the S225), the on-axis power decreases, but the frequency response becomes smoother as the comb-filtering effects (caused by the interaction in the area of double-coverage) decrease. As with any powered components, protect them from moisture. If you are setting them up outdoors, make sure they are under cover if you expect rain. Keep in mind, when connecting two or more speakers in parallel using the "thru" connections, that you want to be sure not to go below the minimum impedance requirements for your power amplifier. The S225 has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Two S225s in parallel equals 2 ohms. Three S225s in parallel equals 1.3 ohms. Four S225s in parallel equals 1 ohm. Use high-quality speaker cable as recommended by the power amplifier manufacturer. DO NOT use coaxial shielded cable like a guitar cord to make speaker connections. They are not designed to handle the high currents required to drive a loudspeaker. The Speakon connector is wired as follows: Pin 1+ = Signal ("+" or hot) Pin 1­ = Ground ("­" or cold) 1­ 1+ Room Acoustics The S225 loudspeakers are designed to sound as neutral as possible; that is, to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible. Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. Here are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise: COLD HOT 1­ 2+ 2­ 1+ · Speakon Connectors Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. This increases the low frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indist ...