S408 Two-way LoUDSpeaker USer'S maNUaL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Readtheseinstructions. 2. Keeptheseinstructions. 3. Heedallwarnings. 4. Followallinstructions. 5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater. 6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth. 7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. 8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters, stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 9. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer. 10.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythe manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,use cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury fromtip-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.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspowersupplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshave fallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped. 12.Exposuretoextremelyhighnoiselevelsmaycausepermanenthearing loss.Individualsvaryconsiderablyinsusceptibilitytonoise-induced hearingloss,butnearlyeveryonewilllosesomehearingifexposedto sufficientlyintensenoiseforaperiodoftime.TheU.S.Government's OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)hasspecified thepermissiblenoiselevelexposuresshowninthefollowingchart. AccordingtoOSHA,anyexposureinexcessofthesepermissiblelimits couldresultinsomehearingloss.Toensureagainstpotentiallydangerousexposuretohighsoundpressurelevels,itisrecommendedthatall personsexposedtoequipmentcapableofproducinghighsoundpressurelevelsusehearingprotectorswhiletheequipmentisinoperation. Earplugsorprotectorsintheearcanalsorovertheearsmustbeworn whenoperatingtheequipmentinordertopreventpermanenthearing lossifexposureisinexcessofthelimitssetforthhere. Duration Per Day In Hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25orless Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duoinsmallclub SubwayTrain Veryloudclassicalmusic TamiscreamingatAdrianaboutdeadlines Loudestpartsatarockconcert WARNING--Toreducetheriskof fireorelectricshock,donotexposethis apparatustorainormoisture. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S408 sound reinforcement loudspeaker. The S408 is a professional two-way loudspeaker system designed to complement our line of professional 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 S408 features four 8-inch high-power low-frequency woofers symmetrically located above and below a 1-inch titanium diaphragm high-output compression driver loaded with a 75º x 40º horn. Using four smaller drivers rather than one large 12" or 15" driver has several advantages. · · · Smaller drivers provide better transient response for a "punchier" sound. Four 8" drivers provide more surface area than a single 15" driver to move more air. The quad-driver configuration provides better power handling and improved efficiency over a single 12" or 15" driver. The woofers incoporate technology used in largeformat touring systems and, with precision 2-inch hightemperature voice coils, are virtually indestructible. Connecting and setting up the S408 is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via a Neutrik Speakon® connector, and has a second Speakon connector for daisy-chaining the signal to another speaker. The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multilayer plywood and pressure injected structural resin. It has twelve built-in fly points for hanging, and a socket in the bottom for mounting on a tripod stand. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport. The trapezoidal design of the cabinet makes it easy to use as a floor wedge for stage monitor applications. Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................3 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................... 4 Quick-Start........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 6 PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Room Acoustics ..................................................................................................................................................................6 RIGGING........................................................................................................................................................7 SERVICE INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 8 Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................................................8 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................8 Repair.....................................................................................................................................................................................8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................... 9 S408 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 9 S408 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. 001528 Rev. C1 0/06 ©2005-2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 S408. . 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. . S408 S408 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 Stereo Power Amplifier Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZPRO S408: WITH A MIxER AND POWER AMPlIFIER 4 S408 S408 S408 S408 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2005 Mono Bridged Power Amplifier Mono Bridged Power Amplifier Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line-level Output 1202-VLZPRO S408: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS, USING THE SPEAKON THRU JACKS S408 S408 The S408 loudspeakers can be used with the Mackie S410s subwoofers to create an incredibly powerful system. The full-range signals can be routed to the inputs of the S410s subwoofers. The built-in low-pass filter in the S410s plays only the lower frequencies (below 180 Hz) through the subwoofers. Pole Mount Stereo Power Amplifier Pole Mount S410s Thru Connections S410s Stereo Power Amplifier Left Line-level Output Mixer or Preamplifier 1202-VLZPRO Right Line-level Output S408 AND S410s SUBWOOFERS: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS 5 CONNECTIONS The S408 has two connectors labeled INPUT and THRU. These are both Neutrik SpeakonTM connectors, which provide a secure and reliable connection for the loudspeakers. These connectors are wired in parallel, and allow for connecting the input signal to another speaker's input. NEVER connect more than one output from a power amplifier to the S408 INPUT or THRU connector. PlACEMENT A number of placement options are available with the S408. It can sit on the floor or stage, or it can sit on top of the S410s subwoofer. It can also be placed on the floor horizontally as a monitor wedge. It can be mounted on a speaker stand via the built-in socket on the bottom of the cabinet or pole-mounted on top of the S410s subwoofer. Be sure the speaker stand or pole is capable of supporting the weight of the S408. 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 75º (determined by a 7.5º angle on each cabinet side). Since the horizontal coverage of the S408 is 75º, this provides a smooth transition throughout the coverage area, minimizing comb-filtering effects. Keep in mind, when connecting two or more speakers in parallel using the THRU connections, that you want to avoid going below the minimum impedance requirements for your power amplifier. The S408 has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Two S408s in parallel equals 4 ohms. Three S408s in parallel equals .7 ohms. Four S408s in parallel equals ohms. 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 37.5 º º 37.5 75º 1+ COLD HOT 1­ 2+ 2­ 1+ Speakon Connectors WARNING: We do not recommend stacking two S408 loudspeakers on top of each other. They are frontheavy and run the risk of tipping over. If you do stack two S408 cabinets or an S408 on top of an S410s, we recommend that the cabinets be tethered to the ground in back of the cabinets to secure them in a stacked position so they cannot fall forward. Room Acoustics The S408 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: 6 · Avoidplacingloudspeakersinthecornersofa room.Thisincreasesthelowfrequencyoutputand cancausethesoundtobemuddyandindistinct. RIGGING · TheS408cabinetsarefittedwithtwelveriggingpoints asshowninthediagrambelow.Theseare3/8"inserts Avoidplacingloudspeakersagainstawall.This,too, withblockingboltsinstalled.Removetheblockingbolts increasesthelowfrequencyoutput,thoughnotas muchascornerplacement.However,ifyoudoneed andinstalleyeboltsforrigging. toreinforcethelowfrequencies,thisisagoodway Note:Use3/8"­16x2"forgedshouldereyeboltsfor todoit. suspendingtheS408enclosures. Avoidplacingthespeakersdirectlyonahollow ...