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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; — To reduce the risk of

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 nea...

Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Contents

Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. INTRODUCTION The woofers incoporate technology used in large- format touring systems and, with precision 2-inch high-temperature voice coils, are virtually indestructible. Connecting and se...

Page 4 - HOOKUP DIAGRAMS; S408: WITH A MIxER AND POWER AMPlIFIER

4 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick-Start Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equip-ment. 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 amplifi...

Page 5 - S408 AND S410s SUBWOOFERS: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS

5 S408: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS, USING THE SPEAKON THRU JACKS S408 AND S410s SUBWOOFERS: WITH A MIxER AND TWO POWER AMPlIFIERS The S408 loud- speakers can be used with the Mackie S410s subwoofers to create an incredibly powerful system. The full-range signals can be routed to the input...

Page 6 - CONNECTIONS; PlACEMENT; Room Acoustics

6 CONNECTIONS The S408 has two connectors labeled INPUT and THRU. These are both Neutrik Speakon™ 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 conne...

Page 7 - RIGGING

• Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. This increases the low frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct. • Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, increases the low frequency output, though not as much as corner placement. However, if you do ne...

Page 8 - Repair; SERVICE INFORMATION; Warranty Service; No sound

8 Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center. Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your S408 needs service, please follow these in- structions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshoot...

Page 9 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; You can reach a technical support representative

9 S408 SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB) 60 Hz– kHz Frequency Response (–3 dB) 80 Hz–18 kHz Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 75º averaged kHz to 10 kHz Vertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 40º averaged kHz to 10 kHz Sensitivity 99 dB @ 1W/1m Max SPL long-term 17 dB @ 1m Max SPL...

Page 10 - S408 Frequency Response On-Axis

10 S408 Dimensions S408 Frequency Response On-Axis 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 31.9 in/81.0 cm 17.9 in/45.5 cm 20.2 in/51.2 cm 17.9 ...

Page 11 - Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.; S408 lIMITED WARRANTY

11 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 per...