MACKIE Two-Way Passive Loudspeakers and Subwoofer S500 - Manual (Page 3)

Owner’
s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
S500 Series Passive Loudspeakers are the perfect
voice for your passive system, with proven performance
that is professional as it is affordable. They feature
high-output transducers that sound great and the full-
range boxes deliver ultra-wide 90˚ x 50˚ dispersion.
Road ready, the rugged, PVC vinyl-covered wood
enclosure also include protective edge bumpers,
keeping your investments safe during transport. S500
speakers are the perfect complement to Mackie’s PPM
Series Powered Mixers. Or, integrate them with Mackie
FRS Series Power Amplifiers and a SP260 Speaker
Processor for a completely optimized passive system
with the flexibility and performance you need.
Introduction
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 2
CONTENTS .............................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3
FEATURES ............................................................... 3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ................................................... 4
THINGS TO REMEMBER ........................................... 4
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 5
PLACEMENT ............................................................ 7
ROOM ACOUSTICS .................................................. 7
PROTECTION .......................................................... 8
AMPLIFIER POWER ................................................. 8
RECOMMENDED POWER RATINGS ........................... 8
PREVENTING LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE ..................... 8
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION ...................... 9
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS ................................. 10
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS ... 11
MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ 13
Features
S500 Full-Range Models:
• Class-leading power handling for professional shows
• S512 – 500W program / 1000W peak
• S515 – 600W program / 1200W peak
• S525 – 1200W program / 2400W peak
• Precision, high-output transducers
• S512 – 12" woofer / 1" HF driver
• S515 – 15" woofer / 1" HF driver
• S525 – Dual 15" woofers / 1" HF driver
• Rugged, professional PVC vinyl covered wood
enclosures with protective edge bumpers
• Wide-dispersion 90˚ x 50˚ high-frequency horn
• HF protection circuitry reduces high-frequency
output to protect against driver damage
• NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for
connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
S518S Subwoofer:
• Class-leading power handling
• 900W program / 1800W peak
• 18" high-output woofer
• Integrated low-pass filter focuses power to low
frequencies for maximum punch
• NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for
connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
• Rugged, professional wood enclosure with
high-durability, textured paint