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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Ser vicingis required when theapparatus has been damagedin any way, such as power- 2. Keepthese instructions. supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 3. Heed all warnings. falleninto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposedto rain or moisture, does not operatenor mally,or hasbeen dropped. 4. Fol
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S408 sound rein- The woofers incoporate technology used in large- forcement loudspeaker. format touring systems and, with precision 2-inch high- temperature voice coils, are virtually indestructible. The S408 is a professional two-way loudspeaker system designed to complement our line of professional power Connecting and setting up the S408 is a breeze. It ® amplifiers. They are capable of extremely high sound accepts a speaker-level signal via a
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HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick-Start Make all initial connections with the . Turn on your mixing console (or other signal power switches OFF on all equip- source). ment. Make sure all master volume, 4. Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain level, or gain controls are all the way control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. down. 5. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking 1. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing into a microphone or starting a CD player. Adjust
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S408 S408 S408 S408 S 4 0 8 S 4 0 8 S 4 0 8 S 4 0 8 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE "MACKIE" AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD
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37.5 º CONNECTIONS PACEMENT l The S408 has two connectors labeled INPUT and A number of placement options are available with the THRU. These are both Neutrik Speakon™ connectors, S408. It can sit on the floor or stage, or it can sit on top which provide a secure and reliable connection for the of the S410s subwoofer. It can also be placed on the floor loudspeakers. These connectors are wired in parallel, horizontally as a monitor wedge. It can be mounted on and allow for connecting the input
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• Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a RIGGING room. This increases the low frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct. The S408 cabinets are fitted with twelve rigging points as shown in the diagram below. These are 3/8" inserts • Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This, too, with blocking bolts installed. Remove the blocking bolts increases the low frequency output, though not as a
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SERVICE INFORMATION Repair Warranty Service Details concerning warranty service are spelled out Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- on page 11 of this manual. authorized service center. Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do dealers or distributors. everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting If your S4
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• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing CARE AND MAINTENANCE temperatures). If you must operate the loud- speakers in a cold environment, warm up the voice Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of coils slowly by sending a low-level signal through reliable service if you follow these guidelines: them for about 15 minutes prior to high-power Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to operation. moisture. If they are set up outdoors, • Use a slighty damp cloth with a mild soap s
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S408 Frequency Response On-Axis S408 Frequency Response On-Axis 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) S408 Dimensions S408 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA ARE REGISTERED" T M RA AC DK EIM E" A R AK N SD O T FH L E O " U RD U N TE N C IN HG N O ML A O N G "I E FS IG IN UR CE . • COPYRIGHT © 2005 31.9 in/ 81.0 cm 17.9 in/ 45.5 cm 20.2 in/ 17.9 in/ 20.2 in/ 20.2 in/ 51.2 cm 45.5 cm 51.2 cm 51.2 cm 10 1/3 Octave Response dB SPL @ 2.83 V
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S408 lIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt. LOUD workmanship and proper operation of this product for a Technologies and its authorized service centers may use period of two years from the original date of purchase. If refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product. any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if Products returned to LOUD T
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