S408 Two-Way Loudspeaker User`s Manual
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1. 408 TWO WAY LOUDSPEAKER USER S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS XN GO Ww N 9 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 power supply 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 o2. causing peaks and dips in the frequency response of the room It s better to place the loudspeakers on a stand designed to handle the weight of the S408s Position the loudspeakers so the high frequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet above ear level for the audience make allowances for a standing dancing in the aisles audience High frequencies are highly directional and tend to be absorbed much easier than lower frequencies By providing direct line of sight from the loudspeakers to the audience you increase the over all brightness and intelligibility of the sound system Highly reverberant rooms like many gymnasiums and auditoriums are a nightmare for sound system intelligibility Multiple reflections off the hard walls ceiling and floor play havoc with the sound Depend ing on the situation you may be able to take some steps to minimize the reflections such as putting carpeting on the floors closing draperies to cover large glass windows or hanging tapestries or other materials on the walls to absorb some of the sound However in most cases these remedies are not possible or practical So what do you do Making the sound system louder generally doesn t work because the reflections become louder too The best approach is to provide as much direct sound coverage to the audience as possible The farther away you are from the speaker the more prominent will be the reflected sound Use more speakers strategically placed so the
3. one of the LOUD Technologies factory authorized service centers and deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within thirty days of receipt LOUD Technologies and its authorized service centers may use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any product Products returned to LOUD Technologies that do not meet the terms of this Warranty will be not be repaired unless payment is received for labor materials return freight and insurance Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by LOUD Technologies to any location within the boundaries of the USA G LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation misuse neglect or abuse or to exterior appearance This warranty is recognized only if the inspection seals and serial number on the unit have not been defaced or removed H LOUD Technologies assumes no responsibility for the quality or timeliness of repairs performed by an authorized service center I This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product within the applicable warranty period A copy of the original sales receipt is required to obtain warranty repairs J This is your sole warranty LOUD Technologies does not authorize any third party inc
4. to avoid going below the minimum impedance require ments for your power amplifier The 5408 has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms Two 5408s in parallel equals 4 ohms Three 5408s in parallel equals 2 7 ohms Four S408s in parallel equals 2 ohms N 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 VERY IMPORTANT The Speakon connector is wired as follows Pin 1 Signal or hot Pin 1 Ground or cold im VERY IMPORTANT COLD HOT CUS Speakon Connectors 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 54105 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 cabi nets side by side However you should have a good un derstanding 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 ca
5. binets When two cabinets are placed side by side the actual splay angle is 75 determined by a 37 5 angle on each cabinet side Since the horizontal coverage of the 8 is 75 this provides a smooth transition throughout the coverage area minimizing comb filtering effects WARNING We do not recommend stacking two 5408 loudspeakers on top of each other They are front heavy and run the risk of tipping over If you do stack two 5408 cabi nets or an 408 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 408 loudspeakers are designed to sound as neu tral as possible that is to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall per formance of a sound system Here are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise 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 need to reinforce the low frequencies this is a good way to do it Avoid placing the speakers directly on a hollow stage floor A hollow stage can resonate at certain frequen cies
6. e 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 010101 2 INTRODUCTION same p sense 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 000000 4 QUICHE Start isis unis 4 CONNECTIONS smith 6 6 Room ACOUSTICS nantes 6 00 7 SERVICE 0000 8 RCE USA SR 8 Troubles FOO HN 1 1 12 12 12 12 12 12 iii 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 SESE ESEE i 8 Part No 0015328 Rev C1 03 06 2005 2006 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved 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 amplifier 2 Connect the Speaker Output from your power amplifier or powered mixer to the INPUT connec tor on the S408 Power Amplifier Left Line level Output 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 op
7. eme cold below freezing temperatures If you must operate the loud speakers in a cold environment warm up the voice coils slowly by sending a low level signal through them for about 15 minutes prior to high power operation e Usea slighty damp cloth with a mild soap solution to clean the cabinets Only do this when the power is turned off Avoid getting moisture into any of the openings of the cabinet particularly where the driv ers are located Physical Properties Frequency Range 10 dB 60 Hz 22 kHz Frequency Response 3 dB 80 Hz 18 kHz Horizonal Coverage Angle 6 dB 75 averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Vertical Coverage Angle 6 dB 40 averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Sensitivity 99 dB 1W Im Max SPL long term 127 dB 1m Max SPL peak 130 dB lm Crossover Point 2500 Hz Input Output Input Thru Type Neutrik Speakon Input Impedance 8 ohms Power Handling 600 watts rms continuous 2400 watts peak High Frequency Section Voice Coil Diameter 1 75 in 44 mm Horn Exit Diameter 1 0 in 25 mm Phase Plug Optimized geometry Diaphragm Material Titanium Magnet Material Ferrite Low Frequency Section Woofer Diameter 8 0 in 203 mm Voice Coil Diameter 2 0 in 51 mm Diaphragm Material Paper Magnet Material Ferrite Construction Features Basic Design Trapezoidal 37 5 side angles Material 18 mm multi layered plywood resin end caps Finish Wear resistant textured black PVC vinyl Handles One on each side
8. eration Right Line level Output Mixer or Preamplifier 408 WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER PIN 1 PNT u AN un Mono Bridged Mono Bridged Power Amplifier Power Amplifier l Left Line level utput Right Line level Output Mixer or Preamplifier The 408 loud speakers can be used with the Mackie 54105 subwoofers to create an incredibly powerful system The full range signals can be routed to the syo inputs of the 9 subwoofers The built in low pass filter in the 410s plays only the lower frequencies below 180 Hz through the subwoofers 408 AND 54105 SUBWOOFERS WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS CONNECTIONS The 408 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 connect more than one output from a power amplifier to the 5408 INPUT or THRU connector Keep in mind when connecting two or more speakers in parallel using the THRU connections that you want
9. ker The 408 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 perfor mance of any loudspeaker in its class and price range The 5408 features four 8 inch high power low frequency woofers symmetrically located above and below a 1 inch titanium diaphragm high output compression driver load ed with a 75 x 40 horn Using four smaller drivers rather than one large 12 or 15 driver has several advantages e Smaller drivers provide better transient response for a punchier sound e Four 8 drivers provide more surface area than a single 15 driver to move more air e The quad driver configuration provides better power handling and improved efficiency over a single 12 or 15 driver Contents The woofers incoporate technology used in large format touring systems and with precision 2 inch high temperature 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 multi layer 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 handl
10. luding any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability on behalf of LOUD Technologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc K THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MACKIE DEALER UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MACKIE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental special or consequential damages or a limitation on how long warranties last so some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state MACKIE 11 oy 16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA US and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com
11. one on top Grille Perforated metal with weather resistant coating 31 9 in 81 0 cm 20 1 in 51 2 cm 17 9 in 45 5 cm 72 1b 32 7 kg Height Width Depth Weight Mounting Methods Integrated mounting points 3 8 inserts Two each located on each side and rear of enclosure three each located on top and bottom Use 3 8 16 x 2 forged shoulder eye bolts Consult a professional rigger or structural engineer prior to suspending the S408 enclosure Never attempt to suspend the cabinet by its handles The 408 is also pole mountable via the built in socket on the bottom of the cabinet Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the weight of the S408 cabinet Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by in corporating new and improved materials components and manufac turing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man figure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged Need Help You can reach a technical support representative Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at 1 800 898 3211 After hours visit www mackie com and click Support or email us at techmail mackie com 2005 2006 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved S408 Frequency Response On Axi
12. perate 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 danger ous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres sure 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 Sound Level dBA Typical In Hours Slow Response Example Duo in small club Very loud classical music 5 8 6 4 Subway Train 3 2 0 1 Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines 0 5 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert WARNING To reduce the tisk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Mackie S408 sound rein forcement loudspea
13. purchase date and determine whether your Mackie product is within the warranty period D To obtain factory authorized service 1 Call Mackie Technical Support at 800 898 3211 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time to get a Service Request Number Products returned without a Service Request Number will be refused 2 Pack the product in its original shipping carton Also include a note explaining exactly how to duplicate the problem a copy of the sales receipt with price and date showing and your return street address no P O boxes or route numbers please If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our option charge for service time 3 Ship the product in its original shipping carton freight prepaid to the authorized service center The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support IMPORTANT Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton E LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out LOUD Technologies may at our option require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer s invoice or sales receipt Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies E Any products returned to
14. s S408 Frequency Response On Axis D c gt o o o 2 N ce 0 o 0 00 O D CD 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz 408 Dimensions 31 9 in 81 0 cm 8 8 202im 20 2 in 51 2 cm 51 2 cm 10 408 LIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place 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 period LOUD Technologies at its option will repair or replace the product This warranty applies only to equipment sold and delivered within the U S by LOUD Technologies Inc or its authorized dealers B Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the two year warranty C Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at a factory authorized facility see D below Unauthorized service repairs or modification will void this warranty To obtain repairs under warranty you must have a copy of your sales receipt from the authorized Mackie dealer where you purchased the product It is necessary to establish
15. s reversed at one end of one cable causing one loudspeaker to be out of phase Poor sound e sit loud and distorted Make sure that you re not overdriving a stage in the signal chain Verify that all level controls are set properly e Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack Make sure all connections are secure It s a good idea to periodically clean all electrical con nections with a non lubricating electrical contact cleaner 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 troubleshooting suggestions Please 2 Call Tech Support at 1 800 898 3211 7 am to 5 pm PST to explain the problem in detail They will ask you all sorts of impertinent questions in the hope of sorting out the problem If it appears that the 8 needs repair you will be given a Service Request Number Have your loudspeaker s serial number ready You must have a Service Request Number be fore you can obtain service at a factory authorized service center 3 Keep this user s manual We don t need it to repair the loudspeaker 4 Pack the loudspeaker in its original packaging including protective wrap endcaps and box This is VERY IMPORTANT When you call for the Service Request Number plea
16. se let Tech Support know if you need new packaging Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number Service Request Number and a detailed description of the problem including how it can be duplicated 6 Write the Service Request Number in BIG PRINT on top of the box Product shipped with out the Service Request Number will be refused 7 Tech Support will tell you where to ship the loud speaker for repair We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage 8 You will need to contact the authorized service center for their latest turn around times Once it s repaired the authorized service center will ship it back pre paid if it was a warranty repair Note Under the terms of the warranty you must ship or drop off the unit to an authorized service center The return ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty Note You must have a sales receipt from an Autho rized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines T Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture If they are set up outdoors be sure they are under cover if you expect rain 2 gt 408 SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Performance e Avoid exposure to extr
17. y are closer to the back of the audience If the distance between the front and back speakers is more than about 100 feet you should use a delay processor to time align the sound Since sound travels about 1 foot per millisecond it takes about 1 10 of a second to travel 100 feet _ Back Flypoints 7 adjust angle de Flypoints Si NA RICCINC The S408 cabinets are fitted with twelve rigging points as shown in the diagram below These are 3 8 inserts with blocking bolts installed Remove the blocking bolts and install eye bolts for rigging Note Use 3 8 16 x 2 forged shoulder eye bolts for suspending the S408 enclosures Important Seat the eye bolt shoulder firmly into the counter sink hole to stabilize the eye bolt shank WARNING Never attempt to suspend the 408 loudspeakers by their handles If you want to suspend them use the rigging points only Consult a professional rigger or structural engineer prior to suspending loudspeakers from a structure Two each Sida not intended for that use Always T EN a know the work ing load limit of the structure supporting the loudspeaker array Always make sure that the rigging hardware mini mum rating is at least five times the actual load Two on Back YW TEL JO Three on Top Three on Bottom Top Fl
18. ypoints Lower Back Flypoint adjusts angle 7 SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Details concerning warranty service are spelled out on page 11 of this manual If you think your loudspeaker has a problem please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service including reading through the following Troubleshooting section Doing so might save you from being deprived of your Mackie loudspeaker Of all Mackie products returned for service which is hardly any at all many are coded CND Could Not Duplicate which usually means the problem lay some where else in the system The following troubleshooting tips may sound obvious but here are some things you can check Troubleshooting No sound e Are the level controls on the mixer or amplifier turned all the way down Follow the procedures in the Quick Start section on page 4 to verify that all the volume controls in the system are properly adjusted e s the signal source working and making union scale Make sure the connecting cables are in good repair and securely connected at both ends e Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on or a Processor loop engaged If you find something like this make sure the volume gain is turned down before disengaging the offending switch Poor bass performance e Check the polarity of the connections between the mixer and the loudspeakers You may have your positive and negative connection
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