INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Mackie S218s sound reinforcement subwoofer.

The S218s is a professional passive subwoofer, designed to complement our professional line of passive and active loudspeakers, powered mixers, and power am- plifiers. It is capable of extremely high sound-pressure levels, and designed to give you the best performance of any subwoofer in its class and price range.

The S218s features an 18-inch high-power low-frequency woofer in a bass-reflex designed cabinet. The woofer inco- porates technology used in large-format touring systems and is virtually indestructible.

Connecting and setting up the S218s is a breeze. It accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik Speakon® connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve) connector. The built-in low-pass filter allows you to connect a full-range signal directly to the input of the subwoofer.

The cabinet is constructed using 15 mm multi-layer birch plywood. A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport.

CONTENTS

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................

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HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ...............................................................................................................................

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Quick-Start...........................................................................................................................................................................

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CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................................................................

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PLACEMENT ...............................................................................................................................................

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Room Acoustics ..................................................................................................................................................................

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SERVICE INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................

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Warranty Service ...............................................................................................................................................................

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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................

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Repair ....................................................................................................................................................................................

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................

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S218s SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................

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S218s LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................

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for more information about this and other Mackie products.

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