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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 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
handle 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.
Thank you for choosing the Mackie S408 sound rein-
forcement loudspeaker.
The S408 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 S408 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 75º x 40º horn. Using four smaller drivers rather
than one large 12" or 15" driver has several advantages.
• Smaller drivers provide better transient response
for a “punchier” sound.
• Four 8" drivers provide more surface area than a
single 15” driver to move more air.
• The quad-driver configuration provides better
power handling and improved efficiency over a
single 12" or 15" driver.
ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................3
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ...............................................................................................................................4
Quick-Start ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................6
PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................6
Room Acoustics ..................................................................................................................................................................6
RIGGING ........................................................................................................................................................7
SERVICE INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................8
Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................8
Repair .....................................................................................................................................................................................8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................9
S408 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................9
S408 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................11
Part No. 0015328 Rev. C1 03/06
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