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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 amplifi er.

S225: WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS

2.   Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power 

amplifi er (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connec-
tor on the S225.

3.   Turn on your mixing console (or other signal 

source).

4.   Turn on the amplifi er. Turn up its volume or gain 

control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer.

5.   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 operation.

S225: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER 

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

S225

  DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA

"MACKIE"  AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE 

ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS 

POWER HANDLING: CONT

/ 700W • PEAK

/ 2800W

      

 PIN 1 +     +

       

PIN 1 

-      

-

        TIP               +         SLEEVE   

      -   

1/4"

NL4

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

S225

  DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA

"MACKIE"  AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE 

ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. • COPYRIGHT ©2004

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS 

POWER HANDLING: CONT

/ 700W • PEAK

/ 2800W

      

 PIN 1 +     +

       

PIN 1 

-      

-

        TIP               +         SLEEVE   

      -   

1/4"

NL4

S225

S225

Mixer or

Preamplifier

Right

Line-level

Output

Left

Line-level

Output

Stereo

Power Amplifier

1202-VLZ

PRO

S225

1202-VLZ

PRO

Stereo Power Amplifier

Stereo Power Amplifier

From LEFT

SPEAKER OUT

From RIGHT

SPEAKER OUT

From LEFT

SPEAKER OUT

From RIGHT

SPEAKER OUT

Line-level

THRU Connection

S225

S225

S225

Summary of Contents for S225

Page 1: ...S225 TWO WAY LOUDSPEAKER USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...iciently 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 th...

Page 3: ...injected structural resin A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy loading and transport Thank you for choosing the Mackie S225 sound rein forcement loudspeakers The S225 is a professional two way loudspeaker system designed to complement our professional pow ered mixers and power amplifiers They are capable of extremely high sound pressure levels and designed to give you the best p...

Page 4: ... A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE MA WOODINVILLE WA USA MACKIE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC COPYRIGHT 2004 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING CONT 700W PEAK 2800W PIN 1 PIN 1 TIP SLEEVE 1 4 NL4 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MA...

Page 5: ...NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE S225 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE MA WOODINVILLE WA USA MACKIE AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC COPYRIGHT 2004 NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS POWER HANDLING CONT 700W PEAK 2800W PIN 1 PIN 1 TIP SLEEVE 1 4 NL4 S225 Mixer or Preamplifier Right Line level Output Left Line level Output Stereo Powe...

Page 6: ...wever 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 cabinets When two cabinets are placed side by side the actual splay angle is 20º determined by a 10º angle on each cabinet side As the splay angle increases toward the angle of horizontal coverage 80º...

Page 7: ... 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 practic...

Page 8: ... does not necessarily apply to non warranty service Note You must have a sales receipt from an Autho rized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair SERVICE INFORMATION WarrantyService 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 ...

Page 9: ...1 kg Mounting Methods Floor mount only The S225 should never be pole mounted The S225 cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for flying Never attempt to suspend the cabinet by its handles 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 specification...

Page 10: ...E RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC COPYRIGHT 2004 50 0 in 127 0 cm 13 9 in 35 3 cm 18 1 in 46 0 cm 19 1 in 48 5 cm 19 1 in 48 5 cm Frequency Hz 20 100 1000 10000 20000 110 100 90 80 70 1 3 Octave Response dB SPL 2 83 V S225 Frequency Response On Axis Horizontal Vertical Frequency Hz 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Beamwidth Degrees 360 300 240 180 120 60 0 Frequency Hz ...

Page 11: ...horized 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 paym...

Page 12: ...d 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 ...

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