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S500 Series
Two-Way Passive Loudspeakers and Subwoofer
OWNER’S MANUAL
S500 Series Loudspeakers
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
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.
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 operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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 dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure 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 Sound Level dBA,
Typical Example
day in hours Slow Response
8
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.5
0.25 or less
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
115
Duo in small club
Subway Train
Very loud classical music
Fooyoung screaming at desTROYer about deadlines
Loudest parts at a rock concert
Correct Disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling
of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the
same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.
Please write the serial number for your loudspeaker(s) here for ­future reference:
Loudspeaker 1
Loudspeaker 2
Loudspeaker 3
Loudspeaker 4
Purchased at:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com
for more information about this and other Mackie products.
Part No. SW0922 Rev. C 03/12
©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
Features
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................... 2
CONTENTS............................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION....................................................... 3
FEATURES................................................................ 3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................... 4
GETTING STARTED.................................................... 4
THINGS TO REMEMBER............................................ 4
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS............................................... 5
PLACEMENT............................................................. 7
ROOM ACOUSTICS................................................... 7
PROTECTION........................................................... 8
AMPLIFIER POWER.................................................. 8
RECOMMENDED POWER RATINGS............................ 8
PREVENTING LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE...................... 8
APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION....................... 9
APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS ................................. 10
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS.... 11
MACKIE LIMITED WARRANTY................................. 13
S500 Full-Range Models:
Introduction
S518S Subwoofer:
S500 Series Passive Loudspeakers are the perfect
voice for your passive system, with proven performance
that is professional as it is affordable. They feature
high-output transducers that sound great and the fullrange boxes deliver ultra-wide 90˚ x 50˚ dispersion.
Road ready, the rugged, PVC vinyl-covered wood
enclosure also include protective edge bumpers,
keeping your investments safe during transport. S500
speakers are the perfect complement to Mackie’s PPM
Series Powered Mixers. Or, integrate them with Mackie
FRS Series Power Amplifiers and a SP260 Speaker
Processor for a completely optimized passive system
with the flexibility and performance you need.
•
Class-leading power handling for professional shows
• S512 – 500W program / 1000W peak
• S515 – 600W program / 1200W peak
• S525 – 1200W program / 2400W peak
•
Precision, high-output transducers
• S512 – 12" woofer / 1" HF driver
• S515 – 15" woofer / 1" HF driver
• S525 – Dual 15" woofers / 1" HF driver
Owner’s Manual
Contents
• Rugged, professional PVC vinyl covered wood enclosures with protective edge bumpers
• Wide-dispersion 90˚ x 50˚ high-frequency horn
• HF protection circuitry reduces high-frequency output to protect against driver damage
• NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
• Class-leading power handling
• 900W program / 1800W peak
• 18" high-output woofer
• Integrated low-pass filter focuses power to low frequencies for maximum punch
• NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
• Rugged, professional wood enclosure with high-durability, textured paint
Owner’s Manual
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
How to Use This Manual
Things to Remember:
After this introduction, a getting started guide will
help you get things set up fast. The hook-up diagrams
show some typical setups.
• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to the loudspeaker. For
your own good, read and remember them.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair.
Appendix B is a section on connectors.
Appendix C shows the technical specifications.
Getting Started
The following steps will help you set up your
loudspeakers quickly.
1. Make all initial connections with the power switches
OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master
volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down.
2. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing
console (or other signal source) to the inputs of
your power amplifier.
3. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power
amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT
connector on the S500 Series speaker (1/4" or NL4 jack).
4. If you are using the S518S subwoofer with one of the
full-range loudspeakers, connect the 1/4" or NL4
THRU to the subwoofer’s input.
5. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal
source).
6. Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain
control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. 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.
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
• When you shut down your equipment, turn off the amplifiers first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last.
• Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! You may need them someday. Besides, your cat will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are surprised!
• Save your sales receipt in a safe place.
• Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided on page 2, along with where and when you bought them.
Owner’s Manual
Hookup Diagrams
Two S512’s with a Mixer and Power Amplifier
S512
2 -WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
500 WATTS
PROGRAM
POWER
500 WATTS
PROGRAM
INPUT
PARALLEL
Left
Line level
Output
S512
2 - WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
THRU
INPUT
Right
Line level
Output
Mackie ProFX12 Mixer
PARALLEL
THRU
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 1
BRIDGED
FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
2000 W
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
CLIP LIMIT
Use only class 3 wiring
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
PIN
1+
1
BRIDGED
PIN
1+
2+
PIN
1+
1
AMP MODE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA
PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
CH 2
PIN
2+ 1+
2 1
CH 1
The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a power amplifier. The speaker outputs
of the power amplifier feed the inputs of two Mackie S512 loudspeakers.
Four S515’s with a Mixer and Power Amplifier, Daisy-Chaining
S515
S515
2- WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
S515
2 -WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
S515
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
600 WATTS
PROGRAM
POWER
600 WATTS
PROGRAM
POWER
600 WATTS
PROGRAM
POWER
600 WATTS
PROGRAM
INPUT
PARALLEL
THRU
INPUT
PARALLEL
THRU
INPUT
PARALLEL
THRU
PARALLEL
INPUT
THRU
Left
Line level
Output
Mackie ProFX16 Mixer
Right
Line level
Output
BAL /UNBAL
BALANCED
BALANCED
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
L
1
FOOTSWITCH
BAL /UNBAL
IN
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MON SEND
1
2
3
4
5
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
COMP
U
U
U
U
U
6
BAL /UNBAL
7
BAL /UNBAL
8
BAL /UNBAL
9/10
BAL /UNBAL
11/12
BAL /UNBAL
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
U
-20dB
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
MID
150
1.5k
100
FREQ
150
8k
U
1.5k
100
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
+15
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
MON
CHANNEL 1
BRIDGED
+15
U
OO
+15
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
150
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
+15
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
MON
2
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
-15 +15
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
5
10
15
U
MID
2.5kHz
L
R
L
OL
R
L
OL
MUTE
R
L
OL
MUTE
U
PIN
1+
1
BRIDGED
PIN
1+
2+
dB
10
R
L
OL
MUTE
U
R
L
OL
MUTE
U
R
L
OL
MUTE
10
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
40
50
60
AVIS: N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA
PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
OO
CH 2
PIN
2+ 1+
2 1
10
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
500
R
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
+15
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
L
R
L
R
L
OL
MUTE
40
50
60
OO
U
40
50
60
OO
5
1-2
5
10
10
40
50
60
OO
5
1-2
10
+15
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
40
50
60
OO
U
R
40
50
60
OO
U
L
OO
+15
U
OO
+15
10
40
50
60
OO
U
10
40
50
60
OO
10
40
50
60
OO
U
L
40
50
60
OO
OO
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
TO
MON 2
TO
MON 2
TO
MAIN
L-R
TO
MAIN
L-R
2-TRACK RETURN
U
10
1-2
SIG/OL
INT FX
MUTE
L
BREAK
+15
LEVEL
OO
R
L
SUB 2
dB
10
(MUTES ALL CH)
R
L
SUB 3
dB
10
R
OO
dB
10
5
5
5
5
5
U
U
U
U
5
5
MAX
CR /PHONES
MAIN
SUB 4
dB
10
U
5
3-4
20
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
R
SUB 1
dB
10
5
3-4
L-R
40
50
60
+10
TAPE
USB
MUTE
15/16
5
1-2
5
10
30
PFL
SOLO
+15
U
OO
+15
U
U
USB OUT
R
dB
10
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
OO
2
FX
R
RUDE
SOLO
TO
MON 1
OO
OL
13/14
5
1-2
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
U
5
3-4
20
L-R
30
+15
U
MON
2
R
dB
10
5
1-2
5
3-4
20
L-R
PFL
SOLO
OO
LEVEL
SET
INTERNAL FX
U
TO
MON 1
1
+15
U
FX
MUTE
11/12
dB
10
5
1-2
5
3-4
30
PFL
SOLO
OL
15
10
6
3
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
8K
13 DELAY 1 (300ms)
14 DELAY 2 (380ms)
15 DELAY 3 (480ms)
16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
AUX
RETURN
PAN
OL
MUTE
9/10
dB
10
5
1-2
5
10
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
4K
09 CHORUS
10 CHORUS + REV
11 DOUBLER
12 TAPE SLAP
U
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
OL
MUTE
8
dB
10
5
1-2
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
U
5
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
U
5
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
7
dB
10
2K
EQ IN
BYPASS
05 WARM HALL
06 CONCERT HALL
07 PLATE REVERB
08 CATHEDRAL
AUX
MASTER
1
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
U
MON
1
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
OL
MUTE
6
dB
10
1K
MAIN MIX
MON 1
01 BRIGHT ROOM
02 WARM LOUNGE
03 SMALL STAGE
04 WARM THEATER
AUX
U
MON
1
+15
U
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
U
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
MON
OO
PAN
OL
MUTE
5
dB
10
5
1-2
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
U
5
3-4
20
30
4
dB
10
5
1-2
5
3-4
20
L-R
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
3
dB
10
5
1-2
5
10
2
dB
10
5
PIN
1+
1
AMP MODE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
250
-15 +15
U
LOW
80Hz
AUX
U
L
1
CLIP LIMIT
Use only class 3 wiring
0dB = 0dBu
15
125
MID
2.5kHz
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
MAIN
METERS
5
0
5
MAIN
SUB 1-2
POWER CONSUMPTION
2000 W
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
15
10
0
10
L
U
-15 +15
MON
2
FX
15
10
5
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
4
POWER
48V
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
SOURCE
EQ
U
-15 +15
U
-15 +15
3
2
SUB OUT
FREQ
1
PAN
+20
GAIN
LINE
USB
MID
2.5kHz
BAL /UNBAL
1
R
CR OUT
PHANTOM
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
2.5kHz
MON
MON
FX
PAN
-20
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
LOW
80Hz
+15
U
+20
GAIN
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
AUX
OO
-20
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
-15 +15
U
+50
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
8k
U
U
+50
GAIN
-15 +15
1.5k
100
1
+15
U
2
FX
PAN
150
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
FREQ
LOW
80Hz
AUX
1
OO
U
EQ
MID
-15 +15
U
U
HI
12kHz
8k
U
U
-15 +15
600
1.5k
100
MON
1
+15
U
150
LOW
80Hz
AUX
U
MON
OO
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
IC GAIN
M
-15 +15
U
-15 +15
600
1.5k
100
LOW
80Hz
AUX
U
MON
2
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
1
+15
U
FX
PAN
1.5k
100
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
FILTER
OO
MON
2
FX
CHANNEL 2
+15
U
150
LOW
80Hz
AUX
U
1
OO
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
IC GAIN
M
+50
+30dB
U
BAL /UNBAL
L
R
AUX RETURN
PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX
MID
-15 +15
600
LINE IN 16
LOW CUT
100Hz
HI
12kHz
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
R
LINE IN 14
GAIN
EQ
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
100
MON
1
OO
150
LOW
80Hz
AUX
U
MON
1
+15
U
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
LOW CUT
100Hz
-15 +15
U
PHONES
LINE IN 15
R
LINE IN 12
IC GAIN
M
R
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN 13
R
LINE IN 10
U
GAIN
EQ
HI
12kHz
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
100
AUX
U
MON
OO
150
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
FREQ
8k
U
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
600
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
-15 +15
U
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN 11
R
TAPE
MAIN OUT
MAX
COMP
IC GAIN
M
LOW CUT
100Hz
U
OFF
U
GAIN
EQ
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
U
MAX
COMP
IC GAIN
M
LOW CUT
100Hz
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
OFF
U
GAIN
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MAX
COMP
IC GAIN
M
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
-15 +15
U
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
OFF
L
15/16
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN 9
R
MAX
FX SEND
13/14
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN
OFF
OUT
BAL /UNBAL
2
MIC
40
50
60
OO
PFL
SOLO
CH 1
The left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a power amplifier. The speaker outputs
of the power amplifier feed the inputs of two Mackie S515 loudspeakers. Their respective THRU jacks
feed the inputs of another pair of Mackie S515 loudspeakers.
Owner’s Manual
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
Two S512 Loudspeakers Daisy-Chained with Two S518S Subwoofers
Mackie S512 plays the Mid and High frequencies
Mackie S512 plays the Mid and High frequencies
S512
S512
2 - WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
500 WATTS
PROGRAM
POWER
500 WATTS
PROGRAM
INPUT
PARALLEL
THRU
PARALLEL
INPUT
THRU
Pole
Mount
Pole
Mount
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 1
BRIDGED
FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
2000 W
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
CLIP LIMIT
Use only class 3 wiring
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
PIN
1+
1
BRIDGED
PIN
1+
2+
PIN
1+
1
AMP MODE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
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CH 2
PIN
2+ 1+
2 1
CH 1
Mackie FRS Power Amplifier
L/R
Line Level
Outputs
BAL /UNBAL
BALANCED
BALANCED
L
1
FOOTSWITCH
IN
2
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
BAL /UNBAL
MIC
MON SEND
1
2
3
BAL /UNBAL
4
BAL /UNBAL
5
BAL /UNBAL
6
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7
8
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9
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10
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11
BAL /UNBAL
12
BAL /UNBAL
13
BAL /UNBAL
14
BAL /UNBAL
15/16
BAL /UNBAL
17/18
BAL /UNBAL
S518S
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
LINE IN
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
U
U
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
MID
POWER
900 WATTS
PROGRAM
MID
-15 +15
600
150
100
FREQ
150
8k
U
100
+15
8k
U
LINE IN
+15
U
OO
+15
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OO
+15
+15
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+15
8k
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+15
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LINE IN
+15
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LINE IN 11
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MUTE
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MUTE
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MUTE
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MUTE
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250
500
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R
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R
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MUTE
+15
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OO
+15
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+15
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80Hz
L
R
L
OL
MUTE
+15
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OO
+15
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8K
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15/16
17/18
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+15
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+10
TO
MON 2
+15
U
TO
MAIN
L-R
TO
MAIN
L-R
+10
OO
SIG/OL
21/22
R
L
BREAK
+15
LEVEL
OO
SUB 1
R
L
(MUTES ALL CH)
SUB 2
R
L
SUB 3
R
OO
dB
10
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5
3-4
20
L-R
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PFL
SOLO
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3-4
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PFL
SOLO
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5
3-4
20
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
U
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3-4
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SOLO
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SOLO
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SOLO
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SOLO
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5
3-4
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L-R
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OO
1-2
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3-4
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THRU
10
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5
10
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30
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30
L-R
30
PFL
SOLO
PARALLEL
MAX
CR /PHONES
MAIN
SUB 4
dB
10
5
30
INPUT
INT FX
MUTE
U
TAPE
USB
2-TRACK RETURN
MUTE
19/20
RUDE
SOLO
TO
MON 1
OO
TO
MON 2
2
FX
USB OUT
R
OL
MUTE
R
LEVEL
SET
POWER
900 WATTS
PROGRAM
U
+15
U
MON
2
FX
PAN
R
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
INTERNAL FX
TO
MON 1
1
OO
OO
MON
2
FX
L
OL
MUTE
13 DELAY 1 (300ms)
14 DELAY 2 (380ms)
15 DELAY 3 (480ms)
16 REVERB + DLY (250ms)
AUX
RETURN
U
dB
10
U
Mackie S518S plays the Low frequencies
3
4K
09 CHORUS
10 CHORUS + REV
11 DOUBLER
12 TAPE SLAP
MON
1
OO
MON
PAN
R
OL
MUTE
L
1
2K
EQ IN
BYPASS
05 WARM HALL
06 CONCERT HALL
07 PLATE REVERB
08 CATHEDRAL
AUX
MASTER
U
MON
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
PAN
01 BRIGHT ROOM
02 WARM LOUNGE
03 SMALL STAGE
04 WARM THEATER
AUX
U
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
PAN
R
OL
MUTE
1K
MAIN MIX
MON 1
-15 +15
AUX
1
OO
MON
2
FX
U
MON
1
OO
MON
PAN
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
MON
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
U
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
MON
OO
MON
PAN
15
15
-15 +15
U
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
R
OL
MUTE
OL
15
10
6
3
0
2
4
7
10
20
30
L
U
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
5
10
MAIN
SUB 1-2
L
OL
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
0dB = 0dBu
0
5
10
MID
2.5kHz
-15 +15
S518S
MAIN
METERS
5
0
U
MID
2.5kHz
-15 +15
15
10
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
U
MID
2.5kHz
-15 +15
15
10
5
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
POWER
48V
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
SOURCE
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
2.5kHz
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
GAIN
LINE
USB
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
PHANTOM
+20
-20
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
4
SUB OUT
PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX
-15 +15
U
3
2
CR OUT
U
+20
-20
BAL /UNBAL
1
R
AUX RETURN
LINE IN 16
U
+50
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
BAL /UNBAL
L
R
R
LINE IN 14
IC GAIN
M
U
+50
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
IC GAIN
M
U
+50
+30dB
GAIN
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
U
PHONES
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN 15
R
LINE IN 12
R
TAPE
R
MAIN OUT
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
LINE IN 13
R
LINE IN 10
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
U
LOW CUT
100Hz
L
(MONO)
MAX
COMP
GAIN
EQ
U
OFF
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
EQ
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
U
LOW CUT
100Hz
HI
12kHz
MAX
COMP
GAIN
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
100
150
OFF
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
U
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
PAN
FREQ
150
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
+15
U
OO
2
FX
PAN
100
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
OO
MON
2
FX
FREQ
8k
U
-15 +15
AUX
U
1
OO
MON
PAN
100
150
U
LOW CUT
100Hz
HI
12kHz
MAX
COMP
GAIN
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
OFF
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
MON
1
+15
U
OO
FREQ
150
-15 +15
AUX
U
MON
+15
U
OO
100
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
AUX
U
OO
FREQ
150
8k
U
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
LOW
80Hz
-15 +15
THRU
MID
-15 +15
600
1.5k
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
MAX
COMP
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
HI
12kHz
-15 +15
U
U
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
EQ
U
U
-20dB
+50
+30dB
GAIN
LOW CUT
100Hz
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
U
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
IC GAIN
M
U
-20dB
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
PARALLEL
LINE IN
R
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
INPUT
LINE IN
OFF
L
21/22
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
BAL /UNBAL
FX SEND
19/20
BAL /UNBAL
L
(MONO)
OUT
BAL /UNBAL
BAL /UNBAL
MIC
BAL /UNBAL
40
50
60
OO
PFL
SOLO
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
40
50
60
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
Mackie ProFX22 Mixer
Mackie S518S plays the Low frequencies
The S512’s may be used with the S518S subwoofers to create an incredibly powerful system. Here, the
left and right line-level outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a power amplifier. The speaker outputs of
the power amplifier feed the inputs of two Mackie S512 loudspeakers. Their respective THRU jacks feed
the inputs of a pair of Mackie S518S subwoofers, whose internal low-pass filter allows the subwoofers
to reproduce only the lowest frequencies. The S512’s may be pole-mounted on top of the S518S
subwoofers, as displayed.
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
The S500 Series loudspeakers are designed to sit on
the floor or stage. The S512 and S515 may also be polemounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of the
cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the
weight of the loudspeaker. The S525 and S518S are NOT
designed to be pole-mounted.
WARNING: These cabinets have no rigging
points and are not suitable for rigging.
NEVER attempt to suspend any S500 Series
loudspeaker by its handles.
As with any loudspeakers, protect them from
moisture. If you are setting them up outdoors, make
sure they are under cover if you expect rain.
Room Acoustics
The S500 Series loudspeakers are designed to sound
as neutral as possible. However, room acoustics play
a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound
system. Here are some placement tips to get the best
performance from the S500 Series loudspeakers:
• 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.
• 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. Depending on the situation, you may be able to take some steps to minimize the reflections, such as putting carpet 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 loudspeaker, the more prominent will be the reflected sound.
Use more speakers strategically placed so they are closer to the back of the audience. If the distance between the front and back speakers is more than 100 feet, you should be able to use a delay processor to time-align the sound. Since sound travels about one foot per millisecond, it takes 1/10 of a second to travel 100 feet.
Owner’s Manual
Placement
• 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 loudspeakers directly on a hollow stage floor. A hollow stage can resonate at certain frequencies, causing peaks and dips in the frequency response of the room. It is better to place the loudspeakers on a sturdy table or tripod stands.
• Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are a foot or more 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 overall brightness and intelligibility of the sound system.
Owner’s Manual
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
Protection
A protection circuit is built into the S512, S515
and S525 to protect their high-frequency drivers from
excessive power. When tripped, the protection circuit
substantially reduces the power to the HF driver. After
the driver cools to a safe operating temperature, the
protection circuit resets and normal operation resumes.
However, if the protection circuit senses excessive power,
it will trip again. In this case, it is necessary to reduce
the power to the loudspeaker by either turning down the
gain controls on the power amplifier or turning down
the master volume control on the mixer or other sound
source.
CAUTION: The protection circuit is designed
to protect the HF driver under reasonable
and sensible conditions. Should you choose
to ignore the warning signs (i.e., frequent clip LED
indications on the mixer or power amplifier, excessive
distortion), you can still damage the drivers in the S500
Series loudspeakers by overdriving them past their
recommended amplifier power-handling ratings, or past
the point of amplifier clipping. Such damage is beyond the
scope of the warranty.
Recommended Power Ratings
• S512: 500 watts into 8 ohms (250 watts rms x 2)
• S515: 600 watts into 8 ohms (300 watts rms x 2)
• S525: 1200 watts into 8 ohms (600 watts rms x 2)
• S518S: 900 watts into 8 ohms (450 watts rms x 2)
Preventing Loudspeaker Damage
Speaking of clipping, this is likely the number one
cause of damage to loudspeakers. Clipping occurs when
the signal at the output of any device in the system
(not just the amplifier) reaches its maximum level. The
input signal to the device may continue to increase, but
the output simply stops, and is characterized by a “flattop” appearance to the waveform.
Normal Sine Wave Signal 
Clipped Sine Wave Signal 
Amplifier Power
The S500 Series loudspeakers have three powerhandling numbers: continuous, program and peak.
So how much power do you really need to drive these
loudspeakers? The answer to that question depends on
what type of program material you are running through
the system and how loud it needs to be.
Some audio signals have lots of momentary peaks
whose amplitudes extend far above the average overall
level of the program. Percussion instruments are a
good example of this. Other types of signals, like highly
compressed rock music, have a higher average signal
level with fewer peaks. Speech reinforcement requires
less power overall, but involves large moment-tomoment variations in level.
Assuming you want to use the full capability of the
loudspeaker, and the program contains at least some
momentary peaks, we recommend that you use an
amplifier that is rated at twice the continuous power
rating of the loudspeaker (into 8 ohms). For the S512
loudspeakers, this would be 250 watts x 2 = 500 watts
per channel into 8 ohms. This ensures that the amplifier
can reproduce peaks that are 6 dB higher than the
continuous (rms) power-handling rating before clipping
occurs.
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
Clipping interrupts the motion of the transducer,
creating distortion and excessive heat in the driver,
which can damage it over time.
Some folks think that if they use a power amplifier
whose power rating is below the maximum powerhandling rating of the loudspeaker, then they can’t
possibly damage the loudspeaker. But if the amplifier is
driven into clipping, even a lower power amplifier can
damage the loudspeaker.
The bottom line is that to prevent damage to the
loudspeakers, you must have a properly operating sound
system. Proper operation of a sound system includes
being aware of types of audio signals being reproduced,
controlling the output levels accordingly, and operating
all the devices in the system so that no clipping occurs
within the signal chain.
If you think your Mackie product has a problem,
please check out the following troubleshooting tips and
do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support
section of our website (www.mackie.com) to get some
ideas or contact our technical support heroes. You may
find the answer to the problem without having to send
your Mackie product away.
Troubleshooting
No Sound
•
Are the level controls on the mixer or amplifier turned all the way down? Follow the procedures in “Getting Started” section on page 4 to verify that all of the volume controls in the system are properly adjusted.
• Is the signal source working (and making union scale)?
Poor bass performance
•
Check the polarity of the connections between the amplifier and the loudspeakers. You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one end of one cable.
Bad Sound
• Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack? Make sure it is plugged all the way in.
• Is it loud and distorted? Reduce the signal level at the mixer.
• If possible, listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the preamp stage. If it sounds bad there, it’s not the loudspeaker.
One side is way louder than the other!
• Too much bass or not enough bass? Move around the room and see if the bass response changes. It’s possible your listening position coincides with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. If so, try moving the loudspeakers to a different position, or moving your listening position.
• Are the level controls set the same for both channels on the mixer and amplifier?
Care and Maintenance
• Are all the connections good and sound? Make sure all of the connecting cables are in good repair and securely connected at both ends.
•
Check the pan control on the signal source. It may be turned too far to one side. If you’re using a stereo signal source, it may be delivering an out-of-balance stereo signal.
•
Try switching sides: Turn off the amp, swap the speaker cables at the amp and turn the amp back on. If the same side is still louder, the problem is with your speaker cabling or the loudspeakers. If the other side is louder now, the problem is with the mixer, the loudspeaker processor, the amp, or the line-level cabling.
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Appendix A: Service Information
Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of
reliable service if you follow these simple guidelines:
• Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under cover if you expect rain.
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing temperatures). If you must operate the loudspeakers 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.
• Use a damp cloth with a mild soap solution to clean the cabinets. Avoid getting moisture into any of the openings of the cabinet, particularly where the drivers are located.
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
Repair
TS Phone Plugs and Jacks
For warranty service, refer to the warranty
information on page 13.
“TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals and speaker connections.
Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate
a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living
outside the United States can be obtained through local
dealers or distributors.
If you do not have access to our website, you can call
our Tech Support department at 1-800-898-3211, Monday-Friday during normal business hours, Pacific
Time, to explain the problem. Tech Support will tell you
where the nearest factory-authorized service center is
located in your area.
SLEEVE
TIP
TIP
TIP
SLEEVE
1/4" TS Connector
Sleeve = Cold (–)
Tip = Hot (+)
NL4
Appendix B: Connections
These connectors are designed to handle the higher
currents produced by amplifiers and have a locking feature to prevent accidental disconnections. Simply
line up the tabs on the plug with the jack on the S500
Series loudspeaker, push it in and rotate it clockwise
1/4 turn to lock it in place.
The S500 Series loudspeakers have 1/4" and NL4
input and thru connectors. The connectors are wired in
parallel, so use only one of the input connectors.
1–
1+
COLD
Normally, one would use only one thru connector,
but it is possible to use both thru connectors. Keep in
mind that all of the speakers are connected in parallel
through these connectors, so you want to be sure not to
go below the minimum impedance requirement of the
amplifier.
Use heavy gauge, stranded wire for connecting
a speaker to the output of a power amplifier.
Do not use coaxial cable like a guitar cord
to make speaker connections. They are not designed to
handle the high currents produced by a power amplifier
and can overheat. As the distance between the amplifier
and speaker increases, so should the thickness of the wire.
Speaker wire has resistance, and when electricity passes
through a resistor, power is lost. The thicker the wire, the
less the resistance it offers, and the more power actually
gets to the speaker.
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SLEEVE
S500 Series Loudspeakers
HOT
1–
1+
2+
2–
NL4 Connector
Pin 1 – = Cold (–)
Pin 1 + = Hot (+)
Pin 2 – = No Connection
Pin 2 + = No Connection
S512
S515
System
System
Type:
Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Type:
Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Frequency Range (–10 dB): 49 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Range (–10 dB): 47 Hz – 18 kHz
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 99.9 dB SPL
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 101.1 dB SPL
8 ohms
Nominal Impedance: Nominal Impedance: Power Handling: 250 watts continuous
500 watts program
1000 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 3600 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency: Power Handling: 8 ohms
300 watts continuous
600 watts program
1200 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 3400 Hz
Transducers
12" / 305 mm woofer, vented
High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Low Frequency: 15" / 381 mm woofer, vented
High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Dimensions
Dimensions
Height: 25.6 in / 650 mm
Height: 28.1 in / 714 mm
Width: 17.8 in / 452 mm
Width: 17.8 in / 452 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Weight: 49 lb / 22 kg
Weight: 51 lb / 23 kg
Mounting:Pole-mountable
Mounting:Pole-mountable
S512 Dimensions
S515 Dimensions
17.8 in /
452 mm
17.8 in /
452 mm
25.6 in /
650 mm
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Appendix C: S500 Series Specifications
28.1 in /
714 mm
15.6 in /
396 mm
13.8 in /
351 mm
15.6 in /
396 mm
13.8 in /
351 mm
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S500 Series Loudspeakers
S525
S518S
System
System
Type:
Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Type:
Subwoofer
Frequency Range (–10 dB): 51 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Range (–10 dB): 37 Hz – 220 Hz
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 98.3 dB SPL
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 102.9 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Power Handling: 600 watts continuous
1200 watts program
2400 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 450 watts continuous
900 watts program
1800 watts peak
Internal Low Pass Filter: 120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
2800 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency: Power Handling: Transducers
Two 15" / 381 mm woofers, vented
High Frequency: Low Frequency: 18" / 457 mm woofer, vented
1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Input Connectors: Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Enclosure: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Wood with durable black paint
Dimensions
Dimensions
Height: 23.9 in / 607 mm
Height: 43.9 in / 1115 mm
Width: 20.3 in / 516 mm
Width: 16.8 in / 427 mm
Depth: 21.3 in / 541 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Weight: Weight: 75 lb / 34 kg
S525 Dimensions
70 lb / 32 kg
Mounting:
Pole-mount on top
S518S Dimensions
20.3 in /
516 mm
16.8 in /
427 mm
21.3 in /
541 mm
43.9 in /
1115 mm
23.9 in /
607 mm
15.6 in /
396 mm
13.3 in /
338 mm
15.5 in /
394 mm
LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our products by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing
methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” 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. ©2012 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”)
and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized
reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of
the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”).
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Mackie Limited Warranty
For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find
contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the
distributor in your local market.
LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD
or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming
product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the
Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (tollfree in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD
holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it
to obtain any warranty service.
For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit
www.mackie.com/warranty.
The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located
at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior
agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment,
modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a
written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.
Need help with your new loudspeaker?
• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, addendums, and other documents.
• Email us at: [email protected].
• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).
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