User manual MACKIE S500

[. . . ] Heed Warnings -- All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed. Follow Instructions -- All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture -- This Mackie product should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Damage Requiring Service -- This Mackie product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. [. . . ] The compression driver is a new 1. 75-inch titanium diaphragm design featuring a 3-slot, low-distortion geometry ©2003 Mackie Designs Inc. NE · Woodinville, WA 98072 · 800/898-3211 Outside the US: 425/487-4333 · Fax: 425/487-4337 · www. mackie. com phase plug. The result is frequency response linearity and extension never before available for a product in this class. The S500 also features a low-distortion, high-output horn design developed to provide the correct power response and phase alignment characteristics at the crossover frequency. With the resulting 75º x 65º dispersion pattern, the S500 provides very open, natural sound reproduction at extreme output levels. The S500 produces deep bass through a 15-inch high-efficiency RCF® precision woofer. The magnetic structure designed for the woofer motor is responsible for the system's resulting high sensitivity of 100 dB (1 watt@1 meter). More importantly, the high-efficiency motor provides an extraordinary amount of force that provides complete control of the cone mass. This type of control allows the woofer to deliver extended bass response and to reach the mid-frequency crossover point efficiently. Protection for the high-frequency driver is provided via an integrated MOSFET circuit that actively monitors and controls the power delivered to the compression driver. There is also a circuit breaker button on the rear control panel designed to protect the woofer from excessive power. The breaker "sees" the amplifier signal being delivered to the woofer and opens when the combination of amperage and voltage exceeds the maximum rated power levels. The rear control panel features both a 1/4 speaker jack and a Neutrik® Speakon® connector, wired in parallel. The S500 cabinet is constructed using both multi-layered plywood and pressure-injected structural resin. The top and bottom sections both have handles for easy movement and relocation. In addition, there are two, three-part cast-aluminum handles on each side of the enclosure as well as a full size, oval-punched, weatherresistant steel grille. CONNECTIONS The S500 has a 1/4 TS jack and a Neutrik SpeakonTM connector, wired in parallel. Use high-quality speaker cable as recommended by the amplifier manufacturer. The 1/4 TS jack uses the following wiring standard: Tip = Signal (+) Sleeve = Ground (Shield) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP The Speakon connector uses the following wiring standard: Pin 1+ = Signal (+) Pin 1­ = Ground (­) 1­ 1+ TIP TIP (HOT) COLD 1­ 2+ 2­ 1+ 1/4" TS Connector SLEEVE (SHIELD) Neutrik Connector HOT SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Service outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 8 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem in detail. [. . . ] The product MUST be packaged in its original packing box and have the RMA number appear on the box. Once it is repaired, we'l ship it back the same way in which it was received. This paragraph does not necessarily apply to non-warranty service. Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. "Mackie" and the "Running Man" figure are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie Designs Inc. [. . . ]