Mackie S408 User Manual - S408 Specifications
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S408 SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Range (–10 dB)
60 Hz–22 kHz
Frequency Response (–3 dB)
80 Hz–18 kHz
Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB)
75º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
Vertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB)
40º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
Sensitivity
99 dB @ 1W/1m
Max SPL long-term
127 dB @ 1m
Max SPL peak
130 dB @ 1m
Crossover Point
2500 Hz
Input/Output
Input/Thru Type
Neutrik Speakon™
Input Impedance
8 ohms
Power Handling
600 watts rms continuous
2400 watts peak
High-Frequency Section
Voice Coil Diameter
1.75 in/44 mm
Horn Exit Diameter
1.0 in/25 mm
Phase Plug
Optimized geometry
Diaphragm Material
Titanium
Magnet Material
Ferrite
Low-Frequency Section
Woofer Diameter
8.0 in/203 mm
Voice Coil Diameter
2.0 in/51 mm
Diaphragm Material
Paper
Magnet Material
Ferrite
Construction Features
Basic Design
Trapezoidal, 37.5º side angles
Material
18 mm multi-layered plywood,
resin end caps
Finish
Wear-resistant textured black
PVC vinyl
Handles
One on each side, one on top
Grille
Perforated metal with weather-
resistant coating
Physical Properties
Height
31.9 in/81.0 cm
Width
20.1 in/51.2 cm
Depth
17.9 in/45.5 cm
Weight
72 lb/32.7 kg
Mounting Methods
Integrated mounting points, 3/8" inserts.
Two each located on each side and rear of
enclosure, three each located on top and bottom.
Never attempt to suspend the cabinet by its
handles.
The S408 is also pole-mountable via
the built-in socket on the bottom of the cabinet.
Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the
weight of the S408 cabinet.
Disclaimer
Since we are always striving to make our products better by in-
cor po rat ing new and im proved ma te ri als, com po nents, and man u fac -
tur ing methods, we re serve the right to change these spec i fi ca tions
at any time with out no tice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” fi gure are reg is tered trade marks
of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names men tioned are trade marks or registered
trademarks of their respective hold ers, and are hereby ac knowl edged.
©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Mackie loudspeakers will pro vide many years of
reliable ser vice if you fol low these guide lines:
Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to
mois ture. If they are set up out doors,
be sure they are under cover if you
expect rain.
Need Help?
You can reach a technical support representative
Monday through Friday
from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at:
1-800-898-3211
After hours, visit www.mackie.com and click Support,
or email us at: techmail@mackie.com
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Avoid exposure to extreme cold (be low freezing
tem per a tures). If you must operate the loud-
speak ers in a cold en vi ron ment, warm up the voice
coils slowly by sending a low-level sig nal through
them for about 15 minutes prior to high-power
op er a tion.
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Use a slighty damp cloth with a mild soap so lu tion
to clean the cabinets. Only do this when the power
is turned off. Avoid getting mois ture into any of the
open ings of the cab i net, par tic u lar ly where the driv-
ers are located.