Mackie S215 Quick Setup Guide
4
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.
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.
your power amplifi er.
2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power
amplifi er (or powered mixer) to one of the in-
S218
S
AND S225: WITH A MIXER AND TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS
put connectors on the S218s. The S218s’ built-in
crossover automatically fi lters out all but the lowest
frequencies (above 180 Hz).
crossover automatically fi lters out all but the lowest
frequencies (above 180 Hz).
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.
the volume controls on the mixer (or other signal
source) for normal operation.
S218
S
AND S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER, USING THE 1/4" THRU JACKS
S225
1202-VLZ PRO
Stereo Power Amplifier
From LEFT
SPEAKER OUT
From RIGHT
SPEAKER OUT
Line-level
THRU Connection
S225
S218s
Mackie M•1400 Power Amplifier
Subwoofer Mode
S218s
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
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: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT
/ 500W • PEAK
/ 2000W
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1
-
-
TIP + SLEEVE
-
1/4"
NL4
S218
s
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
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: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT
/ 350W • PEAK
/ 1400W
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1
-
-
TIP + SLEEVE
-
1/4"
NL4
S215
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
S218
s
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: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT
/ 500W • PEAK
/ 2000W
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1
-
-
TIP + SLEEVE
-
1/4"
NL4
S218s
S218s
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
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: 8 OHMS
POWER HANDLING: CONT
/ 350W • PEAK
/ 1400W
PIN 1 + +
PIN 1
-
-
TIP + SLEEVE
-
1/4"
NL4
S215
Mixer or
Preamplifier
Right
Line-level
Output
Left
Line-level
Output
Stereo
Power Amplifier
1202-VLZ PRO
Note: The FR Series M•1400 power amplifi ers have a built-in subwoofer crossover. If you are not using a Mackie
M•1400 amplifi er, you can use an active crossover between the fi rst and second amplifi ers with the crossover set
between 125 Hz to 180 Hz. This allows more amplifi er power for the low frequencies rather than being wasted as
heat in the S218s’ internal built-in crossover.
M•1400 amplifi er, you can use an active crossover between the fi rst and second amplifi ers with the crossover set
between 125 Hz to 180 Hz. This allows more amplifi er power for the low frequencies rather than being wasted as
heat in the S218s’ internal built-in crossover.