User manual MACKIE S410S

[. . . ] S410s PASSIVE SUBWOOFER USER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 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. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ] The Speakon connector is wired as follows: Pin 1+ = Signal ("+" or hot) Pin 1­ = Ground ("­" or cold) 1­ 1+ Room Acoustics The S410s subwoofers are designed to sound as neutral as possible; that is, to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible. Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. Here are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise: · 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. 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. A hollow stage can resonate at certain frequencies, causing peaks and dips in the frequency response of the room. It's better to place the loudspeakers on a sturdy table or stand designed to handle the weight of the cabinet(s). · · COLD HOT 1­ 2+ 2­ 1+ Speakon Connectors 6 · Position the full-range loudspeakers so the highfrequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet 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. 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 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. 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. Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. boxes), daytime phone number, Service Request Number, and a detailed description of the problem, including how we can duplicate it. Once it is repaired, we'll ship it back the same way in which it was received. Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair. Troubleshooting No sound · Are the level controls on the mixer or amplifier turned all the way down?Follow the procedures in the "Quick-Start" section on page 4 to verify that all the volume controls in the system are properly adjusted. Make sure the connecting cables are in good repair and securely connected at both ends. Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on or a Processor loop engaged. [. . . ] Ship the product in its original shipping carton, freight prepaid to the authorized service center. The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. [. . . ]