Mackie S215 User manual

S215 TWO-WAY
LOUDSPEAKER
USER’S MANUAL

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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 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 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.
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 danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-
sure 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — To reduce the risk of
fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical
In Hours Slow Response Example
8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway Train
3 97
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
1 105 Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................3
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ...............................................................................................................................4
Quick-Start........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 6
PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Room Acoustics .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 8
Warranty Service ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Repair .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 9
S215 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 9
S215 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................11
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com
for more information about this and other Mackie products.
INTRODUCTION
Connecting and setting up the S215 is a breeze. It
accepts a speaker-level signal via either a Neutrik
Speakon®connector or female 1/4-inch TS (Tip/Sleeve)
connector.
The cabinet is constructed using both 18 mm multi-
layer plywood and pressure injected structural resin.
A carrying handle is integrated into each side for easy
loading and transport.
Thank you for choosing the Mackie S215 sound rein-
forcement loudspeakers.
The S215 is a professional two-way loudspeaker
system, designed to complement our professional pow-
ered mixers and power amplifiers. They are capable of
extremely high sound pressure levels, and designed to
give you the best performance of any loudspeaker in its
class and price range.
The S215 features a 15-inch high-power low-frequency
woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm high-output
compression driver. The woofer incoporates technology
used in large-format touring systems and, with a preci-
sion 2.5-inch high-temperature voice coil, is virtually
indestructible.
Part No. 0013879 Rev. B 06/05
©2004-2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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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.
1. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing
console (or other signal source) to the inputs of
your power amplifier.
2. Connect the “Speaker Output”from your power
amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connec-
tor on the S215.
S215: WITH A MACKIE POWERED MIXER AND STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal
source).
4. Turn on the amplifier. 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.
S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER
From LEFT
SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT
From LEFT
SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT
Left and Right
Mixer Line Outs
EFX
MON
HI
12kHz
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
MON
HI
12kHz
MID
2.5kHz
LOW
80Hz
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN
VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUMECH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH. VOLUMECH. VOLUME CH. VOLUME CH.
1
EFX
LOW
80Hz
2
2
EFX
LOW
80Hz
3
3
EFX
LOW
80Hz
4
4
EFX
LOW
80Hz
5
5
EFX
LOW
80Hz
6
6
EFX
LOW
80Hz
78
7
EFX
LOW
80Hz
8
EFXBYPASS
EFXDRIVE
LEVEL
120
NORMAL
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
INPUT
LEVEL
SET
EFX
CLIP
PARAMETERS
100100
REVERBS
DELAYS
CHORUS
FLANGE
DAMPING
DEPTH
PHASER
TIME
RATE
NORMAL NORMAL
CUSTOM32-BIT PRECISION
DIGITALSTEREO EFFECTS PROCESSING
EFXWIDE
MAIN-STEREO/MONOEQUALIZER
30
CLIP
5
5
0
10
15
20
EFXFOOT
SWITCH
RIGHTRETURNLEFTRETURN
SEND
LMIXER OUT RMIXER OUT COMPRESSOR
LPOWER
AMPIN
RPOWER
AMPIN
EFFECTS
(OVERRIDESINTERNAL EFX) MONITOR
MAINS
TAPEIN
TAPEOUT
LEVEL
MIC1MIC 2MIC 3MIC 4MIC 5MIC 6
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
LINELINELINELINE
LINELINE
INSERT
+15
U
OO
1K50025063 125 16K
LEVEL
2K 4K 8K
MAIN
MASTER
EFXTO
MAIN
U
OO
+10
MASTER OUTPUT SECTION
LINE
U
+12dB
OO
LR
R
L
POWER
OUT
MONITOREQUALIZER
15-
15+
5
10
0
5
10
-15
+15
5
10
0
5
10
15-
15+
5
10
0
5
10
-15
+15
5
10
0
5
10
1K50025063 125 16K2K 4K 8K
MONITOR
MASTER
EFXTO
MON
U
OO
+10
U
+12dB
OO
75HzRUMBLE
REDUCTION
RIGHT RIGHT
MIC7MIC 8
75HzRUMBLE
REDUCTION
PHANTOM
POWERCH 1-8
BREAK
(MUTESCH 1-6)
408S
POWERAMP ROUTING
SM.ROOM
MD. PLATE
LG. PLATE
LG. HALL
GATED
REVERSE
CATHEDRAL
MD. HALL
SPRING
PHASER
DELAY 4
CHORUS
DELAY 3
DELAY 1
FLANGE
DELAY 2
IN
OUT
STEREOMAINS
LEFT= MAIN
RIGHT= MONITOR
2X 250W STEREO
LEVEL
30
CLIP
5
5
0
10
15
20
LR
LEFT/MONO LEFT/MONO
STEREO
MIC/
LINE
HI-Z
STEREO
MIC/
LINE
HI-Z
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
1
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
U
OO
+15
U
OO
+10
U
+15-15
U
+15-15
U
+12-12
U
+20dB
OO
HILOW
NORMAL
RL RL RL RL RL RL RL RL
U
OO
+15
S215 S215
S215 S215
Stereo Power Amplifier
Stereo Powered Mixer
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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
SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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
Mixer or
Preamplifier
Right
Line-level
Output
Left
Line-level
Output
Stereo
Power Amplifier
1202-VLZ PRO
S215 S215

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SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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 DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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 DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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 DATESERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE
S215
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
"MACKIE" ANDTHE "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
S215: WITH A MIXER AND POWER AMPLIFIER, USING THE 1/4" THRU JACKS
S215: WITH A MIXER, TWO POWER AMPLIFIERS, AND AN S218SSUBWOOFER
Note: The FR Series M•1400 power amplifiers have a built-in subwoofer crossover. If you are not
using a Mackie M•1400 amplifier, you can use an active crossover between the first and second
amplifiers with the crossover set between 125 Hz to 180 Hz. This allows more amplifier power for
the low frequencies rather than being wasted as heat in the S218s’internal built-in crossover.
S215 S215
S218s
1202-VLZPRO
Stereo Power Amplifier
Mackie M•1400 Power Amplifier
Bridged Mono and Subwoofer Mode
From LEFT
SPEAKER OUT From RIGHT SPEAKER OUT
Line-level
THRU Connection

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CONNECTIONS
The S215 has two connectors labeled IN/OUT. One is a
Neutrik Speakon™connector and the other is a female
1/4" TS connector. These connectors are wired in paral-
lel, and can be used either as an input from a power
amplifier, or as a “thru”connection for connecting the
input signal to another speaker’s input.
NEVER connect more than one
output from a power amplifier to the
S215 inputs.
Keep in mind, when connecting two or more speakers
in parallel using the “thru”connections, that you want
to be sure not to go below the minimum impedance
requirements for your power amplifier.
The S215 has a nominal impedance of
8 ohms.
Two S215s in parallel equals 4 ohms.
Three S215s in parallel equals 2.7 ohms.
Four S215s in parallel equals 2 ohms.
Use high-quality speaker cable as recommended by
the power amplifier manufacturer.
DO NOT use coaxial shielded cable
like a guitar cord to make speaker
connections. They are not designed
to handle the high currents required
to drive a loudspeaker.
The Speakon connector is wired as follows:
Pin 1+ = Signal (“+”or hot)
Pin 1–= Ground (“–” or cold)
PLACEMENT
The S215 speaker is designed to sit on the floor or
stage. It can be pole-mounted via the built-in socket on
the bottom of the cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of
supporting the weight of the S215.
WARNING: The cabinet has no rig-
ging points and is not suitable for
rigging. NEVER attempt to suspend
the S215 by its handles.
You can create a horizontal array by placing the cabi-
nets side-by-side. However, you should have a good un-
derstanding of the relationship between the splay angle
(the angle between the facing sides of the cabinets),
the on-axis power, and frequency cancellation effects
between cabinets.
When two cabinets are placed side-by-side, the actual
splay angle is 20º(determined by a 10ºangle on each
cabinet side). As the splay angle increases toward the
angle of horizontal coverage (75ºfor the S215), the
on-axis power decreases, but the frequency response
becomes smoother as the comb-filtering effects (caused
by the interaction in the area of double-coverage)
decrease.
As with any powered components,
protect them from moisture. If you
are setting them up outdoors, make
sure they are under cover if you
expect rain.
Room Acoustics
The S215 loudspeakers are designed to sound as neu-
tral as possible; that is, to reproduce the input signal as
accurately as possible.
Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall per-
formance 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.
•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.
COLD
HOT 1+
1+
1–
1–
2–
2+
SLEEVE
TIP
TIP
SLEEVE
TIP
SLEEVE
Speakon Connectors
The 1/4" TS jack is wired as follows:
Tip = Signal (“+”or hot)
Sleeve = Ground (“–” or cold)
1/4" TS Connectors

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•Avoid placing the speakers directly on a hollow
stage floor. A hollow stage can resonate at certain
frequencies, causing peaks and dips in the fre-
quency response of the room. It’s better to place the
loudspeakers on a sturdy table or stand designed to
handle the weight of the S215s.
•Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency
drivers are 2 to 4 feet above ear level for the audi-
ence (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. Depend-
ing 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.
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 speaker, 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
about 100 feet, you should use a delay processor to
time-align the sound. (Since sound travels about 1
foot per millisecond, it takes about 1/10 of a second
to travel 100 feet.)

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Repair
Service for Mackie products is available at a factory-
authorized service center. Service for Mackie products
outside the United States can be obtained through local
dealers or distributors.
If your S215 needs service, please follow these in-
structions:
1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions.
Please.
2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-3211, 7 am to 5 pm
PST, to explain the problem in detail. They will ask
you all sorts of impertinent questions in the hope of
sorting out the problem. If it appears that the S215
needs repair, you will be given a Service Request
Number. Have your loudspeaker’s serial number
ready. You must have a Service Request Number be-
fore you can obtain service at a factory-authorized
service center.
3. Keep this user’s manual and the detachable line-
cord. We don’t need them to repair the loudspeaker.
4. Pack the loudspeaker in its original packaging,
including protective wrap, endcaps, and box. This
is VERY IMPORTANT. When you call for the Service
Request Number, please let Tech Support know if
you need new packaging. Mackie is not responsible
for any damage that occurs due to non-factory
packaging.
5. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping
address (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number,
Service Request Number, and a detailed description
of the problem, including how we can duplicate it.
6. Write the Service Request Number in
BIG
PRINT
on top of the box. Product shipped with-
out the Service Request Number will be refused.
7. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the loud-
speaker for repair. We suggest insurance for all
forms of cartage.
8. We’ll try to fix the loudspeaker within five business
days. Once it is repaired, we’ll ship it back the same
way in which it was received. This paragraph does
not necessarily apply to non-warranty service.
Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Autho-
rized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty Service
Details concerning warranty service are spelled out
on page 11 of this manual.
If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do
everything you can to confirm it before calling for service,
including reading through the following Troubleshooting
section. Doing so might save you from being deprived of
your Mackie loudspeaker.
Of all Mackie products returned for service (which is
hardly any at all), many are coded “CND”—Could Not
Duplicate—which usually means the problem lay some-
where else in the system. The following troubleshooting
tips may sound obvious, but here are some things you
can check:
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.
•Is the signal source working (and making union
scale)? 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. If you find something like
this, make sure the volume/gain is turned down
before disengaging the offending switch.
Poor bass performance
•Check the polarity of the connections between the
mixer and the loudspeakers. You may have your
positive and negative connections reversed at one
end of one cable, causing one loudspeaker to be
out-of-phase.
Poor sound
•Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not
overdriving a stage in the signal chain. Verify that
all level controls are set properly.
•Is the input connector plugged completely into the
jack? Make sure all connections are secure. It’s a
good idea to periodically clean all electrical con-
nections with a non-lubricating electrical contact
cleaner.

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S215 SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Range (–10 dB)
55 Hz–20 kHz
Frequency Response (–3 dB)
80 Hz–18 kHz
Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB)
90º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
Vertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB)
40º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity Factor; DI (Q)
12.1 (16.4) averaged 2k Hz to 10 kHz
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 100 dB SPL
Max SPL long-term 127 dB @ 1m
Max SPL peak 130 dB @ 1m
Crossover Point 1300 Hz
Input/Output
Input/Output Type Neutrik Speakon™ and
female 1/4-in. TS jack
Input Impedance 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power
350 watts rms continuous
1400 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 15.0 in/381 mm
Voice Coil Diameter 2.5 in/63 mm
Diaphragm Material Epoxy-reinforced cellulose
Magnet Material Ferrite
Safety Features
Input Protection Dynamic protection for
compression driver
Construction Features
Basic Design Trapezoidal, 10º side angles
Material 18 mm multi-layered plywood,
resin end caps
Finish Wear-resistant textured black
PVC vinyl
Handles
One on each side, one top, one bottom
Grille Perforated metal with weather-
resistant coating
Physical Properties
Height 32.0 in/81.3 cm
Front Width 19.1 in/48.5 cm
Rear Width 13.9 in/35.3 cm
Depth 18.1 in/46.0 cm
Weight 67 lb/30.4 kg
Mounting Methods Floor mount only.
The S215 cabinet has no rigging points and is
not
suitable for flying. Never attempt to suspend
the
cabinet by its handles. The S215 is 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 S215 cabinet.
Disclaimer
Since we are always striving to make our products better by in-
corporating new and improved materials, components, and manufac-
turing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications
at any time without notice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure 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.
©2004-2005 LOUD Technologies Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of
reliable service if you follow these guidelines:
Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to
moisture. If they are set up outdoors,
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: t[email protected]
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing
temperatures). If you must operate the loud-
speakers 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 slighty damp cloth with a mild soap solution
to clean the cabinets. Only do this when the power
is turned off. Avoid getting moisture into any of the
openings of the cabinet, particularly where the driv-
ers are located.

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S215 Beamwidth vs. Frequency S215 Directivity vs. Frequency
S215 Dimensions
S215 Frequency Response On-Axis
PRECISIONPASSIVE
PIN1 IN
PIN2 N/C
SERIALNUMBER MANUFACTURINGDATE
S215
IN/ OUT IN/ OUT
DESIGNEDBY MACKOIDS IN WHITINSVILLE, MA & WOODINVILLE, WA,USA
MANUFACTUREDINCHINA•"MACKIE" ANDTHE"RUNNING MAN" FIGURE
AREREGISTEREDTRADEMARKOF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. •COPYRIGHT ©2004
32.0 in/
81.3 cm
13.9 in/
35.3 cm
18.1 in/
46.0 cm
19.1 in/
48.5 cm
19.1 in/
48.5 cm
Frequency (Hz)
20 100 1000 10000 20000
110
100
90
80
70
1/3 Octave Response
dB SPL @ 2.83 V
S215 Frequency Response On-Axis
Horizontal / Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Beamwidth Degrees
360
300
240
180
120
60
0
Frequency (Hz)
20 100 1000 10000 20000
100
10
1
Directivity Factor (Q)
Directivity Index (DI), dB
20
10
0

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