Mackie S512 Installation guide

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
S518S SUBWOOFER FEATURES:
■Class-leading power handling
 •900W program / 1800W peak at 8
■18" high-output woofer
■Rugged, professional wood enclosure with
high-durability, textured paint
■Integrated low-pass filter focuses power to low
frequencies for maximum punch
■NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for
connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
■Pole receptacle for mounting full-range loudspeaker
S500 Series Passive
Loudspeakers
S500 Series Passive Loudspeakers are the perfect voice
for your passive system, with proven performance that is
as professional as it is affordable. They feature high-output
transducers that sound great and the full-range boxes
deliver ultra-wide 90˚ x 50˚ dispersion.
Road ready, the rugged, PVC vinyl-covered wood
enclosures also include protective edge bumpers,
keeping your investment safe during transport.
S500 speakers are the perfect complement to Mackie’s
PPM Series Powered Mixers. Or integrate them with
Mackie FRS Series Power Amplifiers and an SP260
Speaker Processor for a completely optimized passive
system with the flexibility and performance you need.
Four models available:
S512 – 12" 2-way loudspeaker
S515 – 15" 2-way loudspeaker
S525 – Dual 15" 2-way loudspeaker
S518S – 18" subwoofer
S500 FULL-RANGE MODELS FEATURES:
■Class-leading power handling for professional shows
 •S512 – 500W program / 1000W peak at 8
 •S515 – 600W program / 1200W peak at 8
 •S525 – 1200W program / 2400W peak at 8
■Precision, high-output transducers:
 •S512 – 12" woofer / 1" HF driver
 •S515 – 15" woofer / 1" HF driver
 •S525 – Dual 15" woofers / 1" HF driver
■Rugged, professional PVC vinyl covered wood
enclosures with protective edge bumpers
■Wide-dispersion 90˚ x 50˚ high-frequency horn
for maximum audience coverage
■HF protection circuitry reduces high-frequency
output to protect against driver damage
■NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for
connecting multiple units on a single amp channel
■Stand / Pole-mountable [S512 and S515]

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
S512 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System
Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 49 Hz - 18 kHz
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 99.9 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8
Power Handling: 250 watts continuous
500 watts program
1000 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 3600 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency: 12" / 305 mm woofer, vented
High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Mounting: Pole-mountable
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 27.0 in / 686 mm
Width: 18.0 in / 457 mm
Depth: 20.0 in / 508 mm
Weight: 53 lb / 24 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height: 25.6 in / 650 mm
Width (Front): 17.8 in / 452 mm
Width (Rear): 13.8 in / 351 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Weight: 49 lb / 22 kg
Ordering Information
S512 12" 2-Way Passive SR Loudspeaker: P/N 2038505-00
S515 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System
Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 47 Hz - 18 kHz
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 101.1 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8
Power Handling: 300 watts continuous
600 watts program
1200 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 3400 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency: 15" / 381 mm woofer, vented
High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Mounting: Pole-mountable
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 29.8 in / 757 mm
Width: 18.0 in / 457 mm
Depth: 20.3 in / 516 mm
Weight: 55 lb / 24.9 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height: 28.1 in / 714 mm
Width (Front): 17.8 in / 452 mm
Width (Rear): 13.8 in / 351 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Weight: 51 lb / 23 kg
Ordering Information
S515 15" 2-Way Passive SR Loudspeaker: P/N 2038507-00

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
S525 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System
Type: Two-way, full-range loudspeaker
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 51 Hz - 18 kHz
Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90˚
Vertical Coverage Angle: 50˚
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 102.9 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8
Power Handling: 600 watts continuous
1200 watts program
2400 watts peak
Crossover Frequency: 2800 Hz
Transducers
Low Frequency: Two 15" / 381 mm woofers, vented
High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Enclosure: Wood with textured black
PVC vinyl covering
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 45.0 in / 1143 mm
Width: 18.0 in / 457 mm
Depth: 19.0 in / 483 mm
Weight: 79 lb / 35.8 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height: 43.9 in / 1115 mm
Width (Front): 16.8 in / 427 mm
Width (Rear): 13.3 in / 338 mm
Depth: 15.6 in / 396 mm
Weight: 75 lb / 34 kg
Ordering Information
S525 Dual 15" 2-Way Passive SR Loudspeaker: P/N 2038509-00
S518S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System
Type: Subwoofer
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 37 Hz - 220 Hz
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 98.3 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8
Power Handling: 450 watts continuous
900 watts program
1800 watts peak
Internal Low Pass Filter: 120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Transducers
Low Frequency: 18" / 457 mm woofer, vented
Physical
Input Connectors: Two 1/4" TS jacks
Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
Enclosure: Wood with durable black paint
Mounting: Pole-mount on top
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height: 25.0 in / 635 mm
Width: 23.0 in / 584 mm
Depth: 23.0 in / 584 mm
Weight: 74 lb / 33.6 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height: 23.9 in / 607 mm
Width (Front): 20.3 in / 516 mm
Width (Rear): 15.5 in / 394 mm
Depth: 21.3 in / 541 mm
Weight: 70 lb / 32 kg
Ordering Information
S518S 18" Passive SR Subwoofer: P/N 2038511-00

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
S512 NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 49 lb [22 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 53 lb [24 kg].
S515 NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 51 lb [23 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 55 lb [24.9 kg].
25.6
[650]
13.8
[351]
17.8
[452]
28.1
[714]
15.6
[396]
13.8
[351]
17.8
[452]
15.6
[396]
S512 DIMENSIONS
S515 DIMENSIONS

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
S525 NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 75 lb [34 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 79 lb [35.8 kg].
S515 NOTES:
1. WEIGHT APPROX. 70 lb [32 kg].
2. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 74 lb [33.6 kg].
43.9
[1115] 13.3
[338]
16.8
[427]
23.9
[607]
15.6
[396]
15.5
[394]
20.3
[516]
21.3
[541]
S525 DIMENSIONS
S518S DIMENSIONS

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S512 / S515
S525 / S518S
S500 Series
Passive Loudspeakers
Part No. SW0962 Rev. A 12/12
S512
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
INPUT THRU
PARALLEL
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
500 WATTS
PROGRAM
S525
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
INPUT THRU
PARALLEL
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
1200 WATTS
PROGRAM
S515
2-WAY PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
INPUT THRU
PARALLEL
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
600 WATTS
PROGRAM
S518S
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
SERIAL NUMBER / REVISION
INPUT THRU
PARALLEL
IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS
POWER
900 WATTS
PROGRAM
S512 REAR PANEL
S525 REAR PANEL
S515 REAR PANEL
S518S REAR PANEL
Electronic files for this product are available at:
www.mackie.com
Specification Sheet S500_Series_Loudspeakers_SS.PDF
Owner’s Manual S500_Series_Loudspeakers_OM.PDF
www.mackie.com
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 USA
800-898-3211, Fax [phone], [email protected]
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by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to
change these specifications at any time without notice.
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