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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
• 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.
• 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.