"Our customers have asked for an expanded portable PA line that delivers professional performance at amazing prices," remarked Mackie's director of product management, Greg Young. "This new system does just that, with class-leading performance and unmatched affordability."
Mackie S500 Series passive loudspeakers deliver "professional results in rugged designs that are exceedingly affordable". Delivering a high-powered solution for Mackie's popular PPM Series of powered mixers, S500 passive loudspeakers utilise high-output transducers housed within rugged enclosures covered in tough PVC vinyl and capped with protective edge bumpers.
All S500 models feature NL4 and 1/4" inputs and thru connections. There are three full-range boxes in the series: the S512 2-way 12", the S515 2-way 15" and the S525 2-way dual 15". There is also a companion 18" subwoofer, the S518.
Available in two different high-powered configurations (FRS-1700 & FRS-2800), Mackie FRS Series power amplifiers utilise Mackie's proven Fast Recovery technology for quicker transient response, keeping the sound clean and undistorted even when pushed hard. High-current, switching power supplies maximize efficiency and minimize the weight, making FRS power amplifiers a professional choice that keeps the amp rack light for transportation.
Offering sophisticated EQ, dynamics processing and system protection, the SP260 2x6 speaker processor provides complete system optimisation for both passive and powered systems. The six outputs feature five different operating modes to cover a wide range of systems. All three series are scheduled for Q2, 2012 availability.
(Jim Evans)
