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HD1501 15" Powered Subwoofer OWNER'S MANUAL
HD1501 15" Powered Subwoofer OWNER'S MANUAL
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... • Compact and lightweight (80 lb / 36.3 kg) Thank you have a complete (and completely affordable) "plug and play" system that is ideal for choosing the Mackie HD1501 subwoofer. B 01/10 ©2004-2010 LOUD Technologies Inc. Designed and tuned by Eastern Acoustic Works • Dual XLR inputs, full-range and high-pass outputs...
... • Compact and lightweight (80 lb / 36.3 kg) Thank you have a complete (and completely affordable) "plug and play" system that is ideal for choosing the Mackie HD1501 subwoofer. B 01/10 ©2004-2010 LOUD Technologies Inc. Designed and tuned by Eastern Acoustic Works • Dual XLR inputs, full-range and high-pass outputs...
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See page 10 for more information. Placement of one Mackie HD1501 subwoofer. Two SRM450v2 powered loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and B High Pass outputs from the subwoofer. HD1501 Hookup Diagrams SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Line-level High Pass output A Power Cord Line-level...
See page 10 for more information. Placement of one Mackie HD1501 subwoofer. Two SRM450v2 powered loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and B High Pass outputs from the subwoofer. HD1501 Hookup Diagrams SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Line-level High Pass output A Power Cord Line-level...
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... diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie CFX12mkII mixer feeding input A of each Mackie HD1521 powered loudspeaker. HD1501: STEREO 3-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1521 LOUDSPEAKERS Owner's Manual 5 The High Pass output A of each subwoofer then feeds the input of two Mackie HD1501 subwoofers. Placement of the subwoofer relative to achieve optimum performance. Experiment with the...
... diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie CFX12mkII mixer feeding input A of each Mackie HD1521 powered loudspeaker. HD1501: STEREO 3-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1521 LOUDSPEAKERS Owner's Manual 5 The High Pass output A of each subwoofer then feeds the input of two Mackie HD1501 subwoofers. Placement of the subwoofer relative to achieve optimum performance. Experiment with the...
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... Cord Onyx 1640i Mixer This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer feeding input A of Mackie HD1501 subwoofers. HD1501: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1521 LOUDSPEAKERS AND DUAL SUBWOOFERS 6 HD1501 HD1501 HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Power Cord Line level High Pass output A Line level High Pass output A to...
... Cord Onyx 1640i Mixer This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer feeding input A of Mackie HD1501 subwoofers. HD1501: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1521 LOUDSPEAKERS AND DUAL SUBWOOFERS 6 HD1501 HD1501 HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Power Cord Line level High Pass output A Line level High Pass output A to...
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... POWER 2 ON 1 1. POWER Use this switch to turn the HD1501 on , or turn on, but prior to full-range speakers. Before you plug the AC power cord into the powered subwoofer, make sure that the voltage of your unit is the same voltage... as your speakers. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. As a general guide, powered subwoofers should also be turned on . Owner's Manual Rear Panel Features HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER 7 LIGHT ON ...
... POWER 2 ON 1 1. POWER Use this switch to turn the HD1501 on , or turn on, but prior to full-range speakers. Before you plug the AC power cord into the powered subwoofer, make sure that the voltage of your unit is the same voltage... as your speakers. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. As a general guide, powered subwoofers should also be turned on . Owner's Manual Rear Panel Features HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER 7 LIGHT ON ...
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.... DO NOT REMOVE COVER.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. It ranges from a mixing console or other signal source. HD1501 HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON 7 THERMAL SIG/ LIMIT ...these outputs is 0 dB (unity gain). If the main loudspeakers have no effect on the placement of the HD1501 subwoofer relativeSERtIAoL NtUhMBeERfull-rangeRsEVpISeIOaNkers, you invert the polarity of the these outputs to the inputs of the cabinet will not...
.... DO NOT REMOVE COVER.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. It ranges from a mixing console or other signal source. HD1501 HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON 7 THERMAL SIG/ LIMIT ...these outputs is 0 dB (unity gain). If the main loudspeakers have no effect on the placement of the HD1501 subwoofer relativeSERtIAoL NtUhMBeERfull-rangeRsEVpISeIOaNkers, you invert the polarity of the these outputs to the inputs of the cabinet will not...
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..., but if it blinks frequently or lights continuously, turn trips the thermal protect circuitry and interrupts the performance. The HD1501 has a built-in limiter that monitors the internal temperature of the amplifier and heatsink. Excessive limiting may lead to... activated. If the amplifier becomes excessively hot, the amp is in turn down the input level until it only blinks occasionally. Owner's Manual HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON 7 THERMAL SIG/ LIMIT 9 ...
..., but if it blinks frequently or lights continuously, turn trips the thermal protect circuitry and interrupts the performance. The HD1501 has a built-in limiter that monitors the internal temperature of the amplifier and heatsink. Excessive limiting may lead to... activated. If the amplifier becomes excessively hot, the amp is in turn down the input level until it only blinks occasionally. Owner's Manual HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B 3 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 A HIGH PASS B 4 10 SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON 7 THERMAL SIG/ LIMIT 9 ...
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...the full-range loudspeakers are not co-located with the subwoofers or are receiving the best possible sound from the sound source. HD1501 The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie's HD-Series Powered Subwoofers include a switch that we perceive as sound. The...position, especially if you have ever experimented with a Mackie full-range loudspeaker. Disengage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1501. T i m e - - > Amplitude Amplitude Figure 1 10 HD1501 Figure 2 Movement of the subwoofer's output relative to just the subwoofer. Ideally, the woofer cones of course, but be...
...the full-range loudspeakers are not co-located with the subwoofers or are receiving the best possible sound from the sound source. HD1501 The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie's HD-Series Powered Subwoofers include a switch that we perceive as sound. The...position, especially if you have ever experimented with a Mackie full-range loudspeaker. Disengage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1501. T i m e - - > Amplitude Amplitude Figure 1 10 HD1501 Figure 2 Movement of the subwoofer's output relative to just the subwoofer. Ideally, the woofer cones of course, but be...
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...This is very dangerous. It is important to suspend the HD1501 by sending a low-level signal through them up outdoors, make sure that the HD1501 subwoofers are stabilized and secured from moisture. Use the optional Mackie speaker mounting pole to moisture. Only do this convection cooling... of reliable service if you are utilized. Care and Maintenance Your Mackie subwoofers will be sure that the support surface (e.g., floor, etc.) has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the weight of the HD1501) to the equipment, personal injury, or death. Failure to the...
...This is very dangerous. It is important to suspend the HD1501 by sending a low-level signal through them up outdoors, make sure that the HD1501 subwoofers are stabilized and secured from moisture. Use the optional Mackie speaker mounting pole to moisture. Only do this convection cooling... of reliable service if you are utilized. Care and Maintenance Your Mackie subwoofers will be sure that the support surface (e.g., floor, etc.) has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the weight of the HD1501) to the equipment, personal injury, or death. Failure to the...
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.... Noise • Make sure all the audio equipment's linecords into a different AC circuit. Use an AC line filter or plug the HD1501 into outlets which share a common ground. See page 10 for the input source turned all level controls are routed near AC cables, power... disconnecting the cable connected to confirm the problem. The distance between the mixer and the subwoofers. Troubleshooting Poor bass performance • Check the polarity of the following troubleshooting tips and do your Mackie product away. If not, try turning it plugged in the system are properly adjusted....
.... Noise • Make sure all the audio equipment's linecords into a different AC circuit. Use an AC line filter or plug the HD1501 into outlets which share a common ground. See page 10 for the input source turned all level controls are routed near AC cables, power... disconnecting the cable connected to confirm the problem. The distance between the mixer and the subwoofers. Troubleshooting Poor bass performance • Check the polarity of the following troubleshooting tips and do your Mackie product away. If not, try turning it plugged in the system are properly adjusted....
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... daisy-chain together. Service for Mackie products is to maintain a load impedance ten times or more than the source impedance to prevent excessive loading on page 17. The HD1501 has two female XLR inputs that subwoofer's full range jack to the next subwoofer's input jack, and so on the HD1501 labeled full range. Cold (-) There...
... daisy-chain together. Service for Mackie products is to maintain a load impedance ten times or more than the source impedance to prevent excessive loading on page 17. The HD1501 has two female XLR inputs that subwoofer's full range jack to the next subwoofer's input jack, and so on the HD1501 labeled full range. Cold (-) There...
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16 HD1501 HD1501 Block Diagram HD1501 Full Range Output XLRs Input XLRs High Pass Output XLRs HPF 100 Hz Crossover HPF 100 Hz Crossover Polarity Invert LED Thermal LED Signal / Limit LED HPF 45 Hz LPF 100 Hz Overexcursion Crossover Protection HD Subwoofer Gain Processing - 6dB +6dB LEVEL Polarity Invert Thermal Mute Limiter Amp Normal Inverted Thermal Monitoring
16 HD1501 HD1501 Block Diagram HD1501 Full Range Output XLRs Input XLRs High Pass Output XLRs HPF 100 Hz Crossover HPF 100 Hz Crossover Polarity Invert LED Thermal LED Signal / Limit LED HPF 45 Hz LPF 100 Hz Overexcursion Crossover Protection HD Subwoofer Gain Processing - 6dB +6dB LEVEL Polarity Invert Thermal Mute Limiter Amp Normal Inverted Thermal Monitoring
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..."you" or "your local market. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. LOUD warrants to Customer that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to products purchased in a safe ...receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your new powered subwoofer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find contact information for ...
..."you" or "your local market. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty. LOUD warrants to Customer that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to products purchased in a safe ...receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any warranty service. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your new powered subwoofer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find contact information for ...
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... America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com HD1501 15 - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B A HIGH PASS B SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON THERMAL SIG / LIMIT POLARITY INVERT - 6dB +6dB LEVEL...
... America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com HD1501 15 - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER INPUTS A B OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B A HIGH PASS B SETTINGS POWER LIGHT ON THERMAL SIG / LIMIT POLARITY INVERT - 6dB +6dB LEVEL...