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HD1501
15” Powered Subwoofer
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 19. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 2. Keep these instructions. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3. Heed all warnings. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- 4. Follow all instructions. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 5. Do not use
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Owner’s Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 AC POWER 11 CONTENTS 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 FEATURES 3 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 12 INTRODUCTION 3 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 13 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 4 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 14 REAR PANEL FEATURES 7 HD1501 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS 15 INS AND OUTS OF POLARITY 10 HD1501 BLOCK DIAGRAM 16 PLACEMENT 11 HD1501 LIMITED WARRANTY 17 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 11 Features Introduction •
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Hookup Diagrams SRM450v2 SRM450v2 reproduces all reproduces all frequencies frequencies above the above the subwoofer’s subwoofer’s crossover point crossover point Line-level Line-level High Pass High Pass output A Power output B Power Cord Cord HD1501 input B HD1501 input A Left Right line level line level output output 15 2 3 4 /6 7/89/10 11/12 HD1501 subwoofer reproduces the low frequencies Power MON MAIN Cord ProFX12 Mixer This diagram shows the left line level output of a Mackie ProFX
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Owner’s Manual HD1521 HD1521 reproduces all reproduces all frequencies frequencies above the above the subwoofer’s subwoofer’s crossover point crossover point Line-level Line-level High Pass High Pass Pole Pole output A output A Power Power Mount Mount Cord Cord HD1501 input A HD1501 input A Right Left line level line level output output Power Power HD1501 subwoofer HD1501 subwoofer Cords Cords reproduces the low reproduces the low frequencies frequencies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12 1234 CFX
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HD1521 reproduces HD1521 reproduces all frequencies all frequencies above the subwoofer’s above the subwoofer’s crossover point crossover point Line level Line level High Pass High Pass output A output A Power Power Cord Cord to HD1501 inputs A Left Right line level line level output output Power Power Power Power Cord Cord Cord Cord Full Range output A to HD1501 input A Full Range output A to HD1501 input A HD1501 subwoofers HD1501 subwoofers reproduce the low reproduce the low frequencies
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Owner’s Manual Rear Panel Features OUTPUTS FULL RANGE AB 10 SETTINGS HD1501 5 THERMAL 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS AB AB 9 7 POLARITY INVERT 4 6 - 6dB +6dB LEVEL 3 8 SERIAL NUMBER REVISION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. P
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OUTPUTS FULL RANGE A B SETTINGS 10 HD1501 5 THERMAL 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS 7 9 A B A B POLARITY INVERT 4 3 6 - 6dB +6dB LEVEL 8 3. INPUTS 5. FULL RANGE OUTPUTS These female XLR connectors accept balanced Balanced XLR male connectors ar e provided for the line-level signals from a mixing console or other signal line-level A and B full-range outputs. Connect these source. outputs to the inputs of another powered subwoof
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Owner’s Manual OUTPUTS FULL RANGE A B SETTINGS 10 HD1501 5 THERMAL 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS 7 9 A B A B POLARITY INVERT 4 3 6 - 6dB +6dB LEVEL 8 9. SIG/LIMIT LED 10. THERMAL LED This bi-color LED illuminates green whenever there is The HD1501 is equipped with a thermal protection a signal present at the main inputs. It senses the signal circuit that monitors the internal temperature of the just after the level control, so adjustment
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The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie’s HD-Series Powered Subwoofers include a The polarity invert switch comes into play when the switch that allows you to quickly invert the polarity of HD1501 subwoofer is paired with a loudspeaker. Ideally, the subwoofer’s output relative to the input signal it is the woofer cones of the subwoofer and full-range loud- r eceiving from the mixer or other sound source. But speaker would work together by pushing and pulling in what exactly does that mean?
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Owner’s Manual Placement AC Power The HD1501 subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor Be sur e the HD1501 is plugged into an outlet that or stage. A socket is provided on top of the HD1501 for is able to supply the correct voltage specified for your mounting other Mackie loudspeakers. Use the optional model. It will continue to operate at lower voltages, but Mackie speaker mounting pole to mount them on the will not reach full power. HD1501. See the hookup diagrams starting on page 4
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Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, Poor bass performance please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support • Check the polarity of the connections between section of our website (www .mackie.com/support) the mixer and the subwoofers. You may have where you will find lots of useful information such as your positive and negative connections reversed FAQs and other documenta
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Owner’s Manual Appendix B: Connections “XLR” Connectors Repair For warranty service, refer to the warranty The HD1501 has two female XLR inputs that accept information on page 17. balanced line-level signals. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering Non-warranty service for Mackie products is Society) standards: available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and
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Appendix C: Technical Information HD1501 Specifications Acoustic Performance Protection Features Frequency Response (–10 dB): 36 Hz – 145 Hz Over-excursion Protection: 45 Hz 24 dB/oct. Butterworth High Frequency Response (–3 dB): 43 Hz – 92 Hz Pass Filter 1 Max peak SPL (calculated) : 131 dB Thermal Protection: Amplifier mute, auto 2 Max peak SPL (measured) : 126 dB reset, twin thermally controlled vari-speed fans Driver Protection: Peak/RMS Limiter Transduc
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Owner’s Manual Frequency Response 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 10 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) HD1501 Dimensions 18.25 in/ 464 mm WEIGHT 18.25 in/ 25.0 in/ 80.0 lb 464 mm 635 mm 36.3 kg 25.0 in/ 20.0 in/ 20.0 in/ 635 mm 508 mm 508 mm Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection s
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HD1501 Block Diagram 16 HD1501 HD1501 Full Range Output XLRs Polarity Thermal Signal / Invert LED Limit LED LED HD Input Polarity Thermal HPF LPF Gain Subwoofer Limiter Amp XLRs Invert Mute 45 Hz 100 Hz Processing Overexcursion Crossover Protection Normal - 6dB +6dB LEVEL Inverted HPF Thermal 100 Hz Monitoring High Pass Crossover Output XLRs HPF 100 Hz Crossover
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Owner’s Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product Warranty (“Product Warranty”) is provided by LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer. The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, plea
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16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com OUTPUTS FULL RANGE A B SETTINGS HD1501 THERMAL 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG / LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS A B A B POLARITY INVERT - 6dB +6dB LEVEL SERIAL NUMBER REVISION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING:
