Table Of Contents; Introduction - Mackie SA1521Z User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Mackie's active sound reinforce-

ment loudspeaker systems.

The SA1521z is a high-efficiency, high output, horn-

loaded, 2-way, wide-dispersion, active sound reinforce-

ment system. The SA1521z benefits from the integration

of 500 watts of amplifier power, complete active control

electronics, and precision transducer components.

These elements together form a speaker system with

unprecedented output, resolution, and clarity.

The 1.75-inch neodymium high-frequency compres-

sion driver features a low-distortion optimized symmet-

ric phase plug.

The low frequencies are produced by a high-output

15-inch woofer featuring a 3-inch high-temperature

voice coil.

Connecting and setting up the SA1521z is a breeze. It

accepts a line-level signal via a female XLR input jack.

A male XLR Thru jack is provided for daisy-chaining the

signal to additional SA1521z cabinets.

Two built-in power amplifiers provide 100 watts rms

for the high-frequency driver and 400 watts rms for the

low-frequency driver. The amplifier modules sit on a

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................3

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................4

HOOKUP DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................................5

CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................5

PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................5

Room Acoustics .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................... 6

AC POWER .................................................................................................................................................. 6

SERVICE INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................7

Warranty Service ................................................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................7

Repair .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 8

SA1521z SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 9

SA1521z LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................11

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mammoth aluminum heatsink that eliminates the need

for fans. A tremendous benefit of having the ampli-

fiers located within the loudspeaker cabinet is that the

SA1521z functions as a system, optimizing acoustic,

electronic, and mechanical designs to achieve the high-

est level of performance and value.