Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 19. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 2. Keep these instructions. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3.
PA solution. • Level control and polarity invert switch with LED indicator Paired with a Mackie HD Series loudspeaker, you have • Signal / limit and thermal LED indicators a complete (and completely affordable) “plug and play” •...
This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie CFX12mkII mixer feeding inputs A and B of one Mackie HD1801 subwoofer. Two SRM450v2 loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and B High Pass outputs from the subwoofer. Experiment with the HD1801’s polarity switch to achieve optimum performance.
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1604-VLZ3 Mixer This diagram shows the left line level output of a Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feeding input A of one Mackie HD1801 subwoofer. Two HD1521 loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and B High Pass outputs from the subwoofer. Experiment with the HD1801’s polarity switch to achieve optimum performance.
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Onyx 1620i Mixer This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1620i mixer feeding input A of two Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The High Pass output A of each subwoofer then feeds the input of each Mackie HD1531 loudspeaker.
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This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer feeding input A of two Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The Full Range output A of each subwoofer then feeds input A of another pair of Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The High Pass output A of these subwoofers then feed the input of each Mackie HD1531 loudspeaker.
Rear Panel Features OUTPUTS FULL RANGE HD1801 SETTINGS THERMAL 18 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS POLARITY INVERT LEVEL 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.
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OUTPUTS FULL RANGE HD1801 SETTINGS THERMAL 18 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS POLARITY INVERT LEVEL 3. INPUTS 5. FULL RANGE OUTPUTS These female XLR connectors accept balanced Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the line-level signals from a mixing console or other signal line-level A and B full-range outputs.
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OUTPUTS FULL RANGE HD1801 SETTINGS THERMAL 18 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT INPUTS HIGH PASS POLARITY INVERT LEVEL 9. SIG/LIMIT LED 10. THERMAL LED This bi-color LED illuminates green whenever there is The HD1801 is equipped with a thermal protection a signal present at the main inputs.
Listed below are some recommended configurations rises, the woofer cone pushes out. Likewise, as the sine for pairing a Mackie HD-Series subwoofer (using the wave falls, the woofer cone pulls into the cabinet. A High-Pass output) with a Mackie full-range musical signal is much more complex, of course, but the loudspeaker.
Rigging Design Practices possible installation conditions and array configurations Rigging a subwoofer requires determining: do not permit Mackie to determine their suitability or load rating for any particular application. 1. The rigging methods and hardware that meet static, shock, dynamic, and any other load requirements for Mackie is not in the business of providing complete supporting the subwoofer from structure.
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Important Rigging Reminder: To reiterate, Mackie is not in the business of providing complete rigging systems, either as designers, manufacturers, or installers. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a properly engineered, load-cer- tified rigging system for supporting the subwoofer from structure.
If you are setting Care and Maintenance them up outdoors, make sure they are under cover if you expect rain. Your Mackie subwoofers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines: Thermal Considerations •...
Appendix A: Service Information Poor bass performance If you think your Mackie product has a problem, 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)
To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If you do not have access to our website, you may call...
Over-excursion Protection: 40 Hz 24 dB/oct. specifications at any time without notice. Butterworth High “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered Pass Filter trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. Thermal Protection: Amplifier mute, auto...
Frequency Response 1000 Frequency (Hz) HD1801 Dimensions 23.0 in / 25.8 in / 23.0 in / 584 mm WEIGHT 655 mm 584 mm 106 lb 48.1 kg 23.0 in / 23.0 in / 25.8 in / 584 mm 584 mm 655 mm Correct disposal of this product.
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, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
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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 HD1801 SETTINGS THERMAL 18 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER...