HD1501 15” Powered Subwoofer OWNER’S MANUAL
HD1501 Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONTENTS 3 FEATURES 3 INTRODUCTION 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 4 REAR PANEL FEATURES 7 INS AND OUTS OF POLARITY 10 PLACEMENT 11 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 11 Features • • • • • • • • • • • • 1200W of ultra-efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification • 600W RMS / 1200W peak power • 131 dB SPL max output (peak @ 1m) • 36 Hz - 145 Hz operating range 15” high-output woofer with 3” voice coil Active electronics provide complete system optimization •
HD1501 Hookup Diagrams SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point Line-level High Pass output A SRM450v2 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point Line-level High Pass output B Power Cord Power Cord HD1501 input B HD1501 input A Left line level output MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC Right line level output MIC (UNBALANCED) L L TAPE IN TAPE OUT R R PROFESSIONAL MIC/LINE MIXER WITH FX 1 LINE HI-Z 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 BAL / UNBAL BAL / UNBAL BAL
Line-level High Pass output A HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point Pole Mount Line-level High Pass output A Power Cord HD1501 input A MIC 1 MIC 3 MIC 2 Left line level output MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 7 MIC 6 MIC 8 STEREO EFX RETURN L EFX SEND BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL TAPE INPUT R 1 1 2 BAL/UNBAL LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER
HD1501 HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point Line level High Pass output A Line level High Pass output A Power Cord Power Cord to HD1501 inputs A Left line level output Power Cord Right line level output Power Cord Full Range output A to HD1501 input A HD1501 subwoofers reproduce the low frequencies Power Cord 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V PREMIUM AN
Owner’s Manual Rear Panel Features OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE B 5 HD1501 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER SETTINGS A B A HIGH PASS 7 6 B 4 3 10 THERMAL INPUTS POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT POLARITY INVERT - 6dB 9 +6dB LEVEL 8 SERIAL NUMBER WARNING: REVISION AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR 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 PARTS INSIDE.
HD1501 OUTPUTS A FULL RANGE HD1501 B 5 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER THERMAL INPUTS A B A HIGH PASS B 4 3 10 SETTINGS 7 6 POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT 9 POLARITY INVERT - 6dB +6dB LEVEL 8 3. INPUTS 5. FULL RANGE OUTPUTS These female XLR connectors accept balanced line-level signals from a mixing console or other signal source. Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the line-level A and B full-range outputs.
FULL RANGE HD1501 B 5 15 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER THERMAL INPUTS A B A HIGH PASS 7 B 4 3 10 SETTINGS 6 POWER LIGHT ON SIG/ LIMIT 9 POLARITY INVERT - 6dB +6dB LEVEL 8 9. SIG/LIMIT LED 10. THERMAL LED This bi-color LED illuminates green whenever there is a signal present at the main inputs. It senses the signal just after the level control, so adjustments to the level control will affect the sig/limit indicator.
HD1501 The Ins and Outs of Polarity Mackie’s HD-Series Powered Subwoofers include a switch that allows you to quickly invert the polarity of the subwoofer’s output relative to the input signal it is receiving from the mixer or other sound source. But what exactly does that mean? A subwoofer works by literally pumping air as the woofer cone moves in and out with respect to the cabinet in which it is housed. It does so according to the low-frequency portion of the signal it receives from the sound source.
AC Power The HD1501 subwoofer is designed to sit on the floor or stage. A socket is provided on top of the HD1501 for mounting other Mackie loudspeakers. Use the optional Mackie speaker mounting pole to mount them on the HD1501. See the hookup diagrams starting on page 4. Be sure the HD1501 is plugged into an outlet that is able to supply the correct voltage specified for your model. It will continue to operate at lower voltages, but will not reach full power.
HD1501 Appendix A: Service Information 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 section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away.
Repair “XLR” Connectors For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 17. The HD1501 has two female XLR inputs that accept balanced line-level signals. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.
HD1501 Appendix C: Technical Information HD1501 Specifications Acoustic Performance Protection Features Frequency Response (–10 dB): 36 Hz – 145 Hz Frequency Response (–3 dB): 43 Hz – 92 Hz (calculated)1: 131 dB Max peak SPL (measured)2: Max peak SPL 126 dB Over-excursion Protection: 45 Hz 24 dB/oct.
Owner’s Manual Frequency Response 10 Relative Magnitude (dB) 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 10 100 Frequency (Hz) 1000 HD1501 Dimensions 18.25 in/ 464 mm 20.0 in/ 508 mm 18.25 in/ 464 mm WEIGHT 80.0 lb 36.3 kg 25.0 in/ 635 mm 25.0 in/ 635 mm 20.
HD1501 High Pass Output XLRs Input XLRs Full Range Output XLRs Crossover HPF 100 Hz Crossover HPF 100 Hz LPF 100 Hz Crossover HPF 45 Hz Overexcursion Protection HD Subwoofer Processing - 6dB +6dB LEVEL Gain Inverted Thermal Mute Thermal LED Normal Polarity Invert Polarity Invert LED Thermal Monitoring Limiter Signal / Limit LED Amp HD1501 HD1501 Block Diagram
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