SA1521z 2-Way Active LOUDSpeaker SYSTEM USer’s maNUAl
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. 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.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie’s active sound reinforcement loudspeaker systems. The SA1521z is a high-efficiency, high output, hornloaded, 2-way, wide-dispersion, active sound reinforcement 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.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. MAIN INPUT This is a female XLR-type connector that accepts a balanced line-level signal from a mixing console or other signal source. MAIN INPUT 2. LOOP OUT PARALLEL POWER This is a male XLR-type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the MAIN INPUT jack. Use it to daisy-chain several SA1521z's together off the same signal source. 3. Level Control This controls the overall signal level at the input to the built-in power amplifiers.
HOOKUP DIAGRAM To Next Speaker To Next Speaker MAIN INPUT MAIN INPUT -15 +5 DESIGNED BY MACKOIDS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA COPYRIGHT ©2004 • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Room Acoustics THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The SA1521z loudspeakers are designed to sound as neutral as possible; that is, to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible. The SA1521z has two powerful built-in amplifiers capable of producing a combined 500 watts of power. As amplifiers produce heat, it is important to dissipate the heat as quickly as possible. This results in increased reliability and longevity for the amplifier.
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, documentation, and user forums. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away.
Repair CARE AND MAINTENANCE For warranty repair or replacement, refer to the warranty information on page 11. Non-warranty repair for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center. To locate your 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.
SA1521z SPECIFICATIONS Safety Features Acoustic Performance Frequency Range (–10 dB) 44 Hz–20 kHz Frequency Response (–3 dB) 55 Hz–18 kHz Horizonal Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 75º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Vertical Coverage Angle (–6 dB) 65º averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Directivity Factor; DI (Q) 11.8 (15.
SA1521z Frequency Response On-Axis SA1521z Frequency Response On-Axis dB SPL @ 2.83 V 1/3 Octave Response 110 100 90 80 70 20 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) SA1521z Beamwidth vs. Frequency SA1521z Beamwidth vs. Frequency SA1521z Directivity vs. Frequency 360 SA1521z Directivity vs.
SA1521z Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of three years from the original date of purchase. You may purchase an additional 24-month Extended Warranty (for a total of 60 months of coverage). Visit our website and follow the “Product Registration” links for details (www.mackie.com).
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.
