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HD1801

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

18” Powered Subwoofer

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 a 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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con-nection (the third grounding prong).

17. This apparatus has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

CAUTION AVISRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.

CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

18. 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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthe

receiver.• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfrom

that to which the receiver is connected.• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor

help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

19. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

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 (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Duration, per day in hours

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

Typical Example

8 90 Duo in small club6 924 95 Subway Train3 972 100 Veryloudclassicalmusic1.5 1021 105 Greg and Ben screaming at Troy about deadlines0.5 1100.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

CAUTION — To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to mains power supply while grille is removed.

Important Safety Instructions

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ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CONTENTS 3 FEATURES 3 INTRODUCTION 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 4 REAR PANEL FEATURES 8 INS AND OUTS OF POLARITY 11 RIGGING 12 PLACEMENT 14

Features• 1600Wofultra-efficientClass-DFast

Recovery™amplification •800WRMS/1600Wpeakpower

•133dBSPLmaxoutput(peak@1m)•35Hz-145Hzoperatingrange

• 18”high-outputwooferwith4”voicecoil• Activeelectronicsprovidecompletesystem

optimization•SymmetricalLinkwitz-Rileycrossover(100Hz,24dB/octave)•Precisiontuningfiltersforultra-accuratebassreproduction•PhasealignmenttoperfectlycomplementMackiefull-rangeloudspeakers

• Ported,direct-radiatingdesignformaximumpunchandlow-frequencyextension

• DesignedandtunedbyEasternAcousticWorks• DualXLRinputs,full-rangeandhigh-pass

outputsformonoorstereosetups• Levelcontrolandpolarityinvertswitchwith

LEDindicator• Signal/limitandthermalLEDindicators• Integratedprotectionandlimitingcircuitry• Ruggedall-woodcabinet(15mmbirchplywood)• Polemountreceptacleformountingfull-range

speaker• 12integratedM10flypoints• Compactandlightweight(106lb/48.1kg)

THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 14 AC POWER 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 15 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 16 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 17 HD1801 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS 18 HD1801 BLOCK DIAGRAM 19 HD1801 LIMITED WARRANTY 20

IntroductionThankyouforchoosingtheMackieHD1801

subwoofer.MackieHDSeriesPoweredSubwoofersprovideintenselow-frequencyextensionandpunchtoanyMackiefull-rangesystem.DesignedandtunedbytheexpertsatEAW,HD1801subsdeliver1600Wpeakpowerviahigh-output18”driverscustom-designedforoptimalpairingwithMackiefull-rangeloudspeakers.TheHD1801incorporatesMackie-standardprofessionalcomponentslikeefficientClass-DFastRecovery™amplifiersandsystem-optimizingActiveelectronicssothateverythingsoundsgreatrightoutofthebox.

PremiumcircuitryincludesasymmetricalLinkwitz-Rileycrossover,precisiontuningfiltersanduser-friendlyfeatureslikehighpassoutputsforstereooperationwithasinglesub.The15mmbirchplywoodenclosures featureaported,direct-radiatingdesignforchest-poundingpunch.PairtheHD1801withanyMackiefull-rangeloudspeakerforanextremelypowerfulandfullyhigh-definitionPAsolution.

PairedwithaMackieHDSeriesloudspeaker,youhaveacomplete(andcompletelyaffordable)“plugandplay”systemthatisidealforsmallclubs,DJsandrehearsalspaces.TheHD1801hasbothfull-rangeandhigh-passstereooutputsforconnectiontofull-rangetopboxes.Justdialintheappropriatelevelandusethepolarityswitchtomakesurethesubisinphasewiththe loudspeakers.Theintegratedpole-cupcan accommodateastandardmountingpole,soyour favoritespeakerhasaniceplacetosit.YoucanflyitusingtheintegratedM10flypoints.Oryoucanjuststackyourfull-rangeboxrightontopofthesub...theHD1801ain’tpicky.

Soifyouarelookingforanextremelypowerful,affordablePAsetupthatissimpletouse,thenyou’reintherightplace.Readontolearneverythingyoucouldpossiblywanttoknowaboutyournewsubwoofer.

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HD1801: 3-WAY SYSTEM - MONO SUBWOOFER WITH SRM450V2 LOUDSPEAKERS

Hookup Diagrams

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. Placement of the subwoofer relative to the full-range loudspeakers will also affect performance. See page 10 for more information.

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MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8

ZEROLEVELSET

TAPE LEVEL

OOMAXPHONES LEVEL

UTILITY OUT LEVEL

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RUDESOLO

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PHANTOM POWER

STEREO GRAPHIC EQ

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DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR

EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS

12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER

ASSIGN

1MUTE

ASSIGN

2MUTE

ASSIGN

3MUTE

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4MUTE

ASSIGN

5MUTE

ASSIGN

6MUTE

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7MUTE

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GAINLOW CUT

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MIC GAIN

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MIC GAIN

5 +50

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SRM450v2reproduces all

frequenciesabove the

subwoofer’s crossover point

Left line level output

Right line level output

PowerCord

Line-levelHigh Passoutput B

SRM450v2reproduces all



PowerCord

Line-levelHigh Passoutput A

HD1801 input A

HD1801 input B

PowerCord

HD1801 subwooferreproduces the low frequencies

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HD1801: 3-WAY SYSTEM - MONO SUBWOOFER WITH HD1521 LOUDSPEAKERS

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. Placement of the subwoofer relative to the full-range loudspeakers will also affect performance. See page 10 for more information.



PowerCord


PowerCord


HD1801 input A

HD1801 input B

PowerCord


1604-VLZ3Mixer

HD1521 reproduces all frequencies

above the subwoofer’scrossover point

HD1521 reproduces all frequencies

above the subwoofer’scrossover point

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HD1801: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1531 LOUDSPEAKERS

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. Be sure to engage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801 subwoofers to optimize performance. See page 10 for more information.

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V



PowerCord

PowerCord

PoleMount

PoleMount



HD1801 input B

HD1801 input A

PowerCords

PowerCords



Onyx 1620iMixer

HD1531reproduces all






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HD1801: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1531 LOUDSPEAKERS AND DUAL SUBWOOFERS

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. Be sure to engage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801 subwoofers to optimize performance. See page 10 for more information.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use straps to secure your loudspeakers for stacked scenarios such as this one. Be sure to loop a strap through each handle going down each side of the cabinet setup, as shown above.

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SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

SOLO

MUTE

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE



Line levelHigh Passoutput A

Line levelHigh Passoutput A

Full Range output A

to HD1801 input A

Full Range output A

to HD1801 input A

PowerCord

PowerCord

PowerCord

PowerCord

PowerCord

PowerCord

HD1801 subwoofersreproduce the low

frequencies

HD1801 subwoofersreproduce the low

frequencies

Onyx 1640iMixer



subwoofers’ crossover point



subwoofers’ crossover point

to HD1801 inputs A

Straps Straps

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Rear Panel Features

1. IEC AC ReceptacleThisjackacceptsthesupplied3-prongACpowercord.

BeforeyouplugtheACpowercordintothepoweredsubwoofer,makesurethatthevoltageofyourunitisthesamevoltageasyourlocalACmainssupply.Useonlythepower

cordsupplied.Also,disconnectingtheplug’sgroundpinisdangerous.Don’tdoit.

2. POWERUsethisswitchtoturntheHD1801onandoff.The

LEDabovetheswitchwillilluminatewhenpoweredon.ThefrontpanelLEDwillalsoturnon,butonlyifthePOWERLIGHTONswitch(7)isengaged.Pressthebottomofthisswitchtoturnthesubwooferoff.

Asageneralguide,poweredsubwoofersshouldbeturnedonafterthemixerandothersources,butpriortofull-rangespeakers.Additionally,theyshouldalsobepoweredoff

afterthetops,butbeforethemixerandothersources.Thiswillreducethepossibilityofanyturn-on,orturn-offthumpsinyourspeakers.

POWER

18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER

ON

REVISIONSERIAL NUMBER

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

SETTINGS

POWERLIGHT ON

SIG/ LIMIT

THERMAL

LEVEL

POLARITYINVERT

FULL RANGE

HIGH PASS

OUTPUTS

A B

A BA BINPUTS

+6dB 6dB-

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3. INPUTSThesefemaleXLRconnectorsacceptbalanced

line-levelsignalsfromamixingconsoleorothersignalsource.

Ifyouareconnectingasinglesubwooferoutput,orLFE(low-frequencyeffects)outputtothesubwoofer,youmayuseeithertheAorBinputconnector.

CAUTION:NEVERconnecttheoutputofanamplifierdirectlytotheinputofthe subwoofer.Thiscoulddamagetheinputcircuitryofthepoweredsubwoofer.

4. HIGH PASS OUTPUTSBalancedXLRmaleconnectorsareprovidedforthe

line-levelAandBhigh-passoutputs.Thesubwoofer’sinternalactivecrossoversplitstheinputsignalsintotwofrequencybands.Thelowfrequencyrangebelow100Hzgoestotheinternalamplifierthatpowersthesubwoofer.Thefrequencyrangeabove100Hzissenttotheseline-leveloutputjacks.

Connecttheseoutputstotheinputsofyourmainpoweredloudspeakers,ortotheinputsoftheamplifierpoweringthemainloudspeakers.Inthisway,themainloudspeakerswillplaytherangeabove100Hz.Ifthemainloudspeakershavegoodlow-frequencyresponse,thenyoumaydecidetousethefull-rangeoutputs(5)instead.

Thelevelcontrolandpolarityswitchhavenoeffectonthehigh-passoutputs.Theoutputsareseparateandmaintainthestereoseparationoftheinputsignals.

5. FULL RANGE OUTPUTSBalancedXLRmaleconnectorsareprovidedforthe

line-levelAandBfull-rangeoutputs.Connecttheseoutputstotheinputsofanotherpoweredsubwoofer,mainpoweredloudspeakers,ortoanamplifierpoweringpassiveloudspeakers.

Thesignalattheseoutputsisadirectcopyoftheinputsignals.Theseoutputsallowyoutodaisy-chainmultiplesubwoofers,and/orsendthefull-rangesignalstothemainloudspeakers.

Thelevelcontrolandpolarityswitchhavenoeffectonthefull-rangeoutputs.Theoutputsareseparateandmaintainthestereoseparationoftheinputsignals.

6. POLARITY INVERTPressthisswitchintoinvertsubwooferpolarity.

DependingontheplacementoftheHD1801subwooferrelativetothefull-rangespeakers,youmaygetabetterlow-frequencyresponseifyouinvertthepolarityofthesubwoofer’ssignal.Seepage11formoreinformation.

7. POWER LIGHT ONPressthisswitchintoturnonthefrontpanelpower

LEDifavisualindicatorispreferred.TheLEDnexttotheswitchwilllightasareminder.

Ifthisswitchisout,andtheHD1801isturnedon,theLEDonthefrontofthecabinetwillnotlight,norwilltheLEDnexttotheswitch.

8. LEVELThiscontrolstheoverallsignallevelattheinputto

thebuilt-inpoweramplifier.Itrangesfrom–6dBto+6dBofgain.Thecenterdetentis0dB(unitygain).

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9. SIG/LIMIT LEDThisbi-colorLEDilluminatesgreenwheneverthereis

asignalpresentatthemaininputs.Itsensesthesignaljustafterthelevelcontrol,soadjustmentstothelevelcontrolwillaffectthesig/limitindicator.

TheHD1801hasabuilt-inlimiterthathelpstopre-venttheamplifieroutputsfromclippingoroverdrivingthetransducer.Thesig/limitindicatorlightsinyellowwhenthelimiterisactivated.It’sokayforittoblinkyellowoccasionally,butifitblinksfrequentlyorlightscontinuously,turndowntheinputleveluntilitonlyblinksoccasionally.

Excessivelimitingmayleadto overheating,whichinturntripsthethermalprotectcircuitryandinterruptstheperformance.See‘ThermalConsiderations’on

page14formoreinformation.

10. THERMAL LEDTheHD1801isequippedwithathermalprotection

circuitthatmonitorstheinternaltemperatureoftheamplifierandheatsink.Ifthetemperaturebeginstoexceedasafeoperatinglevel,thisindicatorlightsandtheamplifieroutputislimitedtoallowtheamplifiertocool.Iftheamplifierbecomesexcessivelyhot,theampismuteduntilitcools,thentheHD1801returnstonormaloperation.

WhentheHD1801isinthermalprotectmode,thepowerLED(2)willremainlit,indicatingthattheunitisstillpoweredondespitethelackofoutput.IfPOWERLIGHTON(7)isengaged,thefrontpanelpowerLEDwillgooutwheninthermalprotectmode.

Activationofthethermalprotectioncircuitisanindicationthatyoushouldtakestepstoavoidcontinuedthermalproblems.See“ThermalConsiderations”onpage14.

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The Ins and Outs of PolarityMackie’sHD-SeriesPoweredSubwoofersincludea

switchthatallowsyoutoquicklyinvertthepolarityofthesubwoofer’soutputrelativetotheinputsignalitisreceivingfromthemixerorothersoundsource.Butwhatexactlydoesthatmean?Asubwooferworksbylit-erallypumpingairasthewooferconemovesinandoutwithrespecttothecabinetinwhichitishoused.Itdoessoaccordingtothelow-frequencyportionofthesignalitreceivesfromthesoundsource.

ThewooferconeissimplyfollowingthewaveformasseeninthesinewaveinFigure1.Asthesinewaverises,thewooferconepushesout.Likewise,asthesinewavefalls,thewooferconepullsintothecabinet.Amusicalsignalismuchmorecomplex,ofcourse,butthesameprincipleapplies.Movementofthewooferconecausesairpressurechangesthatweperceiveassound.

WhenthePolarityInvertswitch[6]isengaged,theoriginalwaveformissimplyreversed180º(seeFigure2).Again,thesubwooferconefollowsthewaveform.However,thistimethewooferconestartsbypullingintothecabinetfollowedbythewooferconepushingout.Ifyouhaveeverexperimentedwithasubwooferpolarityswitch,youmaynothavenoticedanychangestothesoundregardlessofitsposition,especiallyifyouarelisteningtojustthesubwoofer.Thisisnormal,asourearsperceivethembothasthesame.

ThepolarityinvertswitchcomesintoplaywhentheHD1801subwooferispairedwithaloudspeaker.Ideally,thewooferconesofthesubwooferandfull-rangeloud-speakerwouldworktogetherbypushingandpullinginunison.HD-Seriessubwoofersaredesignedtobeusedinabroadrangeofapplications,andwithawidevarietyoffull-rangeloudspeakers.Theflexibilityprovidedbythepolarityswitchisnecessarytoensurethatyouarereceivingthebestpossiblesoundfromyoursystem,regardlessofyoursetup.

ListedbelowaresomerecommendedconfigurationsforpairingaMackieHD-Seriessubwoofer(usingtheHigh-Passoutput)withaMackiefull-rangeloudspeaker.Thesesettingsareagoodstart,butbesuretoexperimenttofindthebestsoundforyourvenue.Theloudspeakersmaybestacked,pole-mounted,orflown.•HD-Series full-range loudspeakers-EngagethePolarityInvertswitchontheHD1801.•SRM450v2 full-range loudspeakers-DisengagethePolarityInvertswitchontheHD1801.EngagetheLowCutFilterswitchontheSRM450v2loudspeaker.

Inalternatesetupswherethefull-rangeloudspeakersarenotco-locatedwiththesubwoofersorarenot connectedtotheHD-Seriessubwoofer’sHigh-Passoutputs,youwillneedtoexperimentwiththePolarityInvertswitchtodeterminewhichsettinggivesyouthedesiredbassresponseforyourapplication.

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Rigging Hardware and AccessoriesRiggingMackiesubwooferswillinvariablyrequire

hardwarenotsuppliedbyMackie.Varioustypesofload-ratedhardwareareavailablefromavarietyofthird-partysources.Thereareanumberofsuchcompaniesspecializinginmanufacturinghardwarefor,designing,andinstallingriggingsystems.Eachoneofthesetasksisadisciplineinitsownright.Becauseofthehazardousnatureofriggingworkandthepotentialliability,engagecompaniesthatspecializeinthesedisciplinestodotheworkrequired.

Mackiedoesoffercertainaccessoryriggingitems,primarilyforattachmenttothehardwareintegralwiththesubwoofer.Someitems,suchaseyebolts,maybeusedwithavarietyofproducts.Whiletheseaccessoriesareintendedtofacilitateinstallation,thewidevarietyofpossibleinstallationconditionsandarrayconfigurationsdonotpermitMackietodeterminetheirsuitabilityorloadratingforanyparticularapplication.

Mackieisnotinthebusinessofprovidingcompleteriggingsystems,eitherasdesigners,manufacturers,orinstallers.Itistheresponsibilityoftheinstallertoprovideaproperlyengineered,load-certifiedriggingsystemforsupportingthesubwooferfromstructure.

Rigging NotesTheHD1801’sintegralmountingpointsaredesigned

tosupportonlytheweightoftheirownsubwoofer,orincombinationwith(1)oneHD-Seriesfull-rangeloudspeaker,withsuitable,externalhardware.ThismeansthateachHDsubwoofer,aloneorpairedwithanHD-Seriesfull-rangeloudspeaker,mustbesupportedindependentlyofanyotherHDsubwooferandanyotherloads.

AminimumoftworiggingpointsmustbeusedtohanganHD1801.Moremaybeusedforcreatingthedesiredhangingangleasshownintheillustrationsonpage12.Allmountingpointsarefullyloadbearingsoanytwomaybeusedforrigging;nomountingpointsarerestrictedtoanglecontrolonly.

RiggingHD1801smaybeindividuallyflownusingM10x1.5x

37mmforgedshouldereyebolts.

WARNING:Installationshouldonlybedonebyanexperiencedtechnician.Improperinstallationmayresultindamagetothe

equipment,injuryordeath.Makesurethatthe subwooferisinstalledinastableandsecurewayinordertoavoidanyconditionsthatmaybedangerousforpersonsorstructures.

WARNING:Thecabinetisonlysuitableforriggingviaitsflypoints.NEVERattempttosuspendtheHD1801byitshandles.

Rigging Design PracticesRiggingasubwooferrequiresdetermining:

1.Theriggingmethodsandhardwarethatmeetstatic,shock,dynamic,andanyotherloadrequirementsforsupportingthesubwooferfromstructure.

2.ThedesignfactorforandtherequiredWLL(WorkingLoadLimit)forthissupport.

Mackiestronglyrecommendsthefollowingriggingpractices:

1.Documentation:Thoroughlydocumentthedesignwithdetaileddrawingsandpartslists.

2.Analysis:Haveaqualifiedprofessional,suchasalicensedProfessionalEngineer,reviewandapprovethedesignbeforeitsimplementation.

3.Installation:Haveaqualifiedprofessionalriggerdotheinstallationandinspection.

4.Safety:Useadequatesafetyprecautionsandback-upsystems.

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Important Rigging Reminder:

Toreiterate,Mackieisnotinthebusinessofprovidingcompleteriggingsystems,eitherasdesigners,manufacturers,orinstallers.Itistheresponsibilityoftheinstallertoprovideaproperlyengineered,load-cer-tifiedriggingsystemforsupportingthesubwooferfromstructure.

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PlacementAsmentionedintheprevioustwopages,HD1801

subwoofersmaybeflown.However,theyaredesignedtositonthefloororstage,aswell.Asocketis providedontopoftheHD1801formountingotherMackieloudspeakers.UseasuitablespeakermountingpoletomountthemontheHD1801.Seethehookupdiagramsstartingonpage4.

Checktomakesurethatthesupportsurface(e.g.,floor,etc.)hasthenecessarymechanicalcharacteris-ticstosupporttheweightoftheloudspeaker(s)andsubwoofer(s).

Whenpole-mountingloudspeakers,besurethattheHD1801subwoofersarestabilizedandsecuredfromfallingoverorbeingaccidentallypushedover.Forstackedscenarios,itishighlysuggestedthatstrapsareutilized.Failuretofollowtheseprecautionsmayresultindamagetotheequipment,personalinjury,ordeath.

Aswithanypoweredcomponents,protectthemfrommoisture.Avoidinstallingthesubwooferinplacesexposedtoharshweatherconditions.Ifyouaresettingthemupoutdoors,makesuretheyareundercoverifyouexpectrain.

Thermal ConsiderationsTheHD1801hasapowerfulbuilt-inamplifiercapable

ofproducing800wattsofrmspower.Asanamplifierworks,itproducesheat.Thehigherthesignallevel,thelouderandhotteritgets.Itisimportanttodissipatetheheatasquicklyaspossible.Thisresultsinincreasedreliabilityandlongevityfortheamplifier.

Theamplifiermoduleiscooledbytwin thermally-controlledvari-speedfans.Inorderforthiscoolingsystemtoworkefficiently,itisimportanttoprovideadequateairspacebehindthesubwoofer.WhenpositioningtheHD1801,werecommendleavingatleastsixinchesofairspacebehindit.

Intheunlikelyeventoftheamplifieroverheating,abuilt-inthermalswitchwillactivate,mutingthe amplifier’soutput.Whentheamplifierhascooleddowntoasafeoperatingtemperature,thethermalswitchresetsitself,andtheHD1801resumesnormaloperation.

Ifthethermalswitchactivatesfrequently,tryturningdownthelevelcontrolanotchortwoonthemixingconsole(orthebackoftheHD1801)toavoidoverheatingtheamplifier.Beawarethatdirectsunlightand/orhotstagelightsmaybethecauseofanamplifieroverheating.

AC Power BesuretheHD1801ispluggedintoanoutletthat

isabletosupplythecorrectvoltagespecifiedforyourmodel.Itwillcontinuetooperateatlowervoltages,butwillnotreachfullpower.

Besuretheelectricalservicecansupplyenoughamperageforallthecomponentsconnectedtoit.

Werecommendthatastiff(robust)supplyofACpowerbeusedbecausetheamplifierplaceshighcurrentdemandsontheACline.Themorepowerthatisavailableontheline,thelouderthesubwooferwillplayandthemorepeakoutputpowerwillbeavailableforacleaner,punchierbass.Asuspectedproblemof“poorbassperformance”isoftencausedbyaweakACsupplytotheamplifier.

NeverremovethegroundpinonthepowercordoranyothercomponentoftheHD1801.Thisisverydangerous.

Care and MaintenanceYourMackiesubwooferswillprovidemanyyearsof

reliableserviceifyoufollowtheseguidelines:

• Avoidexposingthesubwooferstomoisture.Iftheyaresetupoutdoors,besuretheyareundercoverifrainisexpected.

• Avoidexposuretoextremecold(belowfreezingtemperatures).Ifyoumustoperatethesubwoofersinacoldenvironment,warmupthevoicecoilsslowlybysendingalow-levelsignalthroughthemforabout15minutespriortohigh-poweroperation.

• Useadryclothtocleanthecabinets.Onlydothiswhenthepoweristurnedoff.Avoidgettingmoistureintoanyoftheopeningsofthecabi-net,particularlywherethedriverislocated.

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Poor bass performance

• Checkthepolarityoftheconnectionsbetweenthemixerandthesubwoofers.Youmayhaveyourpositiveandnegativeconnectionsreversedatoneendofonecable,causingonesubwoofertobeout-of-phase.

• Checkyoursubwooferpolarityswitchesareconfiguredappropriatelyforyoursetup.Seepage10formoreinformation.

Poor sound

• Isitloudanddistorted?Makesurethatyou’renotoverdrivingastageinthesignalchain.Verifythatalllevelcontrolsaresetproperly.

• Istheinputconnectorpluggedcompletelyintothejack?Besureallconnectionsaresecure.

Noise

• Makesureallconnectionstothepoweredsubwoofersaregoodandsound.

• MakesurenoneofthesignalcablesareroutednearACcables,powertransformers,orotherEMI-inducingdevices.

• IstherealightdimmerorotherSCR-baseddeviceonthesameACcircuitastheHD1801?UseanAClinefilterorplugtheHD1801intoadifferentACcircuit.

Hum

• Trydisconnectingthecableconnectedtothemaininputjack.Ifthenoisedisappears,itcouldbea“groundloop,”ratherthanaproblemwiththeHD1801.Trysomeofthefollowingtroubleshootingideas:

•Usebalancedconnectionsthroughoutyoursystemforthebestnoiserejection.

•Wheneverpossible,plugalltheaudioequipment’slinecordsintooutletswhichshareacommonground.Thedistancebetweentheoutletsandthecommongroundshouldbeasshortaspossible.

IfyouthinkyourMackieproducthasaproblem,pleasecheckoutthefollowingtroubleshootingtipsanddoyourbesttoconfirmtheproblem.VisittheSupportsectionofourwebsite(www.mackie.com/support)whereyouwillfindlotsofusefulinformationsuchasFAQsandotherdocumentation.YoumayfindtheanswertotheproblemwithouthavingtosendyourMackieproductaway.

TroubleshootingNo power

• Isitpluggedin?MakesuretheACoutletislive(checkwithatesterorlamp).

• Ournextfavoritequestion:Isthepowerswitchon?Ifnot,tryturningiton.

• IsthepowerLEDontherearpanelglowinggreen?Ifnot,makesuretheACoutletislive.Ifso,referto“Nosound”below.

• TheinternalAClinefusemaybeblown.Thisisnotauserserviceablepart.IfyoususpecttheAClinefuseisblown,pleaseseethe"Repair"sectionnext.

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• Istheinputlevelcontrolfortheinputsourceturnedallthewaydown?Verifythatallthevolumecontrolsinthesystemareproperlyadjusted.

• Isthesignalsourceworking?Makesuretheconnectingcablesareingoodrepairandsecurelyconnectedatbothends.Makesuretheoutputvolume(gain)controlonthemixingconsoleisturnedupsufficientlytodrivetheinputsofthespeaker.

• MakesurethemixerdoesnothaveaMuteonoraProcessorloopengaged.Ifyoufindsomethinglikethis,makesurethevolume/gainisturneddownbeforedisengagingtheoffendingswitch.

• Isthethermalindicatorlitredontherearpanel?MakesurethereisatleastsixinchesoffreespacebehindtheHD1801.

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Appendix B: ConnectionsXLR ConnectorsTheHD1801hastwofemaleXLRinputsthataccept

balancedline-levelsignals.Whenconnectingabalancedsignal,besureit’swiredperAES(AudioEngineeringSociety)standards:

XLRPin1–Shield(Ground)Pin2–Hot(+) Pin3–Cold(–)

TherearealsotwomaleXLRconnectorsontheHD1801labeledfullrange.Thesearealsowired accordingtotheAESstandardslistedabove.

ThefullrangeconnectorsallowyoutoconnectseveralHD1801’s.Simplyplugthesignalsource (e.g.,mixeroutput)intotheHD1801inputjack,andpatchthatsubwoofer’sfullrangejacktothenext subwoofer’sinputjack,andsoon,daisy-chainingmultiplesubwoofers.

Thereisalimittohowmanyyoucandaisy-chaintogether.Ageneralruleistomaintainaloadimpedancetentimesormorethanthesourceimpedancetopreventexcessiveloadingonthesource.Forexam-

ple,ifyourmixerhasanoutputimpedanceof120ohms,thenyoucandaisychainuptonineHD1801s.Thisisaloadof1222ohms(HD1801inputimpedance=11kohms;9oftheseinparallel=1222ohms).Sincemicrophonestypicallyhaveahigheroutputimpedance,youshouldlimitdaisy-chainingfromamicsourcetotwoHD1801s(assumingthatloudspeakersarealsocon-nectedtothesubwoofers).

Balanced XLR Connectors

RepairForwarrantyservice,refertothewarranty

informationonpage19.

Non-warrantyserviceforMackieproductsisavailableatafactory-authorizedservicecenter.Tolocatethenearestservicecenter,visitwww.mackie.com,click“Support”andselect“LocateaServiceCenter.”ServiceforMackieproductslivingoutsidetheUnitedStatescanbeobtainedthroughlocaldealersordistributors.

Ifyoudonothaveaccesstoourwebsite,youmaycalltheTechSupportdepartmentat1-800-898-3211,Monday-Friday,duringnormalbusinesshours,PacificTime,toexplaintheproblem.TechSupportwilltellyouwherethenearestfactory-authorizedservicecenterislocatedinyourarea.

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Acoustic PerformanceFrequency Response (–10 dB): 35 Hz – 145 Hz

Frequency Response (–3 dB): 44 Hz – 95 Hz

Max peak SPL (calculated)1: 133 dB

Max peak SPL (measured)2: 129 dB

TransducerDiameter: 18.0 in / 457 mm

Voice Coil Diameter: 4.0 in / 102 mm

Diaphragm Material: Paper

Magnet Material: Ferrite

Power AmplifierRated Power: 800 watts rms 1600 watts peak

THD: < 0.03%

Design: Class D

Cooling: Active, twin thermally controlled vari-speed fans

Input/OutputInput Type: Female XLR Balanced differential (stereo left/right)

Input Impedance: 20 k

Full Range Output: Male XLR Balanced (parallel with input)

High Pass Output: Male XLR Balanced

Output Impedance: 300

Level Control: –6 dB to +6 dB

Electronic CrossoverCrossover Type: 24 dB/oct. Symmetrical Linkwitz-Riley

Crossover Frequency: 100 Hz

Protection FeaturesOver-excursion Protection: 40 Hz 24 dB/oct. Butterworth High Pass Filter

Thermal Protection: Amplifier mute, auto reset, twin thermally controlled vari-speed fans

Driver Protection: Peak/RMS Limiter

Display LEDs: Power Light ON, Polarity Invert, Thermal, Sig/Limit, Front Power ON

1 Calculated from peak driver sensitivity and amplifier power, half space.

2 Measured with swept sine at 1 W within operating range, scaled for max power, half

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AC Power RequirementsUS: 100-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 300 watts

Europe: 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 300 watts

AC Connector: 3-pin IEC 250 VAC, 15 A male

Construction FeaturesBasic Design: Rectangular

Material: 15 mm exterior grade premium birch plywood

Finish: High durability black paint

Handles: One on each side

Grille: Powder-coated galvanized steel

Fly Points: Twelve M10 x 1.5 mm

Physical PropertiesHeight: 23.0 in / 584 mm

Width: 23.0 in / 584 mm

Depth: 25.8 in / 655 mm

Weight: 106 lb / 48.1 kg

Mounting MethodsFloor mount or fly via 12 integrated M10 mounting points (using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts). See page 12 for more information.

DisclaimerSince we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.

“Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.

All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.

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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, 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.

LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at: www.mackie.com/support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1.800.898.3211 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) during normal business hours Pacific Time, excluding weekends or LOUD holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it to obtain any warranty service.

For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty.

The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.

Need help with your new powered subwoofer?• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums.

• Email us at: [email protected].

• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).

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