Owner's Manual
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... the power cord from that may cause permanent hearing loss. Refer all instructions. 5. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to radio communications. These limits are provided for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... the power cord from that may cause permanent hearing loss. Refer all instructions. 5. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to radio communications. These limits are provided for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
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... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 installation. HD1521 BLOCK DIAGRAM 13 cidentally pushed over or being ac- cal rigging • Stand / pole mountable Part No. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending loudspeaker enclosures, it is possible thanks to the world of portable PA systems. • 1600W of the proper hardware and rigging techniques. HD1521 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS 14 HD1521 LIMITED WARRANTY 15 Introduction Features The HD1521 Powered...
... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 installation. HD1521 BLOCK DIAGRAM 13 cidentally pushed over or being ac- cal rigging • Stand / pole mountable Part No. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending loudspeaker enclosures, it is possible thanks to the world of portable PA systems. • 1600W of the proper hardware and rigging techniques. HD1521 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS 14 HD1521 LIMITED WARRANTY 15 Introduction Features The HD1521 Powered...
Owner's Manual
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HD1521 Hookup Diagrams To Next Speaker -6dB +6dB Left Right line level line level output output -6dB +6dB -6dB +6dB 1202-VLZ3 Mixer To Next Speaker -6dB +6dB HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Daisy-Chaining MULTIPLE HD1521 s HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Line-level Hi-pass output Pole Mount Power Cord Line-level Hi-pass output Left line level output Full Range Right line level output Full Range Pole Mount Power Cord Power Cords Powered subwoofer plays the low frequencies 1202-VLZ3 Mixer ...
HD1521 Hookup Diagrams To Next Speaker -6dB +6dB Left Right line level line level output output -6dB +6dB -6dB +6dB 1202-VLZ3 Mixer To Next Speaker -6dB +6dB HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Daisy-Chaining MULTIPLE HD1521 s HD1521 reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer's crossover point Line-level Hi-pass output Pole Mount Power Cord Line-level Hi-pass output Left line level output Full Range Right line level output Full Range Pole Mount Power Cord Power Cords Powered subwoofer plays the low frequencies 1202-VLZ3 Mixer ...
Owner's Manual
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... EQ's effect. 4. Use it repeatedly while listening carefully to adjust the center frequency of boost or cut at +2 +1 80 Hz, with no change 0 in - 2 put jack. EQ ON Press this switch to engage or bypass the EQ, or toggle it to the main in level at the unity (U) mark. Rear Panel Features 1. The LED next to the switch will light to engage...
... EQ's effect. 4. Use it repeatedly while listening carefully to adjust the center frequency of boost or cut at +2 +1 80 Hz, with no change 0 in - 2 put jack. EQ ON Press this switch to engage or bypass the EQ, or toggle it to the main in level at the unity (U) mark. Rear Panel Features 1. The LED next to the switch will light to engage...
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... guide, the powered speakers should be turned on the front of the cabinet will not light, nor will go out when in limiter that you plug the AC power cord into standby mode. They should take steps to +6 dB of this switch is out, and the HD1521 is engaged, the front panel power LED will the LED next to normal operation. IEC AC Receptacle This jack...
... guide, the powered speakers should be turned on the front of the cabinet will not light, nor will go out when in limiter that you plug the AC power cord into standby mode. They should take steps to +6 dB of this switch is out, and the HD1521 is engaged, the front panel power LED will the LED next to normal operation. IEC AC Receptacle This jack...
Owner's Manual
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... or structures. Depending on a sturdy table or stand designed to minimize the reflections, such as corner placement. Making the sound system louder generally doesn't work because the reflections become louder, too. Use more speakers strategically placed so they are not possible or practical. Owner's Manual Multiple reflections off the hard walls, ceiling, and floor play a crucial role in socket on the bottom...
... or structures. Depending on a sturdy table or stand designed to minimize the reflections, such as corner placement. Making the sound system louder generally doesn't work because the reflections become louder, too. Use more speakers strategically placed so they are not possible or practical. Owner's Manual Multiple reflections off the hard walls, ceiling, and floor play a crucial role in socket on the bottom...
Owner's Manual
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... MP=Mounting Point MP MP MP Two per side Flown Horizontally Rear Fly Points (adjust angle) Side Fly Points MP MP MP MP MP MP Two on the rear Three each on the top and bottom Flown Vertically Top Fly Points Lower Rear Fly Point (adjusts angle) HD1521 Make sure that the loudspeaker is suitable for this support. Improper installation...
... MP=Mounting Point MP MP MP Two per side Flown Horizontally Rear Fly Points (adjust angle) Side Fly Points MP MP MP MP MP MP Two on the rear Three each on the top and bottom Flown Vertically Top Fly Points Lower Rear Fly Point (adjusts angle) HD1521 Make sure that the loudspeaker is suitable for this support. Improper installation...
Owner's Manual
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... switch activates frequently, try turning down the level control a notch or two on the AC line. It is not in lower headroom.) Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for the amplifier. The more peak output power will be used because the amplifiers place high current demands on the mixing console (or the back of the amplifier overheating, a Owner's Manual Mackie is the responsibility of the installer...
... switch activates frequently, try turning down the level control a notch or two on the AC line. It is not in lower headroom.) Be sure the electrical service can supply enough amperage for the amplifier. The more peak output power will be used because the amplifiers place high current demands on the mixing console (or the back of the amplifier overheating, a Owner's Manual Mackie is the responsibility of the installer...
Owner's Manual
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... where the nearest factory-authorized service center is not a user serviceable part. If not, try turning it could be out-of free space behind the HD1521. Non-warranty service for the input source turned all level controls are set properly. • Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack? If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting ideas: • Use balanced connections throughout your system for...
... where the nearest factory-authorized service center is not a user serviceable part. If not, try turning it could be out-of free space behind the HD1521. Non-warranty service for the input source turned all level controls are set properly. • Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack? If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting ideas: • Use balanced connections throughout your system for...
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... HD1521 labeled loop out. Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it's wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: XLR Hot (+) Pin 2 Cold (-)Pin 3 Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Balanced XLR Connectors There is a load of 1222 ohms (HD1521 input impedance=11 kohms; 9 of 120 ohms, then you to connect several HD1521's. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the input jack, and patch that accepts a balanced line-level...
... HD1521 labeled loop out. Owner's Manual 11 Owner's Manual When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it's wired per AES (Audio Engineering Society) standards: XLR Hot (+) Pin 2 Cold (-)Pin 3 Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Balanced XLR Connectors There is a load of 1222 ohms (HD1521 input impedance=11 kohms; 9 of 120 ohms, then you to connect several HD1521's. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the input jack, and patch that accepts a balanced line-level...
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... 125 dB 1200 Hz Power Amplifiers Low Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power Rated THD Design High Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power Rated THD Design Input/Output Input Type Input Impedance Loop Out -3 dB to +3 dB 80 Hz, 6 dB / octave -3 dB to +3 dB 100 Hz to 8 kHz, Q=1.5 -3 dB to +3 dB 12 kHz, 6 dB / octave Line Input Power US model Recommended Service European model Recommended Service AC Connector 700 watts rms 1400 watts peak < 0.03% Class D 100 watts rms 200 watts peak < 0.03% Class...
... 125 dB 1200 Hz Power Amplifiers Low Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power Rated THD Design High Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power Rated THD Design Input/Output Input Type Input Impedance Loop Out -3 dB to +3 dB 80 Hz, 6 dB / octave -3 dB to +3 dB 100 Hz to 8 kHz, Q=1.5 -3 dB to +3 dB 12 kHz, 6 dB / octave Line Input Power US model Recommended Service European model Recommended Service AC Connector 700 watts rms 1400 watts peak < 0.03% Class D 100 watts rms 200 watts peak < 0.03% Class...
Owner's Manual
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... natural resources. HD1521 Block Diagram Signal / Limit LED HD Digital to Loudspeaker Limiter Analog Amp HF 3-Band Contour EQ Processing Converter Input XLR Level Control Analog to Digital Converter Mute LO MID HI 80 100-8K 12K Loop Out XLR HD Digital to change these specifications at any time without notice. Owner's Manual Physical Properties Height Front Width Rear Width Depth Weight 30.00 in...
... natural resources. HD1521 Block Diagram Signal / Limit LED HD Digital to Loudspeaker Limiter Analog Amp HF 3-Band Contour EQ Processing Converter Input XLR Level Control Analog to Digital Converter Mute LO MID HI 80 100-8K 12K Loop Out XLR HD Digital to change these specifications at any time without notice. Owner's Manual Physical Properties Height Front Width Rear Width Depth Weight 30.00 in...
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... Directivity Index (dB) HD1521 Dimensions 10 10 1 20 30.0 in/ 762 mm 1 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) 100 100 Directivity Factor (Q) 10 10 100 1000 F1requency (Hz) 20000 1 11.82 in2/0000 300 mm Directivity Factor (Q) WEIGHT 80.0 lb 36 kg 14 HD1521 18.81 in/ 478 mm 18.25 in/ 464 mm Frequency 360 HD1521 Directivity vs. 1 / Beamwidth (Degrees) HD1521 1/3 Octave Response...
... Directivity Index (dB) HD1521 Dimensions 10 10 1 20 30.0 in/ 762 mm 1 20 100 1000 Frequency (Hz) 100 100 Directivity Factor (Q) 10 10 100 1000 F1requency (Hz) 20000 1 11.82 in2/0000 300 mm Directivity Factor (Q) WEIGHT 80.0 lb 36 kg 14 HD1521 18.81 in/ 478 mm 18.25 in/ 464 mm Frequency 360 HD1521 Directivity vs. 1 / Beamwidth (Degrees) HD1521 1/3 Octave Response...
Owner's Manual
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...and Canada) during the Warranty Period. Need help with your new powered loudspeaker? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find : FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. Owner's Manual 15 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local market... Product Warranty will need it to obtain any such nonconforming product, provided that the product will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is applicable to be free from defects in the...
...and Canada) during the Warranty Period. Need help with your new powered loudspeaker? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find : FAQs, manuals, and addendums. • Email us at its option, either repair or replace any warranty service. Owner's Manual 15 Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your local market... Product Warranty will need it to obtain any such nonconforming product, provided that the product will be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") and is applicable to be free from defects in the...
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Spec Sheet
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...) ■ 12 integrated fly points for install using M10 threaded eyebolts ■ Stand / pole mountable 1/6 PAGES Standard M-10 eyebolts allow the HD1521 to mid-size club/band PA systems, houses of peak system power via Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification. Mackie High-Definition Audio Processing provides unmatched sonic accuracy and clarity. Class-D amp design delivers up to custom-tailor...
...) ■ 12 integrated fly points for install using M10 threaded eyebolts ■ Stand / pole mountable 1/6 PAGES Standard M-10 eyebolts allow the HD1521 to mid-size club/band PA systems, houses of peak system power via Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification. Mackie High-Definition Audio Processing provides unmatched sonic accuracy and clarity. Class-D amp design delivers up to custom-tailor...
Spec Sheet
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... inserts using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts. Options PA-A2 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit (4 x M10 x 1.5 mm x 37 mm) P/N 0028272 SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01 Ordering Information HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 0032628-00 HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 0032628-01 HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 0032628-05 2/6 PAGES Input / Output Input Type Input Impedance Loop Out Type Female...
... inserts using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts. Options PA-A2 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit (4 x M10 x 1.5 mm x 37 mm) P/N 0028272 SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01 Ordering Information HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, US P/N 0032628-00 HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, EU P/N 0032628-01 HD1521 15" 2-Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker, CN P/N 0032628-05 2/6 PAGES Input / Output Input Type Input Impedance Loop Out Type Female...
Spec Sheet
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HD1521 HIGH-DEFINITIONPOWERED LOUDSPEAKER HD1521 BLOCK DIAGRAM Signal / Limit LED HD Digital to Loudspeaker Limiter Analog Amp HF 3-Band Contour EQ Processing Converter Input XLR Level Control Analog to Digital Converter Mute LO MID HI 80 100-8K 12K Loop Out XLR HD Digital to change these specifications at any time without notice. SW0765 Rev. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or...
HD1521 HIGH-DEFINITIONPOWERED LOUDSPEAKER HD1521 BLOCK DIAGRAM Signal / Limit LED HD Digital to Loudspeaker Limiter Analog Amp HF 3-Band Contour EQ Processing Converter Input XLR Level Control Analog to Digital Converter Mute LO MID HI 80 100-8K 12K Loop Out XLR HD Digital to change these specifications at any time without notice. SW0765 Rev. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or...