Mackie HD 1801 User manual

HD1801
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
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FEATURES:
■ 18" High-Definition Powered Subwoofer System
■800W RMS / 1600W peak of efficient Class-D Fast
Recovery™amplification
■18” woofer with 4 ” voice coil custom designed by EAW
■High-definition audio processing includes:
 •SymmetricalLinkwitz-Rileycrossover  
 (100Hz,24dB/octave)
 •Precisiontuningltersforaccuratebassreproduction
 •PhasealignmenttoperfectlycomplementMackie 
full-range loudspeakers
■ Ported,direct-radiatingdesignformaximumpunchand
 low-frequencyextension
■ DualXLRinputs,full-rangeandhigh-passoutputsfor 
mono or stereo setups
■Integrated limiting and protection circuitry
■ Compactandlightweight(106lb/48.1kg)
■ Ruggedallwoodcabinet(15mmbirchplywood)
■Pole mount receptacle for mounting full-range
loudspeaker
■Optional caster kit
■ 12integratedM10ypoints
HD1801
The Mackie HD1801 18-inch powered subwoofer provides
intense low-frequency extension and punch to any Mackie
full-range system.
The HD1801 High-Definition Powered Subwoofer delivers
1600W of peak system power via Class-D Fast Recovery™
amplification. Class-D amp design delivers up to 95%
efficiency and, along with the lightweight switch-mode
power supply, drastically reduces this subwoofer’s weight.
EAW custom-designed HD Series transducers maximize
efficiency and performance when matched with the system’s
internal amp. The 18-inch woofer uses a ferrite magnet with
a 4-inch voice coil.
Premium circuitry includes a symmetrical Linkwitz-Riley
crossover, precision tuning filters and user-friendly features
such as high pass outputs for stereo operation with a single
sub.
The lightweight and portable 15mm birch plywood
enclosures feature a ported, direct-radiating design. It is
rugged and ready for install using the 12 integral fly points.
Standard M10 eyebolts allow the HD1801 to be flown
both vertically and horizontally. The professional look of
the HD1801 may be further enhanced by defeating the
front panel LED. The integrated pole-cup accommodates a
standard mounting pole. Pair the HD1801 with any Mackie
HD-Series full-range loudspeaker for an extremely powerful
and fully high-definition PA solution.
APPLICATIONS
Small to mid-size club/band PA systems, houses of worship,
DJs, rehearsal spaces, gymnasiums, banquet halls,
A/V rentals and many, many more.

HD1801
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
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HD1801 SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 35 Hz - 145 Hz
Frequency Response (–3 dB) 44 Hz - 95 Hz
Max SPL peak (calculated) 1133 dB
Max SPL peak (measured) 2129 dB
1Calculated from peak driver sensitivity and amplifier power, half space.
2Measured with swept sine at 1 W within operating range, scaled for max
power, half space.
Transducer
Diameter 18.0 in / 457 mm
Voice Coil Diameter 4.0 in / 102 mm
Diaphragm Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
Power Amplier
Rated Power 800 watts rms
1600 watts peak
Rated THD < 0.03%
Cooling Active, twin thermally
controlled vari-speed fans
Design Class D
Input / Output
Input Type Female XLR Balanced
differential (stereo left / right)
Input Impedance 20 k balanced
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 Crossover
Crossover Type 24 dB / oct.
Symmetrical
Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Frequency 100 Hz
Protection Features
Over-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
Operating Temperature 0˚ - 40˚C
32˚ - 104˚F
AC Power Requirements
US 100 - 120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
300 watts
EU, CN 220 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
300 watts
AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC
15 A male
Construction Features
Basic 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 Properties (packaged product)
Height 24.4 in / 620 mm
Width 27.9 in / 709 mm
Depth 30.7 in / 780 mm
Shipping Weight 115.0 lb / 52.2 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 23.0 in / 584 mm
Width 23.0 in / 584 mm
Depth 25.8 in / 655 mm
Weight 106 lb / 48.2 kg
Mounting Methods
Floor mount or fly via 12 integrated M10 mounting points
(using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts).
Options
SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01
PA-A2 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit (4 x M10 x 1.5 mm x 37 mm)
P/N 0028272
ACC-CK100 Caster Kit P/N 2035618-01
ACC-R180S Rigging Kit P/N 2035661-00
Ordering Information
HD1801 18” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, US
P/N 0033250-00
HD1801 18” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, EU
P/N 0033250-01
HD1801 18” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, CN
P/N 0033250-05

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HD1801
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOO FER
SETTINGS
POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT
THERMAL
LEVEL
POLARITY
INVERT
FULL RANGE
HIGH PASS
OUTPUTS
AB
AB
AB
INPUTS
+6dB6dB
-
HD1801
Relative Magnitude (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
10 100 1000
+10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
LEVEL
+6dB6dB
-
Input XLRs
High Pass Output XLRs
Full Range Output XLRs
Crossover
Signal / Limit LED
Thermal LED
Polarity Invert LED
LPF 100 Hz
Overexcursion Protection
HPF 40 Hz
Thermal Monitoring
Amp
Limiter
Polarity
Invert
Thermal Mute
Normal Inverted
Gain
HD Subwoofer Processing
Crossover
HPF 100 Hz
Crossover
HPF 100 Hz
HD1801 BLOCK DIAGRAMHD1801 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
HD1801 INPUT PANEL

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HD1801
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
HD1801 FLY POINTS (12)
Two per side Two on the rear Three each on the top and bottom
HD1801 with a Mackie HD1521 Flown Horizontally HD1801 with a Mackie HD1531 Flown Vertically
HD1801

Part No. SW0847 Rev. A 06/10
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HD1801
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. SYMBOL INDICATES PI ANGLE M10.
3. WEIGHT APPROX. 48.2 kg [106 lb]
4. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 52.2 kg [115 lb]
HD1801
FRONT
TOP
BOTTOM
RIGHT SIDE
DIMENSIONS APPLY
TO BOTH SIDES
BACK
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
594.2
[23.39]
584.2
[23.00]
655.0
[25.79]
514.2
[20.24]
585.0
[23.03]
2X 330.0
[12.99]
605.1
[23.82]
484.4
[19.07]
46.2
[1.82]
491.7
[19.36]
4X 10.0
[0.39]
4X 33.0
[1.30]
284.9
[11.22]
605.1
[23.82]
484.4
[19.07]
2X 332.0
[13.07]
46.3
[1.82]
491.7
[19.36]
TOP HAT
4X FEET
HANDLE
HD1801 DIMENSIONS
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