Mackie HD1501 User manual

HD1501
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
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FEATURES:
■ 15" High-Definition Powered Subwoofer System
■600W RMS / 1200W peak of efficient Class-D Fast
Recovery™amplification
■15” woofer with 3 ” 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(80.0lb/36.4kg)
■ Ruggedallwoodcabinet(15mmbirchplywood)
■Pole mount receptacle for mounting full-range
loudspeaker
HD1501
The Mackie HD1501 15-inch powered subwoofer provides
intense low-frequency extension and punch to any Mackie
full-range system.
The ultra-portable HD1501 High-Definition Powered
Subwoofer delivers 1200W 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 15-inch woofer uses a ferrite magnet with
a 3-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. The
professional look of the HD1501 may be further enhanced
by defeating the front panel LED. The integrated pole-cup
accommodates a standard mounting pole. Pair the HD1501
with any Mackie 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.

HD1501
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
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HD1501 SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–10 dB) 36 Hz - 145 Hz
Frequency Response (–3 dB) 43 Hz - 92 Hz
Max SPL peak (calculated) 1131 dB
Max SPL peak (measured) 2126 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 15.0 in / 381 mm
Voice Coil Diameter 3.0 in / 76 mm
Diaphragm Material Paper
Magnet Material Ferrite
Power Amplier
Rated Power 600 watts rms
1200 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 45 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
Physical Properties (packaged product)
Height 21.7 in / 551 mm
Width 23.2 in / 589 mm
Depth 29.9 in / 759 mm
Shipping Weight 88.0 lb / 39.9 kg
Physical Properties (product)
Height 20.0 in / 508 mm
Width 18.25 in / 464 mm
Depth 25.0 in / 635 mm
Weight 80.0 lb / 36.4 kg
Mounting Methods
Floor mount only
WARNING: The cabinet has no rigging points and is not suitable for
rigging. NEVER attempt to suspend the HD1501 by its handles.
Options
SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount P/N 2035170-01
Ordering Information
HD1501 15” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, US
P/N 0033234-00
HD1501 15” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, EU
P/N 0033234-01
HD1501 15” High Definition Powered Subwoofer, CN
P/N 0033234-05

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HD1501
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
FULL RANGE
HIGH PASS
OUTPUTS
SETTINGS
AB
AB
AB
HD1501
15 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOO FER POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT
THERMAL
LEVEL
+6dB6dB
-
POLARITY
INVERT
INPUTS
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 45 Hz
Thermal Monitoring
Amp
Limiter
Polarity
Invert
Thermal Mute
Normal Inverted
Gain
HD Subwoofer Processing
Crossover
HPF 100 Hz
Crossover
HPF 100 Hz
HD1501 BLOCK DIAGRAMHD1501 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
HD1501 INPUT PANEL

Part No. SW0846 Rev. A 06/10
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HD1501
HIGH-DEFINITION POWERED
SUBWOOFER
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
NOTES:
1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE.
2. WEIGHT APPROX. 36.4 kg [80 lb].
3. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 39.9 kg [88 lb].
FRONT
TOP
BOTTOM
RIGHT SIDE
DIMENSIONS APPLY
TO BOTH SIDES
BACK
HD1501
518.5
[20.41]
463.6
[18.25]
635.0
[25.00]
393.6
[15.49]
565.0
[22.24]
4X 10.0
[0.39]
4X 33.0
[1.30]
250.4
[9.86]
341.0
[13.42]
TOP HAT
4X FEET
HANDLE
HD1501 DIMENSIONS
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