Mackie HD1501 User manual

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ESD Warning:
To avoid damage by electrostatic discharge all standard ESD precautions must be taken.
Safety Warning:
Caution! These instructions are for use by qualied personnel only!
To avoid electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualied to do so.
Refer all service to qualied personnel.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK 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.
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Table of Contents
Specications ...............................................................................................................................4
!!!Service Bulletins / Kits and Modications (Please Review Before Servicing)!!!................... 6
Block Diagram..............................................................................................................................7
Quick Parts ....................................................................................................................................8
Final Assembly Diagrams.............................................................................................................9
Final Assembly Quick Parts........................................................................................................11
Grille Subassembly Diagrams....................................................................................................12
Grille Subassembly Quick Parts.................................................................................................13
Amplier Subassembly Diagrams .............................................................................................14
Amplier Subassembly Quick Parts ..........................................................................................21
0031103-XX PCB ASSY LED SR V2 (TOP) ....................................................................................23
0031103-XX PCB ASSY LED SR V2 (BOTTOM) ............................................................................24
0031103-XX SCHEMATIC LED SR V2 (TOP) ................................................................................25
0033371-XX PCB ASSY FS INPUT BOARD(TOP) ..........................................................................26
0033371-XX PCB ASSY FS INPUT BOARD(BOTTOM) ..................................................................27
0033371-XX SCHEMATIC FS INPUT BOARD (I/O_AND_EQ)......................................................28
0033371-XX SCHEMATIC FS INPUT BOARD (COMPRESSOR_LIMITER) .....................................29
0020664-XX PCB ASSY 500/300W CLASS D AMP (TOP) ...........................................................30
0020664-XX PCB ASSY 500/300W CLASS D AMP (BOTTOM) ................................................... 31
0020664-XX SCHEMATIC 500/300W CLASS D AMP (CONNECTORS/PROTECTION) .............32
0020664-XX SCHEMATIC 500/300W CLASS D AMP(CLASS D AMPLIFIER) .............................. 33
0027030-XX PCB ASSY POWER SUPPLY (TOP)...........................................................................34
0027030-XX PCB ASSY POWER SUPPLY (BOTTOM)...................................................................35
0027030-XX SCHEMATIC POWER SUPPLY (MAIN SUPPLY) .......................................................36
0027030-XX SCHEMATIC POWER SUPPLY (AUX SUPPLY) .........................................................37
0033474-XX PCB ASSY FS OUTPUT BOARD (TOP) .....................................................................38
0033474-XX PCB ASSY FS OUTPUT BOARD (BOTTOM)..............................................................39
0033474-XX SCHEMATIC FS OUTPUT FILTER...............................................................................40

HD1501 Specifications
Acoustic Performance
Frequency Response (–10 dB): 36 Hz – 145 Hz
Frequency Response (–3 dB): 43 Hz – 92 Hz
Max peak SPL (calculated)1: 131 dB
Max peak SPL (measured)2: 126 dB
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
THD: < 0.03%
Design: Class D
Cooling: Active, twin thermally controlled vari-speed fans
Input/Output
Input 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 Crossover
Crossover Type: 24 dB/oct.
Symmetrical Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Frequency: 100 Hz
1 Calculated from peak driver sensitivity and amplier power, half space.
2 Measured with swept sine at 1 W within operating range, scaled for max power, half space.
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Specications

Protection Features
Over-excursion Protection: 45 Hz 24 dB/oct. Butterworth High Pass Filter
Thermal Protection: Amplier 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
AC Power Requirements
US: 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 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
Height: 20.0 in / 508 mm
Width: 18.25 in / 464 mm
Depth: 25.0 in / 635 mm
Weight: 80.0 lb / 36.3 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.
Disclaimer
Since 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 specications at any time without notice.
“Mackie” and the “Running Man” gure are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.
All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby ac-
knowledged.
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Specications Continued...

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!!!Service Bulletins / Kits and Modications (Please Review Before Servicing)!!!
Service Bulletins
None as of this document revision.
Service Kits
None as of this document revision.
Modications
None as of this document revision.
NOTES:

LEVEL
+6dB6dB
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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
Block Diagram
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Quick Parts
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*All pricing is retail and in USD.
Pricing and availability are subject
to change without notice.
Mackie.com Contact
Phone: [phone] ext. 1623
Email: [email protected]
Part Number Description Retail Price* Dealer Price*
2036312 Amp Module Kit 100-120V HD1501 $506.10 $253.00
2036313 Amp Module Kit 220-240V HD1501 $506.10 $253.00
2036312-B Amp Module Kit 100-120V HD1501 B-Stock $430.19 $215.10
2035577 Grille Kit $55.00 $27.50
2034356 Feet $1.50 $0.75
0006433 Cup Handle Assembly $19.00 $9.50
0015276 LF Driver $176.62 $86.31

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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
DUAL [INCHES] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN MILLIMETERS
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DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
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HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED REVISION:
DRAWING NUMBER:
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PRO ENGINEER
TITLE:
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REVISION CONTROL
FOR THIS DOCUMENT
IS MAINTAINED IN LOUD
TECHNOLOGIES'
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION.
ALL APPROVAL
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DATE:
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RELEASED TO PRODUCTION FROM REV 3 WITHOUT ANY CHANGES PER ECOWHT5894 MELANIE 10/7/09
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Eng.
Item # DESCRIPTION PART NBR. QTY.
1 CAB PNTD FS15 0033239-XX 1 2 FOOT RUBBER TOP SOUND JD-3310 0032489 4
3 ASSEMBLY/CUP HANDLE-GASKET 0006433 2
4 SCREW/M4.8 X 19 PH PHSMS BLK[DIN7981C] 0009940 22
5 CAST HANDLE 33920590 2
6 SIDE HANDLE GRIP SRM450 760-115-00 2
7 SCREW/M4 X 10 PH PHMS BLK 0009937 4
8 SCREW/M4 X 30 PH PHMS BLK 51150351 8
9 GASKET/TOP HAT 030012 1
10 TOP HAT/POLE MOUNT/SRS1500[MKE-490-051-00] 024007 1
11 SCREW/M5X25 PH FHMS 0010027 4
12 XDCR DRIVER CONE LC15/3007-8 0015276 1
13 GASKET STRAIN RELIEF 33160390 1
14 STRAIN RELIEF 0027236 1
15 SCREW/M5X25 SHCS BLK[DIN7984] 0010073 8
17 CLAMP CABLE NYLON 3/16 INCH DIA BLK 0031068 1
18 SCR SELFTAP WOOD 3.5X15MM FLH PHILLIP STL BLK ZN 0029033 1
19 DWG ASSY AMPLIFIER FSXX 0033260-XX 1 20 DWG SUBASSY GRL FS15 0033229-XX 1 21 SCREW/M3.5 X 19 PH PHSMS BLK[DIN7981C] 0010481 12
24 REVISION LABEL 0029222 2
25 SCREW/M4.8 X 25 PH PHSMS BLK[DIN7981C] 0009951 12
30 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL 0029207 2
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9/21/09
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Final Assembly Diagrams

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PRO ENGINEER
TITLE:
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HD1501 [FS15]
NOTES: 1. APPLY THREAD SEAL COMPOUND, ITEM 23, BEFORE ASSEMBLY. 2. - CABLE CLAMP TO LINE UP VERTICALLY WITH HOLE IN BAFFLE - LED WIRES MUST PASS THROUGH CABLE CLAMP BEFORE ATTACHING TO PCBA - ROUTE WIRES BETWEEN LED PCBA AND GRILLE TO KEEP AWAY FROM WOOFER - PULL LED WIRES BACK THROUGH HOLE IN BAFFLE THEN SEAL HOLE WITH ITEM 19 - LEAVE ONLY ENOUGH SLACK TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF GRILLE ASSEMBLY 3. CONNECT RED WIRE TO LF+ /BLACK WIRE TO LF- 4. APPROX. 300 MM OF CABLE ASSY TO BE ON AMPLIFIER SIDE OF WIRE GLAND AFTER ASSEMBLY. 5. AFFIX S/N LABEL FROM FINISHED GOODS BOM, 2 PLACES 6. PORT TOP WALL, TOP AND SIDE WALLS OF CABINET, AND AMP CAVITY WALL TO BE COVERED WITH WHITE POLYESTER FIBER FOAM, BOM ITEM #22, HELD IN PLACE WITH STAPLES. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK ENTRANCES TO THE TWO PORTS.
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