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Mackie HDA Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 2-Way High-Defi nition Arrayable Loudspeaker O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 19. 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 2. Keep these instructions. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How To Use This Manual The fi rst few pages after the Overview and Features are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS deploying HDA loudspeakers. Next is a detailed tour of HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL the entire loudspeaker.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Mackie HDA brings this technology to you at a Today, line arrays are the loudspeaker format of choice price point never seen before.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Use the fl ybar in conjunction with • Supported by EAW Resolution prediction up to two Mackie HD1801 subwoofers and up to four software HDAs. The lightweight design and the integrated dual angle pole cup allows up to two HDAs to be pole-mounted atop a subwoofer or on a tripod stand.

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    One convenient feature of the Mackie HDA loudspeaker system is the ability to connect multiple loudspeakers together easily, as shown in the illustration above. If only one HDA is required, connect the mixer output to the HDA’s XLR MAIN INPUT using a balanced XLR cable.
  • Page 7 SOLO Mixing Console (Mackie Onyx 1640i shown) This type of setup will typically be found at small indoor or outdoor gigs, weddings, parades, rental systems, and/or used as vocal reinforcement. Another possibility is to place HDAs on the stage as front or side fi lls. This helps provide sound to the fans near the stage where they may not be adequately covered by the PA.
  • Page 8 The left output from a mixer feeds INPUT A of a Mackie HD1801 powered subwoofer. The HIGH PASS OUTPUT A of the subwoofer feeds the MAIN INPUT of a Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker. The LOOP OUT of that Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker feeds the MAIN INPUT of the next Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker.
  • Page 9 The left output from a mixer feeds the MAIN INPUT of a Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker. The LOOP OUT of that Mackie HDA feeds the MAIN INPUT of the next Mackie HDA. This daisy-chained array is repeated once more to complete the tri-fecta.
  • Page 10 The left output from a mixer feeds INPUT A of a Mackie HD1801 powered subwoofer. The HIGH PASS OUTPUT A of the subwoofer feeds the MAIN INPUT of a Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker. The LOOP OUT of that Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker feeds the MAIN INPUT of the next Mackie HDA powered loudspeaker.
  • Page 11 FB121 Flybar This setup is perfect for installs, touring systems, festivals and/or small stages...any venue requiring high output with a 75–100 foot throw. The left output from a mixer feeds the MAIN INPUT of the top HDA. The LOOP OUT of that HDA feeds the MAIN INPUT of the next HDA.
  • Page 12 Similar to the hook-up diagram on the previous page, this setup is perfect for installs, touring systems, FB121 Flybar festivals and/or small stages...any venue requiring a 75–100 foot throw. However, two subwoofers are introduced to this setup, providing even low frequency coverage for the fl...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Features HIGH DEFINITION ARRAYABLE POWERED LOUDSPEAKER THERMAL SIG/LIMIT AC MAINS POWER AC LOOP LIGHT ON AC LOOP CIRCUIT BREAKER PUSH TO RESET ARRAY MODE HDA = 27KG / 59LB HDA RIGGING WORKING LOAD LIMIT (WLL): FOUR (4) HDA IN SUCCESSION, 108KG / 236LB 3-4 LONG THROW LOOP AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE —...

  • Page 14: Long Throw

    Be sure to utilize the EAW Resolution software, too, as it helps visualize the high frequency energy in the venue’s coverage. Finally, listen HIGH DEFINITION ARRAYABLE for consistency by using your ears while walking POWERED LOUDSPEAKER around the room. THERMAL SIG/LIMIT 4.

  • Page 15: On Led

    Ensure that the AC power supply has a properly grounded safety ground. Failure to follow this warning could cause equipment damage, serious personal injury, or even death. AC MAINS The supplied 9.5 foot (2,896 mm) AC mains AC LOOP plug may not be appropriate for local AC AC LOOP mains receptacles.

  • Page 16: Bottom Surface Features

    Bottom Surface Features The HDA has three features on the bottom side of 13. COMPRESSION PAD each cabinet: The compression pad supports the weight of multiple units in a fl own array. It helps protect the wood cabinet 11 & 12. DUAL-ANGLE POLE CUP from damage.

  • Page 17: Array Usage

    PA or as a front (or side) fi ll. Additionally, it on the Mackie HDA. However, we need to discuss array may be pole-mounted via one of the two built-in sockets usage.

  • Page 18: Rigging

    2. The design factor for and the required WLL array confi gurations do not permit Mackie to determine (Working Load Limit) for this support. their suitability or load rating for any particular application.

  • Page 19: Rigging Notes

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING Installation should only be done by experienced, licensed professionals. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. As described throughout this manual, make sure the loudspeakers are installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures. Rigging Notes WARNING: When the FB121 Flybar is used to suspend a system, it cannot retain a 10:1...

  • Page 20: Room Acoustics

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING Installation should only be done by experienced, licensed professionals. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. As described throughout this manual, make sure the loudspeakers are installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures. Room Acoustics The HDA loudspeakers are designed to sound •...

  • Page 21: Thermal Considerations

    Other than these few things, you are fi nished! You to sup ply the cor rect volt age spec i fi ed for your mod el. It are now well-versed in the ways of the Mackie HDA will continue to operate at lower voltages, but will not loudspeaker.

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Eaw Resolution Software

    Appendix A: EAW Resolution Software IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING Installation should only be done by experienced, licensed professionals. Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. As described throughout this manual, make sure the loudspeakers are installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures.

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Service Information

    Appendix B: Service Information If you think there is a problem with your Mackie HDA, Poor sound please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confi rm the problem. Visit the Support • Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that a stage section of our website (www.mackie.com/support)

  • Page 24: Appendix C: Connections

    Appendix C: Connections XLR Connectors The LOOP OUT connector al lows several HDAs to be The HDA has one female XLR input that accepts a balanced line-level sig nal. When con nect ing a bal anced connected in parallel. Sim ply plug the signal source sig nal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Au dio En gi neer ing (i.e., mix er out put) into the main input jack, and patch So ci ety) standards:...

  • Page 25: Appendix D: Technical Information

    Appendix D: Technical Information HDA Specifi cations Acoustic Performance: Low-Frequency Power Amplifi er Frequency Response (–10 dB) 57 Hz – 20 kHz Rated Power 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak Frequency Response (–3 dB) 65 Hz – 18 kHz Rated THD <...
  • Page 26 fi ca tions at any time with out no tice. FB121 Hole Diameter 0.81 in / 21 mm “Mackie” and the “Running Man” fi gure are reg is tered trade marks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names men tioned are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective hold ers, and are hereby ac knowl edged.

  • Page 27: Hda Block Diagram

    HDA Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Hda Graphs

    HDA Frequency Response On-Axis –10 3-4 Long –20 –30 –40 1000 Frequency (Hz) HDA Beamwidth vs. Frequency Horizontal / Vertical 1000 Frequency (Hz) HDA Directivity vs. Frequency 1000 Frequency (Hz)

  • Page 29: Hda Limited Warranty

    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 fi nd contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
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