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Important Safety Instructions

Correct disposal of this product.

 This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product 

should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and 
human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural 
resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

11.

 Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time.

14.

 Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object fi lled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 
on the apparatus.

16.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 

risk of fi re or electric shock.

17.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing  
connection (the third grounding prong).

18.  

The AC Mains PowerCon

®

 connector (the appliance coupler) is used as 

the disconnect device. This connector shall remain readily accessible 
and operable.

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 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device not expressly approved 

by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the 
equipment under FCC rules.

20.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set 
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of 
Com mu ni ca tions.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits  

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques 
de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le 
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des com mu ni ca tions du 
Canada.

21.

 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 

loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing 
loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to suffi ciently 
intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specifi ed the permissible 
noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

 

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits 

could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous 
exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons 
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels 
use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or 
protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating 
the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in 
excess of the limits set forth here:

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

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.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Duration, per 

day in hours

Sound Level dBA, 

Slow Response

Typical Example

8

90

Duo in small club

6

92

4

95

Subway Train

3

97

2

100

Very loud classical music

1.5

102

1

105

Poonswang screaming at desTROYer about deadlines

0.5 110
0.25 or less

115

Loudest parts at a rock concert

2

HDA

HD

A

Summary of Contents for HDA

Page 1: ...HDA OWNER S MANUAL 2 Way High Definition Arrayable Loudspeaker...

Page 2: ...urning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation be...

Page 3: ...d practical tips Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 3 CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 OVERVIEW 5 FEATURES 5 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6 REAR PANEL FEATURES 13 1 MAIN INPUT 13 2 LOOP OUT 1...

Page 4: ...nd more complex mechanical designs Even then it isn t practical to place drivers only an inch apart Therefore additional acoustical magic is employed in the horn design to flatten the output of the hi...

Page 5: ...ecovery amplification Mackie s patented HD audio processing provides unmatched sonic accuracy and clarity Mackie Active technology includes a precision 2 way crossover transducer time alignment and ph...

Page 6: ...ctions as listed above Next connect the first HDA s XLR LOOP OUT jack to the second HDA s XLR MAIN INPUT jack using a balanced XLR cable A short 1 2 foot cable is all that is necessary Hook up the sup...

Page 7: ...MAIN INPUTS of the HDAs Since only one HDA is used per side the Array Mode switch should be in the 1 2 position on both speakers HDA MAIN INPUT HDA MAIN INPUT Mixing Console Mackie Onyx 1640i shown L...

Page 8: ...IN MIX SOLO 1 SOLO 1 2 3 4 2 SOLO SOLO MODE MAIN FX 1 USB STEREO RETURNS AUX MASTERS SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO 15 O O 15 O O 15 O O SOLO U MAX O O U U MAX O O U MAX O O FX 2 U MAX O O U MAX O O SIG OL SIG O...

Page 9: ...e left and right main outputs from the mixer to feed the main inputs of the first HDA on each side of the stage and mirror the rest of the system as described above Another important aspect to keep in...

Page 10: ...mono Since three HDAs are used the Array Mode switches should be in the 3 4 or 3 4 LONG THROW position It is possible to reproduce this exact same hookup in stereo Simply utilize the left and right m...

Page 11: ...rest of the system as identified above Another important aspect to keep in mind is the rigging setup of loudspeakers In this diagram the HDAs are flown utilizing an FB121 Flybar In this array subs may...

Page 12: ...bwoofers to mirror the rest of the system as identified above Another important aspect to keep in mind is the rigging setup of loudspeakers In this diagram the HDAs and HD1801 subwoofers are flown uti...

Page 13: ...INS AC LOOP CIRCUIT BREAKER AC LOOP ON WARNING TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER...

Page 14: ...ED This bi color LED illuminates green whenever there is signal present at the MAIN INPUT connector The HDA has a built in limiter that helps to prevent the amplifier outputs from clipping or overdriv...

Page 15: ...not be appropriate for local AC mains receptacles If not have a qualified electrician remove the existing AC mains plug and install a plug appropriate for the AC mains supply receptacle and following...

Page 16: ...es the HDA downward 20 to aim at the audience below the loudspeaker It may also be utilized for use with two HDAs arrayed on one pole as seen in the hook up diagram on page 8 13 COMPRESSION PAD The co...

Page 17: ...ese precautions may result in damage to the equipment personal injury or death Note that the Mackie HDA comes standard with two pole cups at different angles The desired pole cup angle depends on many...

Page 18: ...ing work and the potential liability engage companies that specialize in these disciplines to do the work required Mackie does offer certain accessory rigging items primarily for attachment to the har...

Page 19: ...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 WARNING When the FB121 Flybar is used to suspend a...

Page 20: ...a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system Here are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corn...

Page 21: ...ugh current for all the components connected to it We recommend that a stiff robust supply of AC power be used because the amplifiers place high current demands on the AC line The more power that is a...

Page 22: ...using this software It is a great tool for pre sales as well Customers will be able to see the final setup prior to any purchase Therefore realistic expectations have been set for all interested parti...

Page 23: ...explain the problem Tech Support will tell you where the nearest factory authorized service center is located in your area If you think there is a problem with your Mackie HDA please check out the fol...

Page 24: ...dards listed above Balanced XLR Connectors The LOOP OUT connector allows several HDAs to be connected in parallel Simply plug the signal source i e mixer output into the main input jack and patch that...

Page 25: ...ier power 2 Measured with pink noise free field at 1 meter before limiting Low Frequency Power Amplifier Rated Power 500 watts rms 1000 watts peak Rated THD 0 03 Cooling Convection Extrusion Design Cl...

Page 26: ...26 7 kg Mounting Methods Pole mount integral rigging flybar stack on top or fly underneath subwoofer s or fly via 4 integrated M10 mounting points using M10 x 1 5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts See...

Page 27: ...gital to Analog Converter Digital to Analog Converter Analog to Digital Converter Signal Limit LED HD Loudspeaker Processing Limiter Limiter Mute HD Loudspeaker Processing 1 2 3 4 3 4 Long Throw Array...

Page 28: ...Octave Response Normalized to 0 dB SPL Frequency Hz 10 0 10 20 30 40 20 100 1000 10K 20K 1 2 3 4 3 4 Long 100 10 1 Beamwidth Degrees 360 100 1000 10K 20K Frequency Hz Horizontal Vertical Directivity...

Page 29: ...e Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time excluding we...

Page 30: ...Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail s...

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