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How To Use This Manual 

The fi rst few pages after the Overview and Features 

are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for  
deploying HDA loudspeakers. Next is a  detailed tour of 
the entire loudspeaker. Throughout the manual are  
illustrations with each feature numbered and described 
in nearby paragraphs.

We cannot stress enough how important it is that you 

read this entire manual. There are specifi c instructions 
on rigging safety, power and signal connections, voicing 
and more. These notes are all extremely important in 
order to get the most out of your HDA loudspeaker(s), 
as well as necessary to maintain the utmost safety. The 
HDA Owner’s Manual: Learn it. Know it. Live it.

This icon marks infor mation that is critically 
 important or unique to the HDA.

This icon leads to some explanations of  
features and 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 

 

 

 

 

13

   3. ARRAY MODE   

 

 

 

13

 1-2 

    13

 3-4 

    13

 3-4 

LONG 

THROW 

   14

   4. POWER LIGHT ON 

 

 

 

14

   5. SIG/LIMIT LED  

 

 

 

14

   6. THERMAL LED   

 

 

 

14

   7. ON LED 

 

 

 

 

15

   8. AC MAINS 

 

 

 

 

15

   9. AC LOOP 

 

 

 

 

15

   10. AC LOOP CIRCUIT BREAKER 

 

 

15

BOTTOM 

SURFACE 

FEATURES 

   16

   11 & 12. DUAL-ANGLE POLE CUP 

 

 

16

   13. COMPRESSION PAD 

 

 

 

16

   14. RUBBER RUNNERS 

 

 

 

16

ARRAY 

USAGE 

    17

   FLOOR MOUNTING 

 

 

 

17

RIGGING 

     18

   RIGGING DESIGN PRACTICES 

 

 

18

   RIGGING HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES 

 

18

   A NOTE ON EYEBOLTS 

 

 

 

18

   RIGGING NOTES   

 

 

 

19

ROOM 

ACOUSTICS 

    20

THERMAL 

CONSIDERATIONS 

   21

AC 

POWER     21

CARE 

AND 

MAINTENANCE 

   21

APPENDIX A: EAW RESOLUTION SOFTWARE 

 

22

APPENDIX B: SERVICE INFORMATION    

 

23

APPENDIX C: CONNECTIONS   

 

 

24

APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 

 

25

HDA BLOCK DIAGRAM 

  

 

 

27

HDA 

GRAPHS 

  

   28

HDA LIMITED WARRANTY    

 

 

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Owner’s Manual

Owner’

s Manual

Part No. SW0872  Rev. A  12/10

©2010  LOUD Technologies Inc.  All Rights Re served.

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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