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Mackie HD1531 Owner's Manual

Other manuals for HD1531: Quick Start Manual, Brochure
Manual is about: 3-Way High-Definition Powered Loudspeaker

Summary of HD1531

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    Hd1531 o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 3-way high-definition powered loudspeaker.

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    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 n...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    22. Rigging precautions: when mounting or suspending loudspeaker enclo- sures, it is essential that load ratings, rigging techniques, and special safety considerations be appropriate for the installation. Use only the mounting/rigging points on the loudspeaker enclosure intended for this purpose. Th...

  • Page 4: Hookup Diagrams

    Daisy-chaining multiple hd1531 s hd1531: 4-way system with powered subwoofers hd1531 3-way high definition powered loudspeaker hd1531 3-way high definition powered loudspeaker hd1531 3-way high definition powered loudspeaker hd1531 3-way high definition powered loudspeaker +6db –6db +6db –6db +6db –...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features 1. Main input this is a female xlr-type connector that accepts a balanced line-level signal from a mixing console or other signal source. 2. Loop out this is a male xlr-type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the main in- put jack. Use it to dais...

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    11. Sig/limit led this bi-color led illuminates green whenever there is a signal present at the main input connector. It senses the signal just after the level control, so adjustments to the level control will affect the sig/limit indicator. The hd1531 has a built-in limiter that helps to pre- vent ...

  • Page 7: Placement

    Placement warning: installation should only be done by an experienced technician. Improper installa- tion may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. Make sure that the loudspeaker is installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons ...

  • Page 8: Flown Vertically

    Top fly points lower rear fly point (adjusts angle) rear fly points (adjust angle) side fly points flown vertically flown horizontally 1 fly points two per side two on the rear three each on the top and bottom rigging hd1531s may be individually flown horizontally or vertically using m10 x 1.5 x 37 ...

  • Page 9: Thermal Considerations

    Rigging hardware and accessories rigging mackie loudspeakers will invariably require hardware not supplied by mackie. Various types of load- rated hardware are available from a variety of third- party sources. There are a number of such companies specializing in manufacturing hardware for, designing...

  • Page 10: Poor Sound

    The mixer and the loudspeakers. You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one end of one cable, causing one loud- speaker to be out-of-phase. Poor sound • is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not overdriving a stage in the signal chain. Verify that all level controls...

  • Page 11: Appendix B: Connections

    Appendix b: connections 11 owner’s manual owner’ s manual “xlr” connectors the hd1531 has one female xlr input that accepts a balanced line-level signal. When connecting a balanced signal, be sure it’s wired per aes (audio engineering society) standards: xlr hot (+) pin 2 cold (–)pin 3 shield (groun...

  • Page 12: Hd1531 Specifications

    Acoustic performance: frequency response (-10 db) 38 hz-20 khz frequency response (-3 db) 50 hz-18 khz horizontal coverage (-6 db) 90 degrees averaged 2 khz to 10 khz vertical coverage (-6 db) 40 degrees averaged 2 khz to 10 khz directivity index (db) 10.7 averaged 2 khz to 10 khz directivity factor...

  • Page 13: Hd1531 Block Diagram

    Input xlr loop out xlr hf mf lf amp amp digital to analog converter digital to analog converter analog to digital converter signal / limit led hd loudspeaker processing limiter limiter mute level control hd loudspeaker processing amp digital to analog converter limiter hd loudspeaker processing 3-ba...

  • Page 14: Hd1531 Dimensions

    Hd1531 beamwidth vs. Frequency hd1531 directivity vs. Frequency hd1531 frequency response on-axis 18.25 in/ 464 mm 18.81 in/ 478 mm 35.4 in/ 900 mm weight 96.0 lb 44 kg 11.82 in/ 300 mm hd1531 dimensions horizontal / vertical frequency (hz) dir ectivity index (db) dir ectivity fa ctor (q ) 20 100 10...

  • Page 15: Mackie Limited Warranty

    Mackie limited warranty please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This limited product warranty (“product warranty”) is provided by loud technologies inc. (“loud”) and is applicable to products purchased in the united states or canada through a loud-authorized reseller or dealer. The product w...

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    16220 wood-red 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: sales@mackie.Com.