Mackie HD1221 manual

HD1221 OWNER’S MANUAL 2-W ay High-Definition P owered L oudspeaker[...]

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 r[...]

Introduction The HD1221 Powered Loudspeaker r epresents a major step into portable high-definition live sound, providing precise, articulate full-range sound at the high-output levels demanded of modern P A systems. T wo Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplifiers efficiently drive 1200 W atts of total system power , providing maximum output with minima[...]

HD1221: 2-W A Y SYSTEM Hookup Diagrams T h i s s i mp le sy s te m m a y b e u ti li z ed in a v ar i et y o f w ay s a n yw h er e h i gh -o u tp u t a nd ea s y s et up ar e n e ed e d. Gr e at for wedding DJs to vocal reinforcement to full band P A, the HD1221 is the per fect setup when you need a high- output, ultra-portable P A. In this exampl[...]

HD1221: 3-W A Y SYSTEM WITH POWERED SUBWOOFERS Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeaker reproduces all frequencies above the subwoof er’ s crossov er point Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeaker reproduces all frequencies above the subwoof er’ s crossov er point Po we r Cor d P ole Mount Line level HIGH P ASS OUTPUT A Line level HIGH P ASS OUTPUT A To Ma[...]

HD1221: MONITOR SETUP Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeakers strewn across the stage in monitor position Po we r Cor d Po we r Cor d Po we r Cor d Po we r Cor d AUX SENDS 1-3 to Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeaker MAIN INPUTS Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeaker LOOP OUT to Mackie HD1221 power ed loudspeaker MAIN INPUT for the prima donna lead singer who[...]

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.SeeAppendixBformore information about this connector . 2. LOOP OUT This is a male XLR-type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the main[...]

7. LEVEL This controls the overall signal level at the input to thebuilt-inpowerampliers.Itrangesfrom–6dBto +6dBofgain.Thecenterdetentis0dB(unitygain). UsethiscontroltovarytheleveloftheHD1221versus otherloudspeakersandsubwoofersin?[...]

W ARNING:Installationshouldonlybedoneby anexperiencedtechnician.Improper installation 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 or structures. The HD1221 speaker is [...]

Room Acoustics The HD1221 loudspeakers are designed to sound neutral; that is, to reproduce the input signal as accurately as possible. Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. Here ar e some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical roomproblemsthatmightarise: • A voidplacin[...]

Rigging HD1221smaybeindividuallyownhorizontallyor verticallyusingM10x1.5x37mmforgedshoulder eyebolts. W ARNING:Installationshouldonlybedoneby anexperiencedtechnician.Improper installation may result in damage to the equipment, injury or death. Make sure that the [...]

Flown V er tically Flo wn Horizontally Flo wn Horizontally with Mackie HD1801 sub woof er Important Rigging Reminder: T o reiterate, Mackie is not in the business of providing complete rigging systems, either as designers, manufacturers,orinstallers.Itisther esponsibilityof the installer to provide a properly engineered, loa[...]

Thermal Considerations The HD1221 has two powerful built-in amplifiers capableofproducingacombined600wattsofrms power . As an amplifier works, it produces heat. The higherthesignallevel,thelouderandhotteritgets.It is important to dissipate the heat as quickly as possible. This results in[...]

• Poorbassperformancemaybetheresultofbad ACpower .Seethesectiontitled‘ACPower’on the previous page for further details. P oor sound • Isitloudanddistorted?Makesurethatyou’r e not overdriving a stage in the signal chain. V erifythatalllevelco[...]

Appendix B: Connections “XLR” Connectors The HD1221 has one female XLR input that accepts a balanced li ne -l ev el s ign al. W he n c onn ec ti ng a b al an ced signal,besureit’ swiredperAES(AudioEngineering Society)standards: XLR Pin1–Shield(Ground) Pin2–Hot(+) Pin3–Col[...]

Acoustic Performance: Frequency Response (-10 dB) 55 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Response (-3 dB) 65 Hz – 18 kHz Horizontal Coverage (–6 dB) 1 90˚ averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz V ertical Coverage (-6 dB) 1 50˚ averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Max peak SPL (calculated) 2 133 dB Max peak SPL (measured) 3 124 dB Crossover Point 1.5 kHz V oicing Mode Contour LF ,[...]

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 th[...]

HD1221 Dimensions HD1221 Fr equency Response 15.2 in / 386 mm 16.2 in / 411 mm 60˚ 24.0 in / 610 mm 15.7 in / 399 mm 15.0 in / 380 mm WEIGH T 50 lb 22.7 kg     !  "  #  !     ?[...]

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