HD1221 2-Way High-Definition Powered Loudspeaker OWNER’S MANUAL
HD1221 Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. 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 amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
DANGER: Loudspeakers should be mounted or suspended only by persons with knowledge of the proper hardware and rigging techniques. When stacking or pole-mounting loudspeakers, be sure that they are stabilized and secured from falling over or being accidentally pushed over. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage to the equipment, personal injury, or death.
HD1221 Hookup Diagrams To Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUT To Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUT Power Cord Power Cord L/R MAIN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12 1 2 3 4 Mixing Console (Mackie CFX12mkII shown) This simple system may be utilized in a variety of ways anywhere high-output and easy setup are needed. Great for wedding DJs to vocal reinforcement to full band PA, the HD1221 is the perfect setup when you need a highoutput, ultra-portable PA.
Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point To Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUT Line level HIGH PASS OUTPUT A Pole Mount Owner’s Manual Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker reproduces all frequencies above the subwoofer’s crossover point To Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUT Power Cord Line level HIGH PASS OUTPUT A To Mackie HD1501 powered subwoofer INPUT A Mackie HD1501 powered subwoofer plays the low frequencies Power Cord
HD1221 Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeakers strewn across the stage in monitor position Power Cord Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker LOOP OUT to Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUT for the prima donna lead singer who needs two monitors Power Cord Power Cord LEFT/RIGHT MAIN OUTS to house PA (Mackie HD1801 Power Subwoofers and Mackie HD1531 Powered Loudspeakers not shown, but that would be a great setup!) Power Cord AUX SENDS 1-3 to Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUTS GAIN 1 GAIN
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 HD1221 PARALLEL 1 MAIN INPUT 2 LOOP OUT THERMAL 2-WAY HIGH DEFINITION POWERED LOUDSPEAKER 3 VOICING MODE CONTOUR 4 SIG/ LIMIT POWER LIGHT ON NORMAL MONITOR This is a male XLR-type connector that produces exactly the same signal that is connected to the main input jack.
HD1221 4. POWER LIGHT ON 7. LEVEL Press this switch in to turn on the front panel power LED if a visual indicator is preferred. The LED next to the switch will light as a reminder. This controls the overall signal level at the input to the built-in power amplifiers. 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 your system. Be sure to keep an eye on the SIG/LIMIT LED [6].
WARNING: 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 designed to sit on the floor or stage as the main PA or as monitors. It may also be polemounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of the cabinet.
HD1221 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 are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise: • Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of a room. Doing so increases the low frequency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct.
Rigging HD1221s may be individually flown horizontally or vertically using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts. WARNING: 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. WARNING: The cabinet is suitable for rigging via its fly points.
HD1221 Important Rigging Reminder: To reiterate, Mackie is not in the business of providing complete rigging systems, either as designers, manufacturers, or installers. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a properly engineered, loadcertified rigging system for supporting the loudspeaker from structure. The illustrations provided below are just a couple of rigging possibilities.
Care and Maintenance 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 increased reliability and longevity for the amplifier.
HD1221 Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation. You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away. Troubleshooting No power Poor bass performance may be the result of bad AC power.
“XLR” Connectors The HD1221 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: The LOOP OUT connector allows you to connect several HD1221s. Simply plug the signal source (i.e., mixer output) into the input jack, and patch that speaker’s LOOP OUT jack to the next speaker’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining multiple speakers. See below for a visual example of daisy-chaining.
HD1221 Appendix C: Technical Information HD1221 Specifications Acoustic Performance: Line Input Power Frequency Response (-10 dB) 55 Hz – 20 kHz US model 100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 200W Frequency Response (-3 dB) 65 Hz – 18 kHz EU / CN model 200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 200W Horizontal Coverage (–6 dB)1 90˚ averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 VAC Vertical Coverage (-6 dB)1 50˚ averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz Safety Features Max peak SPL (calculated)2 133
LF HF Amp Digital to Analog Converter Thermal Monitoring Limiter HD Loudspeaker Processing Contour Normal Monitor Analog to Digital Converter LOOP OUT XLR MAIN INPUT XLR Level Control Signal / Limit LED Mute Voicing Mode HD Loudspeaker Processing Limiter Digital to Analog Converter Amp Owner’s Manual HD1221 Block Diagram Correct disposal of this product.
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