Mackie 2 Way High Definition Powered Loudspeaker HD1221 User Manual

HD1221

2-Way High-Deﬁnition

Powered Loudspeaker

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

22. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending loudspeaker

enclosures, 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. The user must determine the load

requirements, dynamic loading, and any other contributing factors

affecting the loudspeaker installation. The user must determine the

proper design factor for speciﬁc applications and the required load

rating of the connection to structure. Comply with all applicable

federal, state, and local regulations.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

REAR PANEL FEATURES

PLACEMENT

ROOM ACOUSTICS

RIGGING

THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS

AC POWER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION

APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS

APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION

HD1221 BLOCK DIAGRAM

HD1221 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS

HD1221 LIMITED WARRANTY

We strongly recommend the following rigging system practices:

• Documentation: Thoroughly document the mounting/rigging

design with detailed drawings and parts lists.

• Analysis: Have a licensed structural engineer or other qualiﬁed

professional review and approve the mounting/rigging design

before its implementation.

• Installation: Use personnel experienced and qualiﬁed for

mounting/rigging loudspeakers in accordance with and in

compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.

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.

Introduction

Features

The HD1221 Powered Loudspeaker represents a major

step into portable high-deﬁnition live sound, providing

precise, articulate full-range sound at the high-output

levels demanded of modern PA systems. Two Class-D

Fast Recovery™ ampliﬁers efﬁciently drive 1200 Watts

of total system power, providing maximum output with

minimal distortion. True high-deﬁnition sound is

possible thanks to an arsenal of technological

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1200W of ultra-efﬁcient Class-D Fast

Recovery™ ampliﬁcation

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LF 500W RMS / 1000W peak

HF 100W RMS / 200W peak

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High-deﬁnition digital processing includes:

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Revolutionary patented acoustic correction

Transducer time alignment and phase

correction

innovations including patented acoustic correction

processing that was previously only available on high-

end stadium touring systems. This complex processing,

along with a phase-coherent electronic crossover and

transducer time-alignment provide unparalleled

acoustic accuracy that has to be heard to be believed.

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Precision 2-way crossover

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Custom designed transducers by EAW

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12” neodymium woofer with 3” voice coil

1.75” compression driver with heat-treated

titanium diaphragm

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Custom designed user-rotatable 90˚ x 50˚ horn

by Martin Audio

60˚ monitor angle for maximum coverage on

stage

Three user-selectable voicing modes for easy

system tuning

Ultra-compact and lightweight (50 lb / 22.7 kg)

Integrated limiting and protection circuitry

Rugged all wood cabinet (15mm birch)

12 integrated ﬂy points for horizontal and

vertical rigging

The HD1221 features system tuning, a 12” neodymium

woofer and a 1.75” heat-treated titanium compression

driver, custom designed by the award winning

engineering team at EAW, delivering the ultimate in

both quality and performance.

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A custom rotatable horn by Martin Audio, three

selectable voicing modes and extensive protection

circuitry complete this ultra-portable, powerful HD

system that may be used as the house PA or as monitors

for the band.

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Stand / pole mountable

All of these high-end components are housed in a

rugged, all-wood enclosure that not only protects, but

allows for multiple mounting options including ﬂying

and pole mounting. The HD1221 brings high-deﬁnition

sound to the world of portable PA systems.

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Part No. SW0845 Rev. A 09/10

Hookup Diagrams

To Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

MAIN INPUT

To Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

MAIN INPUT

Power

Cord

Power

Cord

L/R

MAIN

OUT

9-10

11-12

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 high-

output, ultra-portable PA.

In this example, the left and right main outputs from a mixer feed the MAIN INPUTs of a pair of Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeakers.

Note: HD1221s do not necessarily need to be pole-mounted. They may be placed on a ﬂoor, stage, or other

ﬁrm surface or they may be ﬂown for permanent installs. Please refer to pages 9-12 for more information on

HD1221 placement, acoustics and rigging.

HD1221: 2-WAY SYSTEM

HD1221

Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

reproduces

Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

reproduces

all frequencies

above the subwoofer’s

crossover point

above the subwoofer’s

crossover point

To Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

MAIN INPUT

To Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker

MAIN INPUT

Pole

Power

Cord

Power

Cord

Mount

Line level

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT A

Line level

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT A

To Mackie HD1501

powered subwoofer

INPUT A

powered subwoofer

INPUT A

L/R

MAIN

OUT

Power

Cords

Power

Cords

Mackie HD1501

powered subwoofer

plays the low

powered subwoofer

plays the low

frequencies

Mixing Console

(Mackie Onyx 1640i shown)

Similar to the previous hookup diagram, this one adds some low end to your portable PA. It is perfect for the

same setups as mentioned previously [sound reinforcement, weddings, vocal reinforcement, portable PA for a full

band of all genres, etc.], as well as for DJs and other functions that call for additional low-end thump. This is the

perfect setup when you need an ultra-portable PA with A LOT of output!

In this example, the left and right main outputs from a mixer feed the inputs of a pair of Mackie HD1501

powered subwoofers. HIGH PASS OUTPUT A of each subwoofer feed the MAIN INPUTs of the Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeakers. The HD1221s reproduce the mid-to-high frequencies in stereo, and the subs provide the

low frequencies in stereo.

If just a little extra low end is needed, a single HD1801 may be used with a pair of HD1221s and still retain a

stereo image.

HD1221: 3-WAY SYSTEM WITH POWERED SUBWOOFERS

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Mackie HD1221 powered loudspeakers strewn across the stage in monitor position

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

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!)

AUX SENDS 1-3 to Mackie HD1221

powered loudspeaker MAIN INPUTS

21/22

23/24

GAIN

2404

MAIN

MIX

AUX MASTERS

STEREO RETURNS

AUX

PAN

BAL

21/22

23/24

MAIN MIX

Mixing Console

(Mackie 2404-VLZ3 shown)

This is the perfect setup for using HD1221s as high output, professional stage monitors. This type of setup may be

utilized at local clubs, festival stages, in churches and more.

In this example, AUX SENDS 1-3 from a mixer feed the MAIN INPUTS of three Mackie HD1221 powered

loudspeakers which lay across the front of the stage as monitors for the band. Additionally, a fourth Mackie

HD1221 powered loudspeaker is daisy-chained by using the LOOP OUT XLR jack from one of the other

monitors, providing two monitors off of a single aux send. See page 15 [‘Appendix B: Connections’] for details

on how to daisy-chain loudspeakers.

The left and right main outputs from the same mixer feed the MAIN INPUTs of the house PA speakers. See the

hook-up diagram on the previous page [‘HD1221: 3-way system with powered subwoofers’] to see how to

connect the mixer to the PA.

HD1221: MONITOR SETUP

HD1221

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.

THERMAL

SIG/ LIMIT

HD1221

PARALLEL

2-WAY HIGH DEFINITION POWERED LOUDSPEAKER

MAIN

INPUT

LOOP

OUT

VOICING MODE

POWER

LIGHT ON

CONTOUR

NORMAL

MONITOR

2. LOOP OUT

6dB

+6dB

LEVEL

This is a male XLR-type connector that produces

exactly the same signal that is connected to the main

input jack. Use it to daisy-chain several HD1221's

together off the same signal source. See Appendix B for

more information about this connector.

3. VOICING MODE

This built-in 3-position voicing mode switch allows the

HD1221 to be tailored for any sound application.

CONTOUR

Set the Voicing Mode switch to the ‘CONTOUR’

position for low-level applications. This is the

perfect setting when a little more low and high

end is necessary. The LED next to the switch

will illuminate yellow when ‘CONTOUR’ is the

chosen voicing mode.

NORMAL

This is the standard position of the switch,

hence the name, ‘NORMAL’. It is ideal for most

PA applications where the HD1221 will be

cranked. Additionally, this is the recommended

position when paired with a subwoofer. Of the

three options, this is the most accurate voicing

mode and should be used in the majority of

applications. The LED next to the switch will

illuminate green when ‘NORMAL’ is the chosen

voicing mode.

POWER

MONITOR

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NE PAS OUVRIR

The ‘MONITOR’ position is designed for when

the HD1221 will be used as a stage monitor,

but it may also be utilized when you need the

vocals to cut through a high-gain, high-output

instrument (such as guitar). In this position,

the low frequency is rolled off, while the

mids and highs are tuned to cut through stage

volume with as much gain before feedback

as possible. The LED next to the switch will

illuminate red when ‘MONITOR’ is the chosen

voicing mode.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

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SERIAL NUMBER

REVISION

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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].

If this switch is disengaged [out], and the HD1221 is

powered on, the LED on the front of the cabinet will not

light, nor will the LED next to the switch. The LED next

to the POWER Switch [8] and other rear panel LEDs

will still illuminate when the unit is powered on.

8. POWER

Use this switch to turn the HD1221 on and off. The

LED next to the switch will illuminate when powered

on. The front panel LED will also turn on, but only if the

POWER LIGHT ON switch [4] is engaged.

5. THERMAL LED

The HD1221 is equipped with a thermal protection

circuit that monitors the internal temperature of the

ampliﬁers and heatsink. If the temperature exceeds a

safe operating level, this indicator lights and the input

signal is muted to allow the ampliﬁers to cool. When the

temperature cools to a safe level once again, the thermal

protection circuit deactivates, the THERMAL LED turns

off and the HD1221 returns to normal operation.

Press the bottom of this switch to put the speaker into

standby mode. The HD1221 will not function, but the

circuits are still live. To remove AC power, either turn

off the AC mains supply, or unplug the power cord from

the speaker and the AC mains supply.

As a general guide, the powered speakers

should be turned on last, after the mixer and

other sources. They should also be the ﬁrst

When the HD1221 is in thermal protect mode, the

unit is still powered on despite the lack of output. If

POWER LIGHT ON [4] is engaged, the front panel

power LED will go out when in thermal protect mode.

things turned off. This will reduce the possibility of any

turn-on, or turn-off thumps in your speakers.

Activation of the thermal protection circuit

is an indication that you should take steps

to avoid continued thermal problems. See

‘Thermal Considerations’ on page 13 for more

information.

9. IEC AC Receptacle

This jack accepts the supplied 3-prong AC power cord.

Before you plug the AC power cord into the

powered loudspeaker, make sure that the

voltage of your unit (listed above the IEC AC

receptacle) is the same voltage as your local AC mains

6. SIG/LIMIT LED

This bi-color LED illuminates green whenever there is supply. Use only the power cord supplied. Also,

a signal present at the MAIN INPUT connector. It senses disconnecting the plug’s ground pin is dangerous. Don’t

the signal just after the LEVEL control, so adjustments

to the LEVEL control will affect the SIG/LIMIT

indicator.

do it.

The HD1221 has a built-in limiter that helps to

prevent the ampliﬁer outputs from clipping or

overdriving the transducers. The SIG/LIMIT

indicator lights yellow when the limiter is activated. It's

okay for it to blink yellow occasionally, but if it blinks

frequently or lights continuously, turn down the level

control until it only blinks occasionally.

Excessive limiting may lead to

overheating, which in turn trips the thermal

protect circuitry and interrupts the

performance. See ‘Thermal Considerations’ on page 13

for more information.

HD1221

Placement

WARNING: Installation should only be done by

an experienced technician. Improper

installation may result in damage to the

You can create a horizontal array by placing the

cabinets side-by-side. However, you should have a good

understanding of the relationship between the splay

angle (the angle between the facing sides of the

cabinets) and frequency cancellation effects between

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 cabinets.

persons or structures.

When two cabinets are positioned side-by-side such

that the rear-angled faces of the enclosures are

stage as the main PA or as monitors. It may also be pole- parallel, the splay angle will be 90º. This matches the

The HD1221 speaker is designed to sit on the ﬂoor or

mounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of the

cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the

weight of the HD1221. The Mackie SPM200 is a great

90˚ horizontal coverage pattern of each individual

HD1221; the interference between the two cabinets will

be minimized, but the total coverage of 180˚ may be too

option when using a sub. The HD1221 may also be ﬂown wide for some applications (see Figure A). The mid and

horizontally or vertically via its 12 integrated ﬂy points

as detailed on page 11.

high frequencies may also be reduced for those in the

center who are too close to the loudspeakers.

Check to make sure that the support surface

(e.g., ﬂoor, etc.) has the necessary mechanical

characteristics to support the weight of the

loudspeaker(s).

Reducing the splay angle will reduce the total

horizontal coverage, but it also creates an area both

speakers are covering. Instead of a nearﬁeld hole,

this will cause comb-ﬁltering effects in the frequency

response in the overlapping area. The smaller the splay

angle, the more energy will be delivered on-axis, but the

comb-ﬁltering effects will get worse at the same time

(see Figure B).

When 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.

Experimentation and experience will help you ﬁnd

the right trade-off for your application. In the end, the

correct placement will depend on the environment and

the necessary audience coverage.

As with any powered components, protect them from

moisture. Avoid installing the loudspeaker in places

exposed to harsh weather conditions. If you are setting

them up outdoors, make sure they are under cover if you

expect rain.

Interference

110˚

180˚

Figure A

Figure B

Two HD1221s horizontally arrayed with 180˚

coverage with no interference.

Two HD1221s horizontally arrayed with 110˚

coverage with center interference.

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Room Acoustics

The HD1221 loudspeakers are designed to sound

neutral; that is, to reproduce the input signal as

accurately as possible.

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Highly reverberant rooms, like many

gymnasiums and auditoriums, are a

nightmare for sound system intelligibility.

Multiple reﬂections off the hard walls, ceiling,

and ﬂoor play havoc with the sound. Depending

on the situation, you may be able to take some

steps to minimize the reﬂections, such as

putting carpeting on the ﬂoors, closing

draperies to cover large glass windows, or

hanging tapestries or other materials on the

walls to absorb some of the sound.

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:

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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.

However, in most cases, these remedies are not

possible or practical. So what do you do?

Making the sound system louder generally

doesn’t work because the reﬂections become

louder, too. The best approach is to provide as

much direct sound coverage to the audience

as possible. The farther away you are from

the speaker, the more prominent will be the

reﬂected sound.

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Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall. This,

too, increases the low frequency output, though

not as much as corner placement. However, this

is a good way to reinforce the low frequencies,

if so desired.

•

Avoid placing the speakers directly on a

hollow stage ﬂoor. A hollow stage can resonate

at certain frequencies, causing peaks and dips

in the frequency response of the room. It is

better to place the loudspeakers on a sturdy

stand designed to handle the weight of the

HD1221.

Use more speakers strategically placed so they

are closer to the back of the audience. If the

distance between the front and back speakers

is more than about 100 feet, you should use a

delay processor to time-align the sound. (Since

sound travels about 1 foot per millisecond, it

takes about 1/10 of a second to travel 100 feet.)

Position the loudspeakers so the high-

frequency drivers are 2 to 4 feet above ear

level for the audience (make allowances for a

standing/dancing in the aisles audience). High

frequencies are highly directional and tend to

be absorbed much easier than lower

Keep in mind that the VOICING MODE switch is a

great way to compensate for some of these issues. See

page 7 for more information.

frequencies. By providing direct line-of-sight

from the loudspeakers to the audience, you

increase the overall brightness and

intelligibility of the sound system.

HD1221

Rigging Hardware and Accessories

Rigging

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, and installing rigging systems. Each one of

these tasks is a discipline in its own right. Because of

the hazardous nature of rigging work and the potential

liability, engage companies that specialize in these

disciplines to do the work required.

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.

Mackie does offer certain accessory rigging items,

primarily for attachment to the hardware integral with

the loudspeaker. Some items, such as eyebolts and

U-brackets, may be used with a variety of products.

While these accessories are intended to facilitate

installation, the wide variety of possible installation

conditions and array conﬁgurations do not permit

Mackie to determine their suitability or load rating for

any particular application.

WARNING: The cabinet is suitable for rigging

via its ﬂy points. NEVER attempt to suspend

the HD1221 by its handles.

Rigging Design Practices

Rigging a loudspeaker requires determining:

1. The rigging methods and hardware that meet static,

shock, dynamic, and any other load requirements for

supporting the loudspeaker from structure.

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, load-certiﬁed rigging

system for supporting the loudspeaker from structure.

2. The design factor for and the required WLL

(Working Load Limit) for this support.

Mackie strongly recommends the following rigging

practices:

Rigging Notes

The HD1221’s intergral mounting points are designed

to support only the weight of their own loudspeaker

with suitable, external hardware. This means that each

HD loudspeaker must be supported independently of

any other HD loudspeaker and any other loads.

1. Documentation: Thoroughly document the design

with detailed drawings and parts lists.

2. Analysis: Have a qualiﬁed professional, such as a

licensed Professional Engineer, review and approve the

design before its implementation.

A minimum of two rigging points must be used to hang

an HD1221. More may be used for creating the desired

hanging angle as shown in the illustrations on the

following page. All mounting points are fully load

bearing so any two may be used for rigging; no mounting

points are restricted to angle control only.

3. Installation: Have a qualiﬁed professional rigger do

the installation and inspection.

4. Safety: Use adequate safety precautions and

back-up systems.

12 Fly Points

MP = Mounting Point

Three each on the top and bottom (6 total)

Two on each side (6 total)

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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, load-

certiﬁed rigging system for supporting the loudspeaker

from structure.

The illustrations provided below are just a couple of

rigging possibilities.

Flown Horizontally with

Mackie HD1801 subwoofer

Flown Horizontally

Top Fly

Points

Side Fly Points

Rear Fly Points

(adjust angle)

Flown Vertically

Side Fly Points

Rear Fly Points

(adjust angle)

Top Fly

Points

Lower Rear

Fly Point

(adjusts angle)

HD1221

Thermal Considerations

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.

Your Mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of

reliable service if you follow these guidelines:

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Avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If

they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under

cover if rain is expected.

Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below

freezing temperatures). If you must operate the

loudspeakers in a cold environment, warm up

the voice coils slowly by sending a low-level

signal through them for about 15 minutes prior

to high-power operation.

The ampliﬁer module is mounted on a large heatsink,

which is cooled by convection where cool air is drawn

through its ﬁns, carrying the heat away. In order for this

convection cooling to work efﬁciently, it is important

to provide adequate airspace behind the loudspeaker.

Additionally, a thermally-controlled fan resides inside

of the HD1221 which helps to reduce the chance of it

overheating and thermalling. When positioning the

HD1221, we recommend leaving at least six inches of air

space behind it.

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Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets. Only do

this when the power is turned off. Avoid getting

moisture into any of the openings of the

cabinet, particularly where the drivers are

located.

In the unlikely event of the ampliﬁer overheating, a

built-in thermal switch will activate, muting the

signal, lighting the thermal LED, and ramping the fan

up to top speed. When the ampliﬁer has cooled down to

a safe operating temperature, the thermal switch resets

itself, and the HD1221 resumes normal operation.

If the thermal switch activates, try turning down the

level control a notch or two on the mixing console (or

the back of the HD1221) to avoid overheating the

ampliﬁer. Be aware that direct sunlight and/or hot stage

lights may be the culprit of an ampliﬁer overheating.

AC Power

Be sure the HD1221 is plugged into an outlet that

is able to supply the correct voltage speciﬁed for your

model. It will continue to operate at lower voltages, but

will not reach full power.

Be sure the electrical service can supply enough

amperage 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

available on the line, the louder the speakers will play

and the more peak output power will be available for a

cleaner, punchier bass. A suspected problem of “poor

bass performance” is often caused by a weak AC supply

to the ampliﬁers.

Never remove the ground pin on the power

cord or any other component of the HD1221.

This is very dangerous.

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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.

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Poor bass performance may be the result of bad

AC power. See the section titled ‘AC Power’ on

the previous page for further details.

Poor sound

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Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re

not overdriving a stage in the signal chain.

Verify that all level controls are set properly.

•

Is the input connector plugged completely into

the jack? Be sure all connections are secure.

Troubleshooting

No power

Noise

•

Is it plugged in? Make sure the AC outlet is live

(check with a tester or lamp).

•

Make sure all connections to the active

loudspeakers are good and sound.

Our next favorite question: Is the power switch

on? If not, try turning it on.

•

Make sure none of the signal cables are routed

near AC cables, power transformers, or other

EMI-inducing devices.

Is the power LED on the rear panel glowing

green? If not, make sure the AC outlet is live. If

so, refer to “No sound” below.

Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based

device on the same AC circuit as the HD1221?

Use an AC line ﬁlter or plug the HD1221 into a

different AC circuit.

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The internal AC line fuse may be blown. This is

not a user serviceable part. If you suspect the

AC line fuse is blown, please see the "Repair"

section next.

Hum

•

Try disconnecting the cable connected to the

main input jack. If the noise disappears, it

could be a “ground loop,” rather than a problem

with the HD1221. Try some of the following

troubleshooting ideas:

No sound

•

Is the input level control for the input source

turned all the way down? Verify that all the

volume controls in the system are properly

adjusted.

•

Use balanced connections throughout your

system for the best noise rejection.

•

Is the signal source working? Make sure the

connecting cables are in good repair and

securely connected at both ends. Make sure the

output volume (gain) control on the mixing

console is turned up sufﬁciently to drive the

inputs of the speaker.

Whenever possible, plug all the audio

equipment’s linecords into outlets which share

a common ground. The distance between the

outlets and the common ground should be as

short as possible.

•

Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on

or a processor loop engaged. If you ﬁnd

something like this, make sure the volume/

gain is turned down before disengaging the

offending switch.

Repair

For warranty service, refer to the warranty

information on page 19.

Is the thermal indicator lit red on the rear

panel? Make sure there is at least six inches of

free space behind the HD1221.

Non-warranty service for Mackie products is

available at a factory-authorized service center. To

locate the nearest service center, visit www.mackie.com,

click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center.”

Service for Mackie products living outside the United

States can be obtained through local dealers or

distributors.

Poor bass performance

•

Check the polarity of the connections between

the mixer and the loudspeakers. You may have

your positive and negative connections reversed

at one end of one cable, causing one

If you do not have access to our website, you may call

the Tech Support department at 1-800-898-3211,

Monday-Friday, during normal business hours, Paciﬁc

Time, to explain the problem. Tech Support will tell you

where the nearest factory-authorized service center is

located in your area.

loudspeaker to be out-of-phase with the other.

HD1221

Appendix B: Connections

“XLR” Connectors

The HD1221 has one female XLR input that accepts

The LOOP OUT connector allows you to connect

a balanced line-level signal. When connecting a balanced

signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering

Society) standards:

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.

There is a limit to how many HD1221s may

be daisy-chained together. A general rule

is to maintain a load impedance ten times

or more than the source impedance to

prevent excessive loading on the source. For example, if

the mixer has an output impedance of 120 , then you

can daisy chain up to nine HD1221s. This is a load of

1222 (HD1221 input impedance=11 k ; 9 of these in

parallel=1222 ). Since microphones typically have a

higher output impedance, you should limit

Balanced XLR Connectors

XLR

Pin 1 – Shield (Ground)

Pin 2 – Hot (+)

Pin 3 – Cold (–)

daisy-chaining from a mic source to two HD1221s.

There is also a male XLR connector on the HD1221

labeled LOOP OUT. This is also wired according to the

AES standards listed above.

The LOOP OUT jack is wired straight from the main

input connector — there is no electronic circuitry

between — so the signal coming out of the LOOP OUT

jack is exactly the same as the signal going in.

to next

speaker

to next

speaker

HD1221

PARALLEL

2-WAY HIGH DEFINITION POWERED LOUDSPEAKER

MAIN

INPUT

LOOP

OUT

MAIN

INPUT

LOOP

OUT

MAIN

INPUT

LOOP

OUT

MAIN

INPUT

LOOP

OUT

VOICING MODE

POWER

LIGHT ON

LEVEL

L/R

MAIN

OUT

POWER

REVISION

Mixing Console

(Mackie 1604-VLZ3 shown)

DAISY-CHAINING MULTIPLE HD1221S

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Appendix C: Technical Information

HD1221 Speciﬁcations

Acoustic Performance:

Frequency Response (-10 dB)

Frequency Response (-3 dB)

Horizontal Coverage (–6 dB)¹

Line Input Power

US model

55 Hz – 20 kHz

65 Hz – 18 kHz

100 – 120 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 200W

200 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 200W

3-pin IEC 250 VAC

EU / CN model

AC Connector

90˚ averaged

2 kHz to 10 kHz

Vertical Coverage (-6 dB)¹

50˚ averaged

2 kHz to 10 kHz

Safety Features

Input Protection:

RMS limiting, power supply and

ampliﬁer thermal protection

Max peak SPL (calculated)²

Max peak SPL (measured)³

Crossover Point

133 dB

124 dB

1.5 kHz

Display LEDs:

Power ON, Voicing Mode selection,

Sig/Limit, Thermal protection,

Front Power ON

Voicing Mode

Contour

Construction Features

Basic Design

LF, HF boost

Nominally ﬂat

Asymmetrical monitor, 60˚ tilt

Normal

Cabinet

15 mm exterior grade premium

birch plywood

Monitor

100 Hz HPF,

broad cut @ 3 kHz

Finish

High durability black paint

One on each side, one on top

Powder-coated galvanized steel

Twelve M10 x 1.5 mm

60˚

High-Frequency Section

Voice Coil Diameter

Horn Entry Diameter

Diaphragm Material

Magnet Material

Handles

Grille

1.75 in / 44 mm

1.0 in / 25 mm

Heat-treated titanium

Ferrite

Fly Points

Monitor Angle

Physical Properties

Height

Low-Frequency Section

Woofer Diameter

24.0 in / 610 mm

15.2 in / 386 mm

15.0 in / 381 mm

16.2 in / 412 mm

50 lb / 22.7 kg

12.0 in / 305 mm

3.0 in / 76 mm

Paper

Width

Voice Coil Diameter

Diaphragm Material

Magnet Material

Depth

Monitor position depth

Weight

Neodymium

Power Ampliﬁers

Low Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

Rated Power

Mounting Methods

Floor mount, pole mount, or ﬂy via 12 integrated M10 mounting

points (using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts). See

page 11 for more information.

500 watts rms

1000 watts peak

Rated THD

Cooling

< 0.03%

Options

PA-A2 Forged Shoulder Eyebolt Kit

(4 x M10 x 1.5mm x 37 mm)

Convection Extrusion

Class D

Design

P/N 0028272

High Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

Rated Power

SPM200 Loudspeaker Pole Mount

P/N 2035170-01

100 watts rms

200 watts peak

Disclaimer

Since we are always striving to make our products better by

incorporating new and improved materials, components, and

manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these

speciﬁcations at any time without notice.

Rated THD

Cooling

< 0.03%

Convection Extrusion

Class D

Design

“Mackie” and the “Running Man” ﬁgure are registered

trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.

Input/Output

Input Type

Female XLR balanced

11 k balanced

All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby

acknowledged.

Input Impedance

Loop Out

Male XLR balanced

1 HF horn can be rotated 90˚ if desired.

2 Calculated from driver sensitivity and ampliﬁer power.

3 Measured with pink noise, free ﬁeld at 1 meter, before limiting.

HD1221

HD1221 Block Diagram

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 ofﬁce, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

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WEIGHT

50 lb

22.7 kg

HD1221 Dimensions

24.0 in /

610 mm

60˚

15.0 in /

15.7 in /

399 mm

380 mm

15.2 in /

386 mm

16.2 in /

411 mm

HD1221

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 Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of

the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”).

For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to ﬁnd

contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the

distributor in your local market.

LOUD warrants to Customer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship

under normal use during the Warranty Period. If the product fails to conform to the warranty then LOUD

or its authorized service representative will at its option, either repair or replace any such nonconforming

product, provided that Customer gives notice of the noncompliance within the 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 weekends or

LOUD holidays. Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will

need it to obtain any warranty service.

For full terms and conditions, as well as the speciﬁc duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit

www.mackie.com/warranty.

The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located

at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior

agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment,

modiﬁcation or waiver of any of the provisions of this Product Warranty will be valid unless set forth in a

written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby.

Need help with your new powered loudspeaker?

• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to ﬁnd: FAQs, manuals, and addendums.

• Email us at: [email protected].

• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours, PST).

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