HD1801

18” Powered Subwoofer

OWNER’S MANUAL
 Important Safety Instructions
HD1801

1. Read these instructions.   18. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
2. Keep these instructions. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
3. Heed all warnings. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
4. Follow all instructions. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
manufacturer’s instructions. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type more of the following measures:
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the • Increase the separation between the equipment and the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for receiver.
replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at that to which the receiver is connected.
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
apparatus. help.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to
periods of time. operate the equipment under FCC rules.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 19. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or of Communications.
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
14. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
on the apparatus. réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des
15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a communications du Canada.
risk of fire or electric shock. 20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing
16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con- hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to
nection (the third grounding prong). sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
17. This apparatus has been equipped with an all-pole, rocker-style AC the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and
should remain readily accessible to the user. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.
when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing
CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
Duration, Sound Level Typical Example
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is per day in dBA, Slow
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude hours Response
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral
8 90 Duo in small club
est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de 6 92
"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'éléctrocution.
4 95 Subway Train
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
3 97
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 2 100 Very loud classical music
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé 1.5 102
pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le
fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction
1 105 Greg and Ben screaming at Troy about deadlines
accompagnant l'appareil. 0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION — To prevent electric shock hazard, do not
connect to mains power supply while grille is removed.
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 (2012/19/EU) 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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 Contents

Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
CONTENTS 3 AC POWER 14
FEATURES 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14
INTRODUCTION 3 APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION 15
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 4 APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS 16
REAR PANEL FEATURES 8 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 17
INS AND OUTS OF POLARITY 11 HD1801 GRAPHS AND DIMENSIONS 18
RIGGING 12 HD1801 BLOCK DIAGRAM 19
PLACEMENT 14 HD1801 LIMITED WARRANTY 20

Features Introduction
• 1600W of ultra-efficient Class-D Fast Thank you for choosing the Mackie HD1801
Recovery™ amplification subwoofer. Mackie HD Series Powered Subwoofers
• 800W RMS / 1600W peak power provide intense low-frequency extension and punch to
• 133 dB SPL max output (peak @ 1m) any Mackie full-range system. Designed and tuned by
• 35 Hz - 145 Hz operating range the experts at EAW, HD1801 subs deliver 1600W peak
• 18” high-output woofer with 4” voice coil power via high-output 18” drivers custom-designed for
• Active electronics provide complete system optimal pairing with Mackie full-range loudspeakers.
optimization The HD1801 incorporates Mackie-standard professional
• Symmetrical Linkwitz-Riley crossover components like efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™
(100 Hz, 24 dB/octave) amplifiers and system-optimizing Active electronics so
• Precision tuning filters for ultra-accurate that everything sounds great right out of the box.
bass reproduction
Premium circuitry includes a symmetrical Linkwitz-
• Phase alignment to perfectly complement
Riley crossover, precision tuning filters and user-friendly
Mackie full-range loudspeakers
features like high pass outputs for stereo operation with
• Ported, direct-radiating design for maximum
a single sub. The 15mm birch plywood enclosures
punch and low-frequency extension
feature a ported, direct-radiating design for chest-
• Designed and tuned by Eastern Acoustic Works
pounding punch. Pair the HD1801 with any Mackie
• Dual XLR inputs, full-range and high-pass
full-range loudspeaker for an extremely powerful and
outputs for mono or stereo setups
fully high-definition PA solution.
• Level control and polarity invert switch with
LED indicator Paired with a Mackie HD Series loudspeaker, you have
• Signal / limit and thermal LED indicators a complete (and completely affordable) “plug and play”
• Integrated protection and limiting circuitry system that is ideal for small clubs, DJs and rehearsal
• Rugged all-wood cabinet (15mm birch plywood) spaces. The HD1801 has both full-range and high-pass
• Pole mount receptacle for mounting full-range stereo outputs for connection to full-range top boxes.
speaker Just dial in the appropriate level and use the polarity
• 12 integrated M10 flypoints switch to make sure the sub is in phase with the
• Compact and lightweight (106 lb / 48.1 kg) loudspeakers. The integrated pole-cup can
accommodate a standard mounting pole, so your
favorite speaker has a nice place to sit. You can fly it
using the integrated M10 flypoints. Or you can just stack
your full-range box right on top of the sub...the HD1801
ain’t picky.
So if you are looking for an extremely powerful,
affordable PA setup that is simple to use, then you’re in
the right place. Read on to learn everything you could
possibly want to know about your new subwoofer.

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Part No. SW0822 Rev. C 12/13
©2004-2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 Hookup Diagrams
HD1801

SRM450v2 SRM450v2
reproduces all reproduces all
frequencies frequencies
above the above the
subwoofer’s subwoofer’s
crossover point crossover point

Line-level Line-level
High Pass High Pass
output A Power output B Power
Cord Cord

HD1801
input B

Left
HD1801 line level
input A output

Right
line level
output STEREO EFX EFX SEND TAPE TAPE MAIN INSERT MAIN OUT MAIN OUT LAMP
MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 RETURN INPUT OUTPUT 12V 0.5A
L R
L L
1
1 L
L L
R R
2
2 R R EFX

HD1801 subwoofer
BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL
R
(MONO) (MONO) 1 1 3
LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN 9 11 L FOOT
LEFT LEFT SWITCH

RIGHT RIGHT 2 2 4
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT 10 12 R S
75Hz
UTILITY OUT AUX SEND SUB OUT SUB OUT PHONES

reproduces the
U 1 U 2 U 3 U 4 U 5 U 6 U 7 U 8 U
9/10 U
11/12
IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN IC GAIN
M

ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO

5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL 5 +50 LEVEL
-15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -15dB +30dB -20 +20 -20 +20
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT LOW CUT
100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz +15 15+
MASTER SEND
10 10
U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX U AUX
5 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

low frequencies
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15
5 5
U U U U U U U U U U U 10 10

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 –15 15–

OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 63 125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K
PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER PRE FADER STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
U U U U U U U U U U U EFX

Power
EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT) (EXT)
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 12 CHANNEL COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND MIXER
U U U U U U U U U U
EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX EFX
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 DIGITAL STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR
(INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT) (INT)
PHANTOM POWER
OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 CLIP EFX 2 (INT) RETURN MASTERS
48v
U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U EQ U U U U U
POWER STATUS
HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI
12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k 12k

Cord
LEFT RIGHT
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +15 OO +20 CLIP 22
U U U U U U U U U U EFX 2 TO MAIN MIX AUX 1 AUX 2
EFX 1 RETURN
U 10
HI HI SEND EFFECTS TO MONITOR
MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID MID 7
3k 3k REVERSE DELAY 1
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 GATED DELAY 2 4
600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 U U OO +20
CATHEDRAL DELAY 3
TAPE LEVEL 2
LOW LOW LG. HALL DELAY 4
150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ 150 1.5k FREQ MID MID 0
400Hz 400Hz MD. HALL CHORUS
LG. PLATE FLANGE BREAK SWITCH 2
100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k 100 8k -15 +15 -15 +15 (MUTES ALL CHANNELS)
U U U U U U U U U U MD. PLATE PHASER 4
SM. ROOM SPRING
LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW ZERO 7
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz NORMAL EFX NORMAL
LEVEL
OO MAX SET 10
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 PHONES LEVEL
20
U
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN 30
WIDE BYPASS
0 10 0 10 0dB=0dBu
REVERBS
TIME DELAYS DAMPING RUDE
OO +10
RATE CHORUS/FLANGE/PHASER DEPTH UTILITY OUT LEVEL SOLO
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R

1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12 SUB 1 SUB 2 SUB 3 SUB 4
STEREO
STEREO
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MAIN MIX
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN

dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB
10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 1-2 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10 LEFT 10

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 SOLO 40 40 40 40 40
50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 PFL 50 50 50 50 50
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO

CFX12mkII
Mixer

This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie CFX12mkII mixer feeding inputs
A and B of one Mackie HD1801 subwoofer. Two SRM450v2 loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and
B High Pass outputs from the subwoofer. Experiment with the HD1801’s polarity switch to achieve
optimum performance. Placement of the subwoofer relative to the full-range loudspeakers will also affect
performance. See page 10 for more information.

HD1801: 3-WAY SYSTEM - MONO SUBWOOFER WITH SRM450v2 LOUDSPEAKERS

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HD1521 reproduces HD1521 reproduces
all frequencies all frequencies
above the subwoofer’s above the subwoofer’s
crossover point crossover point

Line-level
High Pass
output B Power
Cord
Line-level
High Pass
output A

Power
Cord
HD1801
input B

Right
HD1801 line level
input A output
Left
line level
output

HD1801 subwoofer
reproduces the
low frequencies
Power
Cord

1604-VLZ3
Mixer

This diagram shows the left line level output of a Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixer feeding input A of one
Mackie HD1801 subwoofer. Two HD1521 loudspeaker inputs are fed from the A and B High Pass
outputs from the subwoofer. Experiment with the HD1801’s polarity switch to achieve optimum
performance. Placement of the subwoofer relative to the full-range loudspeakers will also affect
performance. See page 10 for more information.

HD1801: 3-WAY SYSTEM - MONO SUBWOOFER WITH hd1521 LOUDSPEAKERS

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HD1801

HD1531 HD1531
reproduces all reproduces all
frequencies frequencies
above the above the
subwoofer’s subwoofer’s
crossover point crossover point

Line-level Line-level
High Pass Pole High Pass Pole
output A Mount Power output B Mount Power
Cord Cord

HD1801
input A HD1801
input B

Left Right
line level line level
output output
HD1801 subwoofer HD1801 subwoofer
reproduces the reproduces the
low frequencies low frequencies Power
Power 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V

Cords
Cords

MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

Onyx 1620i
Mixer

This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1620i mixer feeding input A
of two Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The High Pass output A of each subwoofer then feeds the input of
each Mackie HD1531 loudspeaker. Be sure to engage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801
subwoofers to optimize performance. See page 10 for more information.

HD1801: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1531 LOUDSPEAKERS

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Straps Straps

HD1531 HD1531
reproduces all reproduces all
frequencies frequencies
above the above the
subwoofers’ subwoofers’
crossover point crossover point

Power Power
Cord Cord
Line level Line level
High Pass High Pass
output A output A

to HD1801 to HD1801
input A input A

Power Power
Cord Cord

to HD1801
inputs A

Power Power
Cord Left Right Cord
Full Range line level line level Full Range
output A output output output A

HD1801 subwoofers HD1801 subwoofers

reproduce the low reproduce the low
frequencies frequencies
48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V

PREMIUM ANALOG MIXER w/ PERKINS EQ & FIREWIRE

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE

SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO

Onyx 1640i
Mixer

This diagram shows the left and right line level outputs of a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer feeding input
A of two Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The Full Range output A of each subwoofer then feeds input A of
another pair of Mackie HD1801 subwoofers. The High Pass output A of these subwoofers then feed the
input of each Mackie HD1531 loudspeaker. Be sure to engage the Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801
subwoofers to optimize performance. See page 10 for more information.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use straps to secure your loudspeakers for stacked scenarios
such as this one. Be sure to loop a strap through each handle going down each side of the cabinet setup,
as shown above.

HD1801: STEREO 4-WAY SYSTEM WITH HD1531 LOUDSPEAKERS AND DUAL SUBWOOFERS

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 Rear Panel Features
HD1801

OUTPUTS
FULL RANGE

10
A B

HD1801
18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER
5 POWER
SETTINGS
THERMAL

7 9
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT
INPUTS
A B HIGH PASS
A B
POLARITY

4 6
INVERT

- 6dB +6dB

3
LEVEL

SERIAL NUMBER REVISION

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

POWER

2
ON

1. IEC AC Receptacle 2. POWER

This jack accepts the supplied ­3-prong AC power cord. Use this switch to turn the HD1801 on and off. The
LED above the switch will illuminate when powered on.
Before you plug the AC power cord into the
The front panel LED will also turn on, but only if the
powered subwoofer, make sure that the
POWER LIGHT ON switch (7) is engaged. Press the
voltage of your unit is the same voltage as your
bottom of this switch to turn the subwoofer off.
local AC mains supply. Use only the power
cord supplied. Also, disconnecting the plug’s ground pin As a general guide, powered subwoofers
is dangerous. Don’t do it. should be turned on after the mixer and other
sources, but prior to full-range speakers.
Additionally, they should also be powered off
after the tops, but before the mixer and other sources.
This will reduce the possibility of any turn-on, or turn-
off thumps in your speakers.

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OUTPUTS
FULL RANGE
A B

HD1801 5 SETTINGS 10
THERMAL
18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT

7 9
INPUTS
A B HIGH PASS
A B
POLARITY
INVERT

3 4 6
- 6dB +6dB
LEVEL

8
3. INPUTS 5. FULL RANGE OUTPUTS
These female XLR connectors accept balanced Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the
line-level signals from a mixing console or other signal line-level A and B full-range outputs. Connect these
source. outputs to the inputs of another powered subwoofer,
main powered loudspeakers, or to an amplifier powering
If you are connecting a single subwoofer output, or
passive loudspeakers.
LFE (low-frequency effects) output to the subwoofer,
you may use either the A or B input connector. The signal at these outputs is a direct copy of the
input signals. These outputs allow you to daisy-chain
CAUTION: NEVER connect the output of an
multiple subwoofers, and/or send the full-range signals
amplifier directly to the input of the
to the main loudspeakers.
subwoofer. This could damage the input
circuitry of the powered subwoofer. The level control and polarity switch have no effect
on the full-range outputs. The outputs are separate and
4. HIGH PASS OUTPUTS maintain the stereo separation of the input signals.
Balanced XLR male connectors are provided for the
line-level A and B high-pass outputs. The subwoofer’s 6. POLARITY INVERT
internal active crossover splits the input signals into Press this switch in to invert subwoofer polarity.
two frequency bands. The low frequency range below Depending on the placement of the HD1801 subwoofer
100 Hz goes to the internal amplifier that powers the relative to the full-range speakers, you may get a better
subwoofer. The frequency range above 100 Hz is sent to low-frequency response if you invert the polarity of the
these line-level output jacks. subwoofer’s signal. See page 11 for more information.
Connect these outputs to the inputs of your main
powered loudspeakers, or to the inputs of the amplifier 7. POWER LIGHT ON
SERIAL NUMBER REVISION

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

powering the main loudspeakers. InWARNING:
this way, the main Press this switch in to turn on the front panel power
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.

loudspeakers will play the range above 100 Hz. If the LED if a visual indicator is preferred. The LED next to
main loudspeakers have good low-frequency response, the switch will light as a reminder.
then you may decide to use the full-range outputs (5)
If this switch is out, and the HD1801 is turned on, the
instead.
LED on the front of the cabinet will not light, nor will
The level control and polarity switch have no effect the LED next to the switch.
on the high-pass outputs. The outputs are separate and POWER
maintain the stereo separation of the input signals. 8. LEVEL ON

This controls the overall signal level at the input to

the built-in power amplifier. It ranges from –6 dB to
+6 dB of gain. The center detent is 0 dB (unity gain).
This control has no effect on the level of the High
Pass Outputs (4) or the Full Range Outputs (5).

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OUTPUTS
FULL RANGE
A B

HD1801 5 SETTINGS 10
THERMAL
18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT

7 9
INPUTS
A B HIGH PASS
A B
POLARITY
INVERT

3 4 6
- 6dB +6dB
LEVEL

8
9. SIG/LIMIT LED 10. THERMAL LED
This bi-color LED illuminates green whenever there is The HD1801 is equipped with a thermal protection
a signal present at the main inputs. It senses the signal circuit that monitors the internal temperature of the
just after the level control, so adjustments to the level amplifier and heatsink. If the temperature begins to
control will affect the sig/limit indicator. exceed a safe operating level, this indicator lights and
the amplifier output is limited to allow the amplifier to
The HD1801 has a built-in limiter that helps to pre-
cool. If the amplifier becomes excessively hot, the amp is
vent the amplifier outputs from clipping or overdriving
muted until it cools, then the HD1801 returns to normal
the transducer. The sig/limit indicator lights in yellow
operation.
when the limiter is activated. It’s okay for it to blink
yellow occasionally, but if it blinks frequently or lights When the HD1801 is in thermal protect mode, the
continuously, turn down the input level until it only power LED (2) will remain lit, indicating that the unit
blinks occasionally. is still powered on despite the lack of output. If POWER
LIGHT ON (7) is engaged, the front panel power LED
Excessive limiting may lead to
will go out when in thermal protect mode.
overheating, which in turn trips the thermal
protect circuitry and interrupts the Activation of the thermal protection circuit
performance. See ‘Thermal Considerations’ on is an indication that you should take steps
page 14 for more information. to avoid continued thermal problems. See
“Thermal Considerations” on page 14.

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10 HD1801
 The Ins and Outs of Polarity

Owner’s Manual
Mackie’s HD-Series Powered Subwoofers include a The polarity invert switch comes into play when the
switch that allows you to quickly invert the polarity of HD1801 subwoofer is paired with a loudspeaker. Ideally,
the subwoofer’s output relative to the input signal it is the woofer cones of the subwoofer and full-range loud-
receiving from the mixer or other sound source. But speaker would work together by pushing and pulling in
what exactly does that mean? A subwoofer works by lit- unison. HD-Series subwoofers are designed to be used
erally pumping air as the woofer cone moves in and out in a broad range of applications, and with a wide variety
with respect to the cabinet in which it is housed. It does of full-range loudspeakers. The flexibility provided by
so according to the low-frequency portion of the signal it the polarity switch is necessary to ensure that you are
receives from the sound source. receiving the best possible sound from your system,
regardless of your setup.
The woofer cone is simply following the waveform
as seen in the sine wave in Figure 1. As the sine wave Listed below are some recommended configurations
rises, the woofer cone pushes out. Likewise, as the sine for pairing a Mackie HD-Series subwoofer (using the
wave falls, the woofer cone pulls into the cabinet. A High-Pass output) with a Mackie full-range
musical signal is much more complex, of course, but the loudspeaker. These settings are a good start, but be sure
same principle applies. Movement of the woofer cone to experiment to find the best sound for your venue. The
causes air pressure changes that we perceive as sound. loudspeakers may be stacked, pole-mounted, or flown.

When the Polarity Invert switch [6] is engaged, the
• HD-Series full-range loudspeakers - Engage the
original waveform is simply reversed 180º (see Figure
Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801.
2). Again, the subwoofer cone follows the waveform.

However, this time the woofer cone starts by pulling into
• SRM450v2 full-range loudspeakers - Disengage the
the cabinet followed by the woofer cone pushing out. If
Polarity Invert switch on the HD1801. Engage the
you have ever experimented with a subwoofer polarity
Low Cut Filter switch on the SRM450v2 loudspeaker.
switch, you may not have noticed any changes to the
sound regardless of its position, especially if you are In alternate setups where the full-range loudspeakers
listening to just the subwoofer. This is normal, as our are not co-located with the subwoofers or are not
ears perceive them both as the same. connected to the HD-Series subwoofer’s High-Pass
outputs, you will need to experiment with the Polarity
Invert switch to determine which setting gives you the
desired bass response for your application.

<--Time--> <--Time-->
Amplitude

Amplitude

Figure 1 Figure 2

Owner’s Manual 11
 Rigging Rigging Hardware and Accessories
HD1801
Rigging Mackie subwoofers will invariably require
HD1801s may be individually flown using M10 x 1.5 x hardware not supplied by Mackie. Various types of
37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts. load-rated hardware are available from a variety of
third-party sources. There are a number of such
WARNING: Installation should only be done
companies specializing in manufacturing hardware for,
by an experienced technician. Improper
designing, and installing rigging systems. Each one of
installation may result in damage to the
these tasks is a discipline in its own right. Because of
equipment, injury or death. Make sure that the
the hazardous nature of rigging work and the potential
subwoofer is installed in a stable and secure way in
liability, engage companies that specialize in these
order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for
disciplines to do the work required.
persons or structures.
Mackie does offer certain accessory rigging items,
WARNING: The cabinet is only suitable for
primarily for attachment to the hardware integral with
rigging via its fly points. NEVER attempt to
the subwoofer. Some items, such as eyebolts, may be
suspend the HD1801 by its handles.
used with a variety of products. While these accessories
are intended to facilitate installation, the wide variety of
Rigging Design Practices possible installation conditions and array configurations
Rigging a subwoofer requires determining: do not permit Mackie to determine their suitability or
load rating for any particular application.
1. The rigging methods and hardware that meet static,
shock, dynamic, and any other load requirements for Mackie is not in the business of providing complete
supporting the subwoofer from structure. rigging systems, either as designers, manufacturers, or
installers. It is the responsibility of the installer to
2. The design factor for and the required WLL provide a properly engineered, load-certified rigging
(Working Load Limit) for this support. system for supporting the subwoofer from structure.
Mackie strongly recommends the following rigging
practices: Rigging Notes
1. Documentation: Thoroughly document the design The HD1801’s integral mounting points are designed
with detailed drawings and parts lists. to support only the weight of their own subwoofer,
or in combination with (1) one HD-Series full-range
2. Analysis: Have a qualified professional, such as a loudspeaker, with suitable, external hardware. This
licensed Professional Engineer, review and approve the means that each HD subwoofer, alone or paired with an
design before its implementation. HD-Series full-range loudspeaker, must be supported
3. Installation: Have a qualified professional rigger do independently of any other HD subwoofer and any other
the installation and inspection. loads.

4. Safety: Use adequate safety precautions and A minimum of two rigging points must be used to hang
back-up systems. an HD1801. More may be used for creating the desired
hanging angle as shown in the illustrations on page 12.
All mounting points are fully load bearing so any two
may be used for rigging; no mounting points are
restricted to angle control only.

12 Fly Points MP=Mounting Point

MP
MP MP

OUTPUTS
HIGH PASS
A B

HD1801
18 -INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER
SETTINGS
THERMAL
POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG/ LIMIT
INPUTS
A B FULL RANGE
A B
POLARITY
INVERT

- 6dB +6dB
LEVEL

MP MP

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MP MP

Two per side Two on the rear Three each on the top and bottom

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Important Rigging Reminder:

Owner’s Manual
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-cer-
tified rigging system for supporting the subwoofer from
structure.
The illustrations provided below are just a couple of
rigging possibilities.

HD1801 with a Mackie HD1521 Flown Horizontally HD1801 with a Mackie HD1531 Flown Vertically

Lower Rear
Lower Rear
Fly Point
Fly Point
(adjusts angle)
(adjusts angle)

Bottom
Fly Point Bottom
Fly Point

Rear Fly Points

(adjusts angle)

Lower Rear
Fly Point
(adjusts angle)

Owner’s Manual 13
 Placement AC Power
HD1801
As mentioned in the previous two pages, HD1801 Be sure the HD1801 is plugged into an outlet that
subwoofers may be flown. However, they are designed to is able to supply the correct voltage specified for your
sit on the floor or stage, as well. A socket is model. It will continue to operate at lower voltages, but
provided on top of the HD1801 for mounting other will not reach full power.
Mackie loudspeakers. Use a suitable speaker mounting
Be sure the electrical service can supply enough
pole to mount them on the HD1801. See the hookup
amperage for all the components connected to it.
diagrams starting on page 4.
We recommend that a stiff (robust) supply of AC
Check to make sure that the support surface (e.g.,
power be used because the amplifier places high
floor, etc.) has the necessary mechanical characteris-
current demands on the AC line. The more power that is
tics to support the weight of the loudspeaker(s) and
available on the line, the louder the subwoofer will play
subwoofer(s).
and the more peak output power will be available for a
When pole-mounting loudspeakers, be sure that the cleaner, punchier bass. A suspected problem of “poor
HD1801 subwoofers are stabilized and secured from bass performance” is often caused by a weak AC supply
falling over or being accidentally pushed over. For to the amplifier.
stacked scenarios, it is highly suggested that straps are
Never remove the ground pin on the power
utilized. Failure to follow these precautions may result
cord or any other component of the HD1801.
in damage to the equipment, personal injury, or death.
This is very dangerous.
As with any powered components, protect them from
moisture. Avoid installing the subwoofer in places
exposed to harsh weather conditions. If you are setting
them up outdoors, make sure they are under cover if you
expect rain.
Care and Maintenance
Your Mackie subwoofers will provide many years of
reliable service if you follow these guidelines:

Thermal Considerations • Avoid exposing the subwoofers to moisture. If

they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under
cover if rain is expected.
The HD1801 has a powerful built-in amplifier capable
of producing 800 watts of rms power. As an amplifier • Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below
works, it produces heat. The higher the signal level, the freezing temperatures). If you must operate the
louder and hotter it gets. It is important to dissipate the subwoofers in a cold environment, warm up the
heat as quickly as possible. This results in increased voice coils slowly by sending a low-level signal
reliability and longevity for the amplifier. through them for about 15 minutes prior to
high-power operation.
The amplifier module is cooled by twin
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets. Only do
thermally-controlled vari-speed fans. In order for this
this when the power is turned off. Avoid getting
cooling system to work efficiently, it is important to
moisture into any of the openings of the cabi-
provide adequate airspace behind the subwoofer. When
net, particularly where the driver is located.
positioning the HD1801, we recommend leaving at least
six inches of air space behind it.
In the unlikely event of the amplifier overheating, a
built-in thermal switch will activate, muting the
amplifier’s output. When the amplifier has cooled down
to a safe operating temperature, the thermal switch
resets itself, and the HD1801 resumes normal operation.
If the thermal switch activates frequently, try turning
down the level control a notch or two on the mixing
console (or the back of the HD1801) to avoid
overheating the amplifier. Be aware that direct sunlight
and/or hot stage lights may be the cause of an amplifier
overheating.

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Appendix A:

Owner’s Manual
Service Information
If you think your Mackie product has a problem,
please check out the following troubleshooting tips and
Poor bass performance
do your best to confirm the problem. Visit the Support • Check the polarity of the connections between
section of our website (www.mackie.com/support) the mixer and the subwoofers. You may have
where you will find lots of useful information such as your positive and negative connections reversed
FAQs and other documentation. You may find the answer at one end of one cable, causing one subwoofer
to the problem without having to send your Mackie to be out-of-phase.
product away.
• Check your subwoofer polarity switches are
configured appropriately for your setup. See
Troubleshooting page 10 for more information.

Poor sound
No power
• Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re
• Is it plugged in? Make sure the AC outlet is live not overdriving a stage in the signal chain.
(check with a tester or lamp). Verify that all level controls are set properly.
• Our next favorite question: Is the power switch • Is the input connector plugged completely into
on? If not, try turning it on. the jack? Be sure all connections are secure.
• Is the power LED on the rear panel glowing
green? If not, make sure the AC outlet is live. If Noise
so, refer to “No sound” below.
• The internal AC line fuse may be blown. This is • Make sure all connections to the powered
not a user serviceable part. If you suspect the subwoofers are good and sound.
AC line fuse is blown, please see the "Repair" • Make sure none of the signal cables are routed
section next. near AC cables, power transformers, or other
EMI-inducing devices.
No sound • Is there a light dimmer or other SCR-based
device on the same AC circuit as the HD1801?
• Is the input level control for the input source Use an AC line filter or plug the HD1801 into a
turned all the way down? Verify that all the different AC circuit.
volume controls in the system are properly
adjusted. Hum
• Is the signal source working? Make sure the
connecting cables are in good repair and • Try disconnecting the cable connected to the
securely connected at both ends. Make sure the main input jack. If the noise disappears, it
output volume (gain) control on the mixing could be a “ground loop,” rather than a problem
console is turned up sufficiently to drive the with the HD1801. Try some of the following
inputs of the speaker. troubleshooting ideas:
• Make sure the mixer does not have a Mute on • Use balanced connections throughout your
or a Processor loop engaged. If you find system for the best noise rejection.
something like this, make sure the volume/ • Whenever possible, plug all the audio
gain is turned down before disengaging the equipment’s linecords into outlets which
offending switch. share a common ground. The distance
• Is the thermal indicator lit red on the rear between the outlets and the common
panel? Make sure there is at least six inches of ground should be as short as possible.
free space behind the HD1801.

Owner’s Manual 15
 Appendix B:
HD1801

Connections
Repair XLR Connectors
For warranty service, refer to the warranty The HD1801 has two female XLR inputs that accept
information on page 19. balanced line-level signals. When connecting a balanced
signal, be sure it’s wired per AES (Audio Engineering
Non-warranty service for Mackie products is
Society) standards:
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.
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 Balanced XLR Connectors
Time, to explain the problem. Tech Support will tell you XLR
where the nearest factory-authorized service center is Pin 1 – Shield (Ground)
located in your area. Pin 2 – Hot (+)
Pin 3 – Cold (–)
There are also two male XLR connectors on the
HD1801 labeled full range. These are also wired
according to the AES standards listed above.
The full range connectors allow you to connect
several HD1801’s. Simply plug the signal source
(e.g., mixer output) into the HD1801 input jack, and
patch that subwoofer’s full range jack to the next
subwoofer’s input jack, and so on, daisy-chaining
multiple subwoofers.
There is a limit to how many you can
daisy-chain 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 exam-
ple, if your mixer has an output impedance of 120 ohms,
then you can daisy chain up to nine HD1801s. This is
a load of 1222 ohms (HD1801 input impedance=11
kohms; 9 of these in parallel=1222 ohms). Since
microphones typically have a higher output impedance,
you should limit daisy-chaining from a mic source to two
HD1801s (assuming that loudspeakers are also con-
nected to the subwoofers).

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Appendix C: Technical Information

Owner’s Manual
HD1801 Specifications

Acoustic Performance AC Power Requirements

Frequency Response (–10 dB): 35 Hz – 145 Hz US: 100-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz,
Frequency Response (–3 dB): 44 Hz – 95 Hz 300 watts

Max peak SPL (calculated)1: 133 dB Europe: 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz,
300 watts
Max peak SPL (measured)2: 129 dB
AC Connector: 3-pin IEC 250 VAC,
Transducer 15 A male
Diameter: 18.0 in / 457 mm
Voice Coil Diameter: 4.0 in / 102 mm Construction Features
Diaphragm Material: Paper Basic Design: Rectangular
Magnet Material: Ferrite Material: 15 mm exterior grade
premium birch plywood
Power Amplifier
Finish: High durability black
Rated Power: 800 watts rms
paint
1600 watts peak
Handles: One on each side
THD: < 0.03%
Grille: Powder-coated
Design: Class D
galvanized steel
Cooling: Active, twin thermally
Fly Points: Twelve M10 x 1.5 mm
controlled vari-speed
fans

Input/Output Physical Properties

Input Type: Female XLR Balanced Height: 23.0 in / 584 mm
differential Width: 23.0 in / 584 mm
(stereo left/right)
Depth: 25.8 in / 655 mm
Input Impedance: 20 k
Weight: 106 lb / 48.1 kg
Full Range Output: Male XLR Balanced
(parallel with input)
High Pass Output: Male XLR Balanced
Output Impedance: 300 Mounting Methods
Level Control: –6 dB to +6 dB Floor mount or fly via 12 integrated M10 mounting points
(using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts). See page
Electronic Crossover 12 for more information.
Crossover Type: 24 dB/oct.
Symmetrical
Linkwitz-Riley
Disclaimer
Crossover Frequency: 100 Hz
Since we are always striving to make our ­products better by
Protection Features incorporating new and improved materials, components, and
manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these
Over-excursion Protection: 40 Hz 24 dB/oct.
specifications at any time without notice.
Butterworth High
Pass Filter “Mackie” and the “Running Man” figure are registered
trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc.
Thermal Protection: Amplifier mute, auto
reset, twin thermally All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or ­registered
controlled vari-speed trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
fans acknowledged.
Driver Protection: Peak/RMS Limiter
Display LEDs: Power Light ON, Polarity
Invert, Thermal,
Sig/Limit, Front Power
ON

1 Calculated from peak driver sensitivity and amplifier power, half space.
2 Measured with swept sine at 1 W within operating range, scaled for max power, half ©2013 LOUD Technologies Inc. Owner’s Manual 17
space. All Rights Reserved.
 Frequency Response
HD1801

10

0
Relative Magnitude (dB)

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50
10 100 1000
Frequency (Hz)

HD1801 Dimensions
23.0 in / 25.8 in /
23.0 in /
WEIGHT 584 mm 655 mm
584 mm
106 lb
48.1 kg

23.0 in / 23.0 in /
25.8 in /
584 mm 584 mm
655 mm

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 Full Range
HD1801 Block Diagram

Output XLRs

Polarity
Invert Thermal Signal /
LED LED Limit LED

HD
Input HPF LPF Polarity Thermal
Subwoofer Gain Limiter Amp
XLRs 40 Hz 100 Hz Invert Mute
Processing

Overexcursion Crossover
Protection
Normal
- 6dB +6dB
LEVEL
Inverted
HPF
100 Hz Thermal
Monitoring
High Pass
Output XLRs Crossover

HPF
100 Hz

Crossover

Owner’s Manual
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 Mackie Limited Warranty
HD1801

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 subwoofer?

• Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs, manuals, and addendums.
• Email us at: techmail@mackie.com.
• Telephone 1-800-898-3211 to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps
(Monday through Friday, normal business hours, Pacific Time).

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Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000
Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com
E-mail: sales@mackie.com

OUTPUTS
FULL RANGE
A B

HD1801
SETTINGS
THERMAL
18 - INCH HIGH DEFINITION POWERED SUBWOOFER
POWER
LIGHT ON
SIG / LIMIT
INPUTS
A B HIGH PASS
A B
POLARITY
INVERT

- 6dB +6dB
LEVEL

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