Mackie created the 'active' electronics game long ago, incorporating precision crossovers, transducer time alignment and phase correction circuitry right in the box, creating "a perfectly tuned system". HD Series loudspeakers take this further with the implementation of patented acoustic correction processing that counters the inherent physical attributes that can make typical loudspeakers sound honky or washed out.
"Our new HD Series loudspeakers are on the cutting edge of loudspeaker technology," said Greg Young, Mackie brand product manager. "They offer more watts per dollar than the competition and the sonic clarity is nothing short of amazing."
With custom transducer design and system tuning by the high-end touring experts at EAW, HD Series loudspeakers feature 15" neodymium woofers and 1.75" heat-treated titanium compression driver. The HD1531 3-way also features a 6" midrange driver and Mackie's optimized WaveFront mid/high horn system for ultra-wide, consistent coverage.
A user-adjustable three-band EQ with a sweepable mid lets the user gently and flexibly EQ the system for the application at hand. This is designed for smaller setups that may not have a ton of outboard gear. The all-wood cabinets feature 12 integral fly-points for horizontal or vertical rigging and both models are pole-mountable.
"HD loudspeakers deliver immense power, are ultra-compact and lightweight and offer unmatched clarity," added Young. "We truly elevate the experience for the audience, not to mention the engineer."
(Jim Evans)
