Mackie HD 1801 User Manual

•  1600W of ultra-efficient Class-D Fast

Recovery™ amplification

• 800W RMS / 1600W peak power
• 133 dB SPL max output (peak @ 1m)
• 35 Hz - 145 Hz operating range

•  18” high-output woofer with 4” voice coil
•  Active electronics provide complete system

optimization
• Symmetrical Linkwitz-Riley crossover
(100 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
• Precision tuning filters for ultra-accurate
bass reproduction
• Phase alignment to perfectly complement
Mackie full-range loudspeakers

•  Ported, direct-radiating design for maximum

punch and low-frequency extension

•  Designed and tuned by Eastern Acoustic Works
•  Dual XLR inputs, full-range and high-pass

outputs for mono or stereo setups

•  Level control and polarity invert switch with

LED indicator

•  Signal / limit and thermal LED indicators
•  Integrated protection and limiting circuitry
•  Rugged all-wood cabinet (15mm birch plywood)
•  Pole mount receptacle for mounting full-range

speaker

•  12 integrated M10 flypoints
•  Compact and lightweight (106 lb / 48.1 kg)

Thank you for choosing the Mackie HD1801

subwoofer. Mackie HD Series Powered Subwoofers
provide intense low-frequency extension and punch to
any Mackie full-range system. Designed and tuned by
the experts at EAW, HD1801 subs deliver 1600W peak
power via high-output 18” drivers custom-designed for
optimal pairing with Mackie full-range loudspeakers.
The HD1801 incorporates Mackie-standard professional
components like efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™
amplifiers and system-optimizing Active electronics so
that everything sounds great right out of the box.

Premium circuitry includes a symmetrical Linkwitz-

Riley crossover, precision tuning filters and user-friendly
features like high pass outputs for stereo operation with
a single sub. The 15mm birch plywood enclosures  
feature a ported, direct-radiating design for chest-
pounding punch. Pair the HD1801 with any Mackie
full-range loudspeaker for an extremely powerful and
fully high-definition PA solution.

Paired with a Mackie HD Series loudspeaker, you have

a complete (and completely affordable) “plug and play”
system that is ideal for small clubs, DJs and rehearsal
spaces. The HD1801 has both full-range and high-pass
stereo outputs for connection to full-range top boxes.
Just dial in the appropriate level and use the polarity
switch to make sure the sub is in phase with the  
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.

Owner’

s Manual

Part No. SW0822 Rev. B 01/10