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Active 2-Way Sound Reinforcement Speaker System
Active 2-Way Sound Reinforcement Speaker System
SPEAKER
Active 2-Way Sound
SA1521 Reinforcement Speaker System
The SA1521 is an active 2-way sound reinforcement
speaker system designed for extreme accuracy, high out-
put, and smooth dispersion across the entire audio fre-
quency range. It integrates 500 watts of amplifier power,
active control electronics, and RCF Precision components
SA1521
into a speaker system with 100 dB sensitivity (1 watt @
1 meter). The resulting high resolution and clarity in the
critical low-mid and mid-range frequencies are unparalled
for a 15" loaded, 2-way speaker system.
Several state of the art advancements in transducer
technology have been incorporated in the design of the
SA1521. The compression driver uses a new 1.75-inch
titanium diaphragm featuring a 3-slot, optimized geom-
etry phase plug. When coupled to the low-distortion, high- Features
output horn, the SA1521 provides uniform power response Active, High Output/Wide Dispersion
and correct phase alignment characteristics at the cross- 133 dB Peak SPL
over frequency. With the resulting 75° x 65° dispersion
Bi-amplification with 400 watts RMS low-frequency
pattern, the SA1521 provides very open, natural sound
and 100 watts RMS high-frequency power
reproduction at extreme output levels.
A 15-inch high-efficiency RCF Precision woofer produces Wide dispersion, ultra-low distortion high-
tight, punchy bass. The woofer’s magnetic structure deliv- frequency horn
ers an exceptional amount of magnetic force and is respon- Complete electronic and component protection
sible for the system's high sensitivity and high efficiency by circuitry
providing tight control over the cone's movement. This tight RCF Precision 15-inch high efficiency, light
control over the woofer’s moving mass results in unusually mass woofer with high temperature inside/
smooth low-frequency response from 50Hz up to the mid- outside coil technology
frequency crossover point at 1300Hz.
State of the art RCF Precision 1.75-inch titanium
The amplifier for the compression driver incorporates a compression driver with 3-slot, low distortion,
Class AB topology, renowned for its clarity, warmth, and optimized geometry phase plug
high-voltage output to generate extreme SPL levels. A
Class G design is used for the low-frequency amplifier,
Electronic equalization, time correction and
phase alignment
which features two power supplies for improved efficiency
and more output power per pound. Low Frequency Dynamic Bass Protection, RMS
A signal panel and a power panel are located on the Limiting, Power Supply and Amplifier Thermal
amplifier assembly at the back of the cabinet, separated Protection
by a large aluminum heatsink. The signal input panel con- Professional trapezoidal enclosure design
tains XLR connectors for line-level input and loop-through Correctly weight-balanced with two comfort-
connections, a level control, and four status LEDs for able side handles for easy carrying and set up
Power ON, Signal Present, Limit, and Thermal functions.
One top and one bottom handle for easy reposi-
The power switch and IEC AC connector are located on the
tioning of speaker and built-in pole mount cup
power panel.
on bottom
The internal processor provides complete system man-
agement of all electronic and acoustic functions. These
include an electronic active crossover, electronic phase
alignment, electronic time correction, electronic equalization,
and complete amplifier and component protection. Applications
To ensure long-term reliability, the amplifiers are Live Applications
mounted on a massive extruded heatsink, which is convec- Playback Applications
tion cooled and dramatically extends the life expectancy of
Portable PA Systems
the heat-producing components.
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SPEAKER
SA1521 Active Speaker System
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SA1521 Active Speaker System
200Hz
500Hz
250Hz
630Hz
180° 0°
–36 –12
315Hz 180° 0°
–36 –12
800Hz
400Hz
1kHz
210° 330°
210° 330°
240° 300°
270° 240° 300°
270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°
1.25kHz 3.15kHz
1.6kHz 4kHz
180° 0° 180° 0°
–36 –12 2kHz –36 –12 5kHz
2.5kHz 6.3kHz
270° 270°
90°
SA1521 Vertical Off-Axis Frequency
120° 60°
Response (UP) 10
150° 30°
0
0 deg
Attenuation (dB)
10 deg
8kHz –10 20 deg
10kHz 30 deg
180° 0° –20
–36 –12 12.5kHz 40 deg
16kHz
–30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
210° 330°
10
0
0 deg
Attenuation (dB)
–10 deg
–10 –20 deg
–30 deg
3
–20
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–40 deg
–30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
SA1521 Active Speaker System
–12
–12
–36 –36
200Hz 500Hz
250Hz 630Hz
270° 90° 270° 90°
315Hz 800Hz
400Hz 1kHz
180° 180°
0° 0°
330° 30° 330° 30°
–12 –12
–36 –36
1.25kHz 3.15kHz
1.6kHz 4kHz
270° 90° 270° 90°
2kHz 5kHz
2.5kHz 6.3kHz
330°
0°
30° SA1521 Horizontal Off-Axis
–12
Frequency Response
300° 60°
–36
10
8kHz
10kHz 0
0 deg
Attenuation (dB)
270° 90°
12.5kHz 10 deg
–10 20 deg
16kHz
30 deg
–20
40 deg
240° 120°
–30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
210° 150°
180°
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SA1521 Active Speaker System
SA1521 Frequency Response On-Axis
110
90
80
70
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
180 10 10
120 Vert BW
Horz BW
60
0 1
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
MAIN INPUT
POWER
0dB
SA1521
SIGNAL
PARALLEL
LOOP OUT
-15 +5 LIMIT
ACTIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SPEAKER SYSTEM THERMAL
CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC, WOODINVILLE, WA, USA
AND MACKIE EUROPE • MANUFACTURED IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©2001 •
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS OR REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGNS INC.:
"MACKIE", AND THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE • PATENT PENDING
SA1521 Dimensions
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