Mackie PA152 User Manual

PA152

PA152

Vision Series

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 The PA152 is an extremely versatile, medium-throw,

two-way loudspeaker system offering wide bandwidth,
low prole, substantial power and value for a variety
of professional applications that include primary sound
reinforcement and supplementary ll for large speaker
systems.

 The low-frequency transducer is a 15" woofer with an

efcient 4" voice coil that can provide excellent low­frequency response along with high power handling.
The

high-frequency section combines a modied constant
directivity horn with a 2" exit coupled to a titanium com­pression driver with a 3" coil.

 The system includes a high-level crossover network

that features markedly lower (than conventional) induc­tion values in series with the woofer. We call this inno­vation LICC (Low Impedance Compensated Crossover).
The benet is delay reduction, reduced phase shift and
superior transient response. Dynamic high-frequency
driver protection is accomplished with a fast-response
lament resistor, chosen to complement the power curve
of the driver. The PA152’s crossover is easily bypassed for
bi-amp or tri-amp (with the PA180SW) operation via an
installer-accessible changeover block. Back panel indica­tors display the current system setting.

 The Mackie Industrial PA152 is a part of the VISION

family of loudspeaker products including full-range,
cost-effective, two-way loudspeakers and complemen­tary subwoofer cabinets. The two-way enclosures have
a trapezoidal footprint for easy array conguration. All
enclosures are constructed using 19 mm void-free, birch
plywood and nished with a scratch resistant black
coating. Transducer components are protected from the
environment by a heavy gauge metal grille. The VISION
products are eminently suited for xed installation, ready
for suspension, via built-in M10 inserts with metal rein­forcement and forged shoulder eyebolt hardware.

 This Mackie Industrial product is covered by an exclu-

sive, one-time, NO FAULT repair policy in addition to a ve
year limited warranty.

Two-Way Speaker System

Features

Features

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 15" high power, 4" voice-coil LF transducer
 85° x 65° modied constant-directivity horn with 2"

exit, titanium compression driver

 Dual-function design: built-in passive crossover

or external bi-amp

 Trapezoidal enclosure for array congurations
 HF driver dynamic protection
 LICC (Low Impedance Compensated Crossover) network
 19 mm birch plywood construction
 Twelve suspension points (M10) and standard

suspension hardware

 Integrated hand-carry locations
 Exclusive Mackie Industrial — one-time, NO FAULT

repair policy

 Five year limited warranty

 Cluster Congurations
 Live Music Reinforcement
 High-Level AV Playback
 Large Speech Systems

SPEAKER

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A P P L I C AT I O NS

PA152

Two-Way Speaker System

SPEAKER

Specications

System

Freq. Range (–10 dB): 50 Hz–21 kHz
Freq. Response (–3 dB): 70 Hz–20 kHz
Horz. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 85° averaged

1 kHz to 16 kHz
Vert. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 65° averaged

1 kHz to 16 kHz
Directivity Factor; Q (DI): 11 (10.5) averaged

1 kHz to 16 kHz

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System Sensitivity1: 97 dB, 1 W @ 1 m
Rated Maximum SPL: 130 dB, @ 1 m
System Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
System Input Power Rating2: 500 W RMS; 2000 W Peak
Recommended Amplier3: 750 W
HF Protection: Dynamic
Crossover: 1.6 kHz, 12 dB/Octave

Transducers

Low-Frequency: 15" (380 mm) woofer with
4" (100 mm) coil

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
Input Power Rating: 350 W AES; 1400 W Peak
Sensitivity1: 97 dB, 1 W @ 1 m
High-Frequency: 2" (51 mm) throat,

3" (76 mm) coil titanium
compression driver assembly

Nominal Impedance: 16 Ω
Input Power Rating: 75 W AES; 300 W Peak
Sensitivity1: 107 dB, 1 W @ 1 m

Physical

Enclosure: Trapezoidal, 15° back angles,
19 mm multilayered birch

Rigging Inserts: 12 points; accepts M10
threaded hardware,
3 eyebolts provided

Color: Black, scratch resistant paint
Grille: Custom perforated steel grille

with open-cell poly ber backing
Input Connectors: Speakon® NL4
Dimensions (HxWxD): 29.85" x 19.90" x 18"

(758 mm x 505 mm x 455 mm)
Net Weight: 96.8lb. (44 kg)

Options

PA-A1 Forged shoulder M10 eyebolt hardware

1 Measured on axis in the far eld with 1 watt (2.83 V RMS, 8 Ω or 4.0 V RMS, 16 ohms) input and

referenced to 1 meter distance using the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an

average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz.
2 RMS using 20 Hz to 20 kHz, PN Spectrum, Peak for 2 hours with +6 dB crest factor.
3 Recommended Amplier is a power capability value that should be taken as a guide.

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200Hz

250Hz

315Hz

400Hz

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Vertical Polars

500Hz

630Hz

800Hz

1kHz

0˚

1.25kHz

1.6kHz

2kHz

2.5kHz

0˚

0˚

3.15kHz

4kHz

5kHz

6.3kHz

8kHz

10kHz

12.5kHz

16kHz

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Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response (UP)

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rtical Off-Axis Frequency Response (DOWN)

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200Hz

250Hz

315Hz

400Hz

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Horizontal Polars

500Hz

630Hz

800Hz

1kHz

0˚

1.25kHz

1.6kHz

2kHz

2.5kHz

0˚

3.15kHz

4kHz

5kHz

6.3kHz

0˚

8kHz

10kHz

12.5kHz

16kHz

0˚

Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Reponse

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Frequency response is measured on-axis at a distance referenced back to
1m at 1-watt drive. Shown as a half space (2π) enviroment.

Directivity Index

Beamwidth vs. Frequency

19.90" (505mm)

29.85" (758mm)

SIDE

REAR

FRONT

24.47"
(621.5mm)

5.26" (133.5mm)

4.33" (110mm)

2.68" (68mm)

20.26" (514.5mm)

2.68" (68mm)

TOP

11.87" (301.7mm)

2.68" (68mm)

11.87" (301.7mm)

15.29" (388.6mm)

13˚

15˚

10.20" (259.1mm)

7.77" (197.5mm)

18.00" (455mm)

18.82" (478.1mm)

24.47"

(621.5mm)

2.68" (68mm)

7.34" (186.6mm)

2.68" (68mm)

10.63" (270mm)

10.24" (260mm)

8.46" (215.1mm)

9.50" (241.5mm)

IN-OUT IN-OUT

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

CAUTION:

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMARKS/REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MACKIE DESIGN INC.:

"MACKIE", "MACKIE INDUSTRIAL", & THE "RUNNING MAN" FIGURE

CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE INDUSTRIAL • MADE IN ITALY • COPYRIGHT ©1999

FULL RANGE

500W-8

+1/-1

BI–AMP

HF 50W-16
LF 400W

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HF +2/-2LF +1/-1

PA 152

VISION
SERIES

Two-Way Speaker System

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PA152

Two-Way Speaker System

Two-Way Speaker System

SPEAKER

Architects’ and Engineers’ Specications

The two-way loudspeaker system shall be self-contained
and consist of the following components: (1) a 15-inch, low­frequency driver; (2) a high-frequency section consisting of a
constant-directivity horn and compression driver; (3) a two­way crossover network; (4) a vented enclosure.

The low-frequency transducer shall be a cone type
loudspeaker having a cone diameter of at least 15 inches
(380 mm). It shall have a voice coil of at least 4 inches

PA152

(100 mm) in diameter. It shall present a nominal load imped­ance of 8 Ω. Sensitivity shall be at least 97 dB when measured
at 1 m with an input of 1 Watt and have a power rating of at
least 350 Watts (AES), 1400 Watts peak.

The high frequency section shall have a compression driv­er with a titanium diaphragm of at least 3 inches (76 mm) in
diameter. It shall present a constant-impedance load of 16 Ω.
It shall be connected to a constant-directivity horn having
a throat diameter of at least 2 inch (51 mm) and a nominal
coverage pattern of 85° horizontal by 65° vertical. Sensitivity
shall be at least 107 dB when measured at 1 m with an input
of 1 Watt and the power rating shall be at least 75 Watts
(AES), 300 Watts peak.

The system shall be crossed over by an internal, high­level, passive network having a response of 12 dB/octave.
The nominal crossover frequency shall be 1.6 kHz. The
low-pass section of the network shall have minimum induc­tance in series with the low-frequency driver. The high-pass
section of the network shall be equalized to optimize the
performance of the constant-directivity horn. A dynamic
high-frequency protection circuit based on a low-value, low­mass lament resistor shall limit the current available to the
compression driver. A connection option shall be provided to
disconnect the crossover network, but not the high-frequency
protection circuit, from the drivers to allow bi-amp operation.
Connections to the loudspeaker shall be Speakon® NL4
connectors.

The enclosure shall be a vented design with an internal
volume of at least 3.39 cu. ft. and a vent shall be tuned to
55 Hz. It shall be constructed using 0.75 inch (19 mm), void­free birch plywood and nished with black, scratch-resistant
paint. It shall be trapezoidal shaped with 15° angled sides.
A full size, detachable, perforated steel grille, nished in
black scratch-resistant paint shall be provided. At least 10
reinforced threaded metal sockets (M10) for attaching mount-

ing hardware, three eye bolts and two hand-carry locations
shall also be provided. The overall dimensions of the enclo­sure shall not exceed 29.85 x 19.9 x 18 inches (758 mm x
505 mm x 455 mm).

The performance of the two-way loudspeaker system shall
be as follows: long-term power handling, at least 500 Watts
RMS; peak power handling, at least 2000 Watts; frequency
response, 70 Hz–20 kHz at –3 dB; maximum SPL, 130 dB
(anechoic–1 m); sensitivity, 97 dB SPL (1 W/1 m anechoic);
–6 dB coverage, measured average 1 kHz–16 kHz, 85° hori­zontal by 65° vertical. The two-way loudspeaker system shall
be a model PA152 manufactured by Mackie Industrial.

Electronic les for this product available at:
www.mackieindustrial.com

This Specication Sheet PA152.PDF

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respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specications
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