Mackie PA-180SW Parts list

Vision Series

High Efficiency Subwoofer Speaker System

P A180SW

SPEAKER

■ The PA180SW high-efficiency subwoofer is the ideal

bass-frequency extension to complement the VISION
series two-way loudspeakers.

■ The low-frequency transducer is a high-power 18"

woofer with a 4" voice coil. Using horn-reflex loading
to the transducer, the subwoofer design ensures an
efficient acoustic response down to 40Hz.

■ The subwoofer 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 benefit is delay reduc-
tion, reduced phase shift and superior transient
response. The high-pass crossover section is connect­ed to terminals on the input plate to facilitate easy
interface with VISION Series two-way loudspeaker sys­tems. The crossover is easily bypassed for bi-amp or
tri-amp operation via an installer-accessible
changeover block. Back panel indicators display the
current system setting.

■ The Mackie Industrial PA180SW is a part of the

VISION family of loudspeaker products including full­range, cost-effective, two-way loudspeakers and com­plementary subwoofer cabinets. The two-way enclo­sures have a trapezoidal footprint for easy array con­figuration. All enclosures are constructed using 19mm
void-free, birch plywood and finished with a scratch­resistant black coating. Transducer components are
protected from the environment by a heavy gauge
metal grille. The VISION products are eminently suited
for fixed 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

exclusive, one-time, NO FAULT repair policy in addition
to a five year limited warranty.

Features

■ 18" high-efficiency 4" voice-coil woofer

■ Horn reflex loaded woofer

■ Switchable internal passive crossover network

■ Rectangular box enclosure with protective metal grille

■ 19mm birch plywood construction

■ Nine suspension points (M10) and standard

eyebolt hardware

■ Integrated hand-carry locations

■ Exclusive Mackie Industrial — one-time, NO FAULT

repair policy

■ Five year limited warranty

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PA180SW

APPLICATIONS

■ Low Frequency Enhancement

■ Music Enhancement

■ Special Effects Reinforcement

■ Entertainment Systems

■ Live Music Reinforcement

■ Large Speech Systems

High Efficiency Subwoofer Speaker System

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Specifications

System

Freq. Range (–10dB): 40Hz–180Hz
Freq. Response (–3dB): 50Hz–160Hz
System Sensitivity1: 100dB, 1W @ 1m
Rated Maximum SPL: 133dB, @ 1m
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Input Power Rating: 500W AES; 2000W Peak
Recommended Amplifier2: 750W
LF Protection: Dynamic
Crossover: 120Hz, 12dB/Octave

Transducer

Low-Frequency: 18" (460mm) woofer with

4" (100mm) coil

Physical

Enclosure: Rectangular, 19mm multilayered birch
Rigging Inserts: 9 points; accepts M10 threaded

hardware, 3 eyebolts provided
Color: Black, scratch resistant paint
Grille: Custom perforated steel grille

with open-cell poly fiber backing
Input Connectors: Speakon®NL4
Dimensions (HxWxD): 23.50" x 31.34" x 23.74"

(596mm x 796mm x 603mm)

Net Weight: 114lb. (52kg)

Options

PA-A1 Forged shoulder M10 eyebolt hardware

1

Measured on axis in the far field with 1 watt (2.83V RMS, 8Ω) input and referenced to 1 meter distance
using the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 50Hz to 150Hz.

2

Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value thatshould be taken as a guide.

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

23.74" (603mm)

16.41" (417mm)

23.50" (596mm)

4.64" (118mm)

29.98" (761.5mm)

25.98" (660mm)

TOP

31.34" (796mm)

23.74" (603mm)

19.09" (485mm)

7.87" (200mm)

21.06" (535mm)

13˚

2.68" (68mm)

15.59" (396mm)

12.91" (328mm) 10.82" (275mm)

SIDE

6.29" (160mm)

2.68"

(68mm)

18.11" (460mm)

2.68"

(68mm)

4.64" (118mm)

2.68" (68mm)

18.11" (460mm)

2.68" (68mm)

12.36" (314mm)

CROSSOVER–IN

4.33" (110mm)

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

CROSSOVER ON

600W-8

PA 180S W

VISION
SERIES

IN-OUT IN-OUT

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

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

+1/-1

CAUTION:

SUSPENDING THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED

TECHNICIANS FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURING DATE

+1/-1

CROSSOVER–OUT

HI–PASS FILTER +1/-1

CROSSOVER OFF

600W-8

FRONT

REAR

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Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications

The subwoofer loudspeaker system shall be self-con­tained and consist of the following components: (1) an 18­inch, low-frequency driver; (2) a low-pass filter; (3) a vented,
horn loaded enclosure.

The low-frequency transducer shall be a cone type loud­speaker having a cone diameter of at least 18 inches
(460mm). It shall have a voice coil of at least 4 inches
(100mm) in diameter. It shall present a nominal impedance
load of 8Ω. Sensitivity shall be at least 100dB when meas­ured at 1m with an input of 1 Watt and have a power rating of
at least 500 Watts (AES), 2000 Watts Peak.

The system shall be crossed over by an internal, high­level, passive network having a response of 12dB/octave.
The nominal crossover frequency shall be 120Hz. The low­pass section of the network shall have minimum inductance
in series with the low-frequency driver. The high-pass section
of the network shall roll-off signals below 120Hz at
12dB/octave. This high-pass signal shall be made available
to drive a full range loudspeaker system. A dynamic low-fre­quency protection circuit shall limit the current available to
the driver. The crossover network shall present a constant
8Ω load impedance to the power amplifier. A jumper shall be
provided to disconnect the crossover network from the driver
to allow bi-amp operation. Connections to the loudspeaker
shall be Speakon

®

NL4 connectors.

The enclosure shall be a vented horn-loaded design with
an internal volume of at least 8.38 cu. ft. The vent shall be
tuned to 35Hz. It shall be constructed using 0.75 inch
(19mm), void-free birch plywood and finished with black,
scratch-resistant paint. It shall be rectangular shaped. A full
size, detachable, perforated steel grille, finished in black
scratch-resistant paint and lined with foam damping material
shall be provided. At least 12 reinforced threaded metal sock­ets (M10) for attaching mounting hardware, three eye bolts
and two hand holds shall also be provided. The overall
dimensions of the enclosure shall not exceed 23.5 x 31.34 x

23.74 inches (596mm x 796mm x 603mm).

The performance of the subwoofer loud-speaker system
shall be as follows: long-term power handling, at least 500
Watts RMS; peak power handling, at least 2000 Watts; fre­quency response, 50Hz–160Hz at –3dB; maximum SPL,
133dB (anechoic–1m); sensitivity, 100dB SPL (1W/1m ane­choic). The subwoofer loudspeaker system shall be a model
PA180SW manufactured by Mackie Industrial.

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Electronic files for this product available at:
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This Specification Sheet PA180SW.PDF

Mackie Designs continually engages in research related to product improvement. New material, produc­tion methods, and design refinements are introduced into existing products withoutnotice as a routine
expression of that philosophy. For thisreason, any current Mackie Industrial product may differ in some
respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications
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