In the second of two new product announcements today Mackie revealed a groundbreaking new edition to its popular HD Series — the Mackie HDA High-Definition Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker. In partnership with the undisputed line array geniuses at EAW, Mackie has created a compact line array that is professional, powerful and extremely flexible. Each HDA module delivers 1200W of power and up to four HDAs can be used per side, creating a line array that can handle anything from mid-size houses of worship to large clubs in a design that is more cost-effective than ever possible before.
“Mackie is well known for bringing high end pro audio technology into the hands, and budgets, of customers who would otherwise not be able to bridge the monetary gap,” said Ben Olswang, Mackie brand product manager. “Our partnerships allow us to integrate technology that is simply not possible for other companies.”
Each HDA module delivers 1200W of peak system power and houses an EAW designed 12˝ LF driver and dual Beyma® 1.7˝ HF compression drivers, mounted into a multi-cell horn. HDA incorporates Mackie’s high-definition digital processing, which corrects inherent sonic issues that arise with all horn-loaded drivers, resulting in unbelievably accurate sound. Featuring a 100×20 coverage pattern and integrated rigging hardware that allows for up to four HDAs and two Mackie HD1801 Powered Subwoofers per side, a fully-realized HDA rig can easily handle large audiences with the consistent, predictable coverage that only a line array can offer. A three-position voicing switch provides easy set up of larger rigs and up to two modules can be pole-mounted directly above a subwoofer, for the ultimate high-output portable PA system.
“The scalability of the system makes it the perfect choice for a very wide range of customers, including contractors and rental houses,” added Olswang. “HDA delivers proven technology and performance in a more compact system that’s perfect for smaller applications or budget conscious installs.”
The HDA High-Definition Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker will be available worldwide September 2010. The HDA will have a U.S. MSRP of $2099.99.
I would love to hear this array live… I’ve been a fan/user of Mackie speakers for a long time so I’m guessing these speakers will deliver awesome sound as well.
The only thing I dislike lately is the fact that Mackie always posts the peak power of their speakers and hides the continues power. (These speakers are only 600W each)