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Mackie's New 15-inch 2-way Active Loudspeaker Now Available

March 15, 2002

Mackie Designs Inc. (NASDAQ: MKIE) announced that their new 500 watt SA1521, 15-inch 2-way sound reinforcement loudspeaker is now shipping and is currently available at Mackie dealers. Employing Mackie's Active Technology, the SA1521 offers the same exceptional price/performance ratio currently available in Mackie's highly successful SR1530 and SRM450 sound reinforcement loudspeakers in a slightly larger, more powerful package.

"Many customers have asked for a 'high output big brother' to our popular SRM450 model," according to Marcelo Vercelli, Sound Reinforcement Product Manager at Mackie. "The SA1521 provides the same accuracy but with even more bottom end and a higher SPL. It is the result of a true collaborative effort between Mackie, RCF Precision, Eastern Acoustic Works and all Mackie Designs Inc. brands."

The SA1521 is a two-way, bi-amplified, horn loaded, active speaker system that features high-quality RCF Precision components including a high efficiency, light mass, 15-inch low frequency transducer with 2.5-inch inside/outside high temperature coil technology. This innovative woofer is combined with a new, state of the art, RCF Precision 1.75-inch titanium dome, 1-inch exit compression driver. This unique combination allows the system to be crossed over at 1300 Hz enabling the woofer to more efficiently keep up with the horn/driver combination. The result is that the SA1521 offers much better mid-band performance than other popular 15 +1 designs.

Power is provided by a fully integrated amplifier module that contains two separate amplifiers – one for each driver, which together generate an impressive 500 watts continuous RMS of total power and a maximum peak SPL of 130 dB. The low frequency amplifier uses the same unique switch mode, Class G hybrid topology found in Mackie's proven SRS1500 Active Subwoofer. In the SA1521, this design delivers 400 watts of continuous output, and over 650 watts peak at 90% efficiency. The result is very little power being dissipated thermally through the heat sink.

Integrated electronics provide equalization, time correction and phase alignment along with complete electronic and component protection circuitry. The SA1521 also includes a single line level volume control.

The Mackie engineered trapezoidal cabinet is designed to withstand Neanderthal-levels of roadie and rental company abuse. Mackie molds the top and bottom of the enclosure using a high-impact resistant composite resin. The front, back and sides are constructed of heavy duty, 13-ply Baltic Birch used by fine cabinetmakers and high-end audiophile speaker systems. The weight-balanced SA1521 features two large-grip side handles while top and bottom handles allow optimal portability, set-up and repositioning.

"We are very excited to add the SA1521 to our Active Loudspeaker family," stated Vercelli. "It is the perfect companion to our CFX series of compact mixers and the ideal solution for traveling musicians, mobile DJs, or just about anyone else that requires a high definition, high output portable loudspeaker system."

The SA1521 has a U.S. suggested retail price of $1199.00.

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