Mackie C300 User Manual

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Manual is about: Two-Way Loudspeaker

Summary of C300

  • Page 1

    C300/c300i two-way portable sound reinforcement speaker user’s manual and warranty registration.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Safety instructions duration per day sound level dba, typical in hours slow response example 8 90 duo in small club 6 92 4 95 subway train 3 97 2 100 very loud classical music 1.5 102 1 105 patrice screaming at ron about deadlines 0.5 110 0.25 or less 115 loudest parts at a rock concert 9. Servicing...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 part no. 820-188-00 rev. A 7/99 ©1999 mackie designs inc. All rights reserved. Introduction the crossover this unique low impedance compen- sated crossover (licc) design places inductors in series with the woofer whose values are markedly lower than conven- tional designs. This reduces the amount ...

  • Page 4: Hookup Diagrams

    4 mixer or preamplifier right line level output left line level output 1202-vlz pro stereo power amplifier c300i c300i serial number manufacturing date sound reinforcement speaker system prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing damage. Please use care when setti...

  • Page 5

    5 mixer or preamplifier right line level output left line level output 1202-vlz pro stereo power amplifier c300i c300i c300i c300i serial number manufacturing date sound reinforcement speaker system prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing damage. Please use car...

  • Page 6: Placement

    6 placement the c300 loudspeakers are designed to sit on the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard tripod speaker stand. They can also be suspended by the rigging points, shown here. You can lay the cabinet down on its side and use the c300 as a floor monitor. The asymmetrical trapezoidal shape...

  • Page 7: Rigging

    7 rigging the c300 cabinets are fitted with rigging points as shown in the diagram below. Warning: never at- tempt to suspend the c300 loudspeakers by their handles. If you want to suspend them, use the rigging points only. Full details concerning rigging the c300s can be found with mackie’s certifi...

  • Page 8: Service Info

    8 poor bass performance • check the polarity of the connections between the amplifier and the loud- speakers. You may have your positive and negative connections reversed at one end of one cable. It hurts when i touch my arm, or my leg, or even my head! • you have a broken finger. Bad sound! • is it...

  • Page 9: Care and

    9 care and maintenance your mackie loudspeakers will provide many years of reliable service if you follow these simple guidelines: • avoid exposing the loudspeakers to moisture. If they are set up outdoors, be sure they are under cover if you expect rain. • avoid exposure to extreme cold (below free...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    10 specifications transducer specifications low-frequency transducer diameter 300mm (12”) voice coil diameter 175mm (3”) sensitivity (1w@1m) 98 db nominal impedance 8 ohms power handling 300 watts frequency range 50hz – 3000hz high-frequency driver and horn diaphragm diameter 44.5mm (1.75˝) exit thr...

  • Page 11: C300/c300I Limited Warranty

    11 a. Mackie warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this c300 for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If you complete the optional questionnaire portion of the product registration card, the warranty will be extended for an additional four years with the fol...