C300z TWO-WAY LOUDSPEAKER USER’S MANUAL C300z
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie sound reinforcement loudspeakers. The C300z is a portable two-way loudspeaker system, specifically designed to complement our PPM Series line of professional powered mixers. They are capable of extremely high sound pressure levels, and designed to give you the best performance of any loudspeaker in its class and price range. The Transducers The C300z features a 12-inch high-power low-frequency woofer and a 1.
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start 3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source). 4. Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. 5. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking into a microphone or starting a CD player. Adjust the volume controls on the mixer (or other signal source) for normal operation. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS PEAK • 750 WATTS SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS PEAK • 750 WATTS IMPEDANCE • 8 OHMS HORN DISPERSION • 90° X 40° PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS MAY LEAD TO PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. PLEASE USE CARE WHEN SETTING MAXIMUM LOUDNESS.
PLACEMENT The C300z 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 at the right (also see "Rigging" on the next page). You can lay the cabinet down on its side and use the C300z as a floor monitor. The asymmetrical trapezoidal shape of the cabinet provides a perfect angle for aiming up toward performers from the front of the stage. Warning: Do not stack speakers in a column.
PROTECTION A protection circuit is built into the C300z to protect the high-frequency compression driver from excessive power. When the power to the HF driver approaches the maximum, the power delivered to the driver is momentarily reduced. CAUTION: The protection circuit is designed to protect the HF driver under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i.e.
SERVICE INFO Warranty Service Bad sound! Details concerning Warranty Service are spelled out on page 11 of this manual. If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Doing so might save you from being deprived of your Mackie loudspeaker.
back the same way in which it was received. This paragraph does not necessarily apply to non-warranty service. Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair. 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.
C300z SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Safety Features Frequency Response (–3 dB) 55 Hz – 18 kHz Frequency Range (–10 dB) 45 Hz – 20 kHz Maximum SPL Long-term @ 1m 123 dB Low-Frequency Crossover Type 24 dB/octave, time offset corrected High-Frequency Crossover Type 24 dB/octave Crossover Frequency 1800 Hz Audio Input Type: Speakon®-style NL4 jack 1/4-inch TS phone jack 8 ohms Input Impedance Power Handling rms: 300 watts music: 500 watts peak: 750 watts Operating Temperature Range –10ºC to 45ºC (14
C300z LIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. LOUD Technologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD Technologies, at its option, will repair or replace the product.
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