INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Mackie DesignsOThe Crossover
This unique Low Impedance Compen-sound reinforcement speakers.
The C300 has a Speakon¨ input, and the
sated Crossover (LICC) design places
inductors in series with the woofer whoseC300i has a 1/4 inch phone jack. Apart
from this difference, all details in this
values are markedly lower than conven-manual apply to both models.
tional designs. This reduces the amount of
energy that is typically wasted as heat andThe C300 is a portable two-way loud-
speaker system, capable of extremely high
increases the amount of energy that is
transformed into real acoustic power. It alsosound pressure levels, and designed to give
you the best performance of any loudspeaker
incorporates dynamic protection for thein its class and price range.
compression driver from non-linear signals.
Mackie DesignsO entry into the sound
reinforcement loudspeaker market beganThe Cabinet
The C300 cabinet was designed to be thewith the acquisition of Radio Cine Forniture
(RCF), headquartered in Reggio Emilia,
strongest molded composite cabinet on the
planet. This material is as strong as con-Italy. RCF has a long tradition in develop-
ing speaker technology for the high-end
crete, and rigid enough to preventpro-audio market.
unwanted vibrations and standing waves in
The Transducersthe cabinet. It has built-in fly points for
hanging, and a socket in the bottom for
mounting on a tripod stand. Although it isThe C300 features a 12� high-power
low-frequency woofer and a 1.75� mylar
an exceptional choice for installed sound
situations, its light weight and durable fin-diaphragm high-output compression driver.
The woofer incorporates technology used
ish also make it ideal for portable soundin large-format touring systems and, with a
system use. The asymmetrical trapezoidal
design of the cabinet also makes it easy tomassive, precision 3-inch voice coil, is virtu-
ally indestructible.
use as a floor wedge for stage monitor appli-
cations.The high-frequency compression driver
is mounted on a multi-cell aperture loaded
The C300 offers a portable, lightweighton a constant directivity horn, providing an
solution for a variety of high-powered
ultra-wide, controlled dispersion pattern and
sound reinforcement applications.precise reproduction of the critical upper
mid-range and high-frequencies. The resultInputs
is an unbelievably smooth off-axis response
The C300 input is a Speakon connector,
wired as follows:that allows everyone in the audience to ex-
perience the same high-resolution audio no
Pin 1+ is Positive (+)matter where they are seated.
Pin 1� is Negative (�)
Each driver has been specifically designed
(Pins 2� and 2+ are not used)by our engineers for optimum performance
The C300i input is 1/4� TS (tip-sleeve),in a lightweight high-strength cabinet.
wired as follows:
The Tip is Positive (+)
The Sleeve is Negative (�)
Having these inputs on the C300i
speakers makes them an ideal choice for
use with one of our PPM-series profes-
sional powered mixers.
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