C300z TWO-WAY LOUDSPEAKER USer’S MANUAL C300z SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some 1. Read these instructions. hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure 2. Keep these instructions. levels, it is recommended that all persons 3. Heed all warnings. exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing pro- 4. Follow all instructions. tectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. limits set forth here. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, Typical the manufacturer’s instructions. In Hours Slow Response Example 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 8 90 Duo in small club registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 6 92 produce heat. 4 95 Subway Train 3 97 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 2 100 Very loud classical music manufacturer. 1.5 102 1 105 Tami screaming at Adrian about deadlines Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 10. 0.5 110 required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending Mackie does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 14. loudspeaker enclosures, it is essential that load ratings, rigging 11. The entire sound system must be designed in compliance with the techniques, and special safety considerations be appropriate current standards and laws regarding electrical systems. for the installation. Use only the mounting/rigging points on the loudspeaker enclosure intended for this purpose. The user 12. When installing and using this apparatus, keep in mind the must determine the load requirements, dynamic loading, and any technical specifications indicated in the dedicated section of the other contributing factors affecting the loudspeaker installation. manual. The user must determine the proper safety factor for specific 13. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent applications and the required load rating of the connection hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to to structure. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some regulations. hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. Mackie strongly recommends the following rigging system practices: The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level Documentation: Thoroughly document the mounting/rigging design with exposures shown in the following chart. detailed drawings and parts lists. Analysis: Have a licensed structural engineer or other qualified profes- sional review and approve the mounting/rigging design before its implementation. Installation: Use personnel experienced and qualified for mounting/rigging loudspeakers in accordance with and in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. DANGER: Loudspeakers should be mounted or suspended only by persons with knowledge of the proper hardware and rigging techniques. When stacking or pole-mounting loudspeakers, be sure that they are stabilized and secured from falling over or being accidentally pushed over. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage to the equipment, personal injury, or death. Contents INTRODUCTION ...............................................................3 SERVICE INFO ..................................................................8 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ......................................................4 Troubleshooting ........................................................8 Quick Start ................................................................4 Repair ........................................................................8 PLACEMENT .....................................................................6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................9 PROTECTION ...................................................................7 CONNECTIONS ................................................................9 RIGGING ...........................................................................7 C300z SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................10 C300z LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................11 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie sound rein- The Crossover forcement loudspeakers. This unique Low Impedance Compensated The C00z is a portable two-way loudspeaker Crossover (LICC) design places inductors in se- system, specifically designed to complement our ries with the woofer whose values are markedly PPM Series line of professional powered mix- lower than conventional designs. This reduces ers. They are capable of extremely high sound the amount of energy that is typically wasted as pressure levels, and designed to give you the best heat and increases the amount of energy that is performance of any loudspeaker in its class and transformed into real acoustic power. It also incor- price range. porates dynamic protection for the compression The Transducers driver from non-linear signals. The C00z features a 12-inch high-power The Cabinet low-frequency woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium The C00z cabinet was designed to be the diaphragm high-output compression driver. The strongest molded composite cabinet on the planet. woofer incorporates technology used in large- This material is as strong as a rhinoceros horn, format touring systems and, with a massive, and rigid enough to prevent unwanted vibrations precision -inch voice coil, is virtually inde- and standing waves in the cabinet. It has built-in structible. fly points for hanging, and a socket in the bottom The high-frequency compression driver is for mounting on a tripod stand. Although it is an mounted on a multi-cell aperture loaded on a exceptional choice for installed sound situations, constant directivity horn, providing an ultra- its light weight and durable finish also make it wide, controlled dispersion pattern and precise ideal for portable sound system use. The asym- reproduction of the critical upper mid-range and metrical trapezoidal design of the cabinet also high-frequencies. The result is an unbelievably makes it easy to use as a floor wedge for stage smooth off-axis response that allows everyone in monitor applications. the audience to experience the same high-reso- The C00z offers a portable, lightweight lution audio no matter where they are seated. solution for a variety of high-powered sound rein- Each driver has been specifically designed by forcement applications. our engineers for optimum performance in a light- weight high-strength cabinet. Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e. insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Purchased at: Date of purchase: Part No. SW0584 Rev. C 01/08 ©2004-2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start Make all initial connections . Turn on your mixing console (or other signal with the power switches OFF source). on all equipment. Make sure . Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or all master volume, level, or gain gain control(s) as recommended by the manu- controls are all the way down. facturer. 1. Connect the line-level outputs from your 5. Start the signal source, whether it be speak- mixing console (or other signal source) to the ing into a microphone or starting a CD player. inputs of your power amplifier. Adjust the volume controls on the mixer (or . Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power other signal source) for normal operation. amplifier (or powered mixer) to one of the INPUT connectors on the C00z, either the 1/" TS jack or the NL Speakon™-style connector. POWERED MIXER MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPEAKERS IN PARALLEL IS 2 PER POWERED MIXER OR AMPLIFIED CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS C300z: WITH A POWEREDPEAK • 750 WATTS MIXER, AND UsiPEAKNG • 750 WATTS the thrU JacK IMPEDANCE • 8 OHMS IMPEDANCE • 8 OHMS HORN DISPERSION • 90° X 40° HORN DISPERSION • 90° X 40° PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS MAY SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS MAY LEAD TO PERMANENT HEARING LEAD TO PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. PLEASE USE CARE WHEN DAMAGE. PLEASE USE CARE WHEN SETTING MAXIMUM LOUDNESS. SETTING MAXIMUM LOUDNESS. WIDE DISPERSION WIDE DISPERSION EVERYBODY HEARS THE SAME THING EVERYBODY HEARS THE SAME THING POWERED MIXER POWERED MIXER MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPEAKERS IN PARALLEL IS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPEAKERS IN PARALLEL IS 2 PER POWERED MIXER OR AMPLIFIED CHANNEL 2 PER POWERED MIXER OR AMPLIFIED CHANNEL DO NOT SUSPEND FROM HANDLES. DO NOT SUSPEND FROM HANDLES. CONSULT USERS MANUAL FOR PROPER USE OF BUILT IN SUSPENSION HARDWARE. CONSULT USERS MANUAL FOR PROPER USE OF BUILT IN SUSPENSION HARDWARE. SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING