C300/C300i TWO-WAY PORTABLE SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER USER’S MANUAL AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this Mackie product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions should be followed. 5.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs’ sound reinforcement speakers. The C300 has a Speakon® input, and the C300i has a 1/4 inch phone jack. Apart from this difference, all details in this manual apply to both models. The C300 is a portable two-way loudspeaker system, capable of extremely high sound pressure levels, and designed to give you the best performance of any loudspeaker in its class and price range.
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. Make sure all master volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down. 1. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs of your power amplifier. 2. Connect the “Speaker Output” from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the C300. 3. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source). 4. Turn on the amplifier.
C300 C300 C300 C300 SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS PEAK • 750 WATTS WIDE DISPERSION EVERYBODY HEARS THE SAME THING SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS PEAK • 750 WATTS SPECIFICATIONS: POWER HANDLING: RMS • 300 WATTS MUSIC • 500 WATTS PEAK • 750 WATTS RMS • 30
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 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. This is to avoid the danger of toppling speakers.
RIGGING The C300 cabinets are fitted with rigging points as shown in the diagram below. WARNING: Never attempt 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 Certified Rigging Accessories, including hardware and information on safe working loads. Contact your Mackie dealer or see our website for details.
SERVICE INFO Warranty Service Poor bass performance 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.
4. Pack the loudspeaker in its original package, including protective wrap, endcaps and box. This is very important. Do not use styrofoam peanuts! When you call for the RA number, please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging. Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. 5. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping address (no P.O. boxes), daytime phone number, RA number, and a detailed description of the problem, including how we can duplicate it. 6.
SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Specifications Disclaimer Low-Frequency Transducer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
C300/C300i LIMITED WARRANTY Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. A. Mackie warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this C300 for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
