Connections; Placement - Mackie C200 User Manual

CONNECTIONS

The C00 has 1/4˝ TS and Speakon™-
style INPUT and THRU connectors. The
connectors are wired in parallel, so use only
one of the input connectors (either 1/4˝ TS
or Speakon-style).
INPUT
PARALLEL
C200 Connector Panel
Normally, you would use only one
THRU connector, but it is possible to use
both THRU connectors. Keep in mind that
all the speakers are connected in parallel,
so you want to be sure not to go below the
minimum impedance requirements for your
amplifier.
The C00 has a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms.
Two C00s in parallel
equals 4 ohms.
Three C00s in parallel
equals .7 ohms.
Four C00s in parallel
equals  ohms.
Use high-quality speaker cable as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
DO NOT use coaxial
shielded cable like a gui-
tar cord to make speaker
connections. They are not
designed to handle the
high currents required to
drive a loudspeaker.

The 1/4˝ TS jack is wired as follows:
Tip = Signal ("+" or hot)
Sleeve = Ground ("–" or cold)
1/4˝ TS Connector
THRU
The Speakon-style connector is wired as
follows:
Pin 1+ = Signal ("+" or hot)
Pin 1– = Ground ("–" or cold)
Speakon-style Connector

PLACEMENT

The C00 loudspeakers are designed to sit
on the floor, a tabletop, or to fit on a standard
tripod speaker stand. They can also be sus-
pended by the rigging points, which requires
installing the optional accessory plates on
the top and bottom of the cabinet.
You can lay the cabinet down on its side
and use the C00 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.
As with any loudspeakers, protect them
from moisture. If you are setting them up
outdoors, make sure they are under cover if
you expect rain.
SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP
TIP
TIP ("+" or HOT)
SLEEVE
("–" or COLD)
1–
1+
COLD
1–
1+
2+
HOT
2–
Warning: Do not stack
speakers in a column.
This is to avoid the dan-
ger of toppling speakers.