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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. Water and Moisture - This Mackie product should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St.
Bernard dog, etc.
6. Heat - This Mackie product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat.
7. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall on and liquids are not spilled into this Mackie product.
8. Damage Requiring Service - This Mackie product should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel when:
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this
Mackie product; or
B. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain; or
C. This Mackie product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or
D. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its
chassis damaged.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................... 3
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS ............................................... 4
Quick Start ........................................................ 4
PLACEMENT ............................................................ 6
RIGGING .................................................................. 7
SERVICE INFO ......................................................... 8
Warranty Service ............................................... 8
Troubleshooting ................................................. 8
Repair ............................................................... 8
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9. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service this Mackie
product beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other
servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department.
period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level
exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous ex-
posure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use
hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in
the 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 limits
set forth here.
Duration Per Day
Sound Level dBA,
In Hours
Slow Response
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1.5
102
1
105
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 10
C300 LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 11
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD .......................... 35
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10. Exposure to extremely high noise
levels may cause permanent hearing loss.
Individuals vary considerably in susceptibil-
ity to noise-induced hearing loss, but
nearly everyone will lose some hearing if
exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a
Typical
Example
Duo in small club
Subway Train
Very loud classical music
Patrice screaming at Ron about deadlines
Loudest parts at a rock concert
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