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INSTALLATION MANUAL
CDD528-BA Loudspeakers

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Summary of Contents for Blaze CDD528-BA

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL CDD528-BA Loudspeakers...
  • Page 2: Introduction And Overview

    The CDD528-BA comprises a low frequency array of four high performance 5 inch drivers operating from 54Hz to 420Hz, combined with a vertical line source wide band array of eight 2 inch drivers operating from 420Hz to 18kHz. The CDD528-BA is designed to be drivern by two output channels of a Blaze PowerZone Connect 3004 power amplifier configured to provide apporpriately filtered outputs for the two driver arrays.
  • Page 3 No one should be allowed to pass beneath the loudspeakers during installation. • Blaze Audio strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year and logged. If any sign of weakness • Do not suspend any other components or loudspeakers other or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken than the supported configurations described in this manual.
  • Page 4: Installation Options

    2. Applications and Deployment 2.2 Installation Options CDD528-BA loudspeakers can be installed free-standing on appropriate flat surfaces, pole mounted via underside hole fixtures, top mounted using specific mounting hardware, or flown from defined attachment points. 2.2.1 Underside Pole Mounting If a CDD528-BA loudspeaker is to be underside pole-mounted,...
  • Page 5 2. Applications and Deployment Step 2. Place the Chief CMA395 projector mount in position and 2 x M8 x 35mm attach it using two M8 x 35mm hex head bolts screwed hex head bolts into the mount holes left by the screws removed in Step 1.
  • Page 6 2. Applications and Deployment 2.2.3 Flying Attachment Points The CDD528-BA loudspeaker can be flown by attaching flying Remove required rigging hardware to two or more of the rigging attachment points. point screws There are two M10 rigging attachment points on the top of the CDD528-BA loudspeaker and one on each side.
  • Page 7 3. Connection and Amplification 3.1 CDD528-BA Input Connections The CDD528-BA is fitted with a Neutrik NL4 Speakon input socket on its rear panel for connection to a Blaze PowerZone Connect 3004 Amplifier. Input connections are described and illustrated below. 3.1.1 CDD528-BA Input Connections...
  • Page 8 PowerZone Connect 3004 is a four channel power amplifier able to drive two CDD528-BA loudspeakers. It is not recommended that more than two CDD528-BA loudspeakers are connected to a single PowerZone Connect 3004 amplifier. CDD528-BA loudspeaker and PowerZone 3004 amplifier connections are illustrated in the diagram.
  • Page 9 A preset for CDD528-BA loudspeakers is available for download from the Blaze website and must be used for correct loudspeaker performance. The procedure for downloading and applying loudspeaker presets is described in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 10 Step 6. The PowerZone 3004 amplifier will now proceed to implement the appropriate CDD528-BA loudspeaker equalization preset. Select OK to confirm application of the new loudspeaker preset. The CDD528-BA and PowerZone Connect 3004 system will now be ready for use.
  • Page 11: Technical Information

    4. Technical Information 4.1 CDD528-BA Specifications 4.1.1 System Performance Frequency Response (-3dB)   54Hz - 18kHz  Frequency Response (-10dB)   48Hz - 18kHz  High-Pass Filter 48Hz - w/ minimum 24 dB / Butterworth Filter  Horizontal Nominal Dispersion (-6dB)  180°  Vertical Nominal Dispersion (-6dB) ...
  • Page 12 4. Technical Information 4.2 CDD528-BA Mechanical Drawings 4.2.1 CDD528-BA Loudspeaker Dimensions 19.46” 494.3 mm 13.78” 350 mm 15.99” 406.16 mm Designed in USA/Denmark - Made in China. Blaze, 1904 Fairfax Road, Suite B, Greensboro, NC 27407, US. help@blaze-audio.com. www.blaze-audio.com...