Mackie ART300 User Manual

Art Series

Two-Way Speaker System

ART300

SPEAKER

■ The same careful acoustic design and advanced

materials used in the ART active speakers have been
utilized in the ART300 passive speaker. Combining
high efficiency, high power handling and excellent
sonic performance, the ART300 provides practical
solutions for permanent installation applications.

■ The two-way design consists of a 12" woofer that

uses a massive magnet structure for accurate bass
reproduction and a CD horn loaded to a 1" exit
compression driver. The CD horn is a part of the
molded enclosure.

■ The system includes a high-level crossover

network that features oversized inductors in series
with the woofer. The benefit is improved current
handling, reduced phase shift and superior transient
response. Dynamic high-frequency driver protection
is accomplished with a fast-response filament resistor,
chosen to compliment the power curve of the driver.

■ All components are housed in a lightweight,

vented enclosure formed from polypropylene that is
extremely rigid. The woofer is protected by a metal
grille. All controls and connectors are recessed on the
rear. A 1-3/8" stand socket and M10 threaded inserts
are molded into the cabinet to provide quick and easy
installation using specially designed accessory
mounting hardware.

■ This Mackie Industrial product is covered by an

exclusive, one-time, NO FAULT repair policy in addition
to a five year limited warranty.

Features

■ 80° x 75° constant-directivity horn with 1" exit

compression driver

■ 12" high-gauss woofer

■ Compact, semi-trapezoidal lightweight

polypropylene enclosure

■ Built-in hand grip, M10 fly points and stand socket

■ Optional installation accessories available

■ Exclusive Mackie Industrial — one-time, NO FAULT

repair policy

■ Five year limited warranty

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ART300

APPLICATIONS

■ Live Sound/Music Reinforcement

■ High-Level AV Playback

■ Large Speech Systems

■ High-Level Passive Systems

Two-Way Speaker System

ART300

SPEAKER

ART300

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Specifications

System Acoustic

Frequency Range (–10 dB): 60Hz–19kHz
Frequency Response (–3 dB): 195Hz–17kHz
Horz. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 80°, averaged

1kHz to 10kHz

Vert. Coverage Angle (–6 dB): 75°, averaged

1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Factor; Q(DI): 10.0 (10), averaged

1kHz to 10kHz
System Sensitivity1: 101dB 1W @ 1m
Rated Maximum Peak2: 132dB @ 1m
System Input Power Rating2: 300W, RMS; 1200W Peak
Recommended Amplifier3: 450W
System Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
HF Protection: Dynamic
Crossover: 1.8kHz, 12dB/octave

Transducers

Low-Frequency: 12" (300mm) woofer with 3"

(76mm) voice coil

High-Frequency: Polynomial horn-loaded 1"

(25mm) exit compression driver

Physical

Enclosure: Gray, semi-trapezoidal,

reinforced polypropylene

Mounting: Four M10 metal threaded inserts,

1.375" (35mm) lockable stand mount

Grille: Protective perforated steel

grille with foam backing

Input Connectors: 2 x NL4 Speakon

®

connector plate

Dimensions (HxWxD): 24.42" x 15.36" x 12.29"

(620mm x 390mm x 312mm)

Weight: 39.7lbs. (18kg)

Options

ART A-2 Wall mount bracket, black
ART A-5 Swivel, tilt, wall mount hardware, black
ART A-7 Full front metal grille, black
ART A-11 U-bracket, black

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Measured on axis in the far field with 1 watt (2.83 V RMS, 8Ω) input and referenced to 1 meter distance
using the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 300Hz to 3kHz.

2

RMS using 20Hz to 20kHz, PN Spectrum, Peak for 2 hours with +6 dB crest factor.

3

Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value thatshould be taken as a guide.