Detail 01
Passive, 8 ohms
Needs an external power amp. Two per channel at 8 ohms each usually gives a 4-ohm load — check your amp handles it.
Product detailSKU #1274034484216
MackieC300z Passive Speaker (Black)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch passive PA cabinet rated 150 watts continuous, with an 8-ohm load and NL4 or 1/4-inch input. For mid-size rooms where you already own an amp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bands with a rack power amp already in the PA
- Mid-size bars and halls needing 55Hz reach without a sub
- Fixed installs where speakers stay put between shows
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a separate power amp — there is none built in
- Solo performers carrying gear alone at 43 pounds
- Outdoor use below 14°F or above 113°F
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
106dB sensitivity
Loud per watt. A modest amp gets useful volume; you are not required to chase big wattage numbers.
Detail 03
55Hz to 18kHz, -3dB
Real low end down to low bass guitar range. Kick drum and synth bass will want a sub underneath.
Detail 04
1800Hz crossover, 24dB/octave both ways
Steep split keeps the 12-inch woofer out of the horn's range, so vocals stay clean at high output.
Detail 05
90° x 45° coverage
Wide horizontally, tight vertically. Aim it at ear height — tilt matters more than left-right placement.
Detail 06
43 pounds, trapezoidal cabinet
Angled sides let it lie on its side as a floor wedge. Heavy enough that pole-mounting needs a rated stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amplifier included — budget for a power amp and speaker cable
- 02Speakon NL4 or 1/4-inch TS only; no XLR or line input
- 03Sold as a single cabinet, not a pair
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug a mixer straight into it?
No. This is passive and has no amplifier. A mixer's line output needs a power amp between it and the speaker.
02How much power amp do I need?
It handles 150 watts continuous at 8 ohms. With 106dB sensitivity, a few hundred watts per channel gives headroom without pushing the driver hard.
03Will it work as a floor monitor?
Yes. The trapezoidal cabinet is built to sit on its side, and the 45-degree vertical pattern suits wedge angles.
04Do I need a subwoofer?
For vocals, guitars and DJ playback at moderate levels, no. For kick drum and electronic bass, add one — response falls off below 55Hz.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
9 detailsSound
- Low Frequency Crossover Type
- 24dB/octave, time offset corrected
- High Frequency Crossover Type
- 24dB/octave
- Frequency Response
- (-3db): 55Hz-18kHz
- Crossover Frequency
- 1800Hz
- Frequency Range 10 DB
- 45Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity 1w 1m
- 106dB
- Frequency Range
- 1000Hz-20000Hz
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 ohms
- Sensitivity
- (1W@1m) 98dB
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- grey, textured finish
- Finish
- grey, textured finish
- Material
- polypropylene
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Handling
- 150 watts
- Input Impedance
- 8 ohms
- Input Type
- Speakon-style NL4 jack, 1/4 inch TS phone jack
3 detailsSize & weight
- Voice Coil Diameter
- 3.0 inch/75mm
- Diameter
- 12 inch/300mm
- Weight
- 43
11 detailsOther
- Handles
- one on left side, one on top
- Over Excursion Protection
- second-order high-pass filter
- Operating Temperature Range
- -10C to 45C (14deg;F to 113deg;F)
- Basic Design
- asymmetrical trapezoidal
- Driver Protection
- dynamic protection for compression driver
- Vertical Coverage
- 45 ±10 (2.8kHz-20kHz)
- Horizontal Coverage
- 90 ±10 (1kHz-20kHz)
- Horn Type
- Composite: Exponential and Conical
- Mouth Size
- 12 inch/305mm W x 7 inch/178mm H
- Maximum SPL Long Term 1m
- 123dB
- Grille
- perforated metal with weather-resistant coating
