APPLICATION
SPECIFICATIONS DC3
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
PERFORMANCE
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508 234 6158
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EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
DC3/2 pp
October 2001
Printed in USA
Frequency Response
±3 dB
63 Hz to 18 kHz
-10 dB
50 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 watt @ 1 m)
Passive MF/HF
104
LF
99
Impedance (ohms)
Passive MF/HF
8
LF
4
Power Handling (watts, continuous)
Passive MF/HF
250
LF
800
Calculated Output Limit (dB SPL @ 1 m)
Passive MF/HF Peak
134.0
LF Peak
134.0
Passive MF/HF Long term
128.0
LF Long Term
128.0
Nominal Beamwidth (degrees @ -6 dB SPL)
Horizontal
90
Vertical
40
Product Group
Avalon
Configuration
3-way full-range
Powering
Bi-amplified (passive MF/HF
crossover)
LF Subsystem
2x 12-in woofers, vented
MF Subsystem
1x 8-in cone, horn-loaded
HF Subsystem
1-in exit/1.75-in voice coil
compression driver on CD horn
Enclosure Material
Exterior-grade Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Wear-resistant textured black paint
Connectors
2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon
Suspension Hardware
8x 3/8”-16 threaded mounting
points (4 top, 2 per side)
Grille
Zinc coated perforated steel
Dimensions
inches
millimeters
Height (front)
18.8
476
Height (rear)
16.0
407
Width
52.0
1321
Depth
16.0
406
Weights
pounds
kilograms
Net Weight
120
54.5
Shipping Weight
135
61.4
PHYSICAL
• Dual 12-in woofers maximize LF output
• Horn-loaded 8-in cone mid frequency section
• Horn-loaded 1-in exit/1.75-in voice coil HF compression
driver
• Cutaway rear corner directs coverage down from a position
close to the ceiling
• High-output system designed to deliver the extreme level
requirements of high energy dance clubs
The DC3 is engineered for use in permanent installations. The
system includes two 12-in woofers in an optimally vented
enclosure, a horn-loaded 8-in cone, and a 1-in exit/1.75-in
voice coil compression driver on a 90° (h) x 40° (v) disper-
sion constant directivity horn.
A complex asymmetrical internal passive crossover/filter net-
work provides MF/HF subsystem integration. An MX Series
Close Coupled Processor™ should integrate the LF and MF/HF
subsystems.
The DC3 bi-amplified three-way dance club system provides
high output, high definition reinforcement for medium sized
clubs. Overall design is robust to ensure reliability in the face
of continuous peak output operation.
The DC3 is designed for overhead mounting in a horizontal
configuration to cover medium-sized dance floors or other
spaces within clubs. Its cutaway upper-rear corner allows it
to tuck up next to the ceiling while angling its coverage down
20°. The enclosure includes balance-optimized threaded
mounting points.
Like all EAW products, it can be special ordered in virtually
any color to match a specific décor. Six year warranty.
