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Mackie Introduces FUSSION Series Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers FUSSION 1800a FUSSION 3000 October 2, 2000 Professional audio manufacturer Mackie Designs Inc. (NASDAQ: MKIE) announced today the introduction of a proprietary line of new active sound reinforcement products, The FUSSION Series Active Sound Reinforcement Speakers. With the introduction of this technology, Mackie is creating a paradigm shift in the pro audio speaker market. The focus of Mackie's development has been on three families of active speaker products. The flagship is the FUSSION 3000 Active Full Range Sound Reinforcement Speaker System. Mackie believes active is the only way to do it right. The FUSSION 3000 is a full range 3-way active speaker that incorporates state of the art technology to deliver unparalleled output with the lowest possible distortion and highest clarity. It is ideal for use in sound reinforcement applications when precise reproduction of transients, high levels of intelligibility and compact size are required. Mackie has used active speaker technology to create a new standard in a "flown array" package. The FUSSION Series is a High Precision / Extreme Output line of speakers and will be made available to a selected number of Pro Audio dealers, as well as Pro Sound dealers and contractors involved with professional PA, rental and fixed installations. The FUSSION 3000 is the first professional sound reinforcement speaker system to completely create an ideal union between speakers, compression drivers and amplifiers. To ensure long term reliability and performance, the amplifier cards and processor are mounted to a huge three square foot heat sink eliminating the need for fans and dramatically extending life expectancy while eliminating maintenance cycles. Advertisement The input and control panel offers unprecedented signal routing flexibility. All connections are via XLR connectors. There is a main input with a loop through output for connection of other enclosures. Additionally, there is a "sub-out" connector for connection to an active subwoofer system like the FUSSION 1800A. This output incorporates a low pass filter for delivering a line level signal below 85Hz. For sound reinforcement situations where "fill" speakers are needed, there is a "fill-out" output connector with level and (0° - 180°) phase control. The FUSSION 3000 can run on 115V AC or 220V AC and features soft start circuitry that eliminates "pops" and precisely controls inrush surges. The FUSSION Series 1800SA (and 1800S) is an extreme output, active subwoofer system. Designed to live on the road, this subwoofer system is a "double-18" design broken down into two individual enclosures that make load in and load out quick and easy. It incorporates a 3000 watt high efficiency amplifier system and two front loaded, high precision 18-inch woofers mounted within their own cabinets. Connection and setup is a breeze, take your subwoofer line level signal and plug it in. The FUSSION 1800SA is specifically designed to work with the FUSSION 1800S. The system has been specially designed to meet the rigors of powering high excursion 18" woofers. By being placed inches away from the driver within its own protected enclosure, the amplifier enjoys several benefits. First it sees constant impedance and a non-reactive load which substantially extends its life and increases performance. It also sits on a mammoth heat sink that eliminates the need for fans and eliminates service cycles. A tremendous benefit of having the amplifier located within the subwoofer cabinet is the speed with which power is delivered. This is achieved by eliminating heavy gauge, expensive speaker cables. For more information, visit their web site at www.mackie.com.

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