Mackie M3000 - High-Efficiency Power Amplifier (3000W)

MACKKIE SOUND AMPLIFIER - MP 3000

The M3000 from Mackie is a high-efficiency power amplifier designed to provide long-term reliability in real-world situations. It offers two XLR/1/4" combo input jacks and a screw terminal block for input signals and two pairs of binding posts and three Speakon connectors for signal outputs, allowing you to connect the M3000 to just about any sound system. It offers a true 2 ohm power drive capability, allowing it to sustain real-world 2 ohm loads.

The M3000 uses Class-H circuitry to deliver cleaner power with less heat than other amplifiers, letting it run at cooler temperatures, thus increasing reliability. Fast Recovery circuitry reduces distortion from clipping and Adaptive Slewing Technology gives a fast transient response with low distortion. Signals can be output in stereo, mono, and bridge modes to meet any situation. Protection circuitry prevents damage from overheating, overloads, and brownouts.

High-Efficiency Class-H Circuitry

Class-H circuitry allows the M3000 to provide clean power with less heat than other amplifiers, increasing reliability.

Fast Recovery Circuitry

The Fast Recovery circuitry reduces distortion from clipping.

Adaptive Slewing Technology

Adaptive Slewing technology contributes to lower distortion by recovering quickly from fast transient attacks such as kick and snare drum hits.

Several Output Components

The M3000 uses approximately 50% more output components than competing amplifiers offering the same power output levels. This puts less strain on individual components, resulting in greater long-term reliability.

Internal and External Protection

The M3000 offers protection circuitry for overheating, brownouts, and fusing. Externally, the solid construction handles bumps, drops, and other abuse with ease.

Maximum Output Power1500W @ 2Ω Stereo (per channel)
1000W @ 4Ω Stereo (per channel)
600W @ 8Ω Stereo (per channel)
3000W @ 4Ω Bridged-Mono
2000W @ 8Ω Bridged-Mono
(All Ratings are 1kHz @ 1% THD)

Damping FactorGreater than 500 (8 ohms @ 400Hz)

Input Sensitivity1.23V (+4 dBu) for Rated Power into 4 ohms

Input Impedance24 k ohms (Balanced)
12 k ohms (Balanced)

Gain33.3dB

Frequency ResponseLess than 10Hz to 55kHz (+0, -3dB)

Signal-to-Noise RatioGreater than 107dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Less than 0.05% @ 8 ohms
Less than 0.1% @ 4 ohms
Less than 0.2% @ 2 ohms

Input Connections2 x XLR/1/4" Combo Jacks
1 x Screw Terminal Block
1 x AC Power Input Connector

Output Connectors2 x Pairs of Binding Posts (Accept Banana Plugs, Spade Lugs, or Bare Wires)
3 x Speakon Connectors

Controls Front Panel1 x Power Switch
2 x Level Control Knobs

Controls (Rear)2 x Limiter Switches
1 x 3-Way Mode Selector Switch for Stereo, Mono, and Bridge
2 x Filter Selector Switches
1 x Reset Button

IndicatorsFront-Panel LEDs for Signal, Power, Protect, Short, and Temp

CoolingDual Fans (Rear-to-Front Airflow)

Dimensions3.5 x 19 x 18.1" (89 x 483 x 460 mm)

Weight48 lbs (21.8 kg)