The Matrix 2000 consists of 2 - 12" 2-way speakers, an 18" subwoofer with a 3-channel amplifier, and circuitry housed in a separate compartment on the sub unit's back. A 600W amp drives the subs, and 2 - 300W amps drive the 2-ways. All of the components are matched for the best possible sound and balance with minimal tweaking. All you have to do is connect the system components, plug in the power cord, plug in your mixer or other sound source, and you're ready to go!The subwoofer enclosure is divided into 2 separate compartments. The front chamber serves as the cabinet for the cast-frame, 4" voice coil and 18" subwoofer. The rear chamber houses all of the system's electronic circuitry, which includes the amplification for all 3 components, power supply, compressor, and preamps. The subwoofer has a power handling capability of 600W and a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.Each 12" 2-way speaker is loaded with a B-52 custom-designed 12" woofer and a 1" titanium diaphragm compression driver, mounted to a 90° x 40° constant directivity horn. The speakers can be pole mounted, used as stage monitors, or flown with built-in 3/8" -- 16 TPI hardware for permanent installations. For transport, they mount onto the subwoofer's front grille. Transporting the system is easy: Move the subwoofer onto its casters and place the included cover over the subwoofer. Next, pull the included covers over the...

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