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DesignMax DM2C-LP
in-ceiling loudspeaker
Product Overview
DesignMax loudspeakers bring outstanding audio
and aesthetics to any commercial space. Ideal for
background music, the 16-watt DesignMax DM2C-LP
features a 2.25-inch transducer and 85 Hz - 19 kHz
frequency range. The DM2C-LP has a low-profile
backcan and is ceiling-mounted, installed easily via
QuickHold mounting arms. With both black and white
versions available, the DM2C-LP is easy to integrate
with any décor.
Key Features
Deliver instantly impressive sound with custom Bose drivers — no DSP or EQ required. For even better sound, use select
Bose DSPs and amplifiers to enable Bose loudspeaker EQ and SmartBass processing, which expands performance and
response at any listening level
Blend into any room design with elegant form factors, minimum-bezel grilles available in black or white, and removable logos
Reduce installation time with the patented QuickHold mounting system, which also reduces strain, hassle, and the chance of
product damage
Install easily — includes Euroblock connectors; plenum-rated backcan, tile-bridge, and front-access audio wiring that makes
installation and troubleshooting easier
Install in confined spaces with low-profile backcan measuring just 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) high
Amplifier Flexibility — 16 ohm feature allows for four units on a single low impedance line
Technical Specifications
SINGLE LOUDSPEAKER PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
(1)
95 – 18,000 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
(1)
85 – 19,000 Hz
Nominal Coverage Angle
(2)
180° conical
Nominal Coverage Angle (1 - 10 kHz) 165° conical
Bose extended-lifecycle test
(5)
AES component test
(6)
Power Handling, long-term continuous 16 W 20 W
Power Handling, peak 64 W 80 W
Sensitivity (SPL/ 1W @ 1 m)
(3)
84 dB 84 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
(4)
96 dB 97 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m, peak 102 dB 103 dB
Loudspeaker EQ Not Required, Bose EQ voicing and SmartBass processing available
Recommended High-Pass Protection 85 Hz with recommended 24 dB / octave filter
Transformer taps
70V: 1.2, 2.3, 4.5, 9 W, bypass
100V: 2.3, 4.5, 9 W, bypass
TRANSDUCERS
Full-Range Driver 1 x 2.25-inch woofer (57 mm)
Nominal Impedance 16 ohms (transformer bypass)