The QSC SC-223 is a high-performance, bi-amplified 3-way screen channel loudspeaker system designed for professional cinema applications. Part of the QSC DCS (Digital Cinema Speaker) Series, it delivers exceptional dialogue clarity, extended frequency response, and wide coverage in a compact, shallow-depth enclosure. The system includes the MH-1060 mid-high module and the LF-2215 low-frequency enclosure, engineered for seamless integration behind perforated cinema screens.
Technical Information
- System Type: 3-way bi-amplified screen channel loudspeaker
- Coverage Pattern: 90 degrees horizontal x +20 to –30 degrees vertical
- Frequency Range: 37 Hz – 16 kHz (–6 dB)
- Crossover Frequency: 300 Hz (24 dB/octave, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley)
- Low-Frequency Section (LF-2215):
- Dual 15-inch woofers in a ported, heavily braced MDF enclosure
- Frequency range: 35 Hz – 300 Hz
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Sensitivity: 98 dB (1W/1m)
- Power Handling: 600 W continuous / 450–1200 W recommended
- Mid-High Section (MH-1060):
- 10-inch high-efficiency midrange driver
- 1.4-inch exit compression driver with 2.4-inch titanium diaphragm
- Passive crossover between mid and high frequencies
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Sensitivity: 103.5 dB (1W/1m)
- Power Handling: 200 W continuous / 150–400 W recommended
- Connectors: Barrier strip terminals (accept up to #10 AWG stranded wire)
- Recommended Processing: Subsonic filter below 30 Hz, 4th-order crossover at 300 Hz
- Tilt/Pan Bracket: ±10 degrees vertical and horizontal adjustment
- Baffle Cut-Out: 76 in x 32 in
Dimensions and Weight
- LF Enclosure: 35.75 in H x 30 in W x 20.3 in D
- MH-1060 Module: 39 in H x 30 in W x 20 in D
- System Net Weight: 254 lb (115 kg)
- LF Section: 172 lb
- MH Section: 82 lb
Shipping Information
- Ships in two cartons (LF and MH modules)
- Total shipping weight: 254 lb
- Freight recommended for secure delivery
- Curbside delivery is standard; liftgate or inside delivery available upon request at additional cost
Recommended System Pairing
- Processor: Dolby CP950 – Provides digital cinema decoding, internal crossovers, and EQ for bi-amp configurations
- Amplifiers:
- LF Section: QSC DCA 3022
- MH Section: QSC DCA 1222
This pairing ensures accurate crossover alignment, driver protection, and cinema-grade fidelity. When used with QSC DPM or Q-SYS processors, DCA amplifiers support remote monitoring and factory DSP presets for the SC-223.
