Blaze CCA10i-BA User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
CCA10i-BA Loudspeakers

1. Introducon and Overview
1.2 CCA10i-BA Pack Contents
In addion to this installaon manual, Each CCA10i-BA package
contains the items idened and illustrated below.
1 x CCA10i-BA
loudspeaker
Rigging Grid (aluminum)
Rigging Extension Arm
2 x CCA10i-BA Rigging Plates
8 x M10x30 hex head bolts
1.3 Rigging Accessories
Rigging accessories that enable single or mulple CCA10i-BA
loudspeakers to be own are available separately from Blaze
Audio. The rigging accessories are idened and illustrated
alongside. Instrucons on the use of the rigging accessories can
be found in Secon 2.3 of this manual.
1.1 Introducon
Thank you for purchasing a Blaze Audio CCA10i-BA loudspeaker. The CCA10i-BA is a constant curvature, arrayable
point source loudspeaker, designed for medium-sized venues to large distributed systems that require a exible and
scalable loudspeaker soluon. Mounted horizontally with ght acousc centres to minimize comb ltering, each
CCA10i-BA enclosure provides xed 20° vercal and 160° horizontal coverage. CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are designed
to be own with addional enclosures in vercal arrays.
The CCA10i-BA features a coaxial compression driver employing individual midrange and high-frequency polymer ring diaphragms.
The driver delivers extremely wide bandwidth from 420 Hz – 18,000 Hz. For low frequencies, dual 10” high-excursion drivers deliver
ecient and accurate bass down to 52 Hz (-3 dB) with minimal distoron and power compression.
Note: Rigging accessories are supplied complete with the appropriate
bolts, nuts, washers and other necessary aachment items.
Note: A steel Rigging Grid is available to order for installaons where
specic structural and regulatory demands require it.

2. Applicaons and Deployment
Basic CCA10i-BA Array Assem-
bly
IMPORTANT: In all cases, when rigging
loudspeakers together, aach the boommost
unit to the loudspeaker directly above it, moving
up the array to the topmost unit, ending with the
Rigging Grid.
WARNING: The CCA10i-BA weighs 83lbs / 37.65kg. Use proper
liing techniques to avoid serious injury. Please see Secon 2.4
for Maximum Suspended Load.
2.1 Applicaons
The CCA10i-BA can be congured as an individual point-source loudspeaker or in a vercal array with mulple
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers. Integrated rigging enables easy and secure box-to-box deployment. Flying CCA10i-BA
loudspeakers, requires the CCA10i-BA Rigging Grid. This separately sold item enables the suspension up to ve
(5) CCA10i-BA loudspeakers. Arrays of greater than ve CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are possible but will require
customized Blaze Audio rigging accessories. The basic CC10i-BA rig, array and suspension principle is illustrated below
however for all supported rigging conguraons, see the chart in Secon 2.3.
WARNING: When assembling or disassembling arrayed
loudspeakers, make sure that all components are properly
supported throughout the enre process to avoid damage or
injury.
WARNING: To ensure secure aachment, verify that the
loudspeakers are properly aligned for box-to-box vercal
aachment. If loudspeakers are not properly aligned, physical
damage, and personal injury may occur. The top of each
loudspeaker must be parallel to the boom of the unit above it.
For suspension, the topmost unit must be securely aached to
the CCA10i-BA Rigging Grid.
CCA10i-BA #2
CCA10i-BA #1
Rigging Plate
Rigging Plate
2 x M10 x 30 hex head
+ washer and nut
2 x M10 x 30 hex head
4 x M10 x 30 hex head
Rigging Grid
Note: Le hand side of array shown.
Rigging Plate and Grid aachment must be
duplicated on the right hand side.

2. Applicaons and Deployment
• Read these instrucons.
• Keep these instrucons.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instrucons.
• Before installing or suspending any CCA10i-BA loudspeaker,
inspect all hardware, the enclosure, and associated equipment
for damage. Missing, corroded, or deformed components, or
components without correct load rangs, could signicantly
reduce the strength of the installaon or placement and should
immediately be repaired or replaced.
• Always make sure that the structure the loudspeaker is to be
suspended from has been approved by the building or structural
engineer and will support the weight of all the components
of the speaker system including speakers, speaker cable, wire
rope, etc.
• Consult a licensed professional structural engineer regarding
physical equipment installaon.
• Do not suspend loudspeakers directly over people.
• Use only hardware that is rated for the load condions of
the installaon and that allows for a possible short-term,
unexpected overload. Never exceed the rang of the hardware
or equipment.
• Blaze Audio strongly recommends that the system be inspected
at least once a year and logged. If any sign of weakness
or damage is detected, remedial acon should be taken
immediately.
• All installaon crew members must be trained for loudspeaker
rigging and mounng.
• Make sure that all relevant health and safety regulaons
are known, are followed by the installaon crew, and follow
applicable local laws. Local government oces can help with
this informaon.
• Suspended installaons must be completed or supervised by a
cered rigger.
• The system should be designed so that it is a stac suspension.
There should be no dynamic or shock loading.
• Personal protecve equipment (hard hats, steel-toed footwear,
safety glasses, etc.) should be always worn by the installaon
crew.
• If called for in the design, make sure all installaon personnel
are trained to work at height and have cercaons for scissor
lis, theatrical hoists, etc.
• Make sure all liing equipment (slings, span-sets, deck chain,
scaolding, etc.) is in good working order. Thoroughly inspect all
components prior to use.
• Inspect all the components associated with the project
for damage before assembly. Any parts with damage or
suspected damage should not be used. Contact the component
manufacturer for replacement parts if necessary.
• Keep a dy workplace. Do not leave tools, rigging items, etc., on
top of loudspeakers during installaon. Loose items can fall and
cause injury.
• Never leave the system unaended during the installaon
process. Make sure that the workspace is isolated from
public access. No one should be allowed to pass beneath the
loudspeakers during installaon.
• Do not suspend any other components or loudspeakers other
than the supported conguraons described in this manual.
• If secondary steel safees are required, they should be installed
once the enre system is at operang height and before public
access is allowed.
2.2 Important Safety Instrucons
WARNING: Failure to observe the following safety precauons may result in severe injury or death.
Installaons such as described in this guide should only be aempted by a trained professional.

2. Applicaons and Deployment
2.3 Rigging Instrucons
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers feature integrated rigging hardware. Use of the rigging hardware is similar whether mulple
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are to be joined, or are to be aached to a CCA10i-BA Rigging Grid.
2.3.1 Connecng One CCA10i-BA to Another
Step 1. On the boom CCA10i-BA loudspeaker remove the two
upper-most countersunk M10 bolts on the le and right
sides. The bolts can be discarded.
Step 2. On the top CCA10i-BA loudspeaker remove the two
lower-most countersunk M10 bolts on the le and right
sides. The bolts can be discarded.
Step 3. Align the top CCA10i-BA loudspeaker over the boom
CCA10i-BA loudspeaker and install the provided Rigging
Plates plates between the two enclosures on the le and
right sides. Secure the Rigging Plates using the supplied
M10 hex head bolts.
Remove and discard
(repeat on other side)
Remove and discard
(repeat on other side)
CCA10i-BA #1 (boom)
CCA10i-BA #2 (top)
Rigging Plate
(pair on other side)
4 x M10 x 30 hex head bolts
(repeat on other side)

2. Applicaons and Deployment
2.3 Rigging Instrucons
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers feature integrated rigging hardware. Use of the rigging hardware is similar whether mulple
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are to be joined, or are to be aached to a CCA10i-BA Rigging Grid.
2.3.2 Connecng a CCA10i-BA to a Rigging Grid
Step 1. Remove the two upper-most countersunk M10 bolts on
the loudspeaker on both the le and right sides. The bolts
can be discarded.
Remove and discard
(repeat on other side)
Step 2. Aach one of the supplied Rigging Plates to each side
of the enclosures. Secure the Rigging Plates using the
supplied M10 hex head bolts.
Step 3. Place the Rigging Grid on the top of the loudspeaker and
align its aachment holes with the corresponding holes in
the le and right Rigging Plates. Secure the Rigging Grid
to the Rigging Plates using the supplied M10 hex head
bolts with the supplied lock washers and nuts.
Rigging Plate
(pair on other side)
2 x M10 x 30 hex head bolts
(repeat on other side)
2 x M10 x 30 hex head bolts
(repeat on other side)
2 x M10 lock washers and nuts
(repeat on other side)
Rigging Grid
Note: A steel Rigging Grid is available to order for installaons where
specic structural and regulatory demands require it.

2. Applicaons and Deployment
2.3 Rigging Instrucons
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers feature integrated rigging hardware. Use of the rigging hardware is similar whether mulple
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are to be joined, or are to be aached to a CCA10i-BA Rigging Grid.
2.3.3 Aaching the Rigging Grid Extension Arm
The Rigging Grid Extension Arm can be used when it is required
to alter the vercal angle of suspended CCA10i-BA loudspeakers.
Step 1. Aach a Rigging Grid as described in Secon 2.3.3 of this
manual to a single, or an array of mulple, CCA10i-BA
loudspeakers.
Step 2. Posion the Rigging Grid Extension Arm on the central
spine of the Rigging Grid at either the front or the back of
the assembly depending the suspension angle adjustment
required. Secure the Rigging Grid Extension Arm using
the supplied clevis and coer pins.
2 x M10 x 30 hex head bolts
(repeat on other side)
2 x M10 lock washers and nuts
(repeat on other side)
Rigging Grid
Rigging Extension Arm
2 x Clevis and Coer Pins

2. Applicaons and Deployment
2.4 Suspending CCA10i-BA Loudspeaker Arrays
WARNING: Consult a professional mechanical or structural engineer, licensed in the jurisdicon of the
sound system installaon, to review, verify, and approve all aachments to the building or structure.
Employ the services of a cered, professional rigger for hoisng, posioning and rigging the equipment
to the supporng structure. Improper suspension can lead to serious damage, injury, or death.
NEVER SUSPEND LOUDSPEAKERS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AUDIENCE
The tables below show the individual
CCA10i-BA component weights and the
total weights for arrays up to the maximum
recommended conguraon of ve CCA10i-
BA loudspeakers. Deploying loudspeakers
that exceed the maximum conguraon can lead to
serious damage, injury, or death. Blaze Audio has tested
the conguraons below for safety. Please note that the
structure from which CCA10i-BA loudspeaker arrays are
suspended must be able to support that total weight.
CCA10i-BA Individual Component Weights
CCA10i-BA Loudspeaker 83 lbs (37.65 kg)
Rigging Plate 1.6 lbs (0.726 kg)
Rigging Grid (Aluminium) 32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Rigging Grid Extension Arm 7.2lbs (3.26kg)
Total CCA10i-BA Array Weights
Number of Suspended CCA10i-BA Array Weight
1118.2 lbs (53.61 kg)
2204.4 lbs (92.71 kg)
3291 lbs (132 kg)
4377.2 lbs (171.1 kg)
5 463.4 lbs (210.2 kg)
WARNING: All CCA10i-BA rigging and
rigging accessories are rated for a 10:1 load.
Structural suspension supports must also be
rated for a 10:1 load.

3. Connecon and Amplicaon
3.1 CCA10i-BA Input Connecons
The CCA10i-BA is ed with two Neutrik NL4 Speakon sockets on its rear panel. One socket is for input and the
second is for pass-trough. The “Input” is used for connecon directly to the Blaze PowerZone Connect 3004 Amplier
and the “Link” can be used to connect in parallel to a second CCA10i-BA. Both Neutrik sockets are wired in a bi-amp
conguraon and use all four pins. The pin connecons are listed in the table below.
CCA10i-BA Socket Connecons
Signal Roung Connecon Pin
LF (-) 1 (-)
LF (+) 1 (+)
HF (-) 2 (-)
HF (+) 2 (+)
3.1.1 CCA10i-BA
Connecons
The CCA10i-BA loudspeaker
connecon panel carries
two, four-pole Neutrik
Speakon sockets. An INPUT
socket and a LINK output
socket. Connect the INPUT
socket to a pair of Blaze
PowerZone Connect 3004
amplier outputs. Oponally
ect the LINK socket to the
INPUT socket of a second
CCA10i-BA loudspeaker.
3.1.2 CCA10i-BA Connecons Signal Roung
CCA10i-BA loudspeaker connecons are intended for bi-amp
conguraon where a each loudspeaker is powered by two
amplier channels – one for the twin bass drivers and one for the
horn loaded compression mid/high frequency driver. The four-
pole INPUT and LINK sockets are wired to enable this connecon
scheme as indicated in the following table and diagram.
1-
2+
1+
2-
NOTE: While the use of the “Link” connector for
a second CCA10i-BA loudspeaker is supported,
to maintain full power to the loudspeaker and
retain the ability to adjust amplier parameters
for loudspeakers independently, Blaze does not
normally recommend this mode of use.
Oponal “Link” connecon to a
second CCA10i-BA loudspeaker
Connect to Blaze PowerZone
Connect 3004 amplier outputs
Neutrik Speakon NL4 Pins
Bass drivers
(LF) posive (+)
Bass drivers
(LF) negave (-)
Mid/high driver
(HF) negave (-)
Mid/high driver
(HF) posive (+)

3. Connecon and Amplicaon
3.1.3 CCA10i-BA Amplier Connecons
CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are intended to be paired with the
Blaze PowerZone Connect 3004 amplier. The PowerZone
Connect 3004 incorporates the DSP equalisaon facilies
required to opmise the loudspeaker’s acousc performance. The
PowerZone Connect 3004 is a four channel power amplier able
to drive two CCA10i-BA loudspeakers. It is not recommended
that more than two CCA10i-BA loudspeakers are connected to a
single PowerZone Connect 3004 amplier.
CCA10i-BA loudspeaker and PowerZone 3004 amplier
connecons are illustrated in the diagram.
Note: The Blaze PowerZone Connecon 3004 Installaon Manual,
available for download from the Blaze website (blaze-audio.com),
contains comprehensive amplier installaon and operaonal
informaon.
1-
2+
1+
2-
1-
2+
1+
2-

3. Connecon and Amplicaon
3.2 PowerZone Connect Amplier Equalizaon Proles
The Blaze PowerZone Connect 3004 amplier incorporates DSP based loudspeaker equalizaon, accessed via a web
page interface, that enables precongured lter and equalizaon presets to be applied to loudspeaker outputs. A
preset for CCA10i-BA loudspeakers is available for download from the Blaze website and must be used for correct
loudspeaker performance. The procedure for downloading and applying loudspeaker presets is described in the
following paragraphs.
3.2.1 PowerZone Control Network Connecon
In order to install the CCA10i-BA loudspeaker preset, the
PowerZone Connect 3004 amplier requires either a wired or
wireless connecon to a TCP/IP network, or to connect via its
own wireless network to device from which the speaker preset
can be uploaded. A computer or mobile device such as a smart
phone or tablet with internet access is also required.
Note: The PowerZone Connect 3004 amplier Quick Start Guide
and Installaon Manual documents cover network connecon and
can be downloaded from the Blaze website: hps://blaze-audio.com/
support/#Manuals
3.2.2 Loudspeaker Preset Download and Applicaon
Follow the steps below to download and apply the appropriate
CCA10i-BA loudspeaker preset.
Step 1. Using a computer or mobile device, navigate to the
Speaker Presets page of the Blaze website (Support >
Speaker Presets) and select the appropriate speaker
preset le for
download.
NOTE: The required
loudspeaker preset may be
incorporated in a .zip archive.
If this is the case, download
the .zip and expand it on the
download device.
Step 2. On the computer
or mobile device,
navigate to the
PowerZone
Connect 3004
amplier web
interface and select
the Sengs opon.
Step 3. From the Sengs menu select the Backup & Restore
opon. This will open a menu screen that oers the opon
to RESTORE SETUP FROM FILE. Select this opon.
NOTE: The exact appearance and layout
of the amplier web interface may vary
depending on the browser and device being
used.

3. Connecon and Amplicaon
Step 4. Selecng RESTORE SETUP FROM FILE will open the
Restore Conguraon pop-up box that provides the
opon to select a preset le.
Step 5. Browse your computer or mobile device to select the
appropriate preset le then select the RESTORE opon.
Note: Do not select the Restore Network Sengs opon.
Step 6. The PowerZone 3004 amplier will now proceed to
implement the appropriate CCA10i-BA loudspeaker
equalizaon preset. Select OK to conrm applicaon
of the new loudspeaker preset. The CCA10i-BA and
PowerZone Connect 3004 system will now be ready for
use.
Rev E - 30/06/2023

4. Technical Informaon
4.1 CCA10i-BA Specicaons
4.1.1 System Performance
Frequency Response (-3dB) * 52Hz - 18kHz
Frequency Response (-10dB) * 45Hz - 18kHz
Recommended High-Pass 48 Hz - w/ minimum 24 dB / Buerworth Filter
Horizontal Nominal Dispersion (-6dB) 160°
Vercal Nominal Dispersion (-6dB) 20°
Recommended Crossover Frequency 420Hz (acousc, acve, external DSP)
Low-Frequency Drivers Dual 10” w 2.5” Voice Coil
Mid/High-Frequency Drivers Coaxial: 4” mid driver, 2.55” hf tweeter
Long Term Power Handling (Low Freq.) ** 600 W (2400 W peak)
Long Term Power Handling (High Freq.) ** 110 W (440 W peak)
Bi-Amp Impedance (Low Freq.) 4 ohms
Bi-Amp Impedance (High Freq.) 8 ohms
Pressure Sensivity @ 1W/1m (Low Freq.) *** 101 dB
Pressure Sensivity @ 1W/1m (High Freq.) *** 111.4 dB
Bi-Amp Max SPL @ 1W/1m 131 dB SPL (140 dB SPL peak)
4.1.2 Physical Characteriscs
Enclosure Material Balc birch plywood, engineered plascs, and
aluminum frame.
Finish Two-part spray catalyzed Polyurea coang on
plywood.
Grille Material 14-gauge (2mm) perforated steel, powder-coated
nish, black.
Environmental Indoor use only.
Connectors/Bi-Amp Two (2) parallel-wired NL4 Neutrik® Speakon®
connectors.
Suspension/Mounng Install side rigging, oponal array frame
accessories.
Dimensions (HxWxD) 13.23” x 32.33” x 18.25”
(336.14 x 821.21 x 463.68mm)
Net Weight 83lbs / 37.65kg
Shipping Weight 88lbs / 39.91kg
NOTES:
* Frequency response and range measured on-axis with recommended acve EQ in an anechoic environment.
** Power handling tested using pink noise ltered to meet IEC 268-5,
6 dB crest factor, 100 hours (approx 4 days), with recommended acve EQ.
*** Sensivity measured in free eld (no boundary-loading gain) with recommended acve EQ, referenced to 1W/1m. Maximum SPL calculated
from sensivity and power handling specicaons, exclusive of power compression (100Hz-10KHz).

Rev E - 30/06/2023
Designed in USA/Denmark - Made in USA.
Blaze, 1904 Fairfax Road, Suite B, Greensboro, NC 27407, US. [email protected]om. www.blaze-audio.com
4.2 CCA10i-BA Mechanical Drawings
4. Technical Informaon
4.2.1 CCA10i-BA Loudspeaker Dimensions
18.25”
463.68mm
13.23”
336.14mm
32.33”
821.21mm
NOTE: Rigging Plates add 0.24” (6.0mm)
to total CCA10i-BA loudspeaker width.