Description
Looking for a no-nonsense, rock-solid amplifier that just works? The Bogen C10 is the perfect entry-level choice for small offices, retail stores, restaurants, churches, and warehouses that need clear paging announcements plus background music - without breaking the bank or complicating setup.
This compact 10-watt mixer-amplifier combines three flexible inputs, multiple speaker output options, and proven Bogen reliability in a rugged, easy-to-install package. Whether you're adding paging to an existing 70V system or building a simple sound setup from scratch, the C10 gives you the power and features you need in a footprint that fits almost anywhere.
Our Take: In a typical 1,500-2,500 sq ft retail space or small office, the C10 delivers clear, intelligible speech and pleasant music at comfortable listening levels. It's not designed for loud nightclubs or stadiums - that's where the bigger C35/C60 models shine - but for everyday paging and light background music, it's hard to beat.
Key Features
- 10 Watts RMS power - plenty for small to medium rooms or distributed 70V systems
- 3 Flexible Inputs: Dedicated Lo-Z balanced microphone, transformer-isolated 600-ohm telephone paging input, and switchable Mic 2 / Aux 1 input
- Multiple Speaker Outputs: Transformer-isolated 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 16-ohm, 25V, and 70V taps
- Voice-Activated Muting (VOX) with adjustable threshold - automatically mutes AUX music during pages
- Separate TEL volume control on the rear panel for quick paging level adjustments
- Bass/Treble tone control (treble cut only) for customizing sound
- Rear-panel AUX receptacle for easy music source connection
- UL Listed to Standard 60065 for safety and code compliance
- Compact half-rack size - easy to mount on a shelf or wall (optional wall mount kit available)
- Optional WMT1A transformer for feeding a 600-ohm telephone line
Technical Specifications
- Power Output: 10 watts RMS
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 16 kHz ±1 dB
- Distortion: Less than 1% at rated power output
- Hum & Noise: MIC: -55 dB; AUX: -70 dB; TEL: -70 dB (below rated output)
- Input Sensitivity: MIC (Lo-Z): 600 µV; AUX: 85 mV (10k-ohm); TEL: 75 mV (600-ohm)
- Tone Control: Treble cut only (-11 dB @ 10 kHz)
- Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz, 38 watts
- Dimensions: 11-3/8" W x 2-7/8" H x 7-3/8" D
- Product Weight: 5 lbs
- Shipping Weight: Approximately 6 lbs
- Outputs: Screw terminal strip for speakers + tape recorder / booster amp output