4 OPERATION
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4.1.2 Gain Selector
This switch on the rear of the VORTEX allows the maximum amplification attainable to be set directly in the input stage.
The VORTEX amplifier has a 26 dB and 32 dB voltage gain setting along with a 1,4 V sensitivity setting.
4.1.3 Gain and Input Sensitivity
The table shows input sensitivity per channel for a given gain and load. It also shows the gain for the 1,4 V input sensitivity.
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VORTEX 200V | 3200 W @ 4 Ω | 5,67 | 2,84 |
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| 1900 W @ 8 | Ω | 6,18 | 3,10 | 39,0 dB | |
| 1000 W @ 16 Ω | 6,34 | 3,18 |
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VORTEX 6 | 3000 W @ 2 Ω | 3,88 | 1,95 |
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| 2100 W @ 4 | Ω | 4,59 | 2,30 | 37,5 dB | |
| 1200 W @ 8 | Ω | 4,91 | 2,46 |
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VORTEX 4 | 2000 W @ 2 Ω | 3,17 | 1,59 |
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| 1500 W @ 4 | Ω | 3,88 | 1,95 | 35,3 dB | |
| 920 W @ 8 | Ω | 4,30 | 2,15 |
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VORTEX 2.6 | 1300 W @ 2 Ω | 2,56 | 1,28 |
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| 750 W @ 4 | Ω | 2,75 | 1,38 | 32,0 dB | |
| 450 W @ 8 | Ω | 3,01 | 1,51 |
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USER MANUAL
VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V
4.1.4 Limiter Switch
This switch is located at the rear of VORTEX. It allows you to set the mode of the limiter.There are three modes (See 4.3.1 Clip Limiter and 4.3.4 Speaker Protect Limiter):
Right position:
Clip Limiter: On
Speaker Protect: On
Middle position:
Clip Limiter: Off
Speaker Protect: On
Left position:
Clip Limiter: Off
Speaker Protect: Off
4.2 Indicators
4.2.1 On LEDs (multifunctional)
Under normal operation, after the amp has started, the green On LEDs are permanently lit. A variety of different sequences of flashing LEDs are used to indicate other operating states and errors in the relevant channels of the power amp. (See 6.1 Flashing sequences for On LEDs)