Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier

6 Specifications

Performance (continued)

Output Impedance

See Figure 6.5

 

 

Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads)

 

Stereo

2-8 ohms

Bridge Mono

4-8 ohms

Parallel Mono

1-2 ohms

Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximum level setting)

0.775V sensitivity

1.4V sensitivity

26 dB sensitivity

124.6:1 ±6% or 41.9 dB ±0.5 dB 69.2:1 ± 6% or 36.8 dB ±0.5 dB 20:1 ±6% or 26 dB ±0.5 dB

Required AC Mains

50/60 Hz; 100-, 120-, and 230 - VAC (±10%) units are avail-

 

able. 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz units can be used with 220 and 240

 

VAC. 100 and 120 VAC units can draw up to 30 amps; 230

 

VAC units can draw up to 15 amps. Current, voltage and fre-

 

quency requirements are provided on the unit’s back panel.

 

 

Power Draw at Idle

90 watts or less

 

 

Construction

 

 

 

Cooling

Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform

 

heat dissipation

 

 

Dimensions

 

Width

Height

Depth (behind mounting surface)

EIA Standard 19-inch rack mount (EIA RS-310-B)

3.5inch (8.9 cm) 16 inch (40.6 cm)

Weight

Center of gravity is 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the front mounting surface.

120 VAC, 60 Hz Units

Net

Shipping

100 VAC, International Units

Net

Shipping

120 VAC, International Units

Net

Shipping

230 VAC, International Units

Net

Shipping

55 pounds, 1.5 ounces (25.0 kg)

63 pounds, 10 ounces (28.9 kg)

54 pounds, 5 ounces (24.7 kg)

63 pounds, 0.5 ounces (28.6 kg)

55 pounds, 1.5 ounces (25.0 kg)

63 pounds, 10 ounces (28.9 kg)

53 pounds, 6 ounces (24.2 kg)

61 pounds, 15 ounces (28.1 kg)

Operation Manual

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Crown Audio MA-3600VZ Output Impedance, Load Impedance Note Safe with all types of loads, Required AC Mains, Cooling

MA-3600VZ specifications

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