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in limiter circuitry for improved performance when overloading. The limiter activates at “clipping” when the output voltage reaches the power supply voltage rails. Without limiters, the output voltage will grossly distort if the signal elevates beyond this point. The signal wave form is flattened (“clipped”), producing excessive high frequency distortion not present in the original signal. This makes music sound “dirty” and increases stress on the high frequency transducers, significantly shortening their life span (most loud- speaker manufacturers will not honor warranties if high frequency drivers are “burnt” due to a clipped signal overload). Clip limiters effectively solve this
problem by compressing the signal at clipping. US- Series amplifiers use intelligent clipping circuitry to protect both the loudspeakers and amplifier.
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SETTING UP YOUR US-SERIES AMPLIFIER
CLIP LIMITER: Clipping is the result of an amplifier running into a power supply limitation. The maximum output voltage that any amplifier can produce is limited by its power supply. Attempting to output a voltage level that exceeds the power supply voltage rails results in a flattening effect of the signal causing it to clip. A clipped waveform exhibits severe distor- tions, making it sound harsh. The clip limiter detects this condition and reduces the gain to minimize the amount of overdrive. To preserve as much of the program dynamics as possi- ble, the limiter reduces the average program level until the peaks barely clip. Each channel has its own clip limiter and you can switch it ON or OFF (only on
NOTE: You may want to keep the limiters OFF when connecting the
HPF
NOTE: You should set the filters to best suit the frequency response of your speakers as some speakers are particularly sensitive to
NOTE: For most subwoofers and in studio applications keep the HPF in the OFF position.