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limiter reduces the input signal proportionally. Note that, if the signal is distorted or clipped before it reaches the amplifier, the clip limiter will not be activated.
Under normal operation the clip limiter is inaudible. The limiter can be turned “On” or “Off” by pressing the relevant clip limit switch. (3 see page 5)
Some manufacturers of loudspeaker processors do not recommend the use of clip limiters in amplifiers, as it can effect the tracking of the processor's limiters.
If the amplifier is being used without any external limiting, Martin Audio recommend leaving the clip limiters switched "ON" (button depressed).
9.2Thermal protection
When the amplifier is driven very hard into a low impedance load, the cooling fans will run at high speed. If these operating conditions continue, the Protect indicator(s) will illuminate indicating that the amplifier is about to go into thermal shutdown.
After five seconds the amplifier will go into thermal protect by muting the input signal. After
9.3VHF protection
If a signal of more than 12kHz, at full power is detected, which lasts for more than five seconds, the VHF protection mutes the input signal. (This is indicated on the front panel (4) by the LED labelled Protect). After five seconds the outputs will
9.4Short circuit protection
All Martin Audio MA Series amplifiers are completely short circuit protected. The protection circuit permits very high peak currents, but still holds the output devices within the safe operating area. If a short circuit is maintained, the channel affected will eventually go into a thermal protect cycle until the short circuit has been removed.
9.5AC mains voltage protection
If the AC mains voltage is outside the operational window (over or under voltage), the power supply will automatically shut down. When the mains voltage is above the minimum start voltage and below its maximum operating voltage the amplifier will restart.
The four green ”ON” LED’s indicate when the power supply is operating correctly.
9.6DC protection
There are two types of DC protection:
•Fuses on the supply branches of each channel.
•DC crowbar protection that shorts the output if more than 10 volts DC is being detected on the outputs. Both these circuits come into effect once a DC level is detected on either channel.
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Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier