CA6 POWER AMPLIFIER

Product Description CA6 Features

The Crest Audio CA6 professional power amplifier is designed • Crest’s legendary “overbuilt” power supply
to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliabil- • Toroidal power transformer
ity—even when operating under extreme stress—in touring or • Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output
fixed installation applications. devices
Absolute sonic accuracy is the hallmark of every Crest amplifier. • Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow
Bass is solid and defined to the limits of audibility, with ample • Dual, variable speed DC fans
current reserves delivered by an “over-engineered” power supply • Massive, extruded aluminum heat sinks
and advanced Class H circuitry. Wide-bandwidth output devices • Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs
assure detailed, transparent high frequency response. And, thanks • 5-Way binding post outputs or Speakon™ connectors
to Crest’s exclusive IGM circuit, the CA6 will drive 2Ω loads (market dependent)
safely without compromise in performance. • Stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode selector switch
• Ground lift switch
Construction and Quality Control • TourClass® protection circuits:
The CA6 is built exclusively in Crest’s own USA manufacturing - ACL (Active Clip Limiting) prevents speaker damage with
facility, with internal components selected for premium quality gentle gain reduction at clip threshold.
and proven durability. Each modular subassembly is pre-tested, - IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors speaker
and the assembled CA6 receives a rigorous “hot room” burn-in loads to detect conditions that may overstress output
before thorough final checkout on precision test equipment. devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω imped-
ances.
- AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting
level when amplifier is turned on.
- TourClass also includes comprehensive thermal manage-
ment, and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient,
Power Specifications: current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.
Other CA Series Power Amplifiers
• Input sensitivity selection
4Ω Stereo CA2 CA4 CA9 CA12 CA18 • Recessed, stepped attenuators
• Front panel circuit breaker switch
1kHz, .01% THD+N 250W 435W 900W 1200W 1800W
• Modular construction
20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 200W 400W 800W 1100W 1700W
• Five-year warranty*

Power Specifications 8Ω Stereo 4Ω Stereo 2Ω Stereo 8Ω Bridged 4Ω Bridged

1kHz, 0.01% THD+N 400W 600W 750W 1200W 1500W

20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 350W 500W 600W 1000W 1200W
Figures are watts per channel, both channels driven.
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications
1kHz, 0.01% THD+N 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N The power amplifier shall have two channels. At 8 ohms, 20Hz
8Ω Stereo Power 400W 350W - 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it shall deliver a minimum of 350 watts
4Ω Stereo Power 600W 500W per channel. At 4 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it shall
2Ω Stereo Power 750W 600W deliver a minimum of 500 watts per channel. In bridged mono
8Ω Bridged Mono Power 1200W 1000W mode with an 8 ohm load, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it
4Ω Bridged Mono Power 1500W 1200W shall deliver a minimum of 1000 watts.
Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel) 73V The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself from output
Peak Output Voltage (each channel) 103V short circuits, thermal overload or other adverse load condi-
Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8Ω) 20Hz-20kHz, -3dB@135kHz tions. The amplifier shall protect speaker loads from DC volt-
Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4Ω, 1% THD+N) 20Hz-20kHz, -1.1dB/+0dB age on outputs. The amplifier shall have active clip limiting
TourClass® Protection ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, and impedance sensing circuitry. Output relays shall protect
turn-on/off transient, current inrush, sub/ultrasonic input. the speakers from amplifier failure.
THD+N (rated power at 4Ω, 1kHz) <0.01% Two rear panel mounted variable speed DC fans (filters
SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz & 7kHz) <0.01% detachable without tools) shall provide back to front air flow
Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8Ω) 400:1 through the chassis.
Input CMRR (1kHz) > - 60dB Each channel shall have a standard (factory-set) input sensitiv-
Input Sensitivity (rated power at 8Ω ) 0.775V standard (see table below) ity of 0.775 Volts, and shall be fitted with an internal jumper
Voltage Gain X68 standard (see table below) which allows the gain to be altered to X20 or X40. The hum
Input Impedance (balanced/unbalanced) >20kΩ/>10kΩ and noise level shall be 105 dB below rated output, “A”
Hum and Noise (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) -105dB weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less than 0.01% at rated
Crosstalk (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > - 60 dB power, 60Hz and 7kHz. The amplifier shall have a class H out-
Class H put stage. The frequency response shall be 20Hz-20kHz, +0,
Input Connectors (per channel) Female XLR (pin 2+, dealer configurable for pin 3+), TRS (tip+) -0.3dB (1W/8Ω).
Output Connectors (per channel) 5-way output binding posts or Speakon connectors (market dependent) The amplifier will operate at 100V-240V, 50-60 Hz AC (config-
Filter Storage 68,000 µF ured at factory). Maximum current draw shall not exceed 18
Power Supply (factory configured) 100V-240V, 50-60Hz amperes at 120VAC (limited by front panel breaker for bench
Idle Current Draw 120V 1.6A tests).
1/8 Power Curr. Draw (typical music, 120V/4Ω) 6A Front panel indicators shall include Active, Protect, Signal,
1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4Ω) 13.0A and Clip LED’s for each channel. Front panel attenuators
Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4Ω) 18A shall be recessed and detented.
Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4Ω) 2630 BTU/hr Rear panel input connectors shall be female TRS and XLR
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4Ω) 3713 BTU/hr type, internally dealer-configurable for pin 2 (factory setting)
Cooling Back-to-front via 2 rear panel mounted variable-speed DC fans or pin 3 positive. Output terminations shall be 5-way output
(filters removable without tools) binding posts or Speakon output connectors (market depen-
Controls Front Panel: 2 attenuators dent). A ground lift switch and a Stereo/Parallel/Bridged Mono
Rear Panel: signal ground lift switch, mode select switch mode operation switch shall be provided.
LED Indicators (per channel) Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active A rear-panel IEC AC mains socket (with power cord) or single
Construction Steel chassis, 16 gauge. Double thickness in rack ear areas. AC mains cord having an appropriate AC plug for the intended
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 3.5" x 19" x 18" / 89 x 483 x 457mm operating voltage shall be provided (market dependent).
Gross Weight, Net Weight 49 lbs. / 22.25 kg., 44 lbs. / 19.98 kg. The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for standard rack
Warranty 5 years* mounting without requiring space between similar units.
Optional rack mount handles will be available. Dimensions
Gain Sens shall be 19" (483mm) wide, 3.5" (8.9mm) high and 18"
Dealer-Configurable Gain/Sensitivity Options Factory Standard X68 .775V (457mm) deep. The amplifier shall weigh 44.0 lbs. (19.98 kg.)
Option 1 X40 1.32V
Option 2 X20 2.65V
net, and shall be designated the Crest Audio model CA6.

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