SLA-1
Studio Linear Amplifier
Offering a superb level of sound quality, the SLA-1's clean and powerful circuitry combined
with a straightforward user interface quickly and easily delivers the power you need for
professional and project studio sound amplification. The SLA-1 has been designed for studio
and even live applications, and has been engineered to provide excellent sound with ultra-
low noise and distortion.
The SLA-1 has a long list of impressive features, including a Toroidal Transformer , XLR & ¼"
Inputs, Ground Lift Switch, SmartFan Silent Cooling Design, Power, Clip, Signal and Protect
LED's, One IU Spacing and a frequency response of 10 Hz to 40 kHz.
The SLA-1 is rated at 100 watts rms/channel @ 8 ohms (130 watts rms/channel @ 4 ohms),
hum and noise >100dB, input impedance of 22k ohm unbalanced (44k ohm balanced). It
has an input sensitivity of 1V for rated power into 8 ohms, SmartFan Silent Cooling System and
custom heat radiating fins. The SLA-1 is a powerful, compact amplifier that occupies 1 IU unit
and weighs 6kg. Its rugged, steel chassis is designed for durable and reliable use.
The SLA-1 is perfect for pro, project and home studios, and is a perfect compliment to the
new ART SLM-1 Studio Linear Monitors. The two together are a fantastic combination of both
audio quality and of value!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions
Weight
Input Connections
Output Connections
Input Impedance XLR, 1/4"
Input Sensitivity
Stereo Output Power, 8 ohms
Stereo Output Power, 4 ohms
Bridged Output Power, 8 ohms
CMRR
Frequency Response
Hum and Noise
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Transformer Type
Power Requirements
APPLICATIONS:
Project, Home and Commercial Recording Studios, Broadcast/Radio/TV , Live Sound Systems/PA,
Permanent/Fixed Installations, Church, Club and Practice PA Systems, DJ Sound Systems
Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Copyright 2001 Applied Research and Technology.
APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, 215 TREMONT STREET, ROCHESTER, NY 14608 USA
Voice: 716/436.2720, Fax: 716/436.3942, http://www.artproaudio.com
1.75"H x 19.0"W x 9.5"D
13.2 lbs., 6.0kg.
XLR (balanced), 1/4" TRS
(balanced/unbalanced)
Multi-Way Binding Posts
44k ohms (balanced),
22k ohms (unbalanced)
1V for Full Power Output into 8 ohms
100 watts RMS per Channel
130 watts RMS per Channel
260 watts RMS mono
>60dB (typical @1kHz)
10Hz to 40kHz, +/- .5dB
>100dB below clipping
<0.05% (typical)
Toroidal
USA - 120vac 60 Hz 600 watts (max).
Export units configured for country of
destination.
FEATURES:
TOROIDAL
TRANSFORMER
100 WATTS/
CHANNEL
@ 8 OHMS
260 WATTS/
BRIDGED
MONO @
8 OHMS
10 HZ to 40 KHZ
WITHIN 1dB
XLR & ¼"
INPUTS
GROUND LIFT
SWITCH
SMARTFAN SILENT
COOLING SYSTEM
MULTI-WAY
BINDING POST
OUTPUTS
LOW PROFILE
1U RACK
MOUNTABLE
DESIGN
EXTREMELY LOW
NOISE, DISCRETE
LINEAR DESIGN
ALL STEEL
CHASSIS
PERFECT FOR
PROFESSIONAL
AND PROJECT
STUDIOS
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