Bridged Mono Operation; Gain Adjustment - Linear Power 452i Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

BRIDGED MONO OPERATION:

The Model 452i

is built with the right channel inverted. This allows the amplifier

to be used in a bridged mono configuration. Using an 8-ohm subwoofer speaker,

hook it up using the two CENTER connections on the terminal strip. Follow the

polarity of the strip as described in the section above.

This amplifier is capable of driving 4-ohm loads in the mono bridged mode. For

increased sound pressure levels, a 4-ohm load may be used. For systems

requiring higher sound quality, an 8-ohm load is recommended.

Bridged/Mono Operational Diagram

Set the amp gain to minimum, turn the source up until it just starts to distort, then

back down slightly. This is the point where the output of the source is cleanest.

Now adjust the amplifier gain up until it just starts to distort and back down

slightly. This will allow the source and amp to reach maximum usable output at

the same time.

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