About Your Amplifier: Dynamic Amplifier Performance Measurements - MC2 Audio E Series Operating Instructions Manual

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About Your Amplifier: Dynamic Amplifier Performance Measurements

The E90 is the very latest example of a 'dynamic amplifier'. This new 'breed' of power
amplifiers provide very high peak power levels in a much smaller, and lighter, package than
previously possible with conventional amplifiers.
They are designed specifically for today's high power audio installations, which use multiple
speakers with electronic crossovers or speaker controllers. These systems can handle very
high transient signals that far exceed their RMS power rating. The E Series amplifiers have
been designed to match this requirement and can deliver huge levels of power for short
durations.
In order to protect themselves and the loudspeakers that they are driving, continuous signals
such as sine waves, are automatically detected and reduced (ramped down) to a safe level.
When trying to measure the power output however, continuous signals will give totally
incorrect results. A dynamic signal, such as a tone burst, should be used and the levels
measured by monitoring the waveform on an oscilloscope. The power envelope can then be
accurately measured.
Our power output figures are measured using signals with known Crest Factors and are
quoted at the rear of this manual and on our website.
Please refer to the Technical Support area of our website for further information.