Choose Output Wire And Connectors - Crown Macro-Tech MA-24X6 Operation Manual

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2.5 Choose Output Wire and Con-
nectors
Crown recommends using pre-built or profes-
sionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor,
heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You
may use banana connectors, terminal forks or
bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure
2.5). To prevent the possibility of short-circuits,
wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker
cable connectors.
Note: Binding post outputs on European
models come with safety plugs installed
to prevent European power-cord plugs
from being inserted. The side entry posi-
tions for these connectors should there-
fore be used on European models.
Using the guidelines below, select the appropri-
ate size of wire based on the distance from
amplifier to speaker.
Distance Wire Size
up to 25 ft. 16 AWG
26-40 ft. 14 AWG
41-60 ft. 12 AWG
61-100 ft. 10 AWG
101-150 ft. 8 AWG
151-250 ft. 6 AWG
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for
output wiring.
Macro-Tech MA-24X6 & 36X12 Power Amplifiers
OUTPUTS
CH-2 CH-1
Figure 2.5 Output Connector Wiring
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