Studio Reference I Maximum Power Matrix - Crown STUDIO AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual

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Crown's maximum power specifications represent the largest amount of output power you can expect from your ampli-
fier when it is driven to full output under the given conditions. These specifications can be used to prevent loudspeaker
and hearing damage.
The maximum power matrices include specifications for single cycle and 40 millisecond burst sine waves. Burst signals
act like large transient peaks that are present in common source signals. Loudspeakers can respond to a single cycle
burst, so the single cycle burst specifications should be used to help you protect your loudspeakers. In contrast, a
40 millisecond burst represents the typical response time of the human ear. Your ear will not respond to the entire
dynamic change of a burst that lasts less than 40 milliseconds.
The burst power specifications are provided at 0.05% THD which is a practical low distortion condition. Operating the
amplifier at levels higher than 0.05% THD can result in output power levels that are higher than those listed in the
maximum power matrices.
Stereo/Mono
Mode
50 Hz
Stereo
4
(both channels
8
driven)
8
Bridge-Mono
(balanced output)
16
2
Parallel-Mono
4
Stereo
4
(both channels
8
driven)
8
Bridge-Mono
(balanced output)
16
2
Parallel-Mono
4
Stereo
4
(both channels
8
driven)
8
Bridge-Mono
(balanced output)
16
2
Parallel-Mono
4
Fig. 6.3 Studio Reference I Maximum Power Matrix
Professional Studio Amplifiers
I Maximum Power (Watts)
Single Cycle Tone Burst
0.05% Distortion + Noise
(See note 1)
1 kHz 7 kHz
40 Millisecond Tone Burst
0.05% Distortion + Noise
(See note 2)
50 Hz 1 kHz 7 kHz
All maximum power specifica-
tions are based on 0.5% regu-
lated AC mains with THD of
less than 1.0% and an ambi-
ent room temperature of 70° F
(21° C). Although it is an un-
usual condition, your amplifier
can function well with AC
mains voltages up to 10% over
the specified line voltage. With
overvoltage conditions, your
amplifier may be capable of
delivering instantaneous
power levels up to 20%
greater than the specifications
in the matrix.
1. A single cycle sine wave is
presented to the amplifier
and monitored for nonlinear
distortion. The average
power during the burst is
reported. Loudspeakers
must be able to withstand
this level if they are to be
safely used with this ampli-
fier.
2. A 40 millisecond sine wave
burst (10 percent duty cycle)
is presented to the amplifier
and monitored for nonlinear
distortion. Average power
during the burst is reported.
This power level is a mea-
surement of the amplifier's
maximum transient power
that can be perceived by the
human ear.