Tascam PA-20 MKII Specifications

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Every recording or project studio needs at least
one set of nearfield monitors for critical listening.
And so, every studio needs to power them with
a reliable, clean-sounding power amp that won't
add distortion to the incoming signal. The
TASCAM PA-20 II fills the bill with reliable,
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high-performance audio power amplification for
nearfield studio monitoring and other low-level
sound reinforcement applications. With its dual
power, switchable stereo/mono design, it excels
in control room and recording booth applica-
tions, whether it's powering single speakers,
stereo pairs or bridged series.
Like every TASCAM product, the PA-20
built to last, and provides years of trouble-free
service. It combines a rugged power transformer
and quality semiconductor circuitry with a con-
vection-cooled heatsink that dissipates heat
during marathon listening sessions.
Accepts Balanced &
Unbalanced Input
For maximum flexibility, the PA-20
with both XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced input
connectors, so it accepts signal from any commonly
used studio equipment. The back-panel inputs are
optimized for +4 dBm and -10 dBV levels, respectively,
minimizing gain staging to a single, front panel sen-
sitivity control. Nearby are well-labeled speaker wire
terminals that make it easy to correctly set up for
mono or stereo use. Setup is fast, easy and problem
free.
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Dual Power Means Added Flexibility
For stereo nearfield monitoring, the PA-20
25 watts per side of continuous power for flat response,
accurate reproduction all through the audible spec-
trum, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Total Harmonic Distortion
is minimized to 0.05%. For higher-rated speakers and
high-powered mono applications, the PA-20
easily converted to deliver 50 Watts into 8 ohms. Just
switch to bridged BTL (Balanced Transformerless)
mode with one rear panel switch, and reconnect the
speaker wires. Sound quality is still almost faultless,
at 0.008% Total Harmonic Distortion.
Protects Speakers Against Damage
The PA-20 II features multiple, resettable electronic
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protection circuits to guard against destructive turn-on
transients, output overload, DC offsets and output
shorts. Bright LEDs on the front of the unit light up
whenever the protection circuits are engaged, so that
on-going problems can be identified and rectified.
• BTL indicator lamp ensures you know whether
you're in stereo or bridged mono mode
• Protection mode lamp lights whenever PA-20
protecting your speakers are getting during power-
down and voltage irregularities
• Control input sensitivity (and indirectly, how much
signal your speakers are pumping) with one control
• Accepts balanced XLR or 1/4" input jacks
• Connect your speaker wires for stereo or bridged
mono use
• One switch toggles between 25W stereo and 50W
BTL output
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