Carver px1450 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
PX1450
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375W per channel into 8 ohms
725W per channel into 4 ohms
1000W per channel into 2 ohms
1450W mono into 8 ohms
2000W mono into 4 ohms
Three connector versions available:
Standard - Neutrik™ combi inputs with
Binding Post outputs
BR Version - Barrier Strip inputs and outputs
SP Version - Neutrik™ combi inputs with
Neutrik™ Speakons™ and
Binding Post outputs
Independent 41 detent Level Controls for CH1 & CH2
Externally configurable for Parallel Mono mode to
operate both channels with a mono signal
Externally configurable for Bridged Mono mode, to
combine the power of both channels into a higher
powered mono channel.
Externally configurable input sensitivity @ 0.775V,
1.5V or fixed +28dB gain
Protection circuitry includes DC Fault, Thermal and
Short Circuit
Power Ready, Signal Present, Clip, Protect, Thermal
and Standby indicators for each channel
Variable Speed Fan
Front or Rear Gain Controls (field configurable)
Signal Smart Standby Circuitry. Power saving
feature which automatically turns off or on the
amplifier based on the presence of a signal and the
position of the threshold adjustment
RAMP optional computer monitoring port
PX1450BR
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Continuous Average Output Power, both
channels driven: (20Hz
to 20kHz, with no more
than 0.1% THD) 375 watts
per channel into 8 ohms,
725 watts per channel into
4 ohms, 1000 watts per
channel into 2 ohms
Bridged-mono operation:
(1kHz, with no more than
0.1% THD) 1450 watts
into 8 ohms, 2000 watts
into 4 ohms
Parallel-mono operation:
375 watts into 8 ohms
from 20Hz to 20kHz, with
no more than 0.1% THD
Dynamic Headroom:
>2.0dB
F r equency Response:
20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)
Channel Separation:
>65dB @ 1kHz
Damping Factor: <600 @ 10-400Hz ref. to
8 ohms
Input Impedance: 20K balanced
Sensitivity: .775V, 1.5V for rated
power 4 ohms, or fixed
gain of +28dB
Gain: 36.8dB, 31.1dB, or 28dB
fixed dependent on
sensitivity
Input Overload: +18dBu
THD: <0.1%
IM Distortion: <0.1%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
>106dB, A-weighted,
ref. to rated power into
8 ohms
Slew Rate: 70V/ µS
CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz
Current Consumption:
120W @ idle, 750w with
musical program, 1200w
@ full power into 8 ohms
(continuous), 2200w @ full
power into 4 ohms
(continuous)
Display: 6 LED indicators per
channel, Red CLIP, Yellow
SIGNAL, Green POWER,
Red PROTECT, Red
THERMAL, Yellow
STANDBY
Size (H x W x D): 5.75” (3u) x 19” x 15.38”
133.4mm x 483mm x
390.6mm
Net Weight: 58.2lbs. (26.5kgs)
Shipping Weight: 64lbs. (29.09kgs)
Due to ongoing research and development, all
specifications and features are subject to
change without notice.
Barrier strip version available. Order PX1450B R
Neutrik Speakon™ version available. Order
PX1450SP
Handle Kit available. Order PX4HK
The PX1450 Series is available in 100V, 120V
and 230V 50/60Hz.
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