Samson SA300 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Servo Series Power Amplifier from Samson Audio! We know you don’t like reading own-
Thank you for purchasing the Servo Series Power Amplifier from Samson Audio! We know you don’t like reading own-
Thank you for purchasing the Servo Series Power Amplifier from Samson Audio! We know you don’t like reading own-
ers manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest sound reinforcement power amplifiers around, and we want
ers manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest sound reinforcement power amplifiers around, and we want
to tell you about it. So, before you plug in, we’d like to suggest you take just a few moments out to scan these pages.
to tell you about it. So, before you plug in, we’d like to suggest you take just a few moments out to scan these pages.
We’ll make it as painless as possible, we promise—and, who knows, you might just pick up a tip or two.
We’ll make it as painless as possible, we promise—and, who knows, you might just pick up a tip or two.
The Samson Servo Series stereo power amplifiers have been designed to provide robust, clean output with low distor-
The Samson Servo Series stereo power amplifiers have been designed to provide robust, clean output with low distor-
The Samson Servo Series stereo power amplifiers have been designed to provide robust, clean output with low distor-
tion and wide dynamic range, along with the dependability demanded by the most professional audio engineers and
tion and wide dynamic range, along with the dependability demanded by the most professional audio engineers and
installers.
Their convenient 2 rack-space design is compact, and yet there’s plenty of power available, with 2 x 66 Watts at 8Ω, 2
Their convenient 2 rack-space design is compact, and yet there’s plenty of power available, with 2 x 66 Watts at 8Ω, 2
Their convenient 2 rack-space design is compact, and yet there’s plenty of power available, with 2 x 66 Watts at 8Ω, 2
x 100 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 200, 2 x 100 Watts at 8Ω, 2 x 150 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 300, 2 x 225 Watts at 8Ω, 2 x
x 100 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 200, 2 x 100 Watts at 8Ω, 2 x 150 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 300, 2 x 225 Watts at 8Ω, 2 x
300 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 600, over the full frequency spectrum, from 10 Hz to 55 kHz.
300 Watts at 4Ω for the Servo 600, over the full frequency spectrum, from 10 Hz to 55 kHz.
For mono applications, a Bridge mode links both channels of the amplifiers, thus providing even more single channel
For mono applications, a Bridge mode links both channels of the amplifiers, thus providing even more single channel
power, with power ratings of 200 watts for the Servo 200, 300 watts for the Servo 300, 600 watts for the Servo 600 into
power, with power ratings of 200 watts for the Servo 200, 300 watts for the Servo 300, 600 watts for the Servo 600 into
a 8 ohms load.
Input connections are available for both
Input connections are available for both
un
balanced RCA connections
and
balanced 1/4-inch TRS connections
. For
the outputs, the Servo Series amplifiers provide standard 5-way binding posts and 1/4” phone jacks. Front-panel con-
the outputs, the Servo Series amplifiers provide standard 5-way binding posts and 1/4” phone jacks. Front-panel con-
trols and displays include a power switch with LED indicator, as well as independent left and right channel input level
trols and displays include a power switch with LED indicator, as well as independent left and right channel input level
controls. To help you set the correct operating levels, the Servo Series amplifiers include front panel Signal, Peak
controls. To help you set the correct operating levels, the Servo Series amplifiers include front panel Signal, Peak
and
Protection LED indicators. There's also a
Protection LED indicators. There's also a
ten-segment Level VU meter to help you set a good operating level.
Like all serious power amplifiers, the Servo Series internal electronics are based around a serious power-core, with
Like all serious power amplifiers, the Servo Series internal electronics are based around a serious power-core, with
over-sized toroidal transformers and large extruded heat sinks. To keep the
over-sized toroidal transformers and large extruded heat sinks. To keep the
Servo Series
amplifiers running cool, their
design employs twin internal wind tunnels with forced-air cooling via two temperature-sensitive, variable speed fans,
design employs twin internal wind tunnels with forced-air cooling via two temperature-sensitive, variable speed fans,
which greatly reduce the chance of thermal and overheating problems. Multi-stage protection for power-up, over-
which greatly reduce the chance of thermal and overheating problems. Multi-stage protection for power-up, over-
heating, over-current, short circuit, low output impedance and DC voltage, assures high reliability under the most
heating, over-current, short circuit, low output impedance and DC voltage, assures high reliability under the most
demanding situations.
demanding situations.
The
The
Servo Series
Servo Series
amps are road tough with their all steel chassis and19-inch rack mount design. The
Servo Series
amplifiers are ready for a life on the road, or to make their home in a nice fixed installation.
amplifiers are ready for a life on the road, or to make their home in a nice fixed installation.
Optimized for live sound venues, houses of worship, commercial installations, and for driving small and medium-sized
Optimized for live sound venues, houses of worship, commercial installations, and for driving small and medium-sized
live PA systems, the
live PA systems, the
Servo Series
amplifiers will deliver reliable power from gig-to-gig, venue-to-venue and day-to-
night.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the Servo Series power amplifier, as well as
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the Servo Series power amplifier, as well as
a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online
You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online
technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your Servo Series ever require servicing, a
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your Servo Series ever require servicing, a
Return Authorization
number (RA) is necessary.
Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. If purchased in the United States, please call Samson at 1-800-372-
Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. If purchased in the United States, please call Samson at 1-800-372-
6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit. If purchased outside the United States, contact
6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit. If purchased outside the United States, contact
your local Samson dealer for details. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its
your local Samson dealer for details. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its
original carton and packing materials.
original carton and packing materials.