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Micro-Tech 600/1200/2400 Power Amplifiers
Reference Manual
Maximum Power Specifications
Crown’s maximum power specifications represent the largest amount of output power you can expect from your amplifier 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.
Maximum Power Notes:
All maximum power specifications are based on 0.5% regulated AC mains with THD of less than 1.0% and an ambient room temperature of 70° F (21° C).
International units with multi-tap transformers are specified for the best-case transformer tap (normally 240 VAC, 60 Hz). Although it is an unusual 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 amplifier.
2. A 40 millisecond sine wave burst (10 percent duty cycle) is presented to the amplifier and monitored for nonlinear distortion. The average power during the burst
is reported. This power level is a measurement of the amplifier’s maximum transient power that can be perceived by the human ear.
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2
Stereo
(both channels
driven)
Bridge-Mono
(balanced output)
Parallel-Mono
1
16
4
4
430
340
235
855
685
465
860
690
465
460
375
245
910
750
510
920
750
510
460
350
255
820
700
510
905
765
520
460
430
280
910
860
565
920
865
560
475
575
325
930
1,165
655
940
1,155
650
4
2
8
8
2
Stereo
(both channels
driven)
Bridge-Mono
(balanced output)
Parallel-Mono
1
16
4
4
460
370
250
915
730
500
895
735
505
455
355
245
895
710
485
890
710
485
490
385
260
960
770
525
940
765
530
490
415
270
970
825
545
915
845
540
450
375
260
945
745
520
880
740
525
495
475
310
970
950
620
915
960
610
505
615
350
985
1,240
700
930
1,230
700
4
2
8
Micro-Tech 600 – Maximum Power (Watts)
Stereo/Mono
Mode
40 Millisecond Tone Burst
0.05% Distortion
(See note 2)
Single Cycle Tone Burst
0.05% Distortion
(See note 1)
50 Hz 1 kHz
Load (Ohms)
20 Hz 50 Hz 1 kHz
495
560
320
940
1,130
640
970
1,120
635
515
605
345
990
1,210
680
970
1,225
675
7 kHz
7 kHz
AC Mains120 VAC, 60 Hz UnitsInternational Units
Fig. 6.4 Micro-Tech 600 Maximum Power Matrix
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