Crest Audio CPX1500 Stereo Power Amplifier (500 Watts)

Crest Audio CPX1500 Stereo Power Amplifier (500 Watts)
Affordable CPX amplifiers bring with them Crest's tradition of great sound quality, flexibility and reliability. Industry standard connectors and features make the CPX a great back bone for mobile sound systems, project studios, and many other applications. DJs and musicians will also find CPX as the power amp of choice. Features include a high-quality built-in 150Hz subwoofer crossover, a 2-speed fan, and Crest's GCL Gain Comparator Limiting system. Inputs: barrier strip, XLR & 1/4 in. TRS. Outputs: binding posts (bridge mode only) and Speakons.

Features

GCL Gain Comparator Limiting system

Rear panel defeat switch

Built-in Crossover

150 Hz 24 dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filter, tuned for subs

Individual in/out switches for Channels A and B

1/4 in. daisy chain outputs

Input connectors--Barrier strip, Female XLR 1/4 in. TRS

Rear panel polarity switches for XLRs

Pin 2 hot

Outputs connectors

Speakons for Ch A and B and Bridged mono

Binding posts for Bridge mode

Mode selector switch for stereo and bridged-mono operation

Two-speed DC Fan

Technical Info

Specifications

Stereo power 8 ohms: 1kHz, 0.1% THD+N: 300W

Stereo power 4 ohms: 1kHz, 0.1% THD+N: 500W

Stereo power 2 ohms: 1kHz, 1% THD+N: 750W

Bridged mono power 8 ohms: 1kHz, 0.1% THD+N: 1000W

Bridged mono power 4 ohms: 1kHz, 1% THD+N: 1500W

Hum & Noise: Stereo mode, Below rated output power, 4 ohms: 100 dB

Input sensitivity & Impedance:

At rated output power, 4 ohms: 1.12V RMS (+1 dBv)

Unbalanced, 1/4 in. phone jack: 20K Ohms

Balanced, XLR: 10K Ohms

Overall system gain per channel: 40X (+32dB)

Distortion:

SMPTE-IM: less than 0.01%

Stereo mode, both channels driven, 4 ohms 20 Hz to 20 KHz, 10dB below rated power: Less than 0.03%

20Hz to 2 KHz, at full rated power: Less than 0.03%

Frequency response:

Stereo mode, both channels driven +0, -1dB @ 1W RMS, 4 ohms: 20Hz to 20kHz

+0,-3dB @ rated output, 4 ohms: 5Hz to 50kHz

Damping factor (typical value): Stereo mode, both channels driven 8 ohms, 1 kHz: >300

Power consumption: Stereo mode, both channels driven @ 1/3 output power, 4 ohms 120 VAC: 8.0A

Topology: Class AB

Weight: 45 lbs. (20.5 kg)

Dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 19 in. W x 14 in. D 8.9 cm H x 48.3 cm W x 35.6 cm D