Samson S 3-Way Crossover with Multi-Band Limiter

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Enhance the sound of your 2-, 3- or 4-way applications with this Samson crossover. It boasts low, mid and high frequency outputs, each with a mute switch.

The S 3-way is a versatile 2-way, 3-way and 4-way crossover with a difference. First, it's a perfect 2-way or 3-way stereo crossover. But its mode is also switchable for use as a 4-way mono crossover. The input gain features +/-12dB range with LED metering and Peak indicators. S 3-way features Low, Mid, and High Frequency outputs with +/-6dB of gain control. Each output incorporates a Mute switch for monitoring the individual frequency bands and a phase switch to invert the phase of the output.

The first crossover point is sweepable in 3 ranges: from 35Hz to 800Hz, from 350Hz to 8kHz with the 10X-Multiplier switch engaged, or from 16Hz to 400Hz in 4 way low-mode. The second crossover point is sweepable from 175Hz to 4kHz or from 350Hz to 8kHz depending on the setting of the mode switch.

The S 3-way also includes a Delay section with up to 2ms of delay to time-align low frequency outputs for improved phase response of any PA system. The S 3-way's global section features a variable threshold Limiter, a CD function (for constant directivity horns) and High Pass Filter.

Features
Full-featured, stereo 3-way, mono 4-way electronic crossover

Phase switches invert the phase of individual outputs

Adjustable low frequency delay for time aligning speaker stacks

Mode indicator LEDs provide quick visual display of operating mode

4-segment LED input meter allows easy gain adjustment

Precision Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/Octave filters

Output Mute switches for all individual outputs read more

Constant Directivity EQ smoothes the response of CD horns above 3.5 kHz

Peak limiter with independent threshold control and peak LED

High-quality 41 position detent pots and backlit switches

3-year extended warranty
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Inputs
Female Balanced XLR
Impedance Balanced: >15k Ohms
Max. Input level: +26dBu balanced

Outputs
Male Balanced XLR
Impedance Balanced: 100 Ohms
Max. Output Level: +26 dBu

Global
Frequency Response: <10 Hz to >90 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Signal to Noise (Ref +4 dBu), 22 Hz to 22 kHz, un-weighted: 90dB high out, mid 90dB, low 94dB, all outs >100dB muted
CMRR: Min.40dB, >55 dB @ 1 kHz

Crossover
Crossdover Type: Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/Octave
Crossover 1 Channel 1 35 to 800Hz
350 to 8 kHz/with 10X multiplier
18 to 400 Hz/4 Way Low Mode
Crossover 1 Channel 2 35 to 800Hz
350 to 8 kHz/with 10X multiplier
Crossover 2 Channel 1 350 to 8kHz
175 to 4 kHz/4 Way Low Mode
Crossover 2 Channel 2 350 to 8kHz
700 to 8 kHz/4 Way Low Mode

Function Switches
High Pass Filter: -3dB @ 15Hz 3 pole, 18dB/Octave
Mute for individual outputs
Phase Inverts the phase of the individual output
CD EQ Corrects constant directivity horn frequencies above 3.5 kHz
Limiter engages limiter for all outputs
Mono Sub Sends the low frequency signal from both inputs to both low outputs

Power Supply
Mains Voltages USA/Canada 105-125 VAC ~, 60 Hz
Mains Voltages Europe 215 - 254 VAC~,50Hz
Power Consumption 14 Watts
Power Inlet Standard IEC receptacle/with Fuse

Dimensions: 1-3/4 x 19 x 8-1/2 in. (44.5 x 482.6 x 217 mm)

Net Weight: 6.6 lbs. (3 kg)

Shipping Weight: 9.4 lbs. (4.3 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (26 ratings)
Submitted February 17, 2010 by a customer from lighthouse.net

"SSSSssssweet!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds Great! This product will really brought out the low end needed to play some of of todays music the way it was meant to heard & felt. I can now notice frequencies I never knew existed in the music I play. Alot of my costumers made comments on how great the music sounded now. Oh Yeah, Almost forgot about the other end of the sound spectrum. SSSSssssweet! The only potential problem I can see for some people is, It will really make you aware of any limitations in the rest of you sound system. If you haven't got the power & speakers to reproduce it frequencies this product will put out then you won't reap the benefits.

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Musician, Recording Engineer, DJ

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Gotta Play It All
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