Carver pxm450 Car Amplifier User Manual


 
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Power Output, both channels driven:
(1kHz, 1%THD), 175W per
channel into 2 ohms, 125W
per channel into 4 ohms,
75W per channel into 8
ohms
Continuous Average Output Power, both
channels driven:
(20Hz to 20kHz, with no more
than 1% THD), 120W per
channel into 4 ohms, 70W per
channel into 8 ohms
Bridged-mono operation:
250W into 8 ohms, 1kHz,
<1% THD
240W into 8 ohms 20Hz to
20kHz, <1% THD
Parallel-mono operation:
70W per channel into 8
ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz,
<1% THD
120W per channel into 4
ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz,
<1% THD
Dynamic Headroom: 2.0dB
F r equency Response:20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
Channel Separation: >55dB @ 1kHz
Damping Factor: > 180
Input Impedance: 20K ohms, balanced
Sensitivity: 0.775V / 1.5V rms for rated
power into 4 ohms
Gain: 29dB, 23dB dependent on
sensitivity
Input Overload: +20dBu
THD: <0.1% @ 60W
IM Distortion: <0.15%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
>104dB, A-weighted,
ref. to rated power into 8
ohms
Slew Rate: 29V/µ Sec.
CMRR: 55dB @ 1kHz Typical
Current Consumption:
41w @ idle, 144w with
musical program, 424w @ full
power into 8 ohms,
(continuous), 643w @ full
power into 4 ohms
(continuous)
Power Requirements:
120VAC/60Hz (USA and
Canada). Other voltages as
required for export
Display: 5 LED indicators per channel;
1 red CLIP
1 yellow SIGNAL
1 green POWER ON
1 red PROTECT
1 red THERMAL
Size (H x W x D): 3.5" (2U) x 19" x 15.38"
89mm x 483mm x 391mm
Net Weight: 24.4 lbs., (11.1 kg)
Shipping Weight: 28.0 lbs., (12.7kg)
Due to ongoing research and development,
all specifications and features are subject to change
without notice.
Barrier strip input version available. Order
PXm250BR.
Neutrik™ Speakon™ version available. Ord e r
P X m 2 5 0 S P.
Handle Kit available. Order PX2HK.
The PXm250 series is available in 100V, 120V and
230V 50/60Hz.
PXm250
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250W bridged mono into 8 ohms
175W per channel into 2 ohms
125W per channel into 4 ohms
75W per channel into 8 ohms
Three connector versions available:
Standard - XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs with
Multi-way Binding Posts
BR Version - Barrier Strip inputs with
Multi-way Binding Posts
SP Version - XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs with
Neutrik™ Speakons™
Independent level controls for CH1 & CH2
Independent CH1 and CH2 switchable High Pass
Filters, selectable at 30Hz or 80Hz
Independent CH1 and CH2 selectable Clip Limiters
Independent CH1 and CH2 selectable Input
Sensitivity @ 0.775Vrms or 1.5Vr m s
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
Protection circuitry includes Thermal and
Short Circuit
Power Ready, Signal Present, Clip, Protect and
Thermal LED indicators for each channel
Variable speed fan cooling
RAMPoptional computer monitoring port