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PowerDrive
Three
Channel Amplifier with onboard Speaker Processor
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Channels
A and B 380W RMS / 8 ohms, 580 / 4 ohms
Sub
Channel 730W RMS / 4 ohms,1050W / 2 Ohms
MicroDrive
AmbiDrive
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The
System of the Future!
The
PowerDrive integrated system amplifier has
everything you need to run a complete PMX12
loudspeaker system in just one compact unit. No complex
wiring - simply connect the outputs from your mixer and your
speaker leads and that's it - there's nothing else to wire
up!
Three
Channel
The three channels
of the PowerDrive amplifier are controlled by
an onboard ARX speaker processor. This provides Phase
Correction, EQ contour, Crossover (to the Sub) functions,
and ISC Interactive System
ControlTM.
ISC continuously monitors the amplifier output level,
and provides speaker protection functions to prevent
overdriving.
Channels A and B have been designed to run one or two
PowerMax 1, 2, 3, or 4s per side, and the rugged Sub channel
will run up to two ProSubs.
As an added bonus, the PowerDrive's switchable
'Enhance'
function can provide the dynamic impact of a much larger
system.
New
Technology Inside
Look inside the
PowerDrive and youll see that it looks
different from traditional amplifiers, without their masses
of loose wiring, solder tags, and loads of interconnected
circuit boards.
Its one piece circuitboard is a masterpiece of intelligent
design and smart layout, and handles all three channels,
plus the PowerPro circuitry.
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Seriously
Cool
UltraFin heatsink detail
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In order to easily keep the
output of the PowerDrive under control, we've
further refined its innovative UltraFin
technology, which uses the same techniques as air
conditioning heat exchangers to deliver an amplifier that
runs cool even under the most arduous conditions. Four rows
of fins per heatsink gives a surface area of 450,000 sq mm
per channel. No extrusion or casting known to man can even
come close to its volumetric efficiency.
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This enormous heatsink area
is complemented by the use of 4 x high c.f.m variable speed
DC fans, all pushing inwards to form a high pressure
gradient forcing air through the heatsinks. The speed of
these fans is temperature controlled, so that when the amp
is idling, so are the fans. When the internal temperature
rises, so does the fan speed.
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Compatible
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Although the
PowerDrive has been tailored to suit the
PMX12
system, it is compatible for use with many other similar
speaker systems.
The rear panel has balanced Inputs on XLR connectors;
outputs are Neutrik 'Speakon' insulated speaker connectors
for fast 'plug and play' setups.
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Line
Outputs
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There are also pre-processed
line outputs for Channels A, B and Sub, so your existing
amplifier inventory is not made redundant when larger
systems need to be assembled.
The PowerDrive's powerful, feature packed
specifications, plus its compact size, make it an ideal
rental company/installation amplifier package.
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PowerDrive
Specifications
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Channels A and B 380W RMS /
8 ohms, 580 / 4 ohms, Sub Channel 730W RMS / 4 ohms,1050W /
2 Ohms
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Rear Panel
Detail
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Input
Connectors
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Balanced 1 x Female XLR per
channel. Wired Pin 3 -, Pin 2 +, Pin 1 Electronic
Ground
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Output
Connectors
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Neutrik Speakons
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Input
Impedance
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40 Kohms Balanced
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Input
Sensitivity
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1 Vrms (0 dB)
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Input CMRR @
1KHz
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>60dB
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Channel
Separation:@ 1KHz
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-88dB
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Frequency
response:
@ rated output:
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Contoured for the PowerMAX
speaker system
A and B with Sub switched Out: 50 Hz - 20 KHz
A and B with Sub switched In: 10 Hz - 20 KHz
Sub Crossover at
100Hz
Sub response 30Hz to
100Hz
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Metering (All
Channels):
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LED status indicators for
Signal Present and Protection
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Protection
Features
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Relay switched DC
sensing
'SilentStart/SilentStop' Input/Output muting at turn
on/off
'SoftStart' slow power ramp up
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Cooling
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Ultra Fin heatsinks and
variable speed DC cooling fans:
4 fans, air in front and rear, side exit
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AC
Power
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Supplied 'zone-specific'
100/120/220/240V AC. Fixed power lead
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Weight
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20 Kg (44 lbs)
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Size:
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Standard 2 rack units high
and 19" (482mm) wide
Depth is 16" (405mm)
Add at least >3" (80mm) to depth behind front
panel to allow for rear rack mount ears, cabling and
connectors. Add >1" (32mm) to depth before front
panel to allow for handles and controls.
Go to Amp
Racking Requirements
page for
exact space specs
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Slew
Rate
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35VuS
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Damping
Factor
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200:1
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Distortion
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Channels A and B
@ 1 KHz 8 ohms prior to ISC activating: 0.027%
@ 1 KHz 4 ohms prior to ISC activating: 0.04%
Sub Channel
@ 1 KHz 8 ohms prior to ISC activating: 0.04%
@ 1 KHz 4 ohms prior to ISC activating: 0.06%
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Construction
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All steel chassis and front
panel, with Lexan front print. Front panel power switch and
level controls. Rear rack mount ears for four point racking
in high stress mobile installations
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Open PowerDrive
brochure in Adobe Acrobat PDF format
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