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T E C H N I C A L   S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

INPUTS

MCA 2

2 Balanced, 2 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

MCA 3

3 Balanced, 3 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

MCA 5

5 Balanced, 5 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

OUTPUTS 

MCA 2

2 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

MCA 3

3 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts , 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

MCA 5

5 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts , 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack)

SWITCHES (2)

Power On/Off, 3 Way On Mode (Auto-on, Manual-on, Trigger-on) 

DIMENSIONS

MCA 2

17.25" (44 cm) W x 5.25" (13.5 cm) H x 12” (30.5 cm) D

MCA 3

17.25" (44 cm) W x 5.25" (13.5 cm) H x 12” (30.5 cm) D

MCA 5

17.25" (44 cm) W x 5.25" (13.5 cm) H x 17” (43 cm) D

NET WEIGHT

MCA 2

36 Ibs, (16 kg) - unpacked

MCA 3

42 Ibs, (19 kg) - unpacked

MCA 5

56 Ibs, (25.5 kg) - unpacked

POWER OUTPUT *

MCA 2

2 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms; 350 Watts into 4 ohms

(Continuous, RMS,

MCA 3

3 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms; 350 Watts into 4 ohms

20Hz - 20kHz, < 1.0%THD)

MCA 5

5 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms; 350 Watts into 4 ohms

HEADROOM

267W (8 ohms); 479W (4 ohms)

POWER BANDWIDTH

10Hz - 80kHz (-3dB)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

0.5Hz - 80kHz (-0.15dB)

THD&N

0.002% (200W)

0.0015% (half power)

INPUT SENSITIVITY

1.5VRMS for full output

INPUT IMPEDANCE

21 kOhms - RCA; 15 KOhms XLR 

DAMPING FACTOR

130 @ 8 Ohms

HUM & NOISE

-122dBW, A-Weighted @ 200W 

VOLTAGE GAIN

27dB

SLEW RATE

30V/µs

POWER REQUIREMENTS

MCA 2 

800VA

@ maximum power output

MCA 3 

1100VA

@ maximum power output

MCA 5 

1800VA

@ maximum power output

All tests were performed with the Audio Precision System Two @ 120VAC.

* Power output is one channel driven. In addition, each MCA amplifier exceeds 

170 w/ch “all channels driven simultaneously” into 8 ohms.

Summary of Contents for MCA SERIES

Page 1: ...M C A S E R I E S A M P L I F I E R S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...To protect against electrical shock and risk of fire do not expose to rain or moisture and do not use amplifier near sinks showers bathtubs swimming pools saunas in wet basements or near any source of water Always unplug before cleaning and use a damp soft cloth To protect against electrical shock do not remove the amplifier cover There are no user serviceable parts inside If the unit has been dro...

Page 3: ...F I G U R E 4 MCA 2 rear panel A B C D E F G H C D E F G H C D E F G H F I GU R E 3 MCA 3 rear panel F I G UR E 2 MCA 5 rear panel F I G U R E 1 MCA front panel 3 ...

Page 4: ... negative black connection on the speaker is to be made to the negative black binding post on the appropriate amplifier channel As well the positive red connection on the speaker is to 4 be made to the positive red binding post on the same amplifier channel Connect the L LS C RS or R speakers to the appropriate set of binding posts Be careful not to overtighten the binding posts G BALANCED XLR INP...

Page 5: ...stom designed to prevent shipping damage from occurring Sonic Frontiers Int l will accept no responsibility for any damage occurring to an MCA Amplifier that is shipped in packing material other than the original Sonic Frontiers packing material DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers Int l assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or...

Page 6: ...36 Ibs 16 kg unpacked MCA 3 42 Ibs 19 kg unpacked MCA 5 56 Ibs 25 5 kg unpacked POWER OUTPUT MCA 2 2 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms Continuous RMS MCA 3 3 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 1 0 THD MCA 5 5 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms HEADROOM 267W 8 ohms 479W 4 ohms POWER BANDWIDTH 10Hz 80kHz 3dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0 5Hz 80kHz 0 15dB THD N 0 0...

Page 7: ...the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone In no event shall Sonic Frontiers International their agents or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequen...

Page 8: ... O N T A R I O C A N A D A L 6 H 5 T 4 T E L 9 0 5 8 2 9 3 8 3 8 F A X 9 0 5 8 2 9 3 0 3 3 S o n i c F r o n t i e r s c a n b e r e a c h e d 9 0 0 a m t o 5 0 0 p m E S T o r 2 4 h o u r s a d a y b y f a c s i m i l e E M A I L S F I s o n i c f r o n t i e r s c o m W e b S i t e h t t p w w w s o n i c f r o n t i e r s c o m A N T H E M 06 01 99 ...

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