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Product Overview

Ultra small in size and big on features, this small footprint high fidelity amplifier is an audio powerhouse.
Either as a standalone studio quality stereo amplifier, or as a part of a more complex multi channel system, 
the Q

1K

 is the system designer’s ideal solution.

One Q

1K

 amplifier consists of two channels of 500W, including the option for a 1000W bridge mode. Audio 

quality is studio class, which places the Q

1K

 comfortably both at home, on the stage, or in the studio. As a 

reference amplifier the Q

1K

 is clean and transparent and its ultra-compact and fashionable appearance is 

a space saver anywhere it is installed. In bridge mode the amplifier can also operate as a 70V line, 1000W 
power amplifier. Ideal for distributed systems where high quality and stable high power is required.

Safety Precautions

• Please read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
• Ensure all instructions in this manual are observed as all information contained within is very important.
• It is also highly recommended that this manual is retained for future reference.

Safety Symbol & Message Conventions

The safety symbols described are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property damage which 
could result from mishandling. Before operating this product, please read this manual first, in full so you 
that you are thoroughly aware of any risks.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
mishandled, could result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Q1K

Page 1: ...Q1K Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ridge mode the amplifier can also operate as a 70V line 1000W power amplifier Ideal for distributed systems where high quality and stable high power is required Safety Precautions Please read the instructions in this section carefully before use Ensure all instructions in this manual are observed as all information contained within is very important It is also highly recommended that this manual i...

Page 3: ...nly use the hardware specifically designed for this product Do not expose the unit to any moisture whether rain water or other liquids Exposure to moisture could result in damage to internal components or electrocution circuit failure Do not cut kink otherwise damage or modify speaker cable Ensure a speaker cable with a core diameter of at least 1 5mm is used for correct performance Do not install...

Page 4: ...x 5 08mm 3 Way Captive Screw Plug Speaker Output Connector Plug 5 08mm 4 Way Locking Captive Screw Plug Figure 1 01 Channel 1 Clip Indicator Channel 1 Signal Indicator Channel 1 Level Control Channel 2 Clip Indicator Channel 2 Signal Indicator Channel 2 Level Control Figure 1 00 ...

Page 5: ...4 Amplifier Wiring Balanced Wiring Unbalanced Wiring Speaker Wiring Balanced Wiring Unbalanced Wiring Bridged Speaker Wiring Hot Cold Ground Positive Negative Positive Negative Figure 1 02 ...

Page 6: ... high pass filters either 35Hz or 85Hz and independent 100Hz low pass filters All filters are 4th order Butterworth type The filter selections are ideal for setting crossover points for subwoofers and mid top boxes Other features include the ability to sum both input channels bridge the amplifier and ground lift input signals Front panel functions can also be selected including Meters Mode Auto St...

Page 7: ...mpedance loads i e 8 Ω non 70V loads In this mode the amplifier performs a soft reboot mixes both input channels together then channel gains are ganged Ganged channel gains means that either rotary encoder will affect both channels and the ratio between each channel s gain remains the same For example if you set Channel 2 to maximum and Channel 1 to 50 level then enable Low Impedance Bridge Mode b...

Page 8: ... 2 AMPLIFIER 1 AMPLIFIER 2 SUMMING CIRCUIT DCA 1 DCA 2 FILTERS FILTERS INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CONTROLS LINKED Figure 1 05 Normal Dual Channel Mode Figure 1 06 Bridged Mode both low and high impedance variants AMPLIFIER 1 AMPLIFIER 2 SUMMING CIRCUIT DCA 1 DCA 2 FILTERS FILTERS INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Figure 1 07 Summed Mode ...

Page 9: ... of the amplifier location to allow passage of warm air to escape If this cannot be achieved a forced ventilation system should be used Note Continuous mid to high power draw at low load impedance can cause more heat dissipate from the amplifier Rack Mounting the Q1K as a Multi Channel Installation Each Q1K amplifier is a rack width wide by 2RU high Combined with the Universal Rack Kit uRAK1 it is...

Page 10: ...amic Range 120 dBA Frequency Response 4Ω 120W output 35Hz 20kHz fixed 35Hz 4th Order Butterworth High Pass Filter Gain 28dB Protection Circuits Temperature Over Current DC Output Mains RMS Input High Frequency and Internal Rail Over voltage Indicators Signal Clip Fault Gain Settings Meters Mode Q Illumination ErP 1275 2008 EC compliant standby consumption 0 5W 0 5W Mains Input Voltage 85VAC 265VAC...

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Page 12: ... the time to complete your product registration Registering your Quest Engineering product will CONFIRM YOUR WARRANTY REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT PROTECT YOUR NEW PRODUCT REGISTER ONLINE www questengineering com au registration For spare parts and service contact your local authorised Quest Dealer ...

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