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S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Of Your Amplifier:  Specifications 
 

Main Specifications  
 

Parameter (Units) 

S1400 

S800 

Output Power per channel [Crest Factor = 4.8] (Watts) 

 

 

8 Ohms 

775 

475 

4 Ohms 

1500 

950 

2 Ohms 

1800 

1550 

Output Power per channel bridged [Crest Factor = 4.8] (Watts)

 

 

 

8 Ohms 

3000 

1900 

4 Ohms 

3600 

3100 

THD+N, 4 Ohms (%) 

 

 

@1kHz, 1dB below max output power  

<

 

0.008 

0.007 

@20Hz - 20kHz, 1dB below max output power 

<

 

0.03 

0.03 

Gain Options (dB) 

32 / 36 

32 / 36 

Sensitivity Options for max power (dBu) 

8.0 / 4.0 

5.5 / 1.5 

Sensitivity Options for max power (Volts) 

2.0 / 1.2 

1.4 / 0.9 

Frequency Response, +0/0.5dB (Hz) 

20 — 20000 

20 — 20000 

Power Consumption, Nominal @ 240V, 4 Ohms (A) 

3.2 

2.1 

Power Consumption, Nominal @ 120V, 4 Ohms (A) 

6.4 

4.2 

Dimensions H x W x D (mm) 

 

 

Amplifier 

88 x 482 x 428 

88 x 482 x 428 

Boxed 

230 x 580 x 560 

230 x 580 x 560 

Boxed Shipping — all except UK 

250 x 610 x 600 

250 x 610 x 600 

Weight (kgs) 

 

 

Amplifier 

23.25 

20.5 

Boxed — shipping 

25 

22.25 

 
Additional Specifications 
 

Parameter (Units) 

S1400 

S800 

Input Impedance — Active Balanced (Ohms) 

20k 

20k 

Input CMRR (dB) 

 

 > 

60 

60 

SNR (dB) 

106 

106 

Damping Factor, 1kHz, 8 ohms 

400 

400 

Signal Limiters Present 

Yes 

Yes 

Protection Present — Short Circuit / DC Output / Temperature 

Yes 

Yes 

Mains In-rush Control Present 

Yes 

Yes 

Output Power per channel, 8 Ohms (Watts) 

 

 

Sine Wave @ 1kHz 

650 

450 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 2.8 or 9dB] 

725 

475 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 4.8 or 14dB] 

775 

475 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 7.8 or 18dB] 

775 

500 

Output Power per channel, 4 Ohms (Watts) 

 

 

Sine Wave @ 1kHz 

1250 

800 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 2.8 or 9dB] 

1450 

900 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 4.8 or 14dB] 

1500 

950 

Continuous music [Crest Factor of 7.8 or 18dB] 

1500 

1000 

Output Power per channel, 2 Ohms (Watts) 

 

 

Sine Wave @ 1kHz 

1300* 

1300 

Continuous music with Crest Factor of 2.8 [9dB] 

1675 

1500 

Continuous music with Crest Factor of 4.8 [14dB] 

1800 

1550 

Continuous music with Crest Factor of 7.8 [18dB] 

1900 

1700 

 
Due to continuing product improvement the above specifications are subject to change. 
*Power output is automatically limited to this value on the S1400 model. 

Содержание S1400

Страница 1: ...e Reference Power Amplifiers MC S1400 S800 Operating Instructions MC www mc2 audio co uk Tel 44 0 1404 44633 Fax 44 0 1404 44660 MC AUDIO Units 6 8 Kingsgate Heathpark Industrial Estate Honiton Devon England EX14 1YG 2 ...

Страница 2: ...Page 2 S Series S1400 800 Operating Instructions ...

Страница 3: ...siderations 9 Connecting To Your Amplifier Inputs and Link Outs 10 Connecting To Your Amplifier Speaker Outputs 11 Connecting To Your Amplifier Bridged Mono Operation 11 Operating Your Amplifier Front Panel Controls and Indicators 12 Operating Your Amplifier Notes and Switching On 13 Operating Your Amplifier Rear Panel Sockets and Switches 14 Looking After Your Amplifier Maintenance 15 Looking Aft...

Страница 4: ...T3500 T4 250 Ti500 Ti1000 Ti1500 Ti2000 Ti3500 Ti4 250 E15 E25 E45 E90 E100 E475 S800 S1400 and all OEM variants of these models are manufactured in accordance with EMC Directive 2004 108 EC in compliance with the following norm s or document s Technical Regulations EN55103 1 1996 EN55103 2 1996 and in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC in compliance with the following norm s or ...

Страница 5: ...ocus the S Series amplifiers deliver the sound quality and reliability expected from MC2 These amplifiers utilise the best complimentary AB bipolar output stages combined with the unique MC2 current driven floating drive stage along with analogue level controls for minimal signal degradation Sophisticated side chain limiters prevent distortion and speaker damage but are out of circuit until the on...

Страница 6: ...shing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power cord from the mains circuit breaker Where the amplifier is mounted in a rack and permanently connected to the mains then the rack should be installed with a readily accessible connector or an ALL POLE circuit breaker with 3mm ...

Страница 7: ...i des liquides comme les vases n est placé sur l équipement Pour complètement débrancher cet équipement de la conduite principale de courant alternatif débranchez la corde de pouvoir du disjoncteur de conduite principale Où l amplificateur est monté dans un égouttoir et en permanence raccordé à la conduite principale alors l égouttoir devrait être installé avec un connecteur sans hésiter accessibl...

Страница 8: ...ible connector or an ALL POLE circuit breaker with 3mm breaking distances This unit is fitted with a 3 wire power cord For safety reasons THE EARTH LEAD SHOULD NOT BE DISCONNECTED IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE If ground loops are encountered consult the section on connecting your amplifier on page 10 The wiring colours are 230V AREAS EARTH GREEN AND YELLOW 120V AREAS EARTH GREEN NEUTRAL BLUE NEUTRAL WHITE L...

Страница 9: ...ng the amplifier in a rack or enclosure Be aware that THE FRONT PANEL IS NOT CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE UNIT ON ITS OWN Make sure that the rear of the unit is adequately supported The brackets which are supplied fit standard 19 inch 483mm rack mounting systems ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION The cooling fans suck cool air in through the front and blow hot air out at the rear of the unit throug...

Страница 10: ...the unbalanced equipment or left disconnected at the unbalanced end PIN2 Hot signal PIN3 Cold ground 0V NOTE This amplifier is wired to the latest industry recommendations PIN1 is connected directly to the chassis mains earth If ground loops mains hum are encountered remove the screen connection from the other end of the cable and leave it open circuit If problems persist consult your dealer suppl...

Страница 11: ...to 4 Ohm speaker loads When operating the amplifier into loads of less than 4 Ohms be aware that the current capacity of the speaker cables will need to be increased above the values quoted here Do not connect the inputs outputs to any other voltage source such as a battery mains source or power supply regardless of whether the amplifier is turned on or off Do not run the output of any amplifier c...

Страница 12: ...the protection circuit will disengage the outputs and the A P LED will illuminate The amplifier will continue to be monitored and depending on the type of fault will either reset after the fault has cleared or require manual resetting by switching off at the mains switch and then on again after a few seconds Temperature related faults will reset if the unit has cooled sufficiently Output short cir...

Страница 13: ... the free flow of air around the unit If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment it should be cleaned of any collected debris at regular intervals Please also see the notes regarding maintenance on page 15 It is important that the power output of your amplifier is matched to the power handling capacity of your loudspeaker If not damage to the loudspeaker could occur Switching O...

Страница 14: ...no switch Depress this switch to run the amplifier in bridged mode Note that the output must be taken from channel A s output Speakon connector on pins 2 hot 1 cold 5 Channel A output Speakon socket Normal output is on pins 1 hot 1 cold Channel B s output is also wired to this socket to enable a single NL4 to provide both channels and to facilitate easier wiring in bridged mode Channel B is wired ...

Страница 15: ...y solvents as they will damage the paint finish and could remove printing If you have any doubts about carrying out maintenance please refer to a service engineer or contact your local dealer Looking After Your Amplifier Warranty Your amplifier is guaranteed for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase We hope that it gives you many more years of reliable service than this but should any...

Страница 16: ...5 Additional Specifications Parameter Units S1400 S800 Input Impedance Active Balanced Ohms 20k 20k Input CMRR dB 60 60 SNR dB 106 106 Damping Factor 1kHz 8 ohms 400 400 Signal Limiters Present Yes Yes Protection Present Short Circuit DC Output Temperature Yes Yes Mains In rush Control Present Yes Yes Output Power per channel 8 Ohms Watts Sine Wave 1kHz 650 450 Continuous music Crest Factor of 2 8...

Страница 17: ...296 543 120 2 1 2 3 6 7 3 16 7 144 214 327 605 Power Consumption and Thermal Emissions S800 Mains V Load R Current Draw A Thermal Emissions W No Sig l Light Average Heavy No Sig l Light Average Heavy 240 8 0 5 0 8 1 3 2 7 120 139 168 251 240 4 0 5 1 1 2 1 4 7 120 157 216 368 240 2 0 5 1 6 3 1 7 4 120 183 277 533 120 8 1 0 1 6 2 6 5 4 120 139 168 251 120 4 1 0 2 2 4 2 9 3 120 157 216 368 120 2 1 0 ...

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