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The dB14, dB15, and dB16 can be bridged together for double the power output into a single 4-ohm load. Remember, when bridging 
amplifers you must bridge them to a 4 ohm load.

Input the head unit signal into the MASTER amplifer and set the Bridged Mode switch to Output Master. Use a MONO RCA to RCA cable 
to send the fully processed signal from the MASTER amplifier to the secondary SLAVE amplifier and set the Bridged Mode switch to Input 
Slave. Do not input any RCA signals into the Slave amplifier left and right inputs. All crossover controls, Bass Drive, frequency settings, 
and subsonic fllter settings will be controlled by the Master Amplifier including input gain levels. There is no need to gain match the two 
amplifiers, it will occur automatically. The remote dash bass control should be plugged in to the Master amplifier and it will control both 
amplifiers.

This same input/control system can be utilized when daisy chaining two amplifers to two independent 2 ohm woofers as long as you 
don’tbridge the two amplifiers outputs together.

You can only bridge 2 of the same amplifiers together. DO NOT bridge different models together.

When bridging two amplifiers together, the final impedance load of the bridged amplifiers should be no lower than 4-ohms. Double power
will occur at 4-ohms. Master amplifers positive (+) speaker terminal should be wired to the positive terminal of the subwoofer.

Slave amplifiers positive (+) speaker terminal should be wired to negative terminal of the subwoofer. Connect a heavy gauge wire (12 Gauge) 
between the negative (-) terminal of the Master amplifier and the Negative (-) terminal of the Slave amplifier.

When daisy chaining two amplifiers for independent woofers, wire up the the woofers as you would typically wire them when installing 
individual systems, even down to 2-ohm. By using the Master/Slave input confguration you gain the advantage of having one amplifers’ 
preamp section control both amplifiers, eliminating the need to gain match and crossover match your system between amplifiers.

 

Twin Amp Bridging

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Страница 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL A m p l i fier Power Stand a r d CEA 2006 C o m p l i a n t TM...

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Страница 3: ...guide carefully for proper use of your dB Series amplifier Read this entire guide fully before attempting your installation WARNING BE AWARE Use of this amplifier at extreme high volumes for extended...

Страница 4: ...monitoring sequence indicates the amp is functional In case the amplifier encounters a diagnostic condition as listed below the second LED will light indicating a Diagnostic condition When a diagnost...

Страница 5: ...er stays in protection after a reset it is most likely faulty To reset the amplifier you must first diagnose what caused the problem correct the fault and restart the system MUTE CIRCUIT dB Series amp...

Страница 6: ...amplifier in the engine compartment or on the firewall Please be sure to leave breathing room around the amplifier heat sink so that it can dissipate the heat it produces efficiently The amplifier can...

Страница 7: ...tery A second black color wire of equal gauge should be used as a ground connection to a welded chassis member When connecting the ground wire make sure that there is no paint or other insulator block...

Страница 8: ...ub woofer unloading ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM Once the system is operational the first thing to do is set all crossover points to approximate settings In the case of the basic sub woofer system Low Pass fi...

Страница 9: ...model anywhere from 50Hz to 250Hz A frequent error made is setting the low pass frequency too low especially when using vented sub woofer enclosures We recommend that for most installations you do no...

Страница 10: ...The amplifiers preamp circuitry will automatically mix all the channels and output will occur on all 5 channels There will be Left and Right balance with constant subwoofer but no Front to Rear Fader...

Страница 11: ...t in to amplifiers Channels 3 and 4 input jacks Set the Input Mode Switch to 4Ch The amplifiers preamp circuitry will automatically mix all the channels and output will occur on all 5 channels There w...

Страница 12: ...annel 5 If your head unit has only a single subwoofer output use a Y adaptor to feed both Channel 5 inputs Set the Input Mode Switch to 5Ch The amplifiers preamp circuitry will automatically mix all t...

Страница 13: ...is 2 ohm stereo Channel five minimum impedance is 2 ohm mono capable SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 2 4 OHMS COMPONENT SPEAKERS MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 2 4 OHMS COMPONENT SPEAKERS MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 2 4 OHMS C...

Страница 14: ...any combination of speakers independently on all 4 channels being careful not to load any single channel below 2 ohm stereo For typical 6 x 9 or 6 5 or component speaker installs set the Crossover Mo...

Страница 15: ...hannel 1 2 and Channel 3 4 Crossover Mode Switches to LPF Begin by setting the crossover frequency controls to 100Hz and tuning from there CHANNEL 3 4 CROSSOVER SWITCH TO LPF CHANNEL 1 2 CROSSOVER SWI...

Страница 16: ...loads per channel in stereo Channel 3 and 4 should be bridged as per the diagram wiring the woofer to Channel 3 positive side and Channel 4 negative side terminals Set the crossover mode switch of Cha...

Страница 17: ...Hz 150 Hz 16 mH 13 mH 11 mH 9 mH SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS FRONT SPEAKERS LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 4 OHM 4 Channel with Mi...

Страница 18: ...8 OHMS SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS REAR SPEAKERS HIGH PASS FILTER CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER CAPACITOR LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM...

Страница 19: ...nfigurations The dual positive and negative terminals are connected in parallel inside the amplifier Connecting two speakers each to one set of positive and negative terminals will result in a paralle...

Страница 20: ...ries monoblock amplifiers are 2 ohm stable They feature RCA pre amp line outputs for feeding of a full range signal to a secondary full range amplifier in a multi amp system Class D Monoblock 2 Ohm Am...

Страница 21: ...aisy chaining two amplifers to two independent 2 ohm woofers as long as you don tbridge the two amplifiers outputs together You can only bridge 2 of the same amplifiers together DO NOT bridge differen...

Страница 22: ...22 MASTER SLAVE SWITCH SET TO MASTER SWITCH SET TO SLAVE REMOTE SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL MASTER SLAVE LINK Twin Amp Bridging L R...

Страница 23: ...23 IMPORTANT NOTE CONNECT THE TWO SPEAKER NEGATIVES TOGETHER WITH A 12 WIRE STRAP IF THIS STRAP IS NOT INSTALLED THE AMPLIFIERS COULD BE DAMAGED SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 2 OHMS Twin Amp Bridging...

Страница 24: ...Technology Studio Grade Bipolar Output Stage Transistors Fully Adjustable 12dB Octave Crossover with Differential Circuitry Low Pass 50Hz 250Hz High Pass 60Hz 1 2KHz Fully Adjustable 12dB Bass Equali...

Страница 25: ...Indicator 8 Volt Preamp Circuitry CEA Power Ratings 2 Ohm 350 Watts x 2 Channels 1 THD N 4 Ohm 230 Watts x 2 Channels 1 THD N 4 Ohm Bridged 700 Watts x 1 Channels 1 THD N RMS Power Ratings 2 Ohm 700 W...

Страница 26: ...e Amplifier Daisy Chain and Bridging Capability Remote Dashboard Subwoofer Control Full IC Controlled Protection Circuitry Status Mode LED Indicator 8 Volt Preamp Circuitry CEA Power Ratings 2 Ohm 150...

Страница 27: ...ashboard Subwoofer Control Full IC Controlled Protection Circuitry Status Mode LED Indicator 8 Volt Preamp Circuitry CEA Power Ratings 2 Ohm 750 Watts x 1 Channel 1 THD N 4 Ohm 450 Watts x 1 Channel 1...

Страница 28: ...ICE COILS ALL IN PARALLEL SERIES SINGLE VOICE COIL SPEAKERS PARALLEL SINGLE VOICE COIL SPEAKERS 2 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 2 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 4 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 4 4 OHM 2 OHM 4 OHM 4 OHM 2 OHM 4 4 OHM 4 4 OHM...

Страница 29: ...ohm stereo and 4 ohm mono bridged Lower impedance loads will cause overheating and may damage the amplifiers Do not mix different impedance speakers in series and or parallel combinations as unequal p...

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Страница 32: ...Features and specifications are subject to change and or improvement without notice Though we tried our best to ensure that this manual is free and clear of errors please don t hold us responsible for...

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