Carvin 1540A, 1542A, 1542, 1230, 1232 Owner's Manual
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CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLUB LOUDSPEAKERS
76-01230B 0604
805
1562
RECEIVING INSPECTION
INSPECT YOUR LOUDSPEAKER FOR DAMAGE which
may have occurred during shipping. If damage is found,
please notify the shipping company & CARVIN.
SA
VE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the
event you have to re-ship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by
improper packing. SA
VE YOUR INVOICE. It will be
required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they
may have been shipped separately. Please allow several
days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card for your records. Return the warranty card with
your name and comments to us, or register online at:
USA customers register online at:
www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at:
www.carvinworld.com/registration
1540/1540A
1232
1542/1542A
PM15/PM15A
1588/1588A
1584/1584A
SW1802
SW1801/SW1801A
1230
Superb sound with reliability has been one of Carvin’s trademarks for high
performance loudspeakers. High grade components, lightweight Poplar
plywood with dado construction ensures high performance for many years.
For road worthiness, Carvin uses recessed steel handles, steel corners,
expanded metal steel grilles and duratuff™ covering. Front loaded woofers
and wide dispersion titanium high frequency drivers are used to reproduce
the full audio spectrum with superb clarity.
Carvin’s APS™ Active Powered Speakers are more than just another “power
amp in a cabinet”. Biamp or Triamp models feature time aligned circuitry
and adjustable EQ resulting in a much more efficient system that adds clarity to your sound that our competitors do not offer. Every APS™ loudspeak-
er utilizes Carvin’s DCM power amp technology for continuously rated RMS
power. Carvin’s extensive engineering along with numerous listening tests
have proven our “made in USA” loudspeakers to be superior. Like millions
of users around the world, enjoy using your new loudspeaker.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Parts and labor are covered for 1 year on manufacturer’s defects. Warranty does not cover burned out drivers caused by excessive power or distortion, or physical damage caused by general use, moisture or dust.
CAUTION: Square wave distortion from power amps
can destroy drivers much faster than clean RMS
power. The power generated by the APS internal power
amps has the capacity to damage the drivers, in which
case they would not be covered under warranty.
SERVICE
In the USA, please call 800-235-2235 for a RMA number (return authorization number). Write this number
on the box and enclose a description of the problem.
Prepay to Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive, SD, CA
92128
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to
http://www.carvinworld.com for your nearest service
center. Include a written description of the problem
with serial number and date of purchase.
APS™ POWER AMP SPECS:
1540A 1542A 1584A 1588A SW1801A
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB
THD: Less than 0.1% @ 90% power Less than 0.1% @ 90% power Less than 0.1% @ 90% power Less than 0.1% @ 90% power Less than 0.1% @ 90% power
Total Power : 350 watts RMS 350 watts RMS 425 watts RMS 900 watts RMS 700 watts RMS
Low Frequency: 300 watts @ 8Ω 300 watts @ 8Ω 300 watts @ 8Ω 700 watts @ 4Ω 700 watts @ 4Ω
Mid Frequency: N/A N/A 75 watts @ 16Ω 120 watts @ 8Ω N/A
High Frequency: 50 watts @ 16Ω 50 watts @ 16Ω 50 watts @ 16Ω 80 watts @ 16Ω N/A
Sensitivity: 1.5VAC for full output-level set at “0” 1.5VAC for full output-level set at “0” 1.5VAC for full output-level set at “0” 1.5VAC for full output-level set at “0” 1.5VAC for full output-level set at “0”
Equalization: High
±6dB @ 10 kHz
High
±6dB @ 10 kHz
High
±6dB @ 10 kHz
High
±6dB @ 10 kHz
N/A
Mid ±6dB, sweepable 100 Hz-5 kHz Mid ±6dB, sweepable 100 Hz-5 kHz Mid ±6dB, sweepable 100 Hz-5 kHz Mid ±6dB, sweepable 100 Hz-5 kHz N/A
Low ±6dB @100 Hz Low ±6dB @100 Hz Low ±6dB @ 100 Hz Low ±6dB @ 100 Hz N/A
Active Crossover Filters: 24dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley 24dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley 24dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley 24dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley 24dB / octave 80Hz, 120Hz, or bypass
Input/Through: 1/4" balanced & XLR 1/4" balanced & XLR 1/4" balanced & XLR 1/4" balanced & XLR 1/4" balanced & XLR
Imput Impedance: 22kΩ 22kΩ 22kΩ 22kΩ 22kΩ
Common Mode Rejection: 72dB @ 1kHz 72dB @ 1kHz 72dB @ 1kHz 72dB @ 1kHz 72dB @ 1kHz
Overload Protection: Yes Yes Yes Ye s Yes
Power Amp Design: Carvin DCM™ Technology Carvin DCM™ Technology Carvin DCM™ Technology Carvin DCM™ Technology Carvin DCM™ Technology
AC Voltage, VA: 120 or 240 VAC models, 300 VA 120 or 240 VAC models, 300 VA 120 or 240 VAC models, 400 VA 120 or 240 VAC models, 900 VA 120 or 240 VAC models, 900 VA
Idle VA: 20 VA 20 VA 20 VA 25 VA 25 VA
AC Connection: 3 prong connector (grounded) 3 prong connector (grounded) 3 prong connector (grounded) 3 prong connector (grounded) 3 prong connector (grounded)
AC Power Cable: 16 ga. (heavier for long runs) 16 ga. (heavier for long runs) 16 ga. (heavier for long runs) 16 ga. (heavier for long runs) 16 ga. (heavier for long runs)
Weight: 55 lbs. 51 lbs. 81 lbs. 139 lbs. 139 lbs.
24.9 kg 23.1 kg 36.7 kg 63 kg 63 kg
Options: Cover: CVS1540 Cover: CVS1542 Cover: CVS1584 Cover: CVS1588 Cover: CVS1801
Stand: SS20 Stand: SS20
SUBWOOFER SYSTEMS SPECS:
SW1801 SW1802
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 450 Hz ±3 dB 35Hz to 1 kHz±3dB
Useable Low Frequency: 28 Hz (-10 dB) 24 Hz (-10 dB)
Power Handling: 800 watts Continuous 1600 watts Continuous
Recommended Amp: up to 1600 watts up to 3200 watts
Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 97 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter
Nominal Impedance: 4Ω 4Ω
Connectors: Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™
Woofer Enclosure Type: Vented Bass Reflex Vented Bass Reflex
Construction: Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood
Dimensions: 24.75"W x 24"D x 34"H 48"W x 24"D x 31"H
63 x 61 x 86 cm 122 x 61 x 79 cm
Net Weight: 93 lbs. 159 lbs.
41.7 Kgs 65.7 Kgs
Options: Cover: CVS1230
Stand: SS20
2-WAY SYSTEMS SPECS:
805 1230 1232 1540 1542 1562
Frequency Response: 85 Hz to 17 kHz ±3 dB 75Hz to 18kHz±3dB 80Hz to 18kHz±3dB 60Hz to 18kHz±3dB 65Hz to 18kHz±3dB 54Hz to 19kHz±3dB
Useable Low Frequency: 72 Hz (-10 dB) 55 Hz (-10 dB) 61 Hz (-10 dB) 49 Hz (-10 dB) 52 Hz (-10 dB) 44 Hz (-10 dB)
Power Handling: 200 watts Continuous 300 watts Continuous 300 watts Continuous 400 watts Continuous 400 watts Continuous 600 watts Continuous
Recommended Amp: up to 400 watts up to 600 watts up to 600 watts up to 800 watts up to 800 watts up to 900 watts
Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 99 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 99 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 100 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 101 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 102 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter
Coverage Angles: 60° Horizontal, 60° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical
Horn Driver Protection: Ye sYes, relay protection Yes, relay protection Yes, relay protection Yes, relay protection Yes, relay protection
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω
Biampable: No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Connectors: Two 1/4" Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™
Woofer Enclosure Type: Vented Bass Reflex Vented Bass Reflex Closed Box Vented Bass Reflex Closed Box Vented Bass Reflex
Construction: Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood
Dimensions: 12.75"W x 11.5"D x 18.5"H 17.5"W x 12"D x 22"H 18"W x 13"D x 22"H 20"W x 14"D x 26"H 20"W x 14"D x 26"H 17"W x 15.25"D x 44.25"H
32.4 x 29 x 47 cm 44.4 x 30.5 x 55.8 cm 45.7 x 33 x 55.8 cm 50.8 x 35.5 x 66 cm 50.8 x 35.5 x 66 cm 43 x 38.7 x 112cm
Net Weight: 24 lbs. 36 lbs. 33 lbs. 51 lbs. 46 lbs. 82 lbs.
9.8 Kgs 16.3 Kgs 15 Kgs 23 Kgs 21 Kgs 15 Kgs
Options: Cover: CV400 Cover: CV1230 Cover: CVS1232 Cover: CVS1540 Cover: CVS1542 Cover: CV1562
Stand: SS20 Stand: SS20
3-WAY SYSTEMS SPECS:
1584 1588
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 18 kHz ±3 dB 45Hz to 19kHz±3dB
Useable Low Frequency: 38 Hz (-10 dB) 34 Hz (-10 dB)
Power Handling: 400 watts Continuous 800 watts Continuous
Recommended Amp: up to 800 watts up to 1200 watts
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter 103 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter
Coverage Angles: 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical 90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical
Horn Driver Protection: Yes, relay protection Yes, relay protection
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 4Ω
Biampable: Ye s Ye s
Connectors: Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™ Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™
Woofer Enclosure Type: Vented Bass Reflex Vented Bass Reflex
Construction: Poplar Plywood Poplar Plywood
Dimensions: 22"W x 15.25"D x 31.5”H 25"W x 19.25"D x 48.5”H
55.8 x 38.7 x 80 cm 63 x 49 x 123 cm
Net Weight: 74 lbs. 124 lbs.
29.4 Kgs 51 Kgs
Options: Cover: CVS1584 Cover: CVS1588
Stand: SS20
60 Hz to 18 kHz ±3 dB
49 Hz (-10 dB)
400w continuous, 800 peak
up to 800 watts
100 dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1 meter
90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical
Yes
8Ω
Yes
One 1/4", One Speakon™
Vented
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
17.5"W x 14"D x 27"H
44.5 x 35.6 x 68.6 cm
48 Lbs.
21.8 Kgs
Cover: CV15
PM15/PM15A SPECS:
The power generated by the APS internal power amps has the capacity to damage the drivers, in which case they would not be covered under warranty.
Frequency Response:
Useable Low Frequency:
Power Handling:
Recommended Amp:
Sensitivity:
Coverage Angles:
Horn Driver Protection:
Nominal Impedance:
Biampable:
Connectors:
Woofer Enclosure Type:
Construction:
Dimensions:
Net Weight:
Options:
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