Carvin 1540A, 1542A, 1542, 1230, 1232 Owner's Manual

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Carvin 1540A, 1542A, 1542, 1230, 1232 Owner's Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLUB LOUDSPEAKERS

805

1230

1540/1540A

1232

1542/1542A

1562

1588/1588A

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™ loudspeaker 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.

PM15/PM15A

1584/1584A

RECEIVING INSPECTION

INSPECT YOUR LOUDSPEAKER FOR DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If damage is found, please notify the shipping company & CARVIN.

SAVE 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. SAVE 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

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.

SW1802

SW1801/SW1801A

76-01230B 0604

2-WAY SYSTEMS SPECS:

 

805

1230

Frequency Response:

85 Hz to 17 kHz ±3 dB

75Hz to 18kHz±3dB

Useable Low Frequency:

72 Hz (-10 dB)

55 Hz (-10 dB)

Power Handling:

200 watts Continuous

300 watts Continuous

Recommended Amp:

up to 400 watts

up to 600 watts

Sensitivity:

98 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

99 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

Coverage Angles:

60° Horizontal, 60° Vertical

90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical

Horn Driver Protection:

Yes

Yes, relay protection

Nominal Impedance:

8Ω

8Ω

Biampable:

No

Yes

Connectors:

Two 1/4"

Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™

Woofer Enclosure Type:

Vented Bass Reflex

Vented Bass Reflex

Construction:

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

 

32.4 x 29 x 47 cm

44.4 x 30.5 x 55.8 cm

Net Weight:

24 lbs.

36 lbs.

 

9.8 Kgs

16.3 Kgs

Options:

Cover: CV400

Cover: CV1230

 

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: Yes

Yes

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

 

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

 

1232

1540

1542

1562

80Hz to 18kHz±3dB

60Hz to 18kHz±3dB

65Hz to 18kHz±3dB

54Hz to 19kHz±3dB

61 Hz (-10 dB)

49 Hz (-10 dB)

52 Hz (-10 dB)

44 Hz (-10 dB)

300 watts Continuous

400 watts Continuous

400 watts Continuous

600 watts Continuous

up to 600 watts

up to 800 watts

up to 800 watts

up to 900 watts

99 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

100 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

101 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

102 dB SPL, 1Watt @ 1meter

90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical

90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical

90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical

90° Horizontal, 45° Vertical

Yes, relay protection

Yes, relay protection

Yes, relay protection

Yes, relay protection

8Ω

8Ω

8Ω

4Ω

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™

Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™

Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™

Two 1/4" & Two Speakon™

Closed Box

Vented Bass Reflex

Closed Box

Vented Bass Reflex

Poplar Plywood

Poplar Plywood

Poplar Plywood

Poplar Plywood

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

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

33 lbs.

51 lbs.

46 lbs.

82 lbs.

15 Kgs

23 Kgs

21 Kgs

15 Kgs

Cover: CVS1232

Cover: CVS1540

Cover: CVS1542

Cover: CV1562

PM15/PM15A SPECS:

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:

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

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

Yes

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

 

 

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.

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