Crest audio MULTIPLEX 1500 SPECIFICATIONS

description features

TourClass®protection circuits

acl active clip limiting prevents speaker damage by
providing gentle gain reduction at the clipping threshold.

igm instantaneous gain modulation monitors speaker loads to
detect conditions that may overstress output devices, allowing safe
operation into difficult impedances.

autoramp gradually increases gain to the attenuator level­settings when the amplifier is turned on.

Protection features include: thermal runaway,input overload, dc,
short circuit, in-rush current, and turn-on/turn-off transients.

The Crest Audio Multiplex 1500 integrates cost-effective
design with exceptional sonic accuracy, long-term reliability,
and the basic features required for cinema sound applica­tions. The Multiplex 1500’s remarkable price/performance
ratio is the result of innovative engineering and highly effi­cient manufacturing in Crest's modern USA facility along
with nearly two decades of leadership in professional amplifier
design. The Multiplex 1500 offers a welcome balance of
exceptional audio performance and overall value. However,
no compromises in component selection or quality control
were permitted as a shortcut to cost reductions.

In every respect, the Multiplex 1500 embodies the Crest Audio
tradition of roadworthy ruggedness and reliability. For example,
the Multiplex 1500 includes the same TourClass protection fea­tures as found in Crest’s CA and CK Family amplifiers. The
Multiplex 1500 will endure virtually any type of mishap or sys­tem stress – whether from uncontrolled upstream oscillation,
extreme ambient heat, or accidental shorting – without damage
to internal circuitry or connected speakers.

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robust “over-built” power supply – massive filter capacitors and
a high-output custom transformer provide ample current for solid
bass performance, even when driving low impedance loads.

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more output transistors – by using more output devices than
comparable models, the Multiplex 1500 puts less stress on each device
yielding a wider safe operating area (

SOA) and long-term reliability.

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wide-band design – frequency response extends from 10Hz to
20

kHz (-3dB @ 165kHz), ensuring powerful sub-bass performance as

well as detailed, transparent high-frequency response.

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more effective cooling – large, extruded aluminum heatsink and
front-mounted, two-speed 4-inch fan prolonging amplifier life by
minimizing internal temperatures.

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front panel magnetic circuit-breaker/power switch

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rear panel knobs attenuators (with cover)

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differentially-balanced ¼-inch TRS and Barrier Strip Input Connectors

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five-way binding post or Speakon output connectors
(market dependent)

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LED indicators –

SIGNAL PRESENT, CLIP, ACTIVE, and PROTECT

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stereo/bridged-mono mode select switch

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five-year warranty*

power specifications 8Ω stereo 4Ω stereo 8Ω bridged

1kHz, 0.1% THD+N 400w 750w 1500w

Power figures are watts per channel, both channels driven.

1500

Multiplex 1500 power amplifier

4Ω stereo Multiplex 900 Multiplex 1100

1kHz, 0.1% THD+N 400w 550w

power specifications:
other Multiplex Series power amplifiers

1kHz, 0.1% THD+N 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N

400W 400 W
750W 700 W
1500W 1400 W

70.7V rms, 100V peak each channel

10Hz–20kHz, +0 / -0.3dB,-3dB@165kHz
20Hz–20kHz, +0 / -0.23dB

<0.1% rated power @ 4Ω, 1kHz
<0.01% rated power @ 8Ω, 60Hz and 7kHz
1000:1 10–400Hz @ 8Ω

>-64dB @ 1kHz

1.22V
>20kΩ balanced, >10kΩ unbalanced

-105dB, A-weighted below rated power

> -60dB @ 1kHz below rated power

H
100–240 vac

@ 50–60Hz factory configured

21A @ 120V
<4.3A @120V
<8.5A @120V
<21.0A @120V
<1.8A @120V

3100 BTU/Hr
4400 BTU/Hr
front-to-side, one 110 CFM, two-speed fan

trs (tip +) and Barrier Strip
speakon connectors or five-way output binding posts

front panel: magnetic circuit breaker power switch
rear panel: two attenuators, mode select

acl, signal, protect
acl, igm, autoramp, short circuit, dc voltage, turn-on/-off transient,

current in-rush, sub/ultrasonic input

steel chassis 14-gauge

5.25” x 19” x 13.33” 133 x 483 x 339mm

height x width x depth

gross: 49lbs 22.2kg

net:

46lbs 20.9kg

five years* USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and many other countries

specifications

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

http://www.crestaudio.com

*A4500008*

Multiplex 1500 power amplifier

The power amplifier shall have two channels.
Each channel shall deliver a minimum of
400

W at 8Ω, 750W at 4Ω, both channels

driven, 20

Hz–20kHz, <0.1% THD+N. In

bridged-mono mode, it shall deliver 1500

W

at 8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, <0.1% THD+N. The
amplifier shall be front-to-side tunnel-cooled,
with one 110

CFM AC fan.

The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself
and the speaker load from output short circuits,

DC voltage on outputs, and thermal overload.

The amplifier shall include circuitry to gradually
increase gain to attenuator setting levels when
the amplifier is turned on, and circuitry for
impedance sensing and clip limiting.

The amplifier shall have a voltage gain of

X46.6 with an input sensitivity of 1.22V, for

rated power at 8

Ω. The hum and noise level

shall be greater than 105

dB below rated out-

put, A-weighted.

SMPTE IMD shall be less than

0.01%, rated power at 8

Ω. The amplifier

shall have a class H output. The frequency
response shall be greater than 20

Hz–20kHz,

+0/-0.3

dB (1W/8Ω).

The amplifier shall operate at 100–240

VAC,

50–60

Hz (configured at factory). Maximum

current draw shall not exceed 216

A at

120

VAC, (circuit breaker limited), with both

channels driving continuously into a 4

Ω resistor.

The amplifier front-panel shall include

ACL,

SIGNAL, PROTECT LED indicators for each chan-

nel, a combination power switch/magnetic cir­cuit breaker.

Rear panel input connectors shall be TRS type.
A rear-panel

AC mains cord having an appro-

priate

AC plug for the intended operating volt-

age shall be provided (market dependent).

The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for
standard rack mounting without requiring
space between similar units. Dimensions shall
be 19"

(483mm) wide, 5.25" (133mm) high

and 13.33"

(339mm) deep. It shall weigh

46

lbs. (20.9kg) net. The amplifier shall be desig-

nated the Crest Audio Model Multiplex 1500.

v. 1.0 7/28/98

stereo power 8Ω

4Ω

bridged mono power 8Ω
maximum output voltage

frequency response

1W @ 8Ω

power bandwidth rated power @ 4Ω, 1% THD+N

THD+N

SMPTE IMD

damping factor

input

CMRR

input sensitivity

input impedance

hum and noise

crosstalk

gain

class

power supply

circuit breaker rating

4Ω

current draw 1/8 power, 4Ω

1/3 power, 4Ω

at power-up

at idle

thermal emissions

1/8 Power, 4Ω

1/3 Power, 4Ω

cooling

input connectors

output connectors

controls

LED indicators

TourClass®protection

construction

dimensions

weight

warranty

architect’s specifications

Crest Audio specification literature is available
in downloadable PDF format at our website
http://www.crestaudio.com

Power figures are watts per channel,
both channels driven.

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crest audio inc.

Crest Audio reserves the right to make
improvements in manufacturing or design
which may affect specification.

Power figures are
watts per channel,
both channels driven.

*Three-year Warranty
with two additional
years, if Registration
Card is sent to Crest
Audio.

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