7100
Two-Channel
Power Amplifier
• Space-saving, single-rackspace chassis (1.75-in.
chassis height)
• Convection cooled for zero
fan noise
• Front-mounted gain controls and headphone jack
for easy access
• Octal sockets accept EV
crossover and equalizer
modules for easy system
expansion
• 3-year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
Conditions:
1. 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms
2. Dual-mode ratings are for each channel
3. Both channels operating at rated output
power unless noted
4. 120-volt ac line input voltage maintained
for all tests unless noted
Continuous Rated Output Power
(20-20,000 Hz at less than 0.1% THD, both
channels driven per EIA RS-490),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
100 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
200 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
75 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
150 watts
Continuous Rated Output Power to
Subwoofer (20-20,000 Hz at less than
0.1% THD, both channels driven per
EIA RS-490),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
130 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
260 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
95 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
180 watts
Continuous Rated Output Power
(1 kHz, 1% THD, both channels driven per
EIA RS-490),
120 volts ac Line Voltage,
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 145 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 270 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 100 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 200 watts
108 volts ac (10% sag),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 115 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 220 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 80 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 155 watts
100 volts ac (17% sag),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 95 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 185 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 70 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 135 watts
Headroom, Single Channel Mode
(before clip, at 1 kHz, 1% THD):
> 1 dB
Power Bandwidth (at 1 kHz, +0/–1 dBr,
where dBr equals rated output power in
any mode):
20-20,000 Hz
Frequency Response (at 1 kHz, 1 watt
output, +0/–3 dB):
10-50,000 Hz
Voltage Gain (at 1 kHz),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
28 dB
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
30 dB
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
34 dB
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
36 dB
Input Sensitivity for Rated Output Power
(at 1 kHz, ±0.5 dB),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
0 dBu (0.774 V rms)
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
–0.25 dBu (0.752 V rms)
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
+0.5 dBu (0.869 V rms)
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
+0.5 dBu (0.869 V rms)
Maximum Input Level (reference 1 kHz):
+20 dBu (7.75 V rms)
Input Impedance (reference 1 kHz),
Balanced:
> 30 kilohms
Unbalanced:
> 15 kilohms
Phase Response (at rated output power,
any mode),
at 20 Hz:
< +25°
at 20,000 Hz:
> –25°
THD (any mode, 30 kHz measurement
bandwidth):
< 0.1% (Typ. < 0.05%)
IMD [SMPTE 4:1] (Any mode):
< 0.1% (Typ. < 0.01%)
Slew Rate (at rated output power),
Dual Mode, 4 or 8 Ohms:
> 19 V/µsec
Bridge Mode, 8 or 16 Ohms:
> 37 V/µsec
Damping Factor, Dual Mode, 8 Ohms,
1 kHz:
> 100
Noise (below rated output power,
A-weighting filter, any mode,
50/60-Hz ac line frequency):
> 100 dB
Amplifier Protection:
Shortened output terminals
Over temperature
rf interference
Load Protection:
Startup/shutdown transients
DC faults
Infrasonic signals
Cooling:
Convection (thermally equalized 3/16-inch
black anodized aluminum heatsink)
Output Topology:
True complementary symmetry
7100 SPECIFICATION GRAPHICS
FIGURE 1 — 7100 Dimensions
FIGURE 2 — Front and Back Panels
FIGURE 3 — 7100 Typical Input Connections FIGURE 4 — 7100 Typical Output Connections
AWG DCR/ft Loss/ft Cross-Sectional DCR/meter Loss/meter
Power Cable Power
(GA) (W/ft) (watts/ft) area (mm2) (W/m) (watts/m)
6 0.00081 0.0126 13.30 0.00264 0.0412
8 0.00121 0.0189 8.36 0.00421 0.0657
10 0.00204 0.0318 5.26 0.00669 0.1044
12 0.00324 0.0506 3.31 0.01063 0.1658
14 0.00515 0.0804 2.08 0.01691 0.2636
16 0.00819 0.1278 1.31 0.02685 0.4181
18 0.01302 0.2031 0.82 0.04289 0.6665
20 0.02070 0.3226 0.52 0.06764 1.0480
22 0.03292 0.5122 0.33 0.10658 1.6434
TABLE 1 — 7100 Power Losses in Two-Wire Speaker Cable
Output Type,
Dual Mode: Unbalanced, each channel
Bridge Mode: Balanced
Output Devices (4 devices),
Pd
: 130 watts
max
Ic: 15 A dc
Vceo: 180 V dc
Tj
: 150 °C
max
Controls and Switches:
Mode switch—rear
Input Level Controls (two)—front
Power switch—front
Front-Panel Indicators:
Power LED
Clip LEDs (two)
Protect LEDs (two)
Connections,
Input:
1
/4-inch phone (two)
Female XLR-type connectors (two)
Enclosure:
Rack mount chassis
16-GA steel
3
/16-inch 5052 aluminum alloy front panel
Shipping Weight:
9.97 kg (22.0 lb)
Net Weight:
8.16 kg (18.2 lb)
Supplied Items:
Operating instructions and service manual;
four “U” jumper plugs for octal sockets; one
2-A/250-V fuse for 220/240-V ac use
Optional Plug-In Accessory Modules:
APX 24-dB-per-octave Linkwitz-Riley
crossover, switch selectable on ISO onethird-octave center frequencies from 5010,000 Hz; APX-2 crossover, as APX but
with external nigh-pass output for other
amplifiers; APX-200 dual-channel
equalizer for FR200 speaker system.
Octal accessory sockets (two)
(powered with ±15 volts dc at 25 mA)
Output:
Five-way binding posts
Power:
1.83 m (6 ft), three-wire, 16 GA power
cord with NEMA 5-15 plug/IEC
Fuse Type:
T 4.0 A/250 V Slo-Blo® or equivalent
(for 120 V ac use)
Power Requirements:
120 V ac, 50/60 Hz, 400 watts
(configurable to 220/240 V ac)
100 V ac, 50/60 Hz model available
Power Consumption/Heat Produced (both
channels operating, dual mode, with 1 kHz
sinewave input signal at stated output
power into 4 ohm loads),
Idle:
30 watts/0.238 kBTU/hr
One-Eighth Maximum Midband Power:
270 watts/1.364 kBTU/hr
One-Third Maximum Midband Power:
390 watts/2.047 kBTU/hr
Rated Output Power:
600 watts/3.070 kBTU/hr
Maximum Midband Power:
730 watts/3.309 kBTU/hr
Operating Temperature Range:
Up to 50 °C (122 °F) ambient
Dimensions,
Height: 44.4 mm (1.75 in.)
Width: 482.6 mm (19.0 in.)
Depth: 325.1 mm (12.8 in.)
Color:
Gray and black
DESCRIPTION
The Electro-Voice 7100 stereo power amplifier
utilizes proven design concepts to provide an
ultra-reliable amplifier with virtually unmatched
performance characteristics. It achieves this
success without increased complexity or cost,
making it a real value.
Each channel delivers over 75 watts of continuous average power into 8 ohms or over
100 watts into 4 ohms over the full audio frequency range. In the bridge mode, the amplifier
can deliver more than 200 watts into an 8-ohm
load at less than 0.10% THD. The maximum
midband output power is 100 watts per channel
into 8 ohms and 145 watts per channel into
4 ohms at less than 1% THD. Four output
devices are utilized for a total device power
dissipation of 520 watts. Because the large
heatsink area allows more than adequate dissipation, the amplifier is convection cooled and
performs in total silence.
The single rackspace (1.75 in.) chassis height
makes for convenient installation. Each channel is independently protected against excessive output voltage, excessive phase shift,
radio-frequency interference, shorted loads and
overtemperature.
The load is protected against startup and shutdown transients, DC faults, low ac voltage and
subsonic signals.
A unique current-limiting circuit was designed
specifically for the amplifier. It features a vari-
able current limit which is a function of the
output signal voltage. As a result, the amplifier
can deliver the rated currents into rated loads,
but substantially limits the current into low
impedance or shorted loads (shorted output
terminals). Once the short is removed, however, the amplifier will resume normal operation.
The amplifier has “protect” LEDs for each channel which illuminate if the amplifier goes into
thermal protection or if an internal circuit fault
develops. The amplifier has octal accessory
sockets which will accommodate a variety of
crossover and equalizer modules, simplifying
system hookup and decreasing cost. These
electronic modules are powered from a bipolar
15-volt supply in the amplifier.
The amplifier has a 31-position detented gain
control and separate “clip” and “protect” LEDs
for each channel.
The amplifier will operate at 120 or 240 volts
50/60 Hz. A separate model is available for
100-volt, 50/60-Hz operation.
ARCHITECTS’ AND ENGINEERS’
SPECIFICATIONS
The power amplifier shall be a dual-channel
model of solid-state design employing true
complementary-symmetry output circuitry and
capable of operating from a 100/120/200/220/
240-V, 50/60-Hz ac line. The amplifier shall
contain sensing circuitry to provide protection
for the output transistors against overtemperature, excessive output voltage, radiofrequency interference, shorted loads and
excessive output phase shift. The load shall
similarly be protected against infrasonic signals, startup/shutdown transients, low ac line
voltage, and dc.
Rear-mounted panel controls shall include a
two-position mode switch for selecting between
the dual monophonic mode or the bridged monophonic mode. Input connections for each channel shall include an octal socket for use with
optional electronic accessory modules, a
3-pin female XLR-type connector and 1/4-inch
phone jack. Output connectors shall be 5-way
binding posts.
Front panel indicators shall include an illuminated power on/off indicator, individually illuminated protection-circuit-activation indicators
(Protect) and clipping indicators (Clip). Front
panel controls shall include a 31-detent gain
control for each channel and an on/off switch.
The power amplifier shall meet the following
performance criteria: Maximum input voltage:
7.75 V rms. Input voltage for rated output power
into 4 ohms: 0.775 rms. Rated output power per
channel: greater than 100 watts into 4 ohms
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at less than 0.10% THD;
greater than 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at less than 0.05% THD;
greater than 200 watts into an 8-ohm bridged
load from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at less than 0.10%
THD with one channel driven. Voltage amplification in dual mode: 28 dB. Hum and noise:
greater than 100 dB (A weighted) below rated
output power. Frequency response: 10 Hz to 50
kHz, +0/–3 dB at any output power up to rated
output power. Damping factor: greater than 100
at any frequency up to 1 kHz in dual mode with
8-ohm load.
Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE): less than
0.1% in any mode into 8 ohms. Crosstalk: less
than 70 dB below rated output power. Operating temperature: up to 50 °C (122 °F) ambient.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75 in. x 19.0 in. x
12.8 in. (44.4 mm x 482.6 mm x 325.1 mm). Net
weight: 18.0 lbs (8.16 kg). Color: gray front
panel with black top, bottom, sides and rear
with white nomenclature.
The power amplifier shall be the Electro-Voice
7100.
UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed against
malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in the
individual product-line statement(s) below, or in
the individual product data sheet or owner’s
manual, beginning with the date of original
purchase. If such malfunction occurs during the
specified period, the product will be repaired or
replaced (at our option) without charge. The
product will be returned to the customer prepaid. Exclusions and Limitations: The Limited Warranty does not apply to: (a) exterior
finish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
statement(s) below, or in the individual product
data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) malfunction
resulting from use or operation of the product
other than as specified in the product data
sheet or owner’s manual; (d) malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse of the product; or
(e) malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone
other than Electro-Voice or any of its authorized
service representatives. Obtaining Warranty
Service: To obtain warranty service, a customer must deliver the product, prepaid, to
Electro-Voice or any of its authorized service
representatives together with proof of purchase
of the product in the form of a bill of sale or
receipted invoice. A list of authorized service
representatives is available from Electro-Voice
at 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (616/
695-6831 or 800/234-6831). Incidental and
Consequential Damages Excluded: Product
repair or replacement and return to the cus-
tomer are the only remedies provided to the
customer. Electro-Voice shall not be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to persons or
property or loss of use. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. Other Rights:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Electro-Voice Electronics are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of original purchase. Additional
details are included in the Uniform Limited
Warranty statement.
Service and repair address for this product:
Electro-Voice, Inc., 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan,
Michigan 49107 (616/695-6831 or 800/234-
6831).
Specifications subject to change without no-
tice.
ELECTRO-VOICE
MANUFACTURING PLANTS AT BUCHANAN, MI NEWPORT, TN SEVIERVILLE, TN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK GANANOQUE, ONT.
© Electro-Voice, Inc. 1995
Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 532232—9511
a MARK IV company
600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, Michigan 49107
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