Model 3200 5
Model 3350 6
Model 3500 7
Model 3800 8
Series Three Parts Lists 9
3200 PCB ASSEMBLY 9
3350 PCB ASSEMBLY 11
3500 PCB ASSEMBLY 13
3800 MAIN NPN PCB ASSEMBLY 15
3800 MAIN PNP PCB ASSEMBLY 16
3800 GAIN PCB ASSEMBLY 17
Series Three Power Amplifiers 18
Circuit Description 18
Block Diagram 18
Detailed Explanations 18
Troubleshooting Chart 23
Introduction 23
1. Current Draw Section 23
2. Protection Circuit Problems 24
3. Faults With Signal Present 25
Series Three Test Procedures: 29
Model 3200 29
Model 3350 31
Model 3500 33
Model 3800 35
Series Three Schematics 37
Model3200 37
Model 3350 38
Model 3500 Early Version 39
Model 3500 Late Version 40
Model 3800 41
Series Three PCB Drawings 43
Model 3200 PCB 43
Model 3350 PCB 44
Model 3800 46A PCB 45
Model 3800 47A PCB 46
Model 3800 48B PCB 47
Model 3800 Gain PCB 48
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Product Specifications
OUTPUT POWER (per channel)
Continuous Average Output Power both channels
driven:
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 110 W
4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 140 W
1 kHz 1% THD 200 W
2 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD NR
Bridged Mono operation:
16 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 220 W
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 280 W
1 kHz 1% THD 400 W
4 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD NR
Distortion: THD – 20 Hz-20 kHz from 250 milliwatts to rated
power shall be less than 0.1%, 0.015% typical. SMPTE-IMD less
than 0.020% 250 milliwatts to rated power.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-10 kHz ± 0.1 dB
8 Hz-300 kHz +0/-3 dB
Damping Factor: Greater than 200
Dynamic Headroom: 3.0 dB at 8 Ω
Noise: -100 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: 1V RMS for rated power (8 Ω)
Input Impedance: 20 kΩ
Controls:
Indicators: Bi-color LED indicating DC power –
Connectors: XLR, ¼” (ring, tip, sleeve) and 3 terminal
1 kHz 1% THD 135 W
1 kHz 1% THD 270 W
Front – Flush detented gain control, recessed
AC switch and AC circuit breaker for each
channel.
Rear – Mono-bridging and accessory module
switches.
OK/Protect mode, LED clip indicator, -30 dB
and -6 dB signal level indicators, flashing overtemp indicators.
barrier strip inputs wired in parallel, 2-terminal
barrier strip and 5-way binding post outputs
wired in parallel, octal input sockets provided
for input transformers or active accessories,
ground lift terminal block.
Model 3200
Cooling: Passive cooling combined with high efficiency
output stage for reduced operating
temperatures. Unique circuit configuration
allows direct metal mounting of output devices
for reduced thermal stress from short-term
peaks.
Amplifier Protection: Indefinite short circuit*, open circuit,
over-temp, ultrasonic and RF protection.
Stable into reactive and mismatched loads.
Inputs protected from overload. All protection
completely independent on each channel.
output relays provide DC Fault, 3 second
delayed turn on (transient protection), and
excessive low frequency protection, Instant
turn-off, pop suppression and power interrupt
protection is also provided.
Output Circuit Type: Full complementary two-level high
efficiency.
Output Devices (total): 8
Power Supply: Two completely separate power supplies
including AC switches and AC circuit breakers;
only AC cord is common.
Continuous Average Output Power both channels
driven:
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 200 W
4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 300 W
1 kHz 1% THD 420 W
2 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD 450 W
Bridged Mono operation:
16 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 400 W
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 600 W
1 kHz 1% THD 840 W
4 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD 900 W
Distortion: THD – 20 Hz-20 kHz from 250 milliwatts to rated
power shall be less than 0.1%, 0.015% typical. SMPTE-IMD less
than 0.020% 250 milliwatts to rated power.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-10 kHz ± 0.1 dB
8 Hz-300 kHz +0/-3 dB
Damping Factor: Greater than 200
Dynamic Headroom: 3.0 dB at 4 ohms
Noise: -100 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: 1 V RMS for rated power (8 Ω)
Input Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced or unbalanced
Controls:
Indicators: Bi-color LED indicating DC power –
Connectors: XLR, ¼” (ring, tip, sleeve) and 3 terminal
1 kHz 1% THD 260 W
1 kHz 1% THD 520 W
Front – Flush detented gain control, recessed
AC switch and AC circuit breaker for each
channel.
Rear – Mono-bridging and accessory module
switches.
OK/Protect mode, LED clip indicator, -30 dB
and -6 dB signal level indicators, flashing overtemp indicators.
barrier strip inputs wired in parallel, 2-terminal
barrier strip and 5-way binding post outputs
wired in parallel, octal input sockets provided
for input transformers or active accessories,
ground lift terminal block.
Cooling: Passive cooling combined with high efficiency
output stage for reduced operating
temperatures. Unique circuit configuration
allows direct metal mounting of output devices
for reduced thermal stress from short-term
peaks.
Amplifier Protection: Indefinite short circuit*, open circuit,
over-temp, ultrasonic and RF protection.
Stable into reactive and mismatched loads.
Inputs protected from overload. All protection
completely independent on each channel.
output relays provide DC Fault, 3 second
delayed turn on (transient protection), and
excessive low frequency protection, Instant
turn-off, pop suppression and power interrupt
protection is also provided.
Output Circuit Type: Full complementary two-level high
efficiency.
Output Devices (total): 16
Power Supply: Two completely separate power supplies
including AC switches and AC circuit breakers;
only AC cord is common.
Power Requirements: 120, 220, or 240 Volts, 50 Hz-60 Hz,
Continuous Average Output Power both channels
driven:
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 300 W
4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 450 W
1 kHz 1% THD 560 W
2 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD 700 W
Bridged Mono operation:
16 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 600 W
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 900 W
1 kHz 1% THD 1120 W
4 ohms, 1 kHz 1% THD 1400 W
Distortion: THD – 20 Hz-20 kHz from 250 milliwatts to rated
power shall be less than 0.1%, 0.015% typical. SMPTE-IMD less
than 0.020% 250 milliwatts to rated power.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-10 kHz ± 0.1 dB
8 Hz-300 kHz +0/-3 dB
Damping Factor: Greater than 200
Dynamic Headroom: 3.0 dB at 4 Ω
Noise: -100 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: 1 V RMS for rated power (8 Ω)
Input Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced or unbalanced
Controls:
Indicators: Bi-color LED indicating DC power –
Connectors: XLR, ¼” (ring, tip, sleeve) and 3 terminal
1 kHz 1% THD 350 W
1 kHz 1% THD 700 W
Front – Flush detented gain control, recessed
AC switch and AC circuit breaker for each
channel.
Rear – Mono-bridging and accessory module
switches.
OK/Protect mode, LED clip indicator, -30 dB
and -6 dB signal level indicators, flashing overtemp indicators.
barrier strip inputs wired in parallel, 2-terminal
barrier strip and 5-way binding post outputs
wired in parallel, octal input sockets provided
for input transformers or active accessories,
ground lift terminal block.
Cooling: Passive cooling combined with high efficiency
output stage for reduced operating
temperatures. Unique circuit configuration
allows direct metal mounting of output devices
for reduced thermal stress from short-term
peaks.
Amplifier Protection: Indefinite short circuit*, open circuit,
over-temp, ultrasonic and RF protection.
Stable into reactive and mismatched loads.
Inputs protected from overload. All protection
completely independent on each channel.
output relays provide DC Fault, 3 second
delayed turn on (transient protection), and
excessive low frequency protection, Instant
turn-off, pop suppression and power interrupt
protection is also provided.
Output Circuit Type: Full complementary two-level high
efficiency.
Output Devices (total): 24
Power Supply: Two completely separate power supplies
including AC switches and AC circuit breakers;
only AC cord is common.
Continuous Average Output Power both channels
driven:
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 375 W
4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 600 W
1 kHz 1% THD 750 W
2 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.2% THD 850 W
1 kHz 1% THD 1100 W
Bridged Mono operation:
16 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 720 W
8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.1% THD 1200 W
1 kHz 1% THD 1500 W
4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.2% THD 1700 W
1 kHz 1% THD 2200 W
Distortion: THD – 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated power shall be less than
0.1%. SMPTE-IMD less than 0.025% at rated power.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-10 kHz ± 0.1 dB
8 Hz-300 kHz +0/-3 dB
Damping Factor: Greater than 200
Dynamic Headroom: 2 dB at 4 Ω
Noise: -100 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: 1 V RMS for rated power (8 Ω)
Input Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced or 10 kΩ
Controls:
Indicators: Bi-color LED indicating DC power –
1 kHz 1% THD 440 W
1 kHz 1% THD 880 W
unbalanced
Front – Flush detented gain control, recessed
AC switch and AC circuit breaker for each
channel.
Rear – Mono-bridging and accessory module
switches.
OK/Protect mode, LED clip indicator, -30 dB
and –6 dB signal level indicators, flashing
over-temp indicators.
Cooling: Passive cooling combined with high efficiency
output stage for 50% reduction in dissipated
heat. Unique circuit configuration provides
direct-metal mounting of output devices to
minimize short-term thermal excursions of
power transistors. Fan-assisted cooling
recommended for high duty cycles at 2 ohms.
Amplifier Protection: Indefinite short circuit*, open circuit,
over-temp, ultrasonic and RF protection.
Stable into reactive and mismatched loads.
Inputs protected from overload.
*Output Averaging short circuit protection
(U.S. Pat. 4,321.554)
Load Protection: Individual channel output relays
provide DC Fault, 3 second delayed turn-on
(transient protection), and excessive lowfrequency protection. Instant turn-off, pop
suppression and power interrupt protect is also
provided..
Output Circuit Type: Full complementary two-level high
efficiency.
Output Devices (total): 40
Power Supply: A complete separate power supply for each
channel including AC switch/circuit breaker
and AC cord.
Power Requirements: 120, 220, or 240 Volts, 50 Hz-60 Hz,