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CA 18 5000W Power Amplifier

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The master of subwoofers!

The Crest Audio CA 18 professional power amplifier is designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliability. With professional power-handling capabilities and exceptional low-enShow More
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CA 18 5000W Power Amplifier Specifications:

  • Model: CA 18
  • 8 Ohms Stereo Power: 1000W 1kHz, 0.03% THD+N; 950W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
  • 4 Ohms Stereo Power: 1800W 1kHz, 0.03% THD+N; 1700W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
  • 2 Ohms Stereo Power: 2500W 1kHz, 0.03% THD+N; 2400W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
  • 8 Ohms Bridged Mono Power: 3600W 1kHz, 0.03% THD+N; 3400 W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
  • 84Ohms Bridged Mono Power: 5000W 1kHz, 0.03% THD+N; 4800W W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
  • Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel): 99V
  • Peak Output Voltage (each channel): 140V
  • Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8 Ohms): 20Hz-20kHz, -3dB@150kHz
  • Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4 Ohms, 1% THD+N): 20Hz-20kHz, -.2dB/+.2dB
  • TourClass Protection: ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, sub/ultrasonic input.
  • THD+N (rated power at 4 Ohms, 1kHz): <0.03%
    SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8 Ohms, 60Hz & 7kHz): <0.01%
    Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8 Ohms): 800:1
  • Input CMRR (1kHz): > - 70dB
  • Input Sensitivity (rated power at 8 Ohms ): .775V standard (switchable)
  • Voltage Gain: X115 standard (switchable)
  • Input Impedance (balanced/unbalanced): >20kohms/>10kohms
  • Hum and Noise ("A" weighted, full power, 4 Ohms): -115dB
  • Crosstalk ("A" weighted, full power, 4 Ohms)": > - 80dB
  • Class: H
  • Input Connectors (per Channel): Female XLR (pin 2+, switchable for pin 3+), TRS (tip+)
  • Input Connectors (per Channel): Speakon connectors or 2 pair of 5-way output binding posts
  • Filter Storage: 144,000 mF
  • Power Supply (factory configured): 100V-240V, 50-60Hz
  • Idle Current Draw 120V: 3.0A
  • 1/8 Power Current Draw (typical music, 120V/4 Ohms)12.0A
  • 1/3 Power Current Draw (continuous music, 120V/4 Ohms): 25.0A
  • Max Current Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4 Ohms): 36.0A
  • Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4 Ohms): 7125 BTU/hr
  • Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4 Ohms): 9450 BTU/hr
  • Cooling: Back-to-front via 2 rear panel mounted variable-speed DC fans
  • (filters removable without tools)
  • Controls: Front Panel: 2 attenuators; Rear Panel Switches: signal ground lift,
  • mode select, gain select, XLR input pin 2/3 hot (+) Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active
  • Construction: Steel chassis, 16 gauge. Double thickness in rack ear areas.
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 5.25" x 15" (483 x 134 x 381 mm)
  • Weight: 77 lbs. (35 kg)
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