Sonance Sonamp Series - Manual (Page 6)

SONAMP SERIES AMPLIFIERS FROM SONANCE.
INNOVATING THE WAY
YOU LISTEN TO AUDIO.
A home may have walls, but it should have no
barriers. No degradation of sound quality no matter
where you roam. No limitations to enjoying music
or audio as true to its form as when originally
recorded. And therein lies our mission at Sonance:
to deliver audio in its purest form. To reproduce
sound perfectly, whether you’re in the same room
or in one on the other side of your home. To that
end, we’re on a never-ending quest and leave a legacy of groundbreaking ideas behind us to
prove it, from BBE sound enhancement and
our Smart Amplifier Technology to automatic
switching and protection. In fact, Sonance was
the first to develop an amplifier for multi-room
use, and one that can be custom set for your
listening pleasure. Our latest breakthrough,
the Sonamp 275 SE, delivers unsurpassed
sound-enhancing capabilities.
VISIONARY DESIGN
Sonamp amplifiers are built better, they sound
better, and they’re a pleasure to use. Here are
a few reasons why:
BBE ® . The standard in professional audio, BBE takes
sound quality to the next level. Using proprietary
high- and low-frequency processing, it dramatically
improves sound focus with time-alignment circuitry,
automatically adjusting your audio and bass, to
provide life-like sound. BBE also restores clarity and
definition to spoken voices, making paging systems
easier to understand without having to run them at
high volumes. In fact, the BBE process is so effective
that it can even compensate for inferior sound from
poor-quality source material or compressed sources
like MP3. Sonance offers both manual control as well
as automated triggering—an external control voltage
adjusts the amount of BBE processing (6dB, 9dB or
none) depending on the audio source.
SAT. These optional Smart Amplifier Technology
module bays make it easy to customize and upgrade
your amplifier on-site rather than requiring in-shop
work. Easily configure a Sonamp amplifier for bal-
anced input capability or automatic line-level input
switching, or add BBE Sound Enhancement right
at the installation.
ASAP. With this feature on-board, your Sonamp
amplifier automatically overrides a household-wide
audio system source to provide amplification for a
dedicated source component in a bedroom or office.
Ideal for watching a particular TV program or enjoy-
ing a CD in one room while the rest of your home
continues listening to background music.
Triggers. Sonamp trigger inputs enable you to turn
amps on automatically. Trigger outputs give your
Sonamp the ability to activate other components —
giving you much more flexibility.
Rack-Mounts. All Sonamp amplifiers (except the
ASAP1) are rack-mountable so that you can easily
add them to media racks, cabinets, shelving, or
armoires.
1250MKII and 1230 12-Channel Amps. The
1250MKII and 1230 have L/R, AUX and direct channel
inputs with DIP switches that give you the ultimate
flexibility in system configuration. Both models have
12 channels that can be bridged in pairs. For example,
a single 1250MKII could have two pairs of channels
bridged to provide 100 watts/ch of power to a set of
speakers for a dedicated listening area, while the
other eight unbridged channels provide 50 watts/ch
of power to a four-room distributed audio system.
Tamper-resistant input sensitivity controls simplify
adjustments, while binding post speaker terminals
accept five different types of speaker wire termina-
tions. And like all Sonamp amplifiers (except the
THE RIGHT AMPLIFIER FOR ANY ROOM.
The Sonamp line of amplifiers was built for exceptional sound reproduction and outstanding flexibility. Whatever
your amplifier needs, we have a model that’s perfect for it. Everything from multi-zone, whole house audio
distribution, to home theater sound. We even offer ASAP and SAT models that automatically switch a single
zone between two different sources. Take a look and see which Sonamp model is right for you.
SONAMP 275 SE, 275X3 SE,
275 SE RMF & 275X3 SE RMF
Power Output (both channels driven): 75 watts RMS per
channel @ 8 ohms; 135 watts RMS per channel @ 4 ohms;
175 watts RMS per channel @ 2.7 ohms
Bridged Power (20Hz–20kHz): 250 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
(275 SE & 275 SE RMF only)
Bridged Midband Power (1kHz): 270 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
(275 SE & 275 SE RMF only)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.05% (20Hz–20kHz @ 8
ohms); <1.0% (20Hz–20kHz @ 4 ohms); <0.2% (20Hz–20kHz
@ 2.7 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB below rated output (A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity: 700mv for 75 watts @ 8 ohms
BBE Effect: +9dB, +6dB, OFF
Power Consumption: 800 watts (675VA) at full output
Heat Output: 1330 BTU/HR (at full power)
275 SE & 275X3 SE Dimensions (W x H x D):
16-3/4" x 3-7/8" x 15-1/4" (425mm x 98mm x 387mm)
275 SE RMF & 275X3 SE RMF Dimensions:
19" x 3-1/2" x 15-1/4" (483mm x 89mm x 387mm)
275 SE RMF & 275X3 SE RMF Rack Height: 2u
Shipping Weight: 24 lbs (10.9 kg)
SONAMP 2120T & 2120T RMF
Power Output (Stereo, both channels driven): 120 watts
RMS per channel @ 8 ohms; 160 watts RMS per channel
@ 4 ohms
Dynamic Power at Clipping: 163 watts per channel @ 8
ohms; 242 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% 20Hz–20kHz @ 8 ohms
(120 WRMS); 0.1% 20Hz–20kHz @ 4 ohms (160 WRMS)
I.M. Distortion: (SMPTE 4:1): 0.02% @ 1 watt (8 ohms);
0.02% @ 120 watts (8 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB below rated output (A-wtd)
Input Sensitivity: 1.1 Volt for 120 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
Input Impedance: 47k ohms
Power Consumption: 750 watts maximum (4 ohms, full
power); 10 watts (idle, no signal)
Heat Output: 1332 BTU/HR (at full power)
2120T Dimensions (W x H x D):
16-3/4" x 5-5/8" x 12-5/8" (425mm x 143mm x 321mm)
2120T RMF Dimensions (W x H x D):
19" x 5-1/4" x 12-5/8" (483mm x 133mm x 321mm)
2120T RMF Rack Height: 3u
Shipping Weight: 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
SONAMP ASAP2SAT & ASAP2SAT RMF
Output Power (stereo): 50 watts RMS per channel @ 8
ohms; 65 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.2% 20Hz–20kHz @ 8 ohms;
<1.0% 20Hz–20kHz @ 4 ohms
B-to-A Delay: 3 seconds to 90 seconds (adjustable)
Heat Output: 785 BTU/HR (at full power)
Protection Circuits: AC fuse, thermal, short circuit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB below rated output (A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity: 300mv for 59 watts @ 8 ohms
Input Impedance: 47k ohms, Min.
Power Consumption: 360 watts
ASAP2SAT Dimensions (W x H x D):
16-13/16" x 1-3/4" x 13-1/2" (425mm x 46mm x 343mm)
ASAP2SAT RMF Dimensions (W x H x D):
19" x 1-3/4" x 13-1/2" (483mm x 45mm x 343mm)
ASAP2SAT RMF Rack Height: 1u
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs (5.45 kg)
SONAMP ASAP1
Power Output (Stereo): 20 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
Switching Triggers: Audio and video
Inputs: Main system–Speaker-level; Local
system–Speaker/Line-level
Sensitivity & delay adjustments: 3-stage detector circuitry
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1%
IM Distortion (SMPTE 4-1): <0.05% @ 8 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB below rated output
Input Sensitivity: 500mv
Protection Circuitry: AC fuse, thermal, short circuit
Heat Output: 55 BTU/HR (at full power)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 13-1/2" x 3" x 4-5/8"
(343mm x 76mm x 118mm)
Shipping Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
SONAMP 1250MKII & 1250MKII RMF
Power Output (All Channels Driver): 50 watts per channel
x 12 @ 8 ohms; 75 watts per channel x 12 @ 4 ohms
Power Output (Bridged): 100 watts per channel x 6
@ 8 ohms
Dynamic Headroom: +1.9dB x 12 @ 8 ohms; +1.8dB x 12
@ 4 ohms; ±3.5dB x 6 @ 8 ohms (bridged)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.03% (20Hz–20kHz @ 8 ohms,
50 watts); <0.06% (20Hz–20kHz @ 4 ohms, 75 watts); <0.01%
(1 kHz 8 ohms, 50 watts); <0.01% (1 kHz 4 ohms, 75 watts)
I.M. Distortion (SMPTE 4:1): <0.01% @ 50 watts, 8 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB below rated output (A wtd)
Input Sensitivity: 700 millivolts for 50 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
Input Impedance: 20k ohms
Power Consumption: 1800 watts maximum @ 4 ohms, full
power; 10 watts, standby
Fuse: 15A, MDA, 250V
Heat Output: 2868 BTU/HR
1250MKII Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-3/4" x 9-1/2" x 16-1/2"
(425mm x 243mm x 420mm)
1250MKII RMF Dimensions: 19" x 8-3/4" x 16-1/2"
(483mm x 224mm x 420mm)
1250MKII Rack Height: 5u
Shipping Weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)
SONAMP 1230 & 1230 RMF
Power Output (All Channels Driven): 30 watts per channel
@ 8 ohms; 45 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
Power Output (Bridged): 60 watts per channel x 6 @ 8 ohms
IHF: Dynamic Power: 49 Watts per channel,12 channels @
8 ohms; 78 Watts per channel,12 channels @ 4 ohms; 158
Watts per channel, 6 channels @ 8 ohms (bridged)
Dynamic Headroom: +2.13dB,12 channels @ 8 ohms;
+2.38dB,12 channels @ 4 ohms; +4.15dB, 6 channels @
8 ohms (bridged)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.03% (20Hz–20kHz @ 8 ohms,
30W RMS); <0.10% (20Hz–20kHz @ 4 ohms, 45W RMS)
I.M. Distortion: (SMPTE 4:1): <0.01% @ 30 watts, 8 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB below rated output (A wtd)
Input Sensitivity: 700 millivolt for 30 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
Input Impedance: 20k ohms
Power Consumption: 1400 watts maximum, 4 ohms, full power
Fuse: 10A AG Heat Output: 2732 BTU/HR
1230 Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-3/4" x 5-5/8" x 14-1/4"
(425mm x 143mm x 362mm)
1230 RMF Dimensions: 19" x 5-1/4" x 14-1/4"
(482mm x 133mm x 362mm)
1230 RMF Rack Height: 3u Shipping Weight: 38 lbs (17 kg)
SONAMP SMART AMPLIFIER
TECHNOLOGY
® MODULES
SONAMP BBE SAT MODULE
Adds BBE ® Sound Enhancement to SAT series amplifiers.
• High-pass filter jumpers on PCB (-3dB @ 27Hz)
• Status LEDs
• Control voltage can trigger BBE effect on/off and change
effect amount (+6dB, +9dB)
• Line-level outputs for daisy-chaining multiple amplifiers
Specifications
BBE Effect: +9dB; +6dB; OFF (switchable)
Frequency Response (Hi-pass filter off): 20Hz–20kHz
(±0.25dB); (Hi-pass filter ON): 27Hz–20kHz (±0.25dB)
Output: Buffered
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 4"
(146mm x 31mm x 102mm)
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
SONAMP AL1 SAT MODULE
Automatic line level audio switcher. Allows automatic
switching from the main source input (distributed audio
source) to a local source (such as a TV), while amplifying
the signal through the amplifier. Adds flexibility to distrib-
uted audio applications.
• High-pass filter jumpers on PCB (-3dB @ 27Hz)
• Status LEDs for each input
• Quality signal relay for audio switching
• Short-circuit protection for control voltage output
• Line-level outputs for daisy-chaining multiple amplifiers
Specifications
Frequency Response (Hi-pass filter off): 20Hz–20kHz
(±0.25dB); (Hi-pass filter ON): 27Hz–20kHz (±0.25dB)
Input Impedance: 42k ohms (Input A); 25k ohms (Input B)
Output: Non-Buffered
Connectors: Gold-plated RCA
Detect Sensitivity: 6mv–1v (adjustable via trim pot)
B to A delay time: 3 sec–2.5 min (adjustable via trim pot)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 4”
(146mm x 31mm x 102mm)
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
SONAMP LR1 SAT MODULE
Adds balanced line functionality to SAT series amplifiers.
Enables the amplifier to receive a balanced audio signal,
eliminating noise pickup over long cable runs in distrib-
uted audio systems.
• High-pass filter jumpers on PCB (-3dB @ 27Hz)
• Line-level outputs for daisy-chaining amplifiers
• Requires balanced audio sender at the signal source
and shielded 4-conductor audio wire.
Specifications
Frequency Response (Hi-pass filter off): 20Hz–20kHz
(±0.25dB); (Hi-pass filter ON): 27Hz–20kHz (±0.25dB)
Input Impedance: 12k ohms
Input Connector: Removable screw type
RCA Connectors: Gold-plated
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 4"
(146mm x 31mm x 102mm)
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Twelve channels enable you to configure the perfect system for a home
theater or whole-home application.
Smart Amplifier Technology (SAT) gives you outstanding flexibility to upgrade
or outfit your system simply by inserting a new module.
275 SE/275X3 SE FEATURES
• Dual power supplies and high-current amplifier
topology enhances reliability and stability. 275 SE
and 275X3 SE are stable to a 2.66-ohm load,
enabling them to drive three sets of 8-ohm speakers
simultaneously.
• Defeatable high-pass filter protects in-wall volume
controls (and the speakers they’re connected to)
• Can be bridged to provide up to 270 Watts at
8 ohms (275 SE only)
• Active current limit, short-circuit and speaker
protection; auto-resetting thermal protection shutoff
• Protect/Clipping LEDs for easy level setup
• Ground lift switch to break a hum loop caused by
the chassis making contact in a rack system.
• 275X3 SE features built-in switcher for up to three
pairs of speakers
ASAP1), the 1250MKII and 1230 have line outputs
that make it simple to daisy-chain multiple amplifiers
in larger systems.
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