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5 choose output wire and connectors, 2 setup – Crown Audio MA-36X12 User Manual

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Operation Manual

Macro-Tech MA-24X6 & 36X12 Power Amplifiers

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CH-2

OUTPUTS

CH-1

2.5 Choose Output Wire and Con-
nectors

Crown recommends using pre-built or profes-
sionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor,
heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You
may use banana connectors, terminal forks or
bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure
2.5). To prevent the possibility of short-circuits,
wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker
cable connectors.

Note: Binding post outputs on European
models come with safety plugs installed
to prevent European power-cord plugs
from being inserted. The side entry posi-
tions for these connectors should there-
fore be used on European models.

Using the guidelines below, select the appropri-
ate size of wire based on the distance from
amplifier to speaker.

CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for
output wiring.

Distance

Wire Size

up to 25 ft.

16 AWG

26-40 ft.

14 AWG

41-60 ft.

12 AWG

61-100 ft.

10 AWG

101-150 ft.

8 AWG

151-250 ft.

6 AWG

Figure 2.5 Output Connector Wiring

2 Setup

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