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