Crest CA2 Power Amplifier

CA 2

The CA2 professional power amplifier is designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliability--even when operating under extreme stress--in touring or fixed installation applications.

Application

The CA series provides tremendous value in proven amplifier technology.CAs form the backbone of discriminating rental systems and high-power club installations worldwide.

Auditoriums, churches, regional tour sound companies and mobile DJs are all ideal candidates for the CA Series combination of value and sonic quality.

Design Focus

The CA Series design provides economical access to the premium sound quality of the Crest Audio Pro Series.

Professional power-handling capabilities and exceptional low-end response make this amplifier an ideal choice for installations and touring applications that demand the finest audio quality.

8 Ohm Stereo - 160 W
4 Ohm Stereo - 250 W
2 Ohm Stereo - N/A
8 Ohm Bridged - 500 W
4 Ohm Bridged - N/A
Legendary over-built power supply
Toroidal power transformer
Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output devices
Twin-tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow
Dual, rear-mounted, continuously variable-speed fans
Balanced male and female XLR inputs with switch-configurable XLR polarity and sensitivity selection
Speakon® or five-way binding post output connectors (market dependent)
Stereo, parallel, bridged-mono mode selector switch
Ground-lift switch
Front panel circuit-breaker switch
Recessed, stepped attenuators
SIGNAL present/active, PROTECT, and ACL LED's
Modular construction
Powder-coated steel chassis

Specifications

8 Ohm Stereo Power (1kHz, 0.01% THD+N)	160W
4 Ohm Stereo Power (1kHz, 0.01% THD+N)	250W
8 Ohm Bridged Mono Power (1kHz, 0.01% THD+N)	500W
8 Ohm Stereo Power (20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N)	150W
4 Ohm Stereo Power (20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N)	200W
8 Ohm Bridged Mono Power (20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N)	450W
Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel)	44V
Peak Output Voltage (each channel)	62V
Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8 Ohm)	20Hz-20kHz, -3dB@135kHz
Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4 Ohm, 1% THD+N)	20Hz-20kHz, -.9dB/+.15dB
TourClass® Protection	ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, sub/ultrasonic input.
THD+N (rated power at 4 Ohm, 1kHz)	<0.01%
SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8 Ohm, 60Hz & 7kHz)	<0.01%
Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8 Ohm)	368:01:00
Input CMRR (1kHz)	> - 60dB
Input Sensitivity (rated power at 8 Ohm )	0.775V standard (see table below)
Voltage Gain	X45 standard (see table below)
Input Impedance (balanced/unbalanced)	>20k Ohm />10k Ohm
Hum and Noise ("A" weighted, full power, 4 Ohm)	105dB
Crosstalk ("A" weighted, full power, 4 Ohm)	> - 60dB
Class	AB
Input Connectors (per channel)	Female XLR (pin 2+, dealer config. for pin 3+), TRS (tip+)
Output Connectors (per channel)	5-way output binding posts or Speakon connectors (market dependent)
Filter Storage	20,000 mF
Power Supply (factory configured)	100V-240V, 50-60Hz
Idle Current Draw 120V	1.2A
1/8 Power Curr. Draw (typical music, 120V/4 Ohm)	3.25A
1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4 Ohm)	5.5A
Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4 Ohm)	9.0A
Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4 Ohm)	1119 BTU/hr
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4 Ohm)	1607 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: signal ground lift switch, mode select switch
LED Indicators (per channel)	Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active
Construction	Steel chassis, 16 gauge. Double thickness in rack ear areas.
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)	3.5" x 19" x 18" / 89 x 483 x 457mm
Gross Weight, Net Weight	38 lbs. / 17.25 kg., 33 lbs. / 14.98 kg.

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