DB Research speed Series User manual

Due to continuous improvement of the product the Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPA8.4 / SPA6.1M / SPA12.1D / SPA15.1D
AMPLIFIERS
LIMITED WARRANTY
DB Drive warrants any products purchased in the U.S.A.
from an authorized DB Drive dealer. All products are warranted to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service for a period of two (2) years when the unit is
installed by an authorized DB Drive dealer. Non-authorized dealer
installed products carry a one (1) year parts and labor limited
warranty. This warranty applies to the original purchase only.
DB Drive will either repair or replace (as its option) any
unit that had been found to be defective and under warranty
provided the defect occurs within:
Two (2) years, if purchased through an authorized DB Drive
dealer with original proof of purchase.
This limited warranty periods do not extend to units having been
subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or accident. Products that in
DB Drive’s judgment shows evidence of having been altered,
modified, or serviced without DB Drive’s authorization, will be
ineligible under this warranty.
To obtain warranty services please contact your retailer or visit
our website at www.dbdrive.net for more details.
SPA8.4

Low Impedance Stability
SPA8.4
SPA8.4 - 2 Ohm Stereo (4 Channel)
SPA6.1M - 2 Ohm Mono
SPA12.1D - 1 Ohm Mono
SPA15.1D - 1 Ohm Mono
Bass Boost
For added low frequency performance the amplifiers are equipped with a selectable 6dB-12dB
bass boost @ 45Hz
crossover network. Channels 1 and 2 are 12dB slope for the Highpass setting and Channels 3
and 4 feature a selectable 12dB slope on the Highpass setting or 24dB slope on the Lowpass /
Bandpass setting.

SPA8.4

SPA6.1M , SPA12.1D and SPA15.1D

SPA8.4

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SPA6.1M , SPA12.1D, SPA15.1D are equipped with a variable 24dB Slope
etwork that allows you to select the crossover mode (Highpass—Full Range) and desired
crossover point for channels1 and 2.Channels 3 and4 allow you to select between a
Highpass 12db slope, a 12db Stereo Lowpass / Bandpass slope and a mono 24db Lowpass /
Bandpass slope. For example if you wish to drive apair of subwoofers on channels 3 and 4
out the highfrequencieswith a 24db slope. You will then need to adjust the Lowpass
control to the desired frequency setting (make sure to have the Highpass control set to
switch to LP/BP stereo. Once the LP/BPstereo switch setting is selected you will use both
any unwanted low frequencies with a 12db slope.
feature a variable Bass Boost EQ is set at 45Hz. In some subwoofer enclosure installations it
may necessary to use the Phase Shift feature. The Phase Shift button sets the Subwoofer
subwoofer enclosure. All SA
SA
mono amps are also equipped with Multi-Linking technology.
When using a single SA mono amp set the Master / Slave switch to the Master position.
the slave setting the front panel controlsbecome inoperative. All adjustments for both
(
Master Amp
Slave Amp
Select Master
Select Slave
RCA input Master controls
Slave controls are void
2 ohm minimum
Multi-Link
Diagram
SPA6.1M , SPA12.1D, SPA15.1D
SPA6.1M , SPA12.1D, SPA15.1D ) (SPA6.1M , SPA12.1D, SPA15.1D )

Peak @ 14.4V :
Frequency Resp.
S/N R o (A-weight)
THD with 80k filter
Low Input Level
Crossover Freq.
Bass EQ
Bass Remote Capability
Input Voltage
SPA12.1D
1 x 600 W (2ohm)
1 x 1200W (1ohm)
18-250Hz 18-250Hz
>99dB
<0.4%
.20MV - 5.0V RMS
50Hz - 150Hz
0dB - 18dB @ 45Hz
Yes
12.0VDC to 14.8VDC
SPA15.1D
1 x 750 W (2ohm)
1 x 1500W (1ohm)
>99dB
<0.4%
.20MV - 5.0V RMS
50Hz - 150Hz
0dB - 18dB @ 45Hz
Yes
12.0VDC to 14.8VDC
SPA6.1M
1 x 300 W (4ohm)
1 x 600W (2ohm)
18-250Hz
>99dB
<0.4%
.20MV - 5.0V RMS
50Hz - 150Hz
0dB - 18dB @ 45Hz
Yes
12.0VDC to 14.8VDC
Dimensions
SA 600.4
Height
2.17" / 55mm
2.17" / 55mm
Width
9.33" / 237mm
9.33" / 237mm
9.33" / 237mm
Length
12.99" / 330mm
SA 800.4
SA 1600.4
2.17" / 55mm
2.17" / 55mm
9.33" / 237mm14.49" / 368mm
18.46"/ 469mm
11.42" / 290mm
SA 1300.1D
Peak @ 14.4V :
2 ohms
4ohms bridged
S/N R o (A-weight)
THD with 80k filter
Low Input Level
Ch 3&4 High Pass Filter
Bass EQ
Bass Remote Capability
Input Voltage
Ch 3&4 Low Pass Filter
Frequency Resp.
Ch 1&2 High Pass Filter
SPA8.4
4 x 160 W
2 x 320 W
18Hz- 22KHz
>99dB
<0.4%
.20MV - 5.0V RMS
45Hz @ 0 -6dB-12dB
12.0VDC to 14.8VDC
4 x 80 W
15Hz - 4KHz
15Hz - 4KHz
50Hz - 4KHz
4 ohms