Dynacord LX 1600 User manual

SWITCHMODE PRECISION SERIES
ultra light weight power amplifiers
ENGLISH
LX1600 •LX2200 •LX3000

PHILOSOPHY
For decades, DYNACORD has been one of the leading manu-
facturers in the pro audio sector and has established a com-
manding position in the amplifier market thanks to the excellent
audio performance, absolute reliability and high stability of the
Linear Precision series.
SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY
The combination of an analogue class-H design with a
state-of-the-art switching power supply has made possible
the creation of a professional power amplifier delivering up
to 2 x 1500 watts into 4 ohms with excellent audio specifi-
cations but weighing only 8.7 kg. Even complex loads as low
as 2 ohms can be driven with absolute reliability. Amp racks
containing several LX power amplifiers for active multi-way
use are therefore easy to manipulate.
CLASS - H TECHNOLOGY
With this technology, two different power supply rails are permanently available
internally to the power amplifier blocks. For most of the program material, the lower
operating voltage is able to reproduce the audio signal flawlessly; however, as soon
as there are dynamic peaks, the amplifier switches internally and at high speed to
the higher supply voltage. Since for long periods the power amplifier blocks are ope-
rating with the lower supply voltage, there is considerably less power dissipation
than with conventional class AB power amplifiers, which also means considerably
less waste heat.
Class H
konventionell
Output Power Power Consumption Power Dissipation
DYNAMIC LIMITERS
Dynamic limiters are general components in all DYNACORD power amplifiers. High-
speed audio processors are continuously comparing the input signal to the output signal,
and in the event of any non-linearity, the processors send control signals to the limiters,
which operate dynamically upon the input level. As a result, the THD all the way up to
21 dBU is limited to an inaudible 1% max at the output.
LPN + LO-CUT
The retrofittable NRS 90268 kit, which is available as an option for all LX power ampli-
fiers, combines the patented LPN (low-pass notch) filter with a low-cut filter. These eli-
minate transient non-linearities in the low frequency range in small to medium-sized full-
range speakers and thereby considerably extend the reproducible range at the bottom
end. The acoustic result is bass reproduction with more punch and greater substance.
21 dBu
THD = 1%
•Comprehensive set of protective circuits •High-efficiency class-H design •Switching power supply
•Extremely light and compact •Dynamic audio limiter •Highest reliability at 2 ohms
•30% dynamic headroom •Constant gain with 32dB •Precise raster pots on the front panel
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FRONT
The dB-calibrated level controls are implemented as ultra-precise detent potentiometers that are recessed in the front panel to pro-
tect them from accidental contact. Power, Protect, Signal and Limit LEDs provide a quick overview of the operating status.
SAFETY PACKAGE
The complete LX series is equipped with protections against
overheating, overloading, short-circuits, DC and HF as well as a
Back-EMF protection. With the Soft Start system, the power out-
puts are switched on via a relay when a safe operational state
has been reached and a power-up delay prevents the mains
fuses being activated.
LX1600
With an output rated at 2 x 1300 watts into 2 ohms
and 2 x 800 watts into 4 ohms, this is the ideal
power amplifier for small to medium-sized full-range
cabinets and MF/HF components in active multi-
way systems.
REAR
The electronically balanced XLR IN / OUT sockets are
provided for direct operation with professional mixing
consoles and signal processors. All the models in the
LX series are designed for a Constant Gain of 32 dB.
The power outputs for Channels A and B are on
Speakon connectors. A Ground Lift switch is also provi-
ded to separate the chassis ground from the signal
ground in order to eliminate ground loop hum.
LX2200
With a stable output of 2 x 1600 watts into 2 ohms and
2 x 1100 watts into 4 ohms, this is the ideal amplifier for
professional multi-way components as well as medium-
sized subwoofers in concert sound systems.
LX3000
The new flagship of the LX series delivers a
mighty 2 x 2100 watts into 2 ohms and 2 x 1500
watts into 4 ohms and therefore has plenty of
headroom for large subwoofer arrays.
SWITCHMODE PRECISION SERIES
ultra light weight power amplifiers

SWITCHMODE PRECISION SERIES
ultra light weight power amplifiers
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LX1600 LX2200 LX3000
Load Impedance 2 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms 2 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms 2 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms
Max. Midband Output Power
THD = 1%, 1kHz 1300 W 800 W 500 W 1600 W 1100 W 600 W 2100 W 1500 W 900 W
Rated Output Power
THD < 0.1%, 20Hz … 20kHz ---- 700 W 350 W ---- 900 W 450 W ---- 1200 W 600 W
Max. Single Channel Output Power
Dynamic Headroom, IHF-A 2200 W 1200 W 625 W 2600 W 1400 W 720 W 2900 W 1800 W 1000 W
Max. Single Channel Output Power
Continuous, 1kHz 1700 W 1000 W 550 W 2100 W 1300 W 660 W 2600 W 1700 W 950 W
Max. Bridged Output Power
THD = 1%, 1kHz ---- 2600 W 1600 W ---- 3200 W 2200 W ---- 4200 W 3000 W
Maximum RMS Voltage Swing
THD = 1%, 1kHz 72 V 78 V 95 V
Power Bandwith, ref. 1kHz
THD =1%, half power @ 4 ohms 10Hz … 60kHz
Voltage Gain, ref. 1kHz 32.0 dB
Input Sensitivity
rated power @ 8 ohms, 1kHz +4.7 dBu (1.33 V rms) +5.8 dBu (1.51 V rms) +7.0 dBu (1.74 V rms)
THD at rated output power
MBW = 80kHz, 1kHz < 0.05%
IMD-SMPTE, 60Hz, 7kHz < 0.02%
DIM 30, 3,15kHz, 15kHz < 0.05%
Maximum Input Level +22 dBu (9.76 V rms)
Crosstalk
ref. 1kHz, at rated output power < -80 dB
Frequency Response, ref 1kHz 15Hz … 40kHz (-1dB)
Input Impedance, active balanced 20 kohms
Damping Factor, 1kHz > 300
Slew Rate 30 V/µs 35 V/µs 38 V/µs
Signal to Noise Ratio, A-weighted 107 dB 107 dB 108 dB
Output Stage Topology Class H
Power Requirements 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, 240 V; 50Hz … 60Hz (factory configured)
Power Consumption
1/8 max. output power @ 4 ohms 625 W 850 W 1070 W
Protection Audio Limiters, High Temperature, DC, HF, Back-EMF,
Peak current Limiters Inrush Current Limiters, Turn-On delay
Cooling Front-to rear, 3-stage fans
Ambient Temperature Limits +5° … +40° ( 40°F … 105°F )
Safety Class I
Dimensions ( W x H x D ) mm 483 x 88.1 x 384
Weight 7.80 kg (17.2 lbs) 8.15 kg (18.0 lbs) 8.70 kg (19.2 lbs)
Optional Accessories:
Rear Rackmount 15.5" D112 930 (RMS15-CL)
Rear Rackmount 18.0" D112 933 (RMS18-CL)
LPN + Lo-Cut Filter D112963 (NRS 90268)
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