PL8001

POWER AMPLIFIER

Product Description PL8001 Features

The Crest Audio PL8001 professional power amplifier is • Crest’s legendary “overbuilt” power supply
designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long- • Toroidal power transformer
term reliability—even when operating under extreme stress—in • Latest generation of high-speed,
touring or fixed installation applications. wide-bandwidth output devices
Absolute sonic accuracy is the hallmark of every Crest amplifier. • Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow
Bass is solid and defined to the limits of audibility, with ample • Dual, variable speed DC fans
current reserves delivered by an “over-engineered” power supply • Massive, extruded aluminum heat sinks
and advanced Class H circuitry. Wide-bandwidth output devices • Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs
assure detailed, transparent high frequency response. And, thanks • 5-Way Binding Post Outputs
to Crest’s exclusive IGM circuit, the PL8001 will drive 2Ω loads • Stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode selector switch
safely without compromise in performance. • Ground lift switch
• TourClass® protection circuits:
Construction and Quality Control - ACL (Active Clip Limiting) prevents speaker damage with
The PL8001 is built exclusively in Crest’s own USA manufactur- gentle gain reduction at clip threshold.
ing facility, with internal components selected for premium qual- - IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors speaker
ity and proven durability. Each modular subassembly is pre-test- loads to detect conditions that may overstress output
ed, and the assembled PL8001 receives a rigorous “hot room” devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω imped-
burn-in before thorough final checkout on precision test equip- ances.
ment.
- AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting
level when amplifier is turned on.
- TourClass also includes comprehensive thermal manage-
ment, and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient,
current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.
Power Specifications:
• Input sensitivity selection
Other PL Series Power Amplifiers
• Recessed, stepped attenuators
4Ω Stereo PL3301 PL4601 PL6001 PL7001 PL9001 • Front panel circuit breaker switch
1kHz, .01% THD+N 250W 435W 600W 900W 1800W
• Modular construction
20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 200W 400W 500W 800W 1700W
• Three-year warranty

Power Specifications 8Ω Stereo 4Ω Stereo 2Ω Stereo 8Ω Bridged 4Ω Bridged

1kHz, 0.01% THD+N 700W 1200W 1400W 2400W 2800W

20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 650W 1100W 1100W 2200W 2200W
Figures are watts per channel, both channels driven.
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications
1kHz, 0.01% THD+N 20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
The power amplifier shall have two channels. At 8 ohms, 20Hz
8Ω Stereo Power 700W 650W
- 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it shall deliver a minimum of 650 watts
4Ω Stereo Power 1200W 1100W
per channel. At 4 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it shall
2Ω Stereo Power 1400W 1100W
deliver a minimum of 1100 watts per channel. In bridged mono
8Ω Bridged Mono Power 2400W 2200W
mode with an 8 ohm load, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.1% THD+N, it
4Ω Bridged Mono Power 2800W 2200W
shall deliver a minimum of 2200 watts.
Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel) 90V
The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself from output
Peak Output Voltage (each channel) 126V
short circuits, thermal overload or other adverse load condi-
Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8Ω) 20Hz-20kHz, -3dB@135kHz
tions. The amplifier shall protect speaker loads from DC volt-
Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4Ω, 1% THD+N) 20Hz-20kHz, -.23dB/+.85dB
age on outputs. The amplifier shall have active clip limiting
TourClass® Protection ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage,
and impedance sensing circuitry. Output relays shall protect
turn-on/off transient, current inrush, sub/ultrasonic input.
the speakers from amplifier failure.
THD+N (rated power at 4Ω, 1kHz) <0.01%
Two rear panel mounted variable speed DC fans (filters
SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz & 7kHz) <0.01%
detachable without tools) shall provide back to front air flow
Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8Ω) 800:1
through the chassis.
Input CMRR (1kHz) > - 60dB
Each channel shall have a standard (factory-set) input sensitiv-
Input Sensitivity (rated power at 8Ω ) 0.775V standard (see table below)
ity of 0.775 Volts, and shall be fitted with an internal jumper
Voltage Gain X97.5 standard (see table below)
which allows the gain to be altered to X20 or X40. The hum
Input Impedance (balanced/unbalanced) >20kΩ/>10kΩ
and noise level shall be 105 dB below rated output, “A”
Hum and Noise (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) -105dB
weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less than 0.01% at rated
Crosstalk (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > - 60dB
power, 60Hz and 7kHz. The amplifier shall have a class H out-
Class H
put stage. The frequency response shall be 20Hz-20kHz, +0,
Input Connectors (per channel) Female XLR (pin 2+, dealer configurable for pin 3+), TRS (tip+)
-0.3dB (1W/8Ω).
Output Connectors (per channel) 5-way output binding posts
The amplifier will operate at 100V-240V, 50-60 Hz AC (config-
Filter Storage 140,000 µF
ured at factory). Maximum current draw shall not exceed 30
Power Supply (factory configured) 100V-240V, 50-60Hz
amperes at 120VAC (limited by front panel breaker for bench
Idle Current Draw 120V 2.8A
tests).
1/8 Power Curr. Draw (typical music, 120V/4Ω) 10.5A
Front panel indicators shall include Active, Protect, Signal,
1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4Ω) 23.0A
and Clip LED’s for each channel. Front panel attenuators
Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4Ω) 30A
shall be recessed and detented.
Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4Ω) 4750 BTU/hr
Rear panel input connectors shall be female TRS and XLR
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4Ω) 6300 BTU/hr
type, internally dealer-configurable for pin 2 (factory setting)
Cooling Back-to-front via 2 rear panel mounted variable-speed DC fans
or pin 3 positive. Output terminations shall be 5-way output
(filters removable without tools)
binding posts. A ground lift switch and a Stereo/
Controls Front Panel: 2 attenuators
Parallel/Bridged Mono mode operation switch shall be provid-
Rear Panel: signal ground lift switch, mode select switch
ed.
LED Indicators (per channel) Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active
A rear-panel IEC AC mains socket (with power cord) or single
Construction Steel chassis, 16 gauge. Double thickness in rack ear areas.
AC mains cord having an appropriate AC plug for the intended
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 5.25" x 19" x 17.85" / 133 x 483 x 454mm
operating voltage shall be provided (market dependent).
Gross Weight, Net Weight 72 lbs. (32.68 kg.), 67 lbs. (30.42 kg.)
The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for standard rack
Warranty 3 years, parts & labor
mounting without requiring space between similar units.
Gain Sens
Optional rack mount handles will be available. Dimensions
Dealer-Configurable Gain/Sensitivity Options Factory Standard X97.5 .775V
Option 1 X40 1.87V shall be 19" (483mm) wide, 5.25" (133mm) high and 17.85"
Option 2 X20 3.74V (454mm) deep. The amplifier shall weigh 67 lbs. (30.42 kg.)
net, and shall be designated the Crest Audio model PL8001 .

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Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.
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Power figures are watts per channel, both channels driven. Crest Audio reserves the right to make improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specification.
©1997 Crest Audio Inc.

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA
TEL: 201.909.8700 FAX: 201.909.8744
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