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MPX Series Amplifiers

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MPX1200

1600 Watts/CH into 2 Ohms
1200 Watts/CH into 4 Ohms
3200 Watts Bridged-Mono into 4 Ohms
This model can easily power any of our SR Series™ or Array Series™ systems. A superb choice for subwoofer systems.

MPX600

850 Watts/CH into 2 Ohms
600 Watts/CH into 4 Ohms
1700 Watts Bridged-Mono into 4 Ohms
An ideal choice for powering our 4 Ohm SR Series™ rated at 600 Watts or MR Series™ loudspeaker systems

MPX300

450 Watts/CH into 2 Ohms
300 Watts/CH into 4 Ohms
900 Watts Bridged-Mono into 4 Ohms
Ideal for powering smaller loudspeaker systems or as the power source for mid and high frequency components in bi- or tri-amped systems

**SPECIFICATIONS**
NOMINAL RATED OUTPUT POWER: (both channels driven 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 120 V 60 Hz mains)	MPX300	MPX600	MPX1200
2 ohm load/channel:	450 W	850 W	1600 W
4 ohm load/channel:	300 W	600 W	1200 W
8 ohm load/channel:	200 W	400 W	800 W
4 ohm bridge:	900 W	1700 W	3200 W
8 ohm bridge:	600 W	1200 W	2400 W
TYPICAL MIDRANGE OUTPUT POWER: (Typical 1 kHz @ 1% THD, 120 V 60 Hz mains)
2 ohm load:	500 W	880 W	1640 W
4 ohm load:	360 W	700 W	1340 W
DISTORTION @ RATED POWER:
1 kHz, 8 ohm load (typical):	0.004%	0.015%	0.020%
1 kHz, 4 ohm load (typical):	0.007%	0.030%	0.025%
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohm load:	0.15%	0.15%	0.15%
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 ohm load:	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Weight:	18.7 kg (41 lbs)	21.5 kg (47 lbs)	29.5 kg (65 lbs)
Shipping Weight:	22.3 kg (49 lbs)	25.1 kg (55 lbs)	33.1 kg (73 lbs)

Frequency Response:	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ą0.15 dB
Damping Factor:	Greater than 200 at 8 ohms
Dynamic Headroom:	2.5 dB at 4 ohms
Noise:	100 dB below rated output (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Sensitivity:	1 Vrms for rated power (8 ohms)
Input Impedance:	10 kOhms unbalanced, 20 kOhms balanced
CONTROLS:
Front Panel:	AC switch, Ch 1 & Ch 2 Gain (detents @ 0 dB, -2 dB, -4 dB, -6 dB, -8 dB, -12 dB, -14 dB, -18 dB, -24 dB, infinity), Ch1 & Ch 2 High Pass Filter Switches
Rear Panel:	Slide switch for Stereo, Dual Mono (paralleled inputs) or Bridged Mono input and output configurations
INDICATORS: (each channel)
Power:	Green LED
Signal Present:	Green LED
Clip:	Red LED
Protect:	Red LED
CONNECTORS: (each channel)
Input:	XL-type 3 pin (pin 2 high)/6.3 mm (1/4 in) TRS combination connector and removable barrier strip with separate chassis ground terminal
Output:	Binding Posts, touch resistant, accepts dual banana plugs and up to #8 AWG bare wire
COOLING:	Rear-to-Front Airflow (all models)
MPX1200:	Continuously variable speed fan
MPX600:	Two-speed fan
MPX300:	Two-speed fan
Amplifier Protection:	Full short circuit, open circuit, ultrasonic, and RF protection, current limiting, thermal muting; stable into reactive or mismatched loads. MPX1200 additionally has thermal/clip limiting
Load Protection:	On/off muting, DC-fault load grounding relay with internal fault fuses. MPX1200 additionally has clip limiting.
Output Circuit Type:	Complementary linear, high-efficiency outputs: 3-step on MPX1200, 2-step on MPX600, no-step on MPX300
Power Requirements:	100V, 120V, 220V or 230V AC, 50-60 Hz (not user configurable)
Dimensions: (HxWxD)	133 x 483 x 408 mm (rack depth 404 mm) 5.25 x 19 x 16.1 in (rack depth 15.9 in)
Agency Approvals:	UL, CSA, TUV and approved by Lucasfilm for THXŽ system installations
Supplied Accessories:	Gain control locking plugs
Optional Accessories:	MP-RRB1 (Rear Rack Ear Brackets, set of two)