8001

POWER AMPLIFIER
Product Description 8001 Features
The Crest Audio 8001 power amplifier is a compact, extremely • NexSys ready
high-power amplifier designed to meet the most stringent needs • Toroidal power transformer
of professional use in concert touring, high quality sound rein- • Tunnel cooling
forcement, and professional fixed installations. • 105 CFM AC fan, with twin speed option
A three rack-space amplifier, the 8001 uses forced-air to cool • High thermal mass heat sinks
channel heat sinks mounted in a back-to-back tunnel configura- • Balanced XLR inputs
tion. Stereo, parallel, and bridged mono operating modes can be • 5-way output binding post connectors
chosen with a rear-panel Mode Select switch. Actively balanced • Stereo/Parallel/Bridged Mono mode selector switch
female XLR input connections and 5-way output binding post • Rear panel ground lift jumper
connectors are provided for each channel. • 8001 protection circuitry:
- Clip Limiting prevents speaker damage with gentle gain
The 8001 is fully compatible with the other Professional Series reduction at clip threshold.
amplifiers, Octal Socket Accessories and the NexSys® computer-
controlled audio system. - IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors connected
loads to detect conditions that may overstress output
Design and Construction devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω imped-
The no-compromise approach in the 8001’s electrical design and ances.
mechanical construction provides the ultimate in reliability and - AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting
performance. Only high-grade components are used for the mod- level when amplifier is turned on.
ular sub-assemblies in this ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis.
- Other protection circuitry: comprehensive thermal manage-
ment, and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient,
current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.
Crest Professional Series Amplifiers
• Ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis
®
are fully compatible with the NexSys • Octal Accessory sockets
Computer-Controlled Audio system. • Recessed, stepped attenuators
• Front panel circuit breaker/power switch
• Modular construction
• Five-year warranty
(USA, Canada, U.K. & many other countries).

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

1kHz, <0.025% THD+N 750W 1225W 1400W 2450W 2800W†

20Hz-20kHz, <0.1% THD+N 720W 1200W 1400W 2250W 2800W†

Figures are Watts per channel, both channels driven. †Continuous sine wave power is limited by current rating of front panel circuit breaker and IGM circuit.
 8001 POWER AMPLIFIER
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications
The power amplifier shall have two channels. Each chan-
1kHz, <0.025% THD+N 20Hz-20kHz, <0.1% THD+N nel shall deliver a minimum of 720 watts at 8 ohms, 1200
8Ω Stereo Power 750W 720W
watts at 4 ohms and 1400 watts at 2 ohms; per channel,
4Ω Stereo Power 1225W 1200W
both channels driven, 20Hz-20kHz, <0.1% THD+N. In
8Ω Bridged Mono Power 2450W 2250W
bridged mono mode, it shall deliver 2250 watts at 8 ohms,
2ΩStereo Power 1400W 1400W
4Ω Bridged Mono Power 2800W 2800W and 2800 watts at 4 ohms, 20 Hz-20kHz, <0.1% THD+N.
Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel) 91V The amplifier shall be rear-to-front tunnel-cooled, with a
Peak Output Voltage (each channel) 129V 105 CFM AC fan.
Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8Ω) 20 Hz-20 kHz, -3dB @ 53kHz The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself and the
Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4Ω, 1% THD+N) 20 Hz-20 kHz, +0/-0.2dB speaker load from output short circuits, DC voltage on out-
Protection Circuitry Clip Limit, IGM, AutoRamp, High Temp, short-circuit, puts, and thermal overload. The amplifier shall include cir-
DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, sub/ultrasonic input. cuitry to gradually increase gain to attenuator setting lev-
THD+N (rated power at 4Ω, 1kHz) <0.025%
els when the amplifier is turned on, and circuitry for
SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz & 7kHz) <0.1%
impedance sensing and clip limiting.
Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8Ω) 400:1
The amplifier shall have a voltage gain of X40 with an
Input CMRR (1kHz) >60 dB
Input Sensitivity (rated power at 4Ω ) 1.75V RMS input sensitivity of 1.75V for rated power at 4 ohms. The
Voltage Gain X40 hum and noise level shall be greater than 100 dB below
Input Impedance (balanced) >20kΩ rated output, “A” weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less
Hum and Noise (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > -100 dB than 0.1%, rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz &7kHz. The amplifier
Crosstalk (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > -60dB shall have a class H output stage with a modulated power
Class H supply. The frequency response shall be greater than
Input Connectors (per channel) Female XLR (pin 3+), Octal Socket 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.3dB (1W/8Ω).
Output Connectors (per channel) 2 pair 5-way output binding posts
The amplifier shall operate at 100-240V, 50-60 Hz AC
Filter Storage 70,000 µF
(configured at factory). Maximum current draw shall not
Power Supply (factory configured) 100V-240V, 50-60Hz
exceed 37.5 amperes at 120VAC, (circuit breaker limited),
Idle Current Draw (120V) 1.6A
1/8 Power Curr. Draw (typical music, 120V/4Ω) 10.8A with both channels driving continuously into a 4 ohm resis-
1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4Ω) 21.8A tor.
Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4Ω) 37.5A The amplifier front panel shall include Active, Temp/DC,
Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4Ω) 3380 BTU/hr Signal Present and Clip/Limit LED indicators for each
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4Ω) 6140 BTU/hr channel, a combination power switch/magnetic circuit
Cooling Rear to front tunnel heatsink, 105 CFM AC fan, 2-speed optional. breaker and recessed and detented gain pots.
Controls Front panel: 2 attenuators, circuit breaker/power switch; Rear panel input connectors shall be XLR type, one female
Rear panel: mode switch, signal ground lift jumper.
per channel. Output connectors shall be 5-way binding
LED Indicators (per channel) Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active
posts, two pair per channel. Octal sockets for optional
Construction 14 ga. steel chassis, 0.25" (6mm) aluminum front panel
accessary modules and a signal/ground lift jumper shall be
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 5.25"x19"x15" (16" to rear ears)
133mm x 483mm x 381mm (406mm to rear ears) provided.
Gross Weight, Net Weight 85 lbs. (38.6 kg.), 80 lbs. (36.0 kg.) A rear-panel AC mains cord having an appropriate AC
Warranty 5 years, parts and labor† plug for the intended operating voltage shall be provided
† USA, Canada, U.K., and many other countries. Power figures are watts per channel, both channels driven. Crest Audio reserves the right to (market dependent).
make improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications. Crest Audio specification literature is available in down- The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for standard
loadable PDF file format; visit our website at [Link] ©1997 Crest Audio Inc. 5/21/97
rack mounting without requiring space between similar
units. Dimensions shall be 19" (483mm) wide, 5.25"
(133mm) high and 15" (381mm) deep. It shall weigh 80
lbs. (36.0kg) net. The amplifier shall be designated the
Crest Audio Model 8001.

Rear View PUSH

IN B
PUSH
IN A

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN -- --
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR OUT A OUT A
+ +
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
PIN 3+ EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ATTENTION! POUR ÉVITER LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC

ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PLACEZ PAS CET APPAREIL SOUS LA PLUIE OU Á + +
L'HUMIDITÉ BRIDGE BRIDGE
-- -- SIGNAL
A USA ONLY GROUND
LIFT
PARALLEL
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER + +
MODEL # INPUT CURRENT IN WATTS PER OUT B OUT B
BRIDGE @ 120V, 60Hz CHANNEL, 2Ω -- --
8001 30 AMPS 1400W
OUTPUT - CLASS 1 WIRING MAY BE USED

Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

STEREO

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.
Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA

Crest Audio Inc.

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