4801

POWER AMPLIFIER
Product Description 4801 Features
The Crest Audio Model 4801 is a compact, high-power amplifier • NexSys-ready
designed to meet the most stringent demands of professional use • Toroidal power transformer
in concert touring, studio monitoring, high-quality sound rein- • Tunnel cooling
forcement, and professional installations. • Variable speed DC fan
A forced-air configuration is used to cool channel heat sinks • High thermal mass heat sinks
mounted in a back-to-back tunnel arrangement. An actively bal- • Balanced XLR inputs
anced female XLR input connection, Octal Socket, and 5-way • 5-way output binding post connectors
output binding posts are provided for each channel. • Stereo/Parallel/Bridged Mono mode selector switch
• Rear panel ground lift jumper
The 4801 is fully compatible in design with other Crest Audio • Extensive protection circuitry:
Professional Series amplifiers, Octal Socket Accessories, and the - Clip Limiting prevents speaker damage with gentle gain
NexSys® computer-controlled audio system. reduction at clip threshold.
Design and Construction - IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors connected
Crest Audio’s no-compromise approach in the 4801’s electrical loads to detect conditions that may overstress output
design and mechanical construction adds up to the ultimate in devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω imped-
reliability and performance. Only high-grade components are ances.
used for the modular sub-assemblies in their ultra-strong, single - AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting
piece steel chassis level when amplifier is turned on.
- 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
are fully compatible with the NexSys • Ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis
Computer-Controlled Audio system. • Octal Accessory sockets
• 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 400W 575W 700W 1150W 1300W

20Hz-20kHz, <0.05% THD+N† 300W 480W 600W 960W 1200W
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.
 4801 POWER AMPLIFIER
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications
1kHz, <0.025% THD+N 20Hz-20kHz, <0.05% THD+N The power amplifier shall have two channels. Each chan-
8Ω Stereo Power 400W 300W nel shall deliver a minimum of 300 watts at 8 ohms, 480
4Ω Stereo Power 575W 480W
watts at 4 ohms and 600 watts at 2 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz,
8Ω Bridged Mono Power 1150W 960W
<0.05% THD+N. In bridged mono mode, it shall deliver
2ΩStereo Power 700W 600W
1300W 1200W
960 watts at 8 ohms and 1200 watts into 4 ohms, 20Hz-
4Ω Bridged Mono Power
Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel) 60V 20kHz, <0.05% THD+N.
Peak Output Voltage (each channel) 85V The amplifier shall be rear-to-front tunnel-cooled, with a
Frequency Response (+0 / -0.3dB, 1W/8Ω) 20 Hz-20 kHz, -3dB @ 53kHz variable-speed DC fan.
Power Bandwidth (rated power at 4Ω, 1% THD+N) 20 Hz-20 kHz, +0/-0.2dB The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself and the
Protection Circuitry Clip Limit, IGM, AutoRamp, High Temp, short-circuit, speaker load from output short circuits, DC voltage on out-
DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, sub/ultrasonic input. puts, and thermal overload. The amplifier shall include cir-
THD+N (rated power at 4Ω, 1kHz) <0.025% cuitry to gradually increase gain to attenuator setting lev-
SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz & 7kHz) <0.1%
els when the amplifier is turned on, and circuitry for
Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8Ω) 400:1
impedance sensing and clip limiting.
Input CMRR (1kHz) >60 dB
Input Sensitivity (rated power at 4Ω ) 1.1V RMS
The amplifier shall have a voltage gain of X40 with an
Voltage Gain X40 input sensitivity of 1.1V for rated power at 4 ohms. The
Input Impedance (balanced) >20kΩ hum and noise level shall be greater than 100 dB below
Hum and Noise (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > -100 dB rated output, “A” weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less
Crosstalk (“A” weighted, full power, 4Ω) > -60dB than 0.1 % at rated power, 60Hz and 7kHz. The amplifier
Class H shall have a class H output stage with a modulated power
Input Connectors (per channel) Female XLR (pin 3+), Octal Socket supply. The frequency response shall be greater than
Output Connectors (per channel) 5-way output binding posts 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.3dB (1W/8Ω).
Filter Storage 80,000 µF
The amplifier shall operate at 100-240V, 50-60 Hz AC
Power Supply (factory configured) 100V-240V, 50-60Hz
(configured at factory). Maximum current draw shall not
Idle Current Draw (120V) 1.1A
1/8 Power Curr. Draw (typical music, 120V/4Ω) 5.6A
exceed 18 amperes at 120VAC, (circuit breaker limited),
1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4Ω) 11.46 with both channels driving continuously into a 4 ohm resis-
Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4Ω) 18.0A tor.
Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4Ω) 1803 BTU/hr The amplifier front panel shall include Active, Temp/DC,
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4Ω) 3385 BTU/hr Signal Present and Clip/Limit LED indicators for each
Cooling Rear to front tunnel heatsink, variable speed DC fan channel, a combination power switch/magnetic circuit
Controls Front panel: 2 attenuators, circuit breaker/power switch; breaker and recessed and detented gain pots.
Rear panel: mode switch, signal ground lift jumper. Input connectors shall be actively balanced and have
LED Indicators (per channel) Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, Active
female XLR-type, 3-pin connectors (pin 3+). Output con-
Construction 16 ga. single piece steel chassis, .187" (5mm) alum. front panel
nectors shall be 5-way output binding posts. Octal sockets
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 3.5"x19"x15" (16" to rear ears)
89mm x 483mm x 381mm (406mm to rear ears)
for optional accessory modules and a signal/ground lift
Gross Weight, Net Weight 54.0 lbs (24.52 kg.), 49.0 lbs (22.25 kg.) jumper shall be provided.
Warranty 5 years, parts and labor† A rear-panel AC mains cord having an appropriate AC
† USA, Canada, U.K., and many other countries. Power figures are watts per channel, both channels driven. Crest Audio reserves the right plug for the intended operating voltage shall be provided
to make improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications. Crest Audio specification literature is available in (market dependent).
downloadable PDF file format; visit our website at http://www.crestaudio.com. ©1997 Crest Audio Inc. 5/21/97
The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for standard
rack mounting without requiring space between similar
units. Dimensions shall be 3.5" (89mm) high x 19"
(483mm) wide x 15" (381mm) deep. The amplifier shall
have a net weight of 49 lbs. (22.25kg) net. The amplifier
shall be designated the Crest Audio Model 4801.
Rear View

OUT A
STEREO PARALLEL
A CAUTION
BRIDGE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
+
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR BRIDGE
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
--
IN A 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 OUT B
PUSH

SIGNAL
GROUND
LIFT
B USA ONLY
IN B Designed & manufactured in the USA by:
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER
MODEL # INPUT CURRENT IN WATTS PER
PUSH

@ 120V, 60Hz CHANNEL, 2Ω

4801 18 AMPS 600W
6001 21 AMPS 720W Crest Audio Inc.
100 Eisenhower Dr.
OUTPUT - CLASS 2 WIRING MAY BE USED Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA
PIN 3+

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA
TEL: 201.909.8700 FAX: 201.909.8744
http://www.crestaudio.com

v. 2.2 3/25/97 B5000004 *B5000004* Printed in USA