Carver Professional CV Series

The CV Series products are designed exclusively for the system integrator and sound contractor, including two mono amps at 150 watts and 250 watts, and three dual-channel amps from 150 watts/channel to 400 watts/channel. All CV products are designed as constant-voltage amplifiers and capable of output into 4-ohm load, 8-ohm loads, 25V, 35V, 50V, 70V and 100V. Optional modules include DSP, paging and a 4-channel mixer.

The new ZR Series amps are available in 1,600, 1,000 and 500-watt models. Standard features include linear power supply, ultrahigh-efficiency Digital Power Processing amplifier section, super-quiet variable-speed fan cooling, highpass filters, clip limiter, independent ground lifts, adjustable input sensitivity, XLR polarity, level control bypass and remote power on/sequencing. Optional plug-in modules include DSP, single or dual-zone paging, 4-channel mixer/preamp.
9300 North Decatur
Portland, OR 97203
888/376-7475; fax 503/978-3302
www.carverpro.com

The new Pro200 Series amps offer the same sonic integrity as their Professional Series predecessors, with increased power and less weight in a smaller package at a more affordable price. The three new models (each 2RU, and all weighing 25 lbs.) are the Pro8200 (1,450 watts/channel into 4 ohms), Pro7200 (1,000 watts /channel) and Pro5200 (525 watts/channel). Introductory list prices are: $2,630, $1,970 and $1,490, respectively.
16-00 Politt Dr.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
866/812-7378; fax 201/475-4677
www.crestaudio.com

At AES, Crown debuts three new amp modules incorporating the company's new TCP/IQ network communication protocol: the IQ-PIP-Lite, IQ-PIP-USP3 and IQ-PIP-USP3/CN. The functionality of these modules ranges from offering basic amp control and monitoring to providing extensive digital signal processing and CobraNet compatibility. Common to all three products is Crown's widely accepted, real-time speaker load monitoring capability. Each module is compatible with Crown's MA, CT and new CTs Series amps.
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517
574/294-8200; fax 574/294-8329
www.crownaudio.com

Designed to be the ultimate amp for high-quality near-field monitoring (like our PRM165s), the two-rackspace, convection-cooled model Four Hundred is the smallest of the new generation of Hot House amps, utilizing a radical new output topology. Each individual output device is completely self-contained and self-protecting, requiring very little support circuitry in the signal path: no caps, no protection circuits, no phase shift. A massive toroidal transformer provides high headroom for realistic musical transients. Specs: 0.005% THD, 105 dB S/N, 125 watts/channel @ 8 ohms, 200 watts/channel @ 4 ohms, $1,699.

Using the same innovative, new output technology as the model Four Hundred, both three-rackspace convection-cooled models are designed for near- or mid-field applications. The $2,499 Six Hundred is a universal amp comfortable into any impedance load, while the $2,999 One Thousand is built specifically to drive high-power/high-impedance monitors. A galvanically isolated, split-dual toroidal power supply provides high transient headroom and 3-D imaging. Specs: 0.005% THD, 105 S/N (both). Model Six Hundred power: 175 watts/channel @ 8 ohms, 275 watts/cannel @ 4 ohms, 350 watts/channel @ 2 ohms. Model One Thousand power: 325 watts/channel @ 8 ohms, 500 watts/channel @ 4 ohms.
275 Martin Ave.
Highland, NY 12528
845/691-6077; fax 845/691-6822
www.hothousepro.com

The MA 4.2s amp has been designed to combine reliability and high power output with sonic excellence. Utilizing an advanced switch-mode power supply, the MA 4.2s is characterized by very high power (2,100 watts @ 4 ohms/stereo) to weight (22 lbs.) ratio, in a 2U package. List Price:$3,899.
Box 44019
Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2N 3G7
519/747-5853; fax 519/747-3576
www.martin-audio.com

New from Peavey's MediaMatrix division, the Octopower 850 is a multichannel power amp featuring nine bridgeable 50-watt channels, with rear panel connections and forced-air cooling. Also included is a powerful Fault Contact feature that uses high-current Form "C" contacts for switching loudspeaker-level audio to build basic redundancy into the system, or interfacing to external alarm and supervisory systems. The Octopower 850 is a natural companion for any MediaMatrix system.
Dist. by Peavey Electronics
411 A St.
Meridian, MS 39305
601/468-1410; fax 601/486-1214
www.peavey.com

Fed by QSC's PowerWave switching power-supply technology, the PowerLight 6.0 II power amp features superior audio performance and outstanding thermal capacity. The PL6.0 II boasts selectable clip limiters for lowering distortion and to protect speakers, plus a Standby mode that enables remote AC control. The DataPort on the amp's rear panel facilitates integration into the QSControl network audio system, as well as the inclusion of DSP products, such as the DSP-4. MSRP: $5,175.

Featuring reference-grade audio performance coupled with XLR connectivity, the DSP-4 is a compact module offering two channels of independent DSP (Digital Signal Processing) that attaches to the back of most QSC 2-channel amplifiers. An economical solution for adding DSP capability to sound reinforcement systems, the unit features a fully programmable signal chain and includes crossover filters, signal delay, parametric filters, compression and limiting—accessed via an onboard RS-232 serial port using a standard PC. MSRP: $685.
1665 MacArthur Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
800/854-4079
www.qscaudio.com