Art SLA-1 User Manual

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The ART
SLA-1 Studio Linear Amplifier
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 2
Introduction ........................................................................................... 3
Installation ............................................................................................. 4
AC Power Hookup ............................................................................... 4
Audio Connections .............................................................................. 4
Operation Precautions ........................................................................ 4
Controls and Indicators ......................................................................... 5
Power Switch ....................................................................................... 5
Channel Attenuators ........................................................................... 5
Signal LED Indicator ........................................................................... 5
Clip LED Indicator ............................................................................... 5
Protect LED Indicator .......................................................................... 5
Connections ........................................................................................... 6
¼” Input Jacks....................................................................................... 6
XLR Input Jacks .................................................................................. 6
Amp Mode Switch ............................................................................... 7
Output Binding Post ............................................................................ 7
SmartFan™ ......................................................................................... 7
Fuse .................................................................................................... 8
AC Power Input ................................................................................... 8
Ground Lift Switch ............................................................................... 8
Operation ............................................................................................... 9
Warranty Information .......................................................................... 11
Service .................................................................................................. 12
SLA-1 Specifications ........................................................................... 13

Art SLA-1 Specifications

Power

power requirement USA	120VAC 60Hz 600WATTS(max.)
power requirement JAPAN	100VAC 50Hz 600WATTS(max.)
power requirement EUROPE	220VAC 50Hz 600WATTS(max.)
power requirement AUSTRALIA	240VAC 50Hz 600WATTS(max.)

Output Power

stereo output power 8 ohms	100Watts RMS per Channel
stereo output power 4 ohms	130Watts RMS per Channel
stereo output power 16 ohms	55Watts RMS per Channel
bridged output power 8 ohms	260Watts RMS mono
bridged output power 16 ohms	175Watts RMS mono

Electrical Characteristics

frequency response	10Hz to 40kHz, +/- .5dB
total harmonic distortion (THD)	<0.05% (typical)
slew rate	>20V/uS
damping factor	>100
CMRR	>60dB (typical @ 1kHz)
hum and noise	>100dB below clipping

Weight and Dimensions

height	1.75 inches
width	19.0 inches
depth	9.5 inches
weight	13.2 lbs, 6.0 kg