CARVIN C1648 User Manual

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Powered C1648P
Handle
C1648P Power Specs
4x 500w @ 4 ohms (2000w)
4x 300w @ 8 ohms (1200w)
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optional wireless systems
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C1648P REAR PANEL OPERATION:
1. SPEAKER OUTPUTS The SPEAKON
TM
combination jacks also accept 1/4” plugs. 12
gauge SPEAKON
TM


NOT shielded instrument cables. Turn power off before connecting speaker cables.
The minimum load for each amp is 4 OHMS. Chaining together more than one speaker
on an output is fine as long as the total impedance is not below 4 ohms. If the speaker


FREE Carvin Impedance Calculator iPhone App at Carvin.com/iphone.
2. AMP ROUTING switch will select between two internally routed configurations:
OUT
IN: 1 amp each, for Monitors 1 thru 4.

The front panel GRAPHIC EQs function with the amps, depending on the front panel
EQ1 and EQ2 switch settings.
3. AMP PATCH INSERT jacks offer flexibility for mixer to amp signal routing. These
TIP is the power amp input. RING is the signal sent
from the mixer determined by the AMP ROUTING switch. The limiters are post insert.
Patching a compressor or equalizer between the mixer and the amp can be done by
RING signal to the INPUT of the
TIP



into the GROUP jacks on the top panel of the mixer. Plug the other ends of the cables
into the AMP PATCH INSERT jacks. The GROUP 1-4 faders will now control what is
heard at the SPEAKER OUTPUTS.
4. AMP CLIP LEDs - The red CLIP LEDs will flash when an amp has reached it’s
maximum output. Occasional flashing caused by bass frequencies is OK. Consistent

This will not damage the amp.
5. PROTECT LED - The yellow LED indicates the power amp system has gone into one
of its protection modes. There will be no output from the amps. If the amp output has

will go into protection. Check for shorted speaker cables and speaker impedance, then

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operation will return in about 1-3 minutes.
C1648P Rear
Accessories
UX600 WIRELESS SYSTEMS
UX600M Handheld Mic
UXGT
Mini XLR to 1/4” instrument cable
UX-LP1 Lavalier mic
UX-HM3
Headset mic
Two UX600R receivers mounted in C1648P mixer using UX600KIT
UX600R Receiver
USB-L
USB LED light
ROAD WARRIOR CASES
Mixer Case
C1648 RW1648
C1648P RW1648P
C2448 RW2448
C3248 RW3248
UX600B Beltpack Transmitter
Concert Series Mixers 
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CARVIN C1648 Specifications

General

Brand	CARVIN
Model	C1648
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English