Cerwin-Vega CV-5000 Product Overview

CV-5000
PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIER WITH 5000 WATTS OF OUTPUT POWER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Specifications & appearance subject to change.
USA: P 954.949.9600 • F 954.949.9590
EUROPE: P +32.2.645.05.00 • F +32.2.645.05.05
This field proven amp design is the most muscular yet in the CV Series and is a perfect match for Cerwin-Vega's largest and
loudest Passive Speakers and Folded Horns. A true powerhouse, the CV-5000 is capable of driving the most demanding
speaker applications including Cerwin-Vega's TS-42 Folded Horn Sub. The 3 RU enclosure is compact and feature-laden, with
a design that includes a high-efficiency, variable-speed fan tunnel cooling system, complete LED monitoring of the amplifier's
status and comprehensive protection circuitry that guards vital components.
Controls
• Front: Volume control that features a 21 detent potentiometer
for each channel
• Rear: Mode selector switch (Parallel/Stereo/Bridged Mono)
HPF: On/Off switch for each channel
Limiter: On/Off switch for each channel
Connectors
• Input: Combo jack electronically balanced 1/4” & XLR male for
input link
• Output: 5-way binding post & Speakon
®
connector for each
channel
Indicator: Signal, -20dB, -10dB, 0dB, Clip, Protect & Active
Protection: Short Circuit, Thermal, Current Limit, DC Offset,
Current Inrush, RF Protection, Turn On / Turn Off Mute
Cooling: Variable speed fan forced cooling
FEATURES

Cerwin-Vega CV-5000 Specifications

Power Output

rated power stereo at 8 ohms	1100 W
rated power stereo at 4 ohms	1800 W
rated power stereo at 2 ohms	2500 W
rated power bridge at 8 ohms	3600 W
rated power bridge at 4 ohms	5000 W

Input Specifications

input sensitivity at 8 ohms	1.42V (+5.3dB)
input impedance balanced	20 kΩ
input impedance unbalanced	10 kΩ

Audio Performance

frequency response	5Hz – 50kHz
total harmonic distortion (T.H.D)	< 0.03 % 4 Ω and 8 Ω
signal to noise ratio	<-100 dB
damping factor	> 300

Power Source

power source voltage	100~240 Vac
power source frequency	50/60 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

weight net	83.3 lbs / 37.2 Kgs
weight gross	96 lbs / 43.5 Kgs
dimensions	132 x 482 x 482 mm