Orion XTR Series - Page 3

INTRODUCTION
Introducing a completely new line of two amplifiers, an active crossover and a preamp. Using only
superior components and introducing technology new to the automotive industry, the XTREME line
offers unsurpassed performance without compromising musical integrity.
In the professional world of sound reinforcement, the most commonly used means of moving a
signal from one place to another is with balanced audio cables. A balanced audio cable has two
twisted wires surrounded by a shield. The signals on the twisted wire are 180 degrees out of phase
from each other and have equal magnitude. The balanced cable is the key to total immunity from
radiated noise in a car audio system. All induced noise cancels out due to the amplifier only seeing
the difference of signals, and rejecting the common one. This in turn increases the total signal-to-
noise ratio by 10 dB or better. All XTREME series products have balanced inputs and outputs using
mini XLR-type connectors.
Dual MOSFET power supplies provide more than ample power for the most demanding musical
passages.
Throughout the design of all XTREME products, absolutely none of the components used in con¬
struction have been compromised because of cost, only the premier, state of the art parts are used.
All XTR Series amplifiers contain the following built-in features:
• Full frequency, Bi-Polar, Class AB output for full, clean reproduction at all frequencies without any compromise.
• Localized Feedback Design for extremely fast transient response and reduction of harmonic and intermodulation
distortion.
• Parallel Balanced inputs and DIN inputs provide considerable versatility for interconnections.
• Each amplifier contains a ±15 volt power supply which provides phantom power for Orion accessories. This
ensures maximum dynamic performance from all accessories. Power supplies are protected against low voltage or
excessive current.
• Bridging capabilities for mono and mixed mono installations.
• A single variable input sensitivity control with left and right channel peak indicators for precise level matching of
head unit outputs to amplifier inputs.
• 6 Hz nimble filter to eliminate any inaudible DC offset.
• FET switched 40 dB audio attenuator to reduce tum-on/tum-off "thump".
• Massive aluminum heat sink for efficient dissipation of heat.
• A wide variety of accessories are available for flexibility in designing overall audio systems.
• Left and right peak indicators. Used in conjunction with the input sensitivity control to match the amplifier's peak
output to the peak coming from the head unit.