Rockville dBcomp Series User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL for dBcomp4 and dBcomp5
CLASS D 1-OHM COMPETITION AMPLIFIERS
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Rockville dBcomp Series Specifications

General

Type	Compressor/Limiter
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Inputs	1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
Outputs	1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
Sidechain I/O	1/4" TRS
Ratio	1:1 to ∞:1
Input Sensitivity	+4dBu
Dimensions	19" x 1.75" x 5.7" (483 x 44 x 146 mm)

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety precautions and warnings for operating the amplifier.

Hearing Loss Warning

Advises on potential hearing damage from high volume and traffic noise impairment.

Installation Guide

Wiring Procedures

Wiring Procedure

Settings and Tuning

System Adjustment Guide

Amp Configurations

Woofer Wiring

Impedance Load Guidelines

Twin Amp Bridging

Bridging Operation

Describes connecting two identical amps as Master/Slave for double power into a 2-ohm load.

Bridging Restrictions & Daisy Chaining

Bridged Amplifier Wiring

Speaker Connection Diagram

Critical Wiring Note

Emphasizes connecting negative terminals with a wire strap to prevent amplifier damage.

Features Overview

Power and Protection Systems

Details IC-controlled protection, thermal, short circuit, overload, and DC offset protections.

Specifications

dBcomp4 Technical Details

Outlines power ratings, frequency response, S/N ratio, and physical dimensions for dBcomp4.

dBcomp5 Technical Details

Outlines power ratings, frequency response, S/N ratio, and physical dimensions for dBcomp5.

Key Features List

Woofer Wiring Configurations

Impedance Load Requirements

Reiterates minimum impedance loads for single and bridged amplifiers to prevent damage.

Wiring Diagrams

Multiple Woofer Wiring