Macro-TechVZ® 5000

 

Massive VZ Power

 


 

OVERVIEW 

The Crown Macro-Tech Series. No compromises, no gimmicks. Just brilliant engineering backed by superior manufacturing, support, and an unsurpassed commitment to quality. Like all Crown amps, the defining characteristic of the Macro-Tech Series is sonic accuracy. A tight, rock-solid low end, with smooth, detailed highs and a well-defined midrange. In short, the most accurate reproduction of an audio signal you’ve ever heard. And because we put the quality of sound above all else, a Crown is the most coveted amplifier in the business.

  • Ultra-Low Distortion: Crown's patented Grounded Bridge" circuitry generates incredible voltage swings with ultra-low distortion and superior reliability.

  • ODEP(R) Protection: Patented Output Device Emulation Protection (ODEP) protects the amplifier and keeps the show going under adverse conditions that cause lesser amplifiers to fail. Front panel indicators show each channel's ODEP status. Several PIPTM modules also provide powerful ODEP-driven features.

  • Distortion Indicator: Advanced Input/Output Comparator (IOC(R)) alerts you if the amplifier causes any distortion of 0.05% or more.

  • PIP compatibility: Accommodates Programmable Input Processor (PIP) accessories that are used to customize the amplifier for specific applications. MA 02-Series amps are PIP2 compatible.

  • Selectable Mono Modes: Bridge-Mono mode provides double output voltage and Parallel-Mono mode provides double output current from a single channel.

  • Selectable Sensitivities: Choose from three input sensitivities: 0.775 volts or 1.4 volts for full rated power into 8 ohms, or a voltage gain of 26 dB.

  • Detented Level Controls: Detented level controls make it easy to set and reset precise levels.

  • VZ Power Supply Technology: The Macro-Tech 3600VZ and 5002VZ use patented power-supply technology which provides enormous power density and an optimum power match with a wide range of loads.

  • Current Indicator: (Macro-Tech 5002VZ only) Cutting edge current flow/current limit (ILOAD/ILIMIT) indicators tell you if current is flowing to the loads, and if the loads demand more current than the amplifier can deliver.

  • On-Board Compressors: (Macro-Tech 5002VZ only) Each channel has a custom compressor that reduces peak signal levels during input overload and output clipping. The compressors can be set for fast or slow operation, or turned off for output clipping.

  • Loudspeaker Offset Integration (LOI): (Macro-Tech 5002VZ only) Each channel has a high-performance loudspeaker protection circuit that compensates for DC offset to protect woofers, and filters ultrasonic frequencies to protect tweeters.

  • No-Fault Warranty: Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.
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    Macro-Tech 5000VZ Specifications

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) Better than 105 dB below full rated power into 8 ohms with 26 dB gain. (Unweighted) Better than
    100 dB below full rated power.

    Input Impedance: Nominally 10 K ohms balanced and 5 K ohms unbalanced.

    Controls: Enable, channel 1 and 2 level controls, stereo/mono switch (Stereo, Bridge-Mono, Parallel-Mono), ground lift switch, input sensitivity switch for each channel (0.775 V or 1.4 V for full rated output or a 26 dB voltage gain), Loudspeaker Offset Integration switch, compressor switch and VZ mode switches.

    Connectors:

    Inputs: Balanced 1/4-in. phone jacks and female XLR connectors on standard P.I.P. module.
    Output: Multi-purpose high current output block for each channel.
    P.I.P.: Standard P.I.P. connector accessible through back panel.
    AC Line: 10 AWG cordset with NEMA TT30P plug is provided on 120 VAC, 60 Hz North American units.

    Dimensions: 19 in. (48.3 cm) standard rack mount width, 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) height, 16 in. (40.6 cm) depth behind mounting surface.

    Approximate Weight: 77 lbs. 9 oz. (35.2 kg).

    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.05% from 20 Hz to 1 kHz increasing linearly to 0.1% at 20kHz delivering rated power
    into 8 ohms.

    Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): (60 Hz and 7 kHz 4:1) Less than 0.05% from less than 337 milliwatts to full rated power into 8 ohms
    at 26 dB gain.

    Load Impedance: Rated for 2 to 8 ohms in Stereo, 4 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono and 1 to 4 ohms in Parallel-Mono mode.
    Safe with all types of loads.

    Maximum Average Power At 1 kHz with No More than 0.1% THD:

    Output Power per Channel in Stereo Mode with Both Channels Driven:

    1,300 watts into 8 ohms, 2,000 watts into 4 ohms, 2,500 watts into 2 ohms.

    Output Power in Bridge-Mono Mode:

    5,000 watts into 4 ohms.