Overview

FP+ SERIES FP 7000

Versatile and Durable Workhorse Engineered to Satisfy All But the Most Power-Hungry Needs.

The versatile FP 7000 supplies power output (2 × 3500 W at 2 ohms) well matched to a wide variety of applications. At the core of the FP 7000’s performance is a breakthrough advance in LAB GRUPPEN’s patented Class TD® output stage, an amplifier topology that approaches the exceptional efficiency of Class D while retaining the sonic purity of proven Class B designs. Further contributing to the remarkable efficiency of the FP 7000 is a Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS™), which gives the added benefit of stabilizing rail voltages to the output even with wide fluctuations of mains voltage. A highly refined and updated circuit layout optimizes the interaction of R.SMPS and Class TD to produce the excellent power density of the FP 7000.

Network Control

The FP 7000 is shipped with a NomadLink® network interface as standard. In conjunction with DeviceControl software, NomadLink allows monitoring of all key amplifier parameters and remote control of power on/off, channel mutes, and channel solo functions.

NB. NomadLink requires the separate NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge & Network Controller

Proven Ergonomics

View all key performance parameters at a glance – in real time – on the comprehensive front panel display. The FP+ provides the most complete and useful front panel indication on the market today. Bright, color-coded LEDs give clear status indication of all control activation, warnings and faults – without scrolling through menus. Conditions such as blown drivers, shorted lines, and over-temperature channels are easily recognizable. You won’t waste time trying to decipher a generic “trouble light.”

Around the Back

The FP+ rear panel provides all the input and output connections you’ll need plus RJ45 in and out for NomadLink® control and monitoring. With the DIP-switch matrix, you can assign a hard or soft attack to the limiter functions, set overall gain to one of seven different levels, bridge any pair of channels, and set the VPL for optimum output characteristics with the connected load. All in a matter of seconds while the amp is in the rack.

Under the Hood

To achieve the extreme power-to-size ratio in the FP+ Series, LAB GRUPPEN engineers refined and upgraded two proprietary technologies: the regulated switch-mode power supply (R.SMPS™) and the patented Class TD™ output stage. Both are incorporated in all four FP+ Series amplifiers. Working together, this new generation of proprietary circuits produces more power from a smaller package while at the same time maintaining LAB GRUPPEN’s peerless reputation for sonic excellence.

To ensure efficient, uniform cooling, the ultra-efficient Intercooler® uses thousands of tiny cooper cooling fins to increase exposure of the heat sink to the cooling air flow. Twin variable-speed fans respond to temperature sensors, forcing air over the Intercooler fins in a front-to-rear flow. All output devices are mounted transverse to the airflow, so the cooling effect is uniform. There are no “end-of-tunnel” output transistors subject to greater warming and, consequently, possible premature failure.

Features

• 7,000 Watt, 2-channel amplifier with up to 3,500 Watts output per channel and NomadLink network for monitoring and control
• Selectable gain plus scalable Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL) and bridge-mode operation allow custom configuration for any application
• 2 x 3,500 Watts into 2 Ohms, 2 x 2,800 Watts into 4 Ohms, 2 x 1,450 Watts into 8 Ohms, 2 x 730 Watts into 16 Ohms
• Proven and reliable Class-TD output stage delivers Class-A/B audio quality with Class-D efficiency
• Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS) ensures constant power output at all times
• Intuitive DeviceControl software monitors and controls key functions via the NomadLink network
• Comprehensive protection scheme including current, voltage, DC, temperature, short circuit and open load warnings
• Efficient Intercooler copper cooling system dissipates more heat for extended peak output
• 2 x balanced analog audio inputs and 2 x link outputs on Neutrik XLR connectors
• 2 NL4 Neutrik speakON output connectors
• Removable dust filter grilles for increased air circulation
• Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in touring applications

Specification

General

• Number of amplifier channels 2
• Peak total output all channels driven 7000 W
• Peak output voltage per channel 155 V
• Max output current per channel 59 A peak

Max output power (all channels driven)

• 2 ohms 3500 W
• 4 ohms 2800 W
• 8 ohms 1450 W
• 16 ohms 730 W

Max output power bridged

• 2 ohms Not recommended 1
• 4 ohms 7000 W
• 8 ohms 5600 W
• 16 ohms 2900 W

Performance

• THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz at 1 W <0.1%
• THD at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping <0.05%
• Signal to Noise Ratio >112 dBA
• Channel separation (Crosstalk) at 1 kHz >70 dB
• Input impedance 20 kOhm
• Output impedance @ 100 Hz 19 mOhm

Gain, Sensitivity and Limiters

• VPL, selectable per ch 155, 121, 101, 83, 70, 56, 47, 38 V
• VPL, when bridged 2 310, 242, 202, 166, 140, 112, 94, 76 V
• Voltage Peak Limiter mode (per ch.) Hard / Soft
• Amplifier gain selectable (all channels) – rear-panel switches 2 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44 dB
• Default gain 35 dB
• Level adjustment (per channel) Front-panel potentiometer, 31 position detented from -inf to

Connectors and Buttons

• Output connectors (per ch.) Neutrik speakON
• Input connectors (per ch.) 3-pin XLR, electronically balanced
• Output bridge mode A+B - Ch. A is signal input source. A+B, C+D - Ch.’s A and C are input source
• NomadLink network On board, 2 x RJ45 connectors IN and OUT
• Intelligent fans (on/off) Yes, depending on presence of output signal
• Power on/off and Remote enable on/off Individual switches on front-panel
• Cooling Dual fan, front to rear airflow, no filter required, temperature controlled speed

Front-panel user interface

• Common NomadLink Network; Power Average Limiter (PAL)4; Power on
  Per channel Signal present / High-impedance; -10 dB and -4 dB output signal;Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL); Current
• Peak Limiter (CPL): Very High Frequency (VHF); High temperature; Fault; Mute

Power

• Operating voltage, 230 V / 115 V nominal 3 130-265 V / 65 -135 V
• Minimum power-up voltage, 230 V / 115 V 171 V / 85 V
• Power Average Limiter (PAL) 4 Yes
• Soft-start / Inrush Current Draw Yes / max. 5 A
• Mains connector 230 V CE: 16 A, CEE7; 115 V ETL: 30 A Twist lock

Dimensions

• Dimensions W: 483 mm (19”), H: 88 mm (2 U), D: 396 mm (15.6”)

Weight

• Weight 12 kg (26.4 lbs)

Finish

• Finish Black painted steel chassis with black painted steel / aluminum front