Overview

CMA1201

A 120 Watt Commercial Mixer Amplifier that provides the perfect solution for commercial and industrial applications requiring great sounding, distributed audio coupled with power conservation and reduced operating expense. Capable of delivering high-quality sound over both Low-Z (4/8 Ohm) and High-Z (70/100 V) loudspeaker configurations and offers extreme flexibility on every channel. The CMA1201 is easy to install and operate – even for non-technical personnel. Simply put, the CMA1201 is ideal-suited for bars and restaurants, retail destinations, hotels, corporate, education or other venues needing background music and/or a public address system.

Easy to Install

The CMA1201 comes equipped with rubber feet, enabling the amps to be placed on a desk, shelf or any clear surface without any additional installation requirements. However, optional rack mounting hardware is also supplied, allowing one or several models to be housed and protected inside an enclosure. This adds extensive flexibility as a single product can be housed in a half 19" rack or full rack enclosure as well as a pair of amplifiers can easily be mounted side-by-side in a single rack space. With the included brackets the unit can also be mounted to a wall or under a table/shelf.

Automatic Power On/Off

The CMA1201 has a flexible power scheme with seamless and automatic power on/off based on the input signal, which reduces consumption when a signal is not present. With virtually zero configuration required, an energy smart and hassle-free amplifier system can easily be set up for hands-off operation. If the CMA1201 is powered on but does not receive an input signal for 20 minutes, the system automatically enters sleep mode to reduce power consumption. As soon as the Auto Ramp circuit detects a signal, the system powers on and normal operation resumes. The amplifier can also be instantly forced into standby mode or awakened via the front panel power button.

Sublimely Simple Controls

The CMA1201’s controls are sublimely intuitive, allowing the operator to quickly make adjustments. The front panel power button and Master volume knob are easily accessible, enabling virtually anyone to operate the system. Bass and Treble controls are also available for fine tuning – but require a tool when making changes.

Easy to Hook Up

For connecting a balanced source such as a mixer or audio processor, a standard 3-pin Euroblock Input socket is provided. Alternatively, RCA cables can be connected for unbalanced stereo sources (summed to mono), such as players, phones or computers; however, only one input source should be used at a time. Loudspeaker Output is provided in the form of a standard 2-pin Euroblock socket.

Output Configuration

Intuitive configuration of the flexible output is provided directly adjacent to the rear panel Euroblock output connector with dipswitches, which allow selection of 100 V, 70 V, 8 Ω or 4 Ω operation. This configures both the maximum voltage of the output and the gain through the device. An individual control engages the built-in high-pass filter, which should be used on all constant voltage systems to avoid saturation on transformer-enabled loudspeakers and to help maintain sound integrity.

Expandable Remote Control

The RJ45 receptacle on the rear panel opens up a broad range of remote control options, including the CRC-V Series of wall controllers and a stylish tabletop controller, the LAB LEVEL. All can be interconnected via inexpensive and readily-available Ethernet cabling.

System Scalability

Commercial installs vary widely in scope and often grow and change over time. The CMA1201 is part of a family of products that provides both single and dual zone products that are perfect for building out a system to any size. With its individual zone volume and remote control capabilities, the CMA1201 is an ideal building block for a dynamic and scalable system solution.

Real-World Energy Savings

The CMA1201 120 Watt Commercial Amplifier makes it easy to bring highest-quality music and announcements to business and industrial environments in an easy to integrate – and even easier to operate system. Plus, with features such as its Auto Ramp and revolutionary direct drive constant power technology, the energy efficient CMA1201 can generate enough energy savings to pay for itself in virtually no time at all.

Features

• 120 Watt mixer amplifier for commercial and industrial applications
• Low-Z (4/8 Ohm) and High-Z (70/100 V) operation with switchable high-pass filter
• 4 mic/line inputs with individual volume controls
• Energy efficient design conserves energy and reduces operational cost
• Individual front panel master volume and bass/treble controls
• Configurable priority muting function for background music override
• Direct drive, constant power technology for superior audio performance and reliability
• GPI remote volume control using standard RJ-45 connector and Ethernet cable
• Auto Ramp circuitry for quiet and fast power up/down enables real-world energy savings
• Front panel power control button for direct access
• Aux output for expansion to additional amplifiers
• Rack-mountable 1U, half-rack width enclosure with joining brackets for rack, table and wall mounting
• Euroblock type mic/line input and output connectors
• Convection-cooled, fan-less amplifier technology for low noise

Specifications

Maximum Output Power

• 4 or 8 ohm per channel: 120W

Number of Amplifier Channels

• Number: 1

Minimun Load Impedance

• 4 ohm mode: 4 ohm
• 8 ohm mode: 8 ohm
• 70 V output mode 41 ohm
• 100 V output mode 82 ohm

Audio Outputs

• Amplifier output: 2-pin Euroblock connector
• Aux output: 1 x 3-pin Euroblock connector
• Aux output max level: 4.88 V (16 dBu)

Audio Inputs

• Mic/Line with priority/ducking input: 1 x 5-pin Euroblock connector (channel A, E)
• Mic/Line with summed RCA: 3 x 3-pin Euroblock connector, 3 x stereo RCA (channel B, C, D)
• Impedance: Balanced mic/line: 20 kΩ Unbalanced line and RCA: 10 kΩ
• Input sensitivity for max amplifier output or nominal (+4 dBu) aux output level:
• Maximum input level: Mic: 0.038 V (-26 dBu), Balanced: 1.23 V (+4 dBu), RCA: 0.62 V (-2 dBu) each for mono sum RCA
• Microphone phantom power: 48 V

Controls

• Front: Power standby button, input and output gain control, tone controls - bass and treble
• Rear: Load config - (4 Ω/8 Ω/70 V/100 V), switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter, mic/line switch, vox/ducking threshold control, phantom power, input routing (2-channel models only)

Tone Controls

• Bass: ±10 dB @ 100 Hz
• Treble: ±10 dB @ 10 kHz

Indicators

• Power On: (blue), force standby (red), standby (yellow)
• Inputs: Signal (green LED) >12.3 mV (-36 dBu) / Fault (red LED) Clip
• Master: Signal (green LED) >-50 dBu / Fault (red LED) Overheat, DC fault, over current, etc / Limit (red LED) Output limit

System

• Output circuit type: Class D
• Remote connector: 1 x RJ45, Ethernet connector

Performance

• Distortion, 1/8 rated power: <0.05%
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1 dB
• Crosstalk (2 channel models): >70 dB
• Signal-to-noise: >97 dBA
• High-pass filter: 80 Hz HPF

Circuit Protection

• Cooling: Convection-cooled, fanless
• Amplifier protection: Thermal protection, over current protection, DC protection, high frequency protection
• Load protection: Controlled start and shutdown behaviour, DC-fault protection

Power Supply, Voltage (Fuse)

• Main voltage: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz with active power factor correction
• Fuse: T 3.15 A L 250 V
• Power consumption 1/8th rated power@ 4 Ω: 50 W
• Mains connector: Standard IEC connector

Dimensions/Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 44 x 218 x 299 mm (1.8 x 8.6 x 11.8")
• Weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
• Finish: Brushed black anodized aluminum chassis with black painted steel bottom
• Approvals: CE, CCC, WEEE, cTUVus, PSE, RCM, RoHS, FCC part 15 Class B