Crown XLS1500 Power Amplifier

Crown's XLS Series amplifiers define the standard for portable PA systems with unmatched performance, technology and affordability. Its advantageous flexibility includes multiple inputs so you can plug in anything and play anywhere, along with several system setup configurations. The integrated crossovers and switch-mode power supply produce superior sound, and Peakx™ limiters protect your speakers. Weighing less than 12 pounds, compared to 40 pounds for its competitors, it's much easier to set up and move from show to show. Simply put, the XLS is most reliable, versatile, efficient amp available today.

Integrated DriveCore™ Technology
Class D amplifiers are notable for extraordinarily high efficiency and being well suited for driving difficult reactive loads such as subwoofers. However, their performance can suffer impaired performance on marginal and unstable AC line supplies.

To overcome this obstacle, Crown engineers developed DriveCore™ Technology – a proprietary hybrid analog-digital integrated circuit (IC) developed with Texas Instruments that drives the "front end" of the Class D output stage. Over 60 years of Crown's design knowledge and experience went into the development of this technology resulting in truly remarkable benefits.

DriveCore™ Technology provides an extremely wide-tolerance with regards to sagging or "dirty" AC line conditions providing consistent performance without affecting audio quality. This means that your performance will not be compromised by fluctuating generator power or overloading by lighting rigs, backline gear, etc.

In addition, DriveCore™ Technology's patented feedback and PWM modulation circuits enable fast recovery on peak transients, accurate reproduction of low-level detail, and precise tracking of low-frequencies at high power levels for maximum subwoofer output.

Advanced Switched-Mode Power Supply
This advanced power supply is highly efficient and optimized for maximum power transfer from the AC line through the Class D output stage to the loudspeakers. A benefit to this is substantial weight reduction when compared to older 60Hz transformer-based power supplies. All four models in the line weigh 10 pounds or less with no compromise in performance. This makes the XLS Series the benchmark for high performance lightweight portability.

PureBand™ Crossover System
The PureBand™ Crossover System in the XLS Series adds an enormous amount of flexibility and performance to any system. With this system, the crossover frequency is completely variable allowing the choice of any crossover point between 50Hz and 3kHz on 1/12 octave centers. The use of 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters provides steep slopes for a seamless transition between high and low drivers. And with four crossover modes to choose from providing the ultimate in flexibility, all of your system needs are covered:

   1. Crossover Mode (CH1=LPF, CH2=HPF) – When chosen, this mode enables a LowPass Filter on Channel 1 and a HighPass Filter on Channel 2 at the frequency chosen.

   2. LowPass Mode (CH1=LPF, CH2=LPF) – When chosen, this mode enables a LowPass Filter on both Channel 1 and Channel 1 at the frequency chosen.

   3. HighPass Mode (CH1=HPF, CH2=HPF) – When chosen, this mode enables a HighPass Filter on both Channel 1 and Channel 2 at the frequency chosen.

   4. Bridge Mode (LPF or HPF) – When the amplifier is put into Bridge-Mono, you are still able to use the crossover system and employ either a LowPass Filter or HighPass Filter at the frequency chosen.

All of the PureBand™ Crossover System settings can be fully configured quickly and easily from the front panel using the intuitive LCD interface.

Features:

    * XLS High Performance, Lightweight Class D amp weighs less than 11 lbs.
    * Integrated PureBand™ Crossover System for better performance and control
    * Peakx™ Limiters provide maximum output while protecting your speakers
    * XLR, 1/4", RCA inputs provide outstanding flexibility
    * Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup
    * Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touchproof binding post and Speakon® outputs
    * Precision detented level controls, power switch, power LED, and six LEDs which indicate signal, clip and fault for each channel
    * Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications

Specifications:

 Output Power
* Dual channels mode:
    8Ω per channel-210W
    4Ω per channel-350W
    2Ω per channel-550W
* Bridged-Mono mode:
    8Ω-700W
    4Ω-1100W

* Distortion: <0.3% (From full rated output to -30dB)

* Crosstalk (below rated 8Ω power):
    At 1kHz: > 85dB
    At 20kHz: >55dB
* Damping Factor (8 ohm): 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >> 200
* Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
* Load Impedance: 2 to 8 Ω per channel in Stereo, 4 to 8 Ω in Bridge Mono
* AC Line Voltage and Frequency:
   120 VAC 60 Hz
   100 VAC 50/60 Hz
   220 and 240 VAC 50 Hz
* Ventilation : Flow-through ventilation from front to back
* Cooling: nternal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation

* Input/Output
    Input Connectors: XLR (one per channel), 1/4-Inch (one per channel), and RCA (one per channel). 1/4-Inch connectors can be used as loop-thrus to distribute signal to additional amplifiers.

   Output Connectors: Two 4-Pole Speakon Output Connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole Speakon connectors. The top Speakon connector is wired for both channels so it can be used for bridgemono wiring or for stereo wiring of two speakers to a single Speakon connector.

   One pair of back-panel binding posts per channel; accepts banana plugs or bare wire. (European models do not accept
banana plugs.)

Dimensions & Weight
    * Dimensions: 19"W x 3.5"H x 7.7"D
    * Weight: 8.6lb.

Minimum Guaranteed Power
per channel, both channels driven
   XLS 1000
 XLS 1500
 XLS 2000
 XLS 2500
Stereo, 2 ohms (per ch.)  550W  775W  1050W  1200W
Stereo, 4 ohms (per ch.)  350W  525W  650W  775W
Stereo, 8 ohms (per ch.)  215W  300W  375W  440W
Bridge-Mono, 8 ohms  700W  1050W  1300W  1550W
Bridge-Mono, 4 ohms  1100W  1550W  2100W  2400W