
MA-3600VZ
MACRO-TECH SERIES
T
he Crown Macro-Tech Series is the defi n-
ing standard for amplifi er design today.
No compromises, no gimmicks. Just bril-
liant engineering backed by superior manufac-
turing, support and an unsurpassed commit-
ment to quality. Like all Crown amps, the defi n-
ing characteristic of the Macro-Tech Series is
sonic accuracy. A tight, rock-solid low end,
with smooth, detailed highs and a well-defi ned
midrange. In short, the most accurate repro-
duction 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 amplifi er
in the business.
When it comes to manufacturing amps, our
work is based on one simple fact: there are no
shortcuts to quality. And our Macro-Techs have
proven it time and time again in some of the
most demanding applications in the world.
The VZ Series is a signifi cant leap forward
in amplifi er design. Our patented variable
impedance (VZ) technology permits the MA-
3600VZ to dynamically adapt to signal and load
requirements in real time. Whether you need
current in a low-impedance sub-woofer situa-
tion, or high-voltage swings for those transient
signals, the VZs deliver!
For more details about the Crown Macro-Tech
Series, contact the Crown Technical Support
Group at 800-342-6939 or 219-294-8200.
Also, visit the Crown Audio website at
www.crownaudio.com.
Specifi cations
Note: Specifi cations relate to120-volt, 60-Hz units in Stereo
mode with 8-ohm loads and an input sensitivity of 26-dB gain
at 1 kHz rated power unless otherwise specifi ed. Specifi ca-
tions for units supplied outside the U.S.A. may vary slightly at
different AC voltages and frequencies.
Power
Output Power:
Load Impedance: Safe with all types of loads,
even reactive ones. Rated for 2 to 16 ohms in
Stereo, 4 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono and 1 to
4 ohms in Parallel-Mono mode.
Voltage Gain to 8-ohm load at rated output at
1 kHz, maximum level setting:
124.6:1 ±6% or 41.9 dB ±0.5 dB at 0.775-volt
sensitivity.
69.2:1 ± 6% or 36.8 dB ±0.5 dB at 1.4-volt
sensitivity.
20:1 ±6% or 26 dB ±0.5 dB at +26 dB sensitiv-
ity.
Required AC Mains: 50/60 Hz; 100-, 120-, and
230 - VAC (±10%) units are available. 230 VAC,
50/60 Hz units can be used with 220 and 240
VAC. All versions draw 90 watts or less at idle.
100 and 120 VAC units can draw up to 30
amps; 230 VAC units can draw up to 15 amps.
Current, voltage and frequency requirements
are provided on the unit’s back panel.
AC Line Connector: NEMA TT30P.
Performance
Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB from 20 Hz to
20 kHz at 1 watt.
Phase Response: ±10 degrees from 10 Hz to
20 kHz at 1 watt.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, 20 Hz to 20 kHz:
Better than 105 dB A-weighted or 100 dB
unweighted below rated power.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): At full band-
width power, less than 0.05% from 20 Hz to
1 kHz increasing linearly to less than 0.1% at
20 kHz.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD): (60 Hz and
7 kHz at 4:1) Less than 0.05% from 368 mil-
liwatts to full bandwidth power.
Damping Factor: Greater than 1,000 from 10
Hz to 400 Hz.
Slew Rate: (Slew rates are limited to useful
levels for ultrasonic/RF protection.) Greater
than 30 volts per microsecond.
Controls
Enable: A front-panel push button used to turn
the amplifi er on and off.
Level: A front-panel 31-detent rotary control
for each channel used to control the output
level.
Stereo/Mono: A three-position back-panel
switch used to select Stereo, Bridge-Mono or
Parallel-Mono mode.
Sensitivity: A three-position switch inside the
PIP™ compartment used to select the input
sensitivity for both channels: 0.775 volts or 1.4
volts for standard 1 kHz power, or a 26 dB
voltage gain.
Reset: A back-panel push button for each chan-
nel used to reset the circuit breaker that pro-
tects each power supply. 100 and 120 VAC
units have 15 amp circuit breakers; 230 VAC
units have 7.5 amp circuit breakers.
Indicators
Enable: An amber front-panel indicator that
shows the on/off status of the low-voltage
power supply.
Signal/IOC: A green front-panel indicator for
each channel that fl ashes to show amplifi er
output. If a channel’s output waveform differs
from its input by 0.05% or more, the indicator
fl ashes brightly
to show distortion. This func-
tion provides proof of distortion-free perfor-
mance. In Parallel-Mono mode, the Channel 2
light stays on.
Features
• Crown’s Grounded Bridge™ design delivers
large voltage swings without using easily
stressed output-transistor configurations
like conventional amplifi ers. The results are
lower distortion and superior reliability.
• Patented ODEP
®
(Output Device Emulation
Protection) circuitry compensates for over-
heating and overload to keep the amplifi er
working when others would fail.
• IOC
®
(Input/Output Comparator) circuitry
immediately alerts of any distortion exceed-
ing 0.05%, providing dynamic proof of
distortion-free performance.
• PIP™ (Programmable Input Processor) con-
nector accepts accessory modules that tailor
the amplifi er to suit specifi c applications.
• Articulated VZ
®
power supplies for each chan-
nel provide excellent crosstalk characteristics
and the best power matching to your load.
• Very low harmonic and intermodulation
distortion result in the best dynamic transfer
function in the industry.
• Balanced 1/4-inch(6.35-mm) phone jack
inputs for each channel, with balanced XLR
connectors on the standard PIP-FX module.
• Full protection from shorted, open and mis-
matched loads; general overheating; DC;
high-frequency overloads; and internal fault
conditions.
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully-Transferable
Warranty completely protects your investment
and guarantees its specifi cations.
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)
1 kHz
Power
1,800W
1,565W
1,120W
3,505W
3,140W
8-ohm Bridge-Mono
4-ohm Bridge-Mono
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts
at 1 kHz with 0.1% THD.
MA-3600VZ
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