I was given a B380 by a friend. I am trying to decide how best to power it. He gave me the crossover/splitter box that goes with it.
Here's my question. The power amp I have to use with this is a Carvin DCM 600. Here are the specs;
DCM600 Power Amp
600W bridged 4 ohms, 450W bridged 8 ohms.
• Continuous RMS per CH: 8 ohms 125w, 4 ohms 225w, 2 ohms 300w.
• Not rated "pulse power" or at 2 ohms for a few minutes like some amps
• THD 20-20kHz @ rated 90% output: 0.1%, 50% ouput 0.03%.
• High transparent 45v/us slew rate. Studio quality 100 dB S/N ratio.
• INPUTS: 1/4" balanced and female XLR balanced.
• OUTPUTS: 5-way binding post, Speakon(tm) and two 1/4".
• Switches: limiters, ground lift, paralleling inputs, bridge mode.
• Recessed level attenuators, clip, signal, protect and power on indicators.
• Soft-start, DC SpeakerGuard(tm), thermal and short circuit protection relays.
• Variable speed fan. Heavy-duty all steel construction.
• Dynamic low frequency punch with transparent high-end for uncolored sound.
• 2U rackmount 3.5"H x 10"D x 19"W, WT: 19 lbs.
Should I be using this amp in bridged mode?
I am using this in conjunction with a pair of Event 20/20 passive nearfields powered by a Hafler TA-1600.
Any and all suggestions are welcome. I want to use this sub in it's most useful way.
Thanks, Terry