Technical Specifications

S-1500 S-2000 S-3000 S-4000 S-6000 S-3004 S-4004 S-4044 S-6004 S-6044
Output Power
1kHz, 1.0% THD+N
@ 2Ω 2x 880 W 2x 1190 W 2x 1570 W 2x 1950 W 2x 2950 W 4x 700 W 4x 980 W - 4x 1440 W -
@ 4Ω 2x 575 W 2x 790 W 2x 1100 W 2x 1380 W 2x 2025 W 4x 500 W 4x 670 W 4x 975 W 4x 1000 W 4x 1480 W
@ 8Ω 2x 325 W 2x 460 W 2x630 W 2x 810 W 2x 1250 W 4x 300 W 4x 430 W 4x 690 W 4x 620 W 4x 1015 W
Bridge @ 4Ω 1760 W 2380 W 3140 W 3900 W 5900 W 2x 1400 W 2x 1960 W - 2x 2880 W -
Bridge @ 8Ω 1150 W 1580 W 2200 W 2760 W 4050 W 2x 1000 W 2x 1340 W 2x 1950 W 2x 2000 W 2x 2960 W
Pink Noise 12dB C.F.
@ 2Ω 2x 975 W 2x 1360 W 2x 2060 W 2x 2460 W 2x 4225 W 4x 890 W 4x 1170 W - 4x 2080 W -

S Series
@ 4Ω 2x 610 W 2x 880 W 2x 1240 W 2x 1600 W 2x 2600 W 4x 580 W 4x 820 W 4x 1230 W 4x 1280 W 4x 2110 W
Frequency Response
Power Bandwidth ±0.25dB 20Hz-20kHz
Phase Response
@ 1 watt 20Hz-20kHz ±15 deg The Next Power Amps
Total Harmonic Distortion
20Hz-20kHz <0.05%
Intermodulation Distortion
SMPTE <0.05%
Damping Factor
20-500Hz @8Ω >500
Crosstalk
20Hz-1kHz >75 dB
Voltage Gain 26/32/38 dB
Sensitivity
Rated Power @ 8Ω (V) 2.6/1.3/0.6 3.0/1.5/0.8 3.6/1.8/0.9 4.0/2.0/1.0 5.0/2.5/1.3 2.6/1.3/0.6 3.0/1.5/0.8 3.7/1.9/0.9 3.5/1.8/0.9 5.0/2.5/1.3
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
20Hz-20kHz 112 dB 113 dB 115 dB 116 dB 118dB 112dB 113dB 116dB 116dB 118dB
Required AC Mains
230 V - 50 Hz (idle) 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A 0.5 A
@ 4Ω (1/8 rated power) 4A 4.8 A 6.2 A 7.5 A 10.5A 6A 7.5 A 11A 10.5A 15A
Dimensions
W x H x D (mm) 483x89x310
W x H x D (inches) 19x3.5x12.2
Weight
Net (Kg- Lbs) 8-17.6 8-17.6 8.5-18.7 8.5-18.7 8.6-18.9 8.5-18.7 8.5-18.7 8.5-18.7 8.6-18.9 8.6-18.9
Protections
Soft-start, Turn-on Turn-off transients, Muting at turn-on, Over-heating, DC, RF, Short-circuit, Open or mismatched loads, Overloaded
power supply, ICL™, PMS™, SSP™

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 S Series Input Module Options

Standard Signal Inputs Module: The S Series amps are equipped

as standard with twin Neutrik® XLR, doubled by two other XLR
connectors for linking purposes. In the 4 Channel models an XLR
input per channel is provided with the signal linking facility.

Analog Processor Module: permits a very easy, user-friendly signal

processing to enable the amp to set up a bi-amp system without any
other outboard device. These are the Processor's main characteristics:
• 2-way stereo crossover (Bi-amp mono or Bridged sub output modes)
• 24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley configurable crossover (90, 100 o 120Hz)
• Adjustable attenuation in the High-pass outputs (-3, -6 or -9dB)
• Adjustable Limiter, relative to Max. Output (-3, -6 or -9dB)

DSP Module: Digital Signal Processor fully programmable through an

USB port. These are the Processor's main characteristics:
• Four Inputs/Four Outputs or Two In/Two Out free route configurable.
• 24 bits/192 kHz 256x Oversampling Converters.
• Output Delay: 0 to 7.1 meters (20.69ms) per channel.
• Crossovers: Up to 48dB/oct Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley and Bessel.
• EQ: 9 filters per channel (Parametric, Shelving, LP, HP, BP, SB).
• Gain, Mute and Phase inversion per channel.
• RMS Power and Peak Voltage output limiter per channel.
• Real Time operation from USB or front pannel configuration.

EtheRAM Control Module: permits the control and monitoring of an

installed group of Power Amps, connected to a standard EtherNet LAN
using the onboard Datacom port via a Neutrik® RJ-45 connector. Also,
it has a general purpose input and output (GPIO) connector to interfa-
ce with third party controllers like an alarm system. It permits to control
the turn on and to report the operating status.

Ethernet Audio Transport: digital audio network interface

module which permits the reception of audio signal through an
Ethernet network. The network`s own external control system
permits signal routing to any of the amp's channels. Two diffe-
rent versions for CobraNetTM or EtherSoundTM protocols.

Modern power amplifiers have developed into light, powerful, versatile, rugged and reliable instru- AES/EBU Digital Input: Input for digital audio signal for
ments designed to keep working in the most arduous conditions. AES/EBU (AES3) standard via Neutrik® XLR, (Extra Link XLR
connector fitted). Its Sample Rate Converter permits 16 or 24
At RAM Audio, we have an enviable reputation in the industry, and continue to stay at the forefront of bits resolution operation at 32 to 48 KHz Sample Rate.
audio design by offering our many customers all those concepts combined with the following major
advantage: a sensible price level for our pedigree products. This is made possible by our constant
development of state-of-the-art designs, together with meticulous component selection and rigorous EtheRAM Control System
supervision of assembly quality.
The S Series of RAM Audio amplifiers distils all these features to fulfill all your needs, whether you’re EtheRAM is a control system which permits, with just a computer, the control and monitoring
of an installed group of Power Amps, connected to a standard EtherNet LAN (local area network).
starting a P.A. amplifier project from scratch, or you need to upgrade your present sound reinforcement The system can be used to switch-on remotely the amplifiers as well as to control their output
equipment. levels, it can also be used as a monitoring system for all the Amps parameters. Finally, it can be
used as a diagnosis tool to visualize the status of any acoustic system connected to the Amps.
In the S Series amps, you'll find five 2-channel models and five 4-channel models, all offering plenti-
ful power levels at low distortion in the range of 1.5 to 6 kilowatts, yet weighing in around 8 kilos and 30 Input Control and Monitoring: Output Monitoring:
cm deep. · Input Gain selected: 26-32-38dB · Output voltage metering
· Pre/Post-fader signal level metering · Output current metering (Amperes)
Read on to find out why an S Series RAM Audio power amplifier should be your next buy, to give you · Pre/Post-fader signal monitoring · Output power metering (Watts)
the peace of mind that only the best of keenly-priced, reliable and future-proof equipment can provide. · Front panel level knob monitoring · Output Clip monitoring
· Level control · Output signal monitoring
Welcome to the S Series. · Level monitoring (dB) Load Monitoring:
· Mute control · Open/shorted load detection
· Solo control · Adjustable threshold for detecting open and short
· Real time average minimun impedance (Ohms)
 Gain, Subsonic, bridge-dual and ICL
switches, let you select your prefe-
Industry reference Neutrik® Speakon®
connectors are directly soldered to the
S Series
rred operation configuration to make power supply board to shorten the output
the most out of your PA current path and its return, to dramati-
cally improve the damping factor.

Location of the actual and future

connection bays. Back removable
plate can host the interfaces for
DSP Processor, Analog Processor,
EtheRAM Control, EtherSound, The amp's QuantaPulse EVO
Cobranet, AES3 Input, etc. brain, in the line of our clas-
sic function controllers, wat-
ches over more parameters
and is far more compact as
a result of SMD technology.
Communication between
the power supply and the
All low power electronic com- Audio amplifiers is absolu-
ponents are SMD, mounted te.
upside down on the circuit
board and shielded from the
cooling air flow, which is very
positive where needed, but
otherwise is a source of
UFD (Unidentified Flying
Dust).

21 step detented level controls are Newly designed short tunnel cooling
integrated with four LEDs to dis- system forces air directly onto the
play the amp status at a glance: high efficiency heat-sinks and the o/p
ICL, PMS, SIGNAL and TEMP. devices bolted directly to them.
 Performances
QuantaPulse™ EVO Power Supply
At the heart of the new S Series power amps lies our most recent state-of-the-art achieve-
• Ultra-compact and lightweight 2-U high, around 8 kg and 30 cm deep. ment: an evolved QuantaPulse EVO power supply that is designed to provide plenty of power
• Laser cut aluminum front panels with integrated carrying handles. when needed, but also monitors the audio amp's signals referring to its varying needs in the
• Neutrik® XLR input connectors, input and signal link in 2 channel models. current supply demand and keeping the flow under control at all times.
• Input Link switch: allow daisy-chaining of the one channel input signal to other channel.
• Neutrik® Speakon® output connectors. Bi-directional data flow, compactness, and proven reliability. These are just a few more
• Detented sealed potentiometers for easy recall of volume settings. advances that RAM Audio has brought to market, in order to give you greater peace of mind.
• ICL, PMS, Hi-temp, Signal indicators per channel. Power on and Stand-by leds.
• Highly versatile with multiple configuration possibilites and additional module options.
• Switchable ICL clip-limiters per channel.
• Switchable and selectable (30 or 50 Hz) sub-sonic highpass filter per channel.
• Three-position gain selector (26, 32 or 38 dB).
• Dual or bridge mode selector.
• Twin continuously variable, temperature controlled, back to front cooling fans.
• Oversized power components (high SOA reserve specification).

Protections

• PMSTM: Power Management System. This is a complete set of protections that moni-
tors the main amp parameters, in order to draw from the power supply only the preci-
se amount of current required to maintain safe operation during hazardous or extreme
working conditions. This system controls the amount of power that the amp delivers
under two basic circumstances:
• When internal temperatures rise to near thermal shutdown point due to
unfavourable operating conditions. Here the system takes control, restric-
ting current so as to maintain operational continuity at the precise power
level which the amp is capable of withstanding at that particular moment.
• Excessive mains current consumption: this event only occurs either
under laboratory conditions (longterm sinusoidal signal testing with
dummy loads) or, in field applications, in conditions of prolonged acoustic
howl-round. Here PMSTM takes control to avoid any damage to the spea-
kers and to prevent the mains breaker from tripping or the fuse blowing. The amp's QuantaPulse EVO brain, in the line of
TM
• SSP : SOA Sentry Protection effectively limiting the power that the amp could deliver our classic function controllers, watches over more
into an incorrect load or to a direct short-circuit. This avoids power transistor failure. parameters and is far more compact as a result of
SMD technology. Communication between the
• ICL2TM: improved Intelligent Clip Limiting, to avoid speaker failure and provide more
power supply and the audio amplifier is absolute.
acceptable sound quality even when clipping occurs. With the ICLTM system you don't
lose the music punch but the speakers are kept under control.