POWER AMPLIFIER fP 6400

KEY FEATURES: The fP 6400 is a lightweight and space-saving power amplifier, ideal for use
in high quality touring sound systems as well as in demanding permanent
2 ✕ 1300 watts @ 8 Ω installations.
2 ✕ 2300 watts @ 4 Ω
2 ✕ 3200 watts @ 2 Ω Heat and cooling are fundamental problems in extreme high power amplifiers such as
(Measured just below clip level, the fP 6400. Already in 1990, Lab.gruppen patented a high efficiency amplifier, in fact an
with both channels driven) evolution of the Class D amplifier. Lab.gruppen therefore call it Class TD. It attains the
same high efficiency as Class D, but avoids its drawbacks. Class D has a power-amplifier
◆ Compact design, 2U high topology using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to achieve high efficiency, but it needs a
recovery filter between the output stage and the loudspeaker. Lab.gruppen’s Class TD
◆ Low weight, 10 kg (22 lbs) amplifiers do not need this filter and this is one reason why the Lab.gruppen Class TD
obtains the same sonic quality as a traditional Class AB amplifier.
◆ MLS™ Switch: Lab.gruppen’s Besides the traditionally superb Lab.gruppen sonic performance, fP 6400 offers a full
unique power matching for line of important features:
different loads
Regulated switch mode power supply
Today there are many lightweight, switch-mode amplifiers in the market. However, the
NEW FEATURES: unique Lab.gruppen switch-mode power supply technology offers a number of essential
◆ Multiple positions gain switch advantages that make it superior to other and seemingly similar power supply designs.
The most important features are the regulated power supply and the extreme power
◆ Intercooler® cooling system efficiency. The regulated power supply easily deals with a very high variation in the AC
with front-to-rear airflow and mains voltage: it can drop by up to 20% below its nominal level – e.g. to 180 V (90 V)
easily accessible dust filters instead of 230 V (115 V) – without any problem. Perhaps even greater benefits result
from the extreme efficiency of Lab.gruppen amplifiers: only a fraction of the energy from
◆ Improved low-end power the AC mains is turned into heat. A regulated power supply also presents some other
bandwidth sonic advantages, such as better cone control and the same fast response as a conventional
power supply.
◆ Link connector with XLR-type
Multiple positions Gain switch
connector
To meet the demands for a flexible gain structure in the system, Lab.gruppen offers a
multiple position gain DIP switch. The maximum amplifier gain can be set to all industry
◆ Bridged mono outputs in one
standards: 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38 and 41 dB.
Speakon® connector
Sophisticated protection circuitry, combining:
◆ Extruded front panel for – DC protection; protects against infrasonic signals
increased stability – VHF protection; protects the loudspeakers against strong very high frequency non-
musical signals above the audible range.
– Thermal protection; prevents the amplifier from being overheated. The protection
indicators on the front panel are switched on, as a warning, before the protection
process is initiated.
– AC protection; shuts down the power supply if the line voltage is outside the
operating voltage.
– Clip limiter; prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching the loudspeakers,
whilst maintaining full peak power.
SPECIFICATIONS fP 6400
Max output power 1) EIA EIA EIA EIA FTC
EIA at 1 kHz and 1% THD 20–20 kHz at 0.1% THD
MLS-switch –5 dB –4 dB –2 dB 0 dB Full 0 dB Full
16 Ω per channel 220 W 260 W 410 W 650 W 640 W
8 Ω per channel 430 W 520 W 820 W 1300 W 1280 W
4 Ω per channel 830 W 1000 W 1600 W 2300 W 2200W
2 Ω per channel 1660 W 2000 W 2400, 30503) W 29002), 32003) W 2500 W
16 Ω bridged 860 W 1040 W 1640 W 2600 W 2500 W
8 Ω bridged 1660 W 2000 W 3200 W 4600 W 4400 W
4 Ω bridged 3400 W 4000 W 4800, 61003) W 58002), 64003) W 5000 W

Max output voltage

8 ohms load 62 Vrms 70 Vrms 85 Vrms 104 Vrms
Peak voltage, no load 88 V 101 V 121 V 149 V

Distortion etc. Power 230 V version 115 V version

THD 20Hz-20kHz and 1W to full power 0.1 % Operation voltage 130 V–265 V AC 65 V–135 V AC
THD @ 1kHZ and –1dB under clip 0.04 % Minimum start voltage 175 V 85 V AC
DIM 30 at –3dB under clip 0.06 % Full output power
at 4ohms 180 V–265 V AC 90 V–130 V AC
Hum and Noise <–110 dB Peak inrush current
(Soft start limited) 5A 5A
Channel separation @10kHz 70 dB
Current Draw @ 4ohms
Output impedance 60 mΩ Quiescent power (no load) 1 Arms 2 Arms
1/8 of full power (–9 dB) 6 Arms 12 Arms
Slew Rate 20 V/␮s 1/3 of full power (–5 dB) 14 Arms 28 Arms
At full power (0 dB) 20 Arms 40 Arms
Inputs @1 kHz 1% THD (AFS limited) (AFS limited)
Gain, selectable [dB] 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41
Impedance 20 kohm Net Dimensions
Common mode rejection 50 dB mm 483 (19˝) W ✕ 88 H ✕ 347 D
inch 19˝ W ✕ 3.5˝ H ✕ 13.7˝D
Front Panel
Gain controls (2) channel A, B 31 pos detent Shipping Dimensions
Clip Indicator (2) red LEDs mm 560 W ✕ 180 H ✕ 500 D
Output headroom inch 22˝ W ✕ 7.1˝ H ✕ 19.7˝D
indicators (10) green LEDs Fast peak – slow release
Temp Indicator (2) yellow LEDs 80°C at heatsink Weight
VHF indicator (2) yellow LEDs >12 kHz at full power Net 10 kg (22 lbs)
On Indicator (2) green LEDs DC rail voltage for Shipping 11.6 kg (25.6 lbs)
channel A and B
AC Indicator (1) green LED AC power present Approvals
AFS Indicator (1) green LED Fuse saver activated CE:
Emission EN 55 103-1, E3
Immunity EN 55 103-2, E3, with S/N below 1% at normal operation level4)
Rear Panel Safety EN 60065, class I
Input connectors (2) Neutrik Combo XLR type, 3 pin ETL listed: Conforms to ANSI/UL STD 6500 and Certified to CAN/CSA E60065-00
FCC: Complies with Class B digital device, Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
and 1/4˝ jack
Link connector (2) XLR type, 3 pin male NOTES:
Output connectors (2) Neutrik 4-pole Speakon® connectors 1) Specifications measured with 230 V AC
2) Component tolerance dependent
3) Continuous power, one channel driven or peak power both channels driven
Switches: (Thermal protection may occur at high continuous power)
Clip limiter A and B On–Off (switchable) 4) Normal operation level 1/8 of full power or –9 dB below clip level.

MLS switch 0, –2, –4, –5 dB Lab.gruppen reserve the right to alter functions or the specification without prior
Link-switch Ch. A–B notice.

Lab.gruppen AB, Gullregnsvägen 16, SE-434 44 Kungsbacka, Sweden.

Tel +46 300 56 28 00 Fax +46 300 56 28 99 e-mail: [email protected] www.labgruppen.com