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Lab Gruppen fP 2600 2 x 840W into 4ohms, 1680W 8ohms bridged. £1,497.44
Description
High-tech in professional amplification!
The fP 2600 is a lightweight and space-saving power amplifier, ideal for use in high quality touring sound systems as well as in demanding permanent installations.
The latest semiconductor technology is utilized in the new ferrite Power (fP) amplifiers. This, together with Lab.gruppen’s proprietary copper cooling system, Intercooler®, enhances the 2 ohms capacity. Two easily accessible dust filters on the front ensure a clean front-to-rear airflow.
A new Bi-phase wiring scheme also increases the capacity of the switch mode power supply. This extends the power bandwidth in the low end.
R.R.P. £2,226.63
Our Price: £1,497.44 Inc VAT
Technical Specifications
- MAX OUTPUT POWER 1)
- EIA at 1 kHz and 1% THD FTC 20-20kHz @0.1%THD
- MLS switch -3 dB 0 dB Full 0 dB Full
- 16 Ω per channel 110 W 215 W 210 W
- 8 Ω per channel 240 W 430 W 420 W
- 4 Ω per channel 430 W 840 W 800 W
- 2 Ω per channel 870 W 1200 2), 1540 3) W 1175 W
- 16 Ω bridged 480 W 860 W 840 W
- 8 Ω bridged 870 W 1680 W 1600 W
- 4 Ω bridged 1740 W 2400 2), 3000 3) W 2350 W
- Max output voltage
- 8 ohms load 45 Vrms 59 Vrms
- Peak voltage, no load 65 V 85 V
- Distortion etc.
- THD 20Hz-20kHz
- and 1W to full power 0,04 %
- THD @ 1kHZ and –1dB
- under clip 0,01 %
- DIM 30 at –3dB under clip 0,008 %
- Hum and Noise <-110 dB
- Channel separation @10kHz 70 dB
- Output impedance 30 mΩ
- Slew Rate 60 V/µs
- Inputs
- Gain, selectable [dB] 20, 23, 26, 29,
- 32, 35, 38, 41
- Impedance 20 kohm
- Common mode rejection 50 dB
- Front Panel
- Gain controls (2) channel A, B 31 pos detent
- Clip Indicator (2) red LEDs
- Output headroom indicators (10) green LED’s Fast peak –slow release
- Temp Indicator (2) yellow LEDs 80°C at heatsink
- VHF indicator (2) yellow LEDs <12kHz at full power or shortened output
- On Indicator (2) green LEDs DC rail voltage for channel A and B
- Rear Panel
- Input connectors (2) Neutrik Combo XLR type, 3 pin & 1/4” jack
- Link connector (2) XLR type, 3 pin male
- Output connectors (2) Neutrik 4-pole Speakon connectors
- Switches
- Clip limiter A and B On-Off (switchable)
- MLS switch 0, -3 dB
- Link-switch Ch.A-B
- Power 230 V version 115 V version
- Operation voltage 130 V-265 V AC 65 V – 135 V AC
- Minimum start voltage 175 V 95 V AC
- Full output power at 4ohms 180 V-265 V AC 90 V – 130 V AC
- Peak inrush current (Soft start limited) 5 A 5 A
- Current Draw @ 4ohms & 230V
- Quiescent power (no load) 1 Arms 2 Arms
- 1/8 of full power (-9dB) 6 Arms 12 Arms
- 1/3 of full power (-5dB) 9 Arms 18 Arms
- At full power (0 dB) @1 kHz 1% THD 16 Arms 32 Arms
- Net Dimensions mm (inch) 483 (19”) W x 88 (3,5”) H x 347 (13,7”) D
- Shipping Dimensions mm (inch) 560 (22”) W x 180 (7.1”) H x 500 (19.7”) D
- Net Weight 8 kg (18 lbs)
- Shipping Weight 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
- Approvals CE Emission EN 55 103-1, E3
- Immunity EN 55 103-2, E3, with S/N below 1% at normal operation level
- Safety EN 60 065, class I
Features
- 2 x 430 watts @ 8 Ω
- 2 x 840 watts @ 4 Ω
- 2 x 1200 watts @ 2 Ω
- (Measured just below clip level, with both channels driven)
- Light weight and compact: only 8 kg (18 lbs), 2U high
- MLS™ Switch: Lab.gruppen’s unique power matching for different loads
- New features
- Replaces the LAB 1600
- Multiple positions gain switch
- Easily accessible dust filters
- Improved low-end power bandwidth
- Link connector with XLR-type connector
- Extruded front panel for increased stability
- Bridged mono outputs in one SpeakOn connector
- Besides the traditionally superb Lab.gruppen sonic performance, there is a full line of features to make the fP family functional in all situations from installation to high performance live sound systems:
- Regulated switch mode power supply
- Today there are many lightweight, switch-mode amplifiers in the market. However, the unique Lab.gruppen switch-mode power supply technology offers a number of essential 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 efficiency. The regulated power supply easily deals with a very high variation in the AC mains voltage: it can drop by up to 20% below its nominal level - e.g. to 180 V instead of 230 V – without any problem. Perhaps even greater benefits result from the extreme efficiency of Lab.gruppen amplifiers: only a fraction of the energy from the AC mains is turned into heat.
- A regulated power supply also presents some other sonic advantages, such as better cone control and the same fast response as a conventional power supply.
- Multiple positions Gain switch
- To meet the demands for a flexible gain structure in the system, Lab.gruppen offers a multiple position gain switch. The maximum amplifier gain can be set to all industry standards: 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38 and 41 dB.
- Sophisticated protection circuitry, combining:
- ALS™ short circuit protection; the Adaptive Limiting System permits very high peak currents, but keeps the amplifier within the Safe Operation Area.
- DC protection; protects against infrasonic signals
- 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

