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CAMCO - Vortex Series - Sound Reinforcement amplifier |
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Lightweight, microprocessor controlled, Switch mode PSU, balanced XLR input, Speakon output. Optional WinCAI (for Windows) Amplifier Remote Control System available.
With the Vortex Series CAMCO now introduces
a new generation of power amplifiers setting new standards in terms of technical and mechanical design and construction. Though the superior combination of new time-tested technologies CAMCO engineers have succeeded in bringing a product to market that truly deserves the title "New Generation"
Technology
The idea behind the Vortex Series was to built a new power amp that uses a switched-mode power supply, ensures optimum ventilation and can be produced in compliance with state-of-the art technical standards. Yet output power had to be at least as high as that produced by CAMCO´s "classic" power amps, while the dimensions and weight had to be reduced. With the Vortex Series this idea has become reality: Vortex is a high power amplifier featuring exceptionally
high efficiency, enormous power (6.000 watts mono into 4 ohms) a
mere 2 units in height and the use of micro-controllers to digitally
control and monitor all functions and thus ensure first-class audio
quality.
For the Vortex Series CAMCO engineers have developed a variety of
innovative features: power transistor control with emergency shutdown
in case of extreme malfunctions (prevents the amp from being destroyed),
reliable overvoltage protection up to 400V, thermal protective circuitry
for the transistors, hum free operation in case of extreme undervoltage
(instead of sound-deteriorating limiters).
The amplifiers from the Vortex Series are particularly fast owning
to their current-coupled amplifier stages.
The 3 -stage-switched-mode power supply provides each amplifier
channel with the supply voltage it actually needs, while the volume
level is controlled by a 12-bit-digital-analog DCA converter (Digitally
Controlled Attenuator).
The cooling and ventilation system is a completely new design that
ensures optimum air flow. CAMCO research has allowed us to design
heat sinks with optimized heat dissipation surfaces and an integrated
airflow channel. The direct and straightforward link between air
intake and exit contributes considerably to the thermal stability
of this power amplifier.
Quality
The amplifiers of the Vortex Series display more information by
LED indicators than conventional amplifiers. Operational status,
functions and alternating states are clearly signaled by differing
luminosity colour. All indicators and controls are also available
for adjustment by means of a remote control network; 99 network
addresses can be selected with the amplifier´s volume controls.
Owing to the standard E.U.I. (Extended User Interface), peripheral
modules can be used to configure the Vortex Series for any type
of sound reinforcement application.
From a technical and mechanical point of view the Vortex Series
is a future-oriented product. Its modern design, high-grade componentry
and the use of SMD technology are state-of-the-art features reducing
service/maintance cost and work as well as the number of internal
cable and plug/socket connections. Thus, the Vortex Series sets
a new standard in terms of audio-quality, power, reliability and
ease of operation.
Sound
Precision and transparency of sound are the Vortex Series´ most
characteristic features. The underlying new approach in amplifier
technology eliminates
sound-deteriorating drawbacks right from the start. The circuit
design using internal current control provides for a new definition
of the term sound quality. All protections systems respond only
when damage to the amplifier can be expected, and hence allow for
temporary extreme situations without affecting the sound quality
of the music program.
The Vortex Series is not just "another amplifier" but
has been designed as an integral part of pro-level sound reinforcement
systems. The superior sound quality and enormous power delivered
by the Vortex Series are the features that make a good audio system
an extraordinary one.
Specifications
| Output Power 1) |
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Vortex 2.6 |
Vortex 4 |
Vortex 6 |
Vortex 200V |
Vortex 3 Quadro |
| 16 ohms |
250 W |
500 W |
730 W |
1040 W |
270 W |
| 8 ohms |
480 W |
930 W |
1350 W |
1880 W |
490 W |
| 4 ohms |
860 W |
1570 W |
2300 W |
3100 W |
800 W |
| 2 ohms |
1400 W |
2300 W |
3300 W |
2600 W 2) |
720 W 2) |
| Peak |
1540 W |
2490 W |
4090 W |
4050 W |
1070 W |
| 16 ohms Mono
3) |
960 W |
1860 W |
2700 W |
3760 W |
980 W |
| 8 ohms 3) |
1720 W |
3140 W |
4600 W |
6200 W |
1600 W |
| 4 ohms 3) |
2800 W |
4600 W |
6600 W |
5200 W 2) |
1480 W 2) |
| 2 ohms 4) |
1720 W |
3140 W |
4600 W |
6200 W |
1600 W |
| 1 ohms 4) |
2800 W |
4600 W |
6600 W |
5200 W 2) |
1480 W 2) |
| Peak |
3080 W |
4980 W |
8180 W |
8100 W |
2140 W |
| Output Voltage |
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| Peak @ 8 ohms |
90 V |
130 V |
150 V |
180 V |
90 V |
| Peak, no load |
96 V |
138 V |
162 V |
195 V |
101 V |
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| Net Weight |
11,7 kg |
11,7 kg |
12 kg |
12,2 kg |
10,8 kg |
| Shipping Weight |
14 kg |
14 kg |
14,3 kg |
14,5 kg |
13,1 kg |
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| Circuitry |
bipolar, Class H |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0,15 dB
8 ohms load, 1 dB below rated power |
| Input Impedance |
40 k ohms balanced |
| Voltage Gain |
selectable: 26 dB, 32 dB, or 1,4 V input sensitivity |
| Protection Circuits |
inrush-current limitation, protection circuits
against power on/off transients, temperature monitoring of transformers
and heat-sinks, output DC protection, power transistor control,
temperature dependent SOA protection, intelligent mains fuse
protection |
| Limiter |
switchable peak-limiter |
| Fan |
2 temperature dependent speed-controlled
axial fans |
| Ground-Lift |
input ground-lift switch on back panel |
| Indicators |
LED's for ON, SIGNAL, CLIP, DC, High
Temp,
Output Current |
| Input Connectors |
3-pin XLR, male and female per channel,
pin 2 = inphase |
| Output Connectors 5) |
one 4-pole SPEAKON connector for each output
channel (bi-amping possible) |
| Modes Of Operation |
STEREO, BRIDGE MONO and PARALLEL-MONO |
| Options |
Extended User Interface / E.U.I. -
modules for any kind of EQ |
| Signal To Noise-Ratio |
> 107 dB (unweighted)
> 110 dB (A-weighted)
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms load |
| THD+N (typical) |
< 0,01 %
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms load,
3 dB below rated power |
| SMPTE (typical) |
< 0,01 %
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms load,
3 dB below rated power |
| Damping Factor |
> 400
8 ohms load, 1 kHz and below |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
483 x 88,9 x 436 mm (19", 2U) |
| Shipping Dimensions
(WxHxD) |
540 x 135 x 615 mm (0,045 m3) |
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Subject to technical alterations without
prior notice.
1) all channels driven, 1 kHz, 1% THD @ 230 VAC
2) Peak Power, component tolerance dependent
3) mono bridged
4) parallel mono
5) different at Vortex 3 Quadro
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Description |
List Price |
R.A.L. Price |
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| Vortex-2.6 - Stereo 480 Watt (8ohm per chan.) |
$2,780.00 |
$2,500.00 10% OFF! |
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| Vortex-200V - Stereo 1,880 Watt (8ohm per chan.) |
$5,695.00 |
$5,125.00 10% OFF! |
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| Vortex-3Q - 4 Channel 490 Watt (8ohm per chan.) |
$3,795.00 |
$3,415.00 10% OFF! |
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| Vortex-4.0 - Stereo 930 Watt (8ohm per chan.) |
$3,545.00 |
$3,190.00 10% OFF! |
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| Vortex-6.0 - Stereo 1,350 Watt (8ohm per chan.) |
$4,905.00 |
$4,415.00 10% OFF! |
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