Staub Electronics EA-AMP-12D-45A EPISODE - 12 CHANNEL 45 WATTS DIGITAL AMPLIFIER - Manual (Page 6)

EA-AMP-12D-45A Installation Manual
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2. Package Contents
3. Recommended For Installation
(1) EA-AMP-12D-45A
(1) Installation Manual
(2) Rack Mounting Ears and Screws
(4) Removable Rack Feet and Screws
(1) Detachable IEC Power Cable
3.1. Tools
• #2 Philips Screwdriver
• Wire Strippers
3.2. Materials
• Speaker Wire
Use high-quality, 2 or 4 conductor, 14-18 gauge (AWG) speaker wire. The higher the strand count, the
better the sound quality will be. Using 4 conductor cables for stereo zones can save money and time on the
installation by reducing the number of wires that must be pulled.
• Source Input Cables
Source inputs on the EA-AMP-12D-45A utilize RCA connections. Use high-quality pre- or field-terminated RCA
cables.
• Speaker Selectors and Volume Controls
For multi-room audio applications, there may be volume controls or zone selectors between the amplifier
speaker output and the speakers. Make sure that any equipment used is capable of handling the wattage
supplied by the amplifier.
Any equipment used to add more speakers must have built–in impedance matching, or the speaker wiring must
be configured to provide the correct impedance at the amplifier.
3.3. Speaker Recommendation
The EA-AMP-12D-45A is capable of handling a 4 ohm load at 45 watts for normal outputs, or an 8 ohm load at 90
watts for bridged outputs. Use speakers rated for 4-8 ohms and capable handling at least 45 watts RMS for the
best performance.
Avoid attaching more than two 8 ohm speakers or one 4-6 ohm speaker directly to any single output zone in
Normal mode. Attach only 8 ohm speakers directly to bridged output zones. When attaching multiple speakers
to an output, use an impedance matching volume control or selector between the amplifier and the speakers if
necessary to maintain the correct impedance.