Data Sheet

A Benchmark For Touring Amplification
Over the past decade, the tight and transparent sound of
Lab.gruppen touring ampliers has earned the praise of renowned
FOH engineers and leading sound rental companies worldwide.
FP 14000, the new agship model of the FP+ Series, advances this
tradition by further augmenting effective power output to effortlessly
handle extreme low-frequency loads. The Regulated Switch Mode
Power Supply (R.SMPS) has been updated to provide more sustained
high power during extended bursts of low frequency content,
while at the same time ensuring stable rail voltages even with wide
uctuations of external mains voltage. The forceful, high-current
(90 A peak) output stage relies on Lab.gruppen’s patented Class TD
topology, a breakthrough in amplier technology that approaches
the efciency of Class D while retaining the sonic purity of proven
Class B designs. A highly rened and efcient circuit layout further
optimizes the interaction of R.SMPS and Class TD to produce the
unprecedented power density of the FP 14000.
To keep its cool under extreme demands, the FP 14000 relies on
Lab.gruppen’s proprietary Intercooler. This innovation uses thousands
of copper ns to multiply the exposed heatsink surface’s rapid heat
dissipation. Also, all output devices are mounted transverse to the
airow for uniform cooling. As a result, the FP 14000 delivers
Lab.gruppen’s’ trademark “all the power, all the time” with no
degradation of sonic performance.
To maximize headroom in any application, the FP 14000 offers
adjustable input gain along with Lab.gruppen’s exclusive Voltage
Peak Limiter (VPL). Adjustable on a per-channel basis, VPL optimizes
the output for any load, from a single massive subwoofer to a series
of HF compression drivers.
The comprehensive warning and protection features on the
FP 14000 safeguard output circuits and connected loads while
also extending amplier life and minimizing the chance of service
interuptions. Whether it’s a matter of faulty wiring, improper use, or
extreme ambient temperatures, the FP 14000 gives clear indication
of any problems. Automatic protection measures engage only at
critical thresholds. Operating conditions are re-checked every six
seconds and, if a fault is detected, normal operation is resumed when
measurements return to nominal.
The FP 14000 is shipped with a NomadLink network interface as
standard. In conjunction with DeviceControl software, or the leading
third party control platforms, NomadLink network allows monitoring
of all key amplier parameters and remote control of power on/off,
channel mutes, and channel solo functions. (NomadLink requires the
separate NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge & Network Controller).
▸ Unprecedented power density – The FP 14000 delivers a total of
14000 W (2 x 7000 W @ 2 ohms) in only 2U.
▸ Lab.gruppen sound quality – The FP 14000 is optimized for
sustained performance into extreme low-frequency loads, yet it
also maintains Lab.gruppen’s reputation for exceptionally smooth
and transparent mid- and high-frequency response.
▸ NomadLink® network ready – Monitoring and control of key
functions accessible via the intuitive DeviceControl software and
the robust, daisy-chained NomadLink network, as well as by the
leading third party control platforms.
▸ Patented Class TD amplier topology – Road-proven output
stage delivers Class B audio quality with Class D efciency.
▸ Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS™) – Output
power remains constant even with signicant drops in the mains
voltage.
▸ Efcient cooling system – Unique, lightweight Intercooler®
copper cooling system dissipates more heat to allow extended
peak output.
▸ Adjustable parameters – Selectable Gain, scalable Voltage
Peak Limiter (VPL™), and bridge-mode operation allow custom
conguration for any system or application.
▸ XLR input and link connectors
▸ Heavy-duty binding posts
▸ Comprehensive protection and warning – Excessive output
current, DC, high temperature, very high frequency (VHF), short
circuit, open load, mains fuse protection, and soft start.
FP 14000
Technical Data
FP+ Series: Dedicated Touring Amplifiers
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