User Manual
6
Powering the Amplifier
The Sonamp 2-100 & 12-50 features
a removable IEC power connector
(Figure 7). A 14-gauge EIA standard
120-volt grounded power cable is
included with the amplifier. Due to
the amplifier’s power requirement,
Sonance recommends that this cable
not be replaced with another of
unknown quality.
Each time the amplifier’s power cord is initially plugged in and the
POWER switch is turned ON, all channel outputs are disconnected
for approximately 12 seconds and all PROTECTION LEDs will
illuminate briefly while the amp boots up.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL
OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
AND VERIFIED.
Plug the female end of the power cable into the Power Connector
on the amplifier’s rear panel and plug the male end directly into a
grounded 15 amp or 20 amp wall outlet.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER CORD
INTO A CONVENIENCE OUTLET ON ANY OTHER AUDIO OR
VIDEO COMPONENT.
If the electrical service is subject to frequent sags, spikes, or
brownouts, a power conditioner designed for use with high fidelity
equipment should be employed to protect the amplifier.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
Source Connections/Selection 12-50
There are three options when connecting audio inputs to the
12-50 amplifier:
LOCAL Line In Connectors - Use this input when you want the
audio source to only come out of a specific channel (see Figure 9).
Buss A Input - Use this input when you want an audio source to be
available to any of the 12 channels.
Buss B Input - Use this input when you want an audio source to be
available to any of the 12 channels.
Buss Loop Outputs - Each of the Buss Inputs provide loop outputs
to allow multiple amplifiers to share common audio sources. The
loop outputs on the 12-50 amplifier are not buffered. The number of
amplifiers that can be connected in series will depend on the output
level of the audio source. The source connected to the LEFT and RIGHT
LINE IN Inputs passes through to the LEFT and RIGHT LINE Outputs
(see Figure 10). Always use high-quality interconnect cables.
Input Assignment DIP Switches
To assign an audio input to an output channel of the Sonamp
12-50 amplifier, select the audio input using the red dip switch.
Audio inputs are selected by sliding the DIP switch ON (left) or
OFF (right): (see Figure 9). You can select multiple inputs for each
channel which could be used for paging or a doorbell as well as an
audio source.
Amplifiers Power Requirements: 15 AMP Breaker 20 AMP Breaker
Model Input Voltage Output Power (sinewave) Draw Watts Qty of Amplifiers Qty of Amplifiers
2-100 100-120V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 252 5 7
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 263 5 7
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 51 28 37
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 52 27 36
@ Idle 22
@ Standby 0.3
12-50 100-120V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 665 2 2
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 732 1 2
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 104 13 18
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 118 12 16
@ Idle 30
@ Standby 0.36
13 AMP Breaker 20 AMP Breaker
Model Input Voltage Output Power (sinewave) Draw Watts Qty of Amplifiers Qty of Amplifiers
2-100 220-240V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 252 9 13
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 263 8 13
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 51 44 69
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 52 44 67
@ Idle 20
@ Standby 0.3
12-50 220-240V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 665 3 5
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 732 3 4
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 104 22 33
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 118 19 29
@ Idle 30
@ Standby 0.45
SONAMP 2-100 & 12-50 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FIGURE 10: SONAMP 12-50
LEFT, RIGHT LINE INPUTS
FIGURE 8: SONAMP 2-100 & 12-50 MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS
FIGURE 7: IEC POWER
CORD CONNECTION
IN
O
UT
1-L 1-R
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
C
AUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
D
O NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE P
AS OUVRIR
S/N
T5AL / 250VAC
2-100
AC 100-120V ~ 60Hz
CAUTION
R
EPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH
S
AME TYPE AND RATING
ATTENTION
R
EMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC LE
MEME TYP
E ET CALIBRE DU FUSIBLE
VOLTAGE TRIGGER
IN OUT
AUTO ON
OFF
1 - LEFT
1 - R
IGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
AUDIO
3-30 VOLTS
AC or DC
8 Ω MIN
AC 220-240V ~ 50Hz
52 watts
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
12-50
S/N
VOLTAGE TRIGGER
IN OUT
AUTO ON
OFF
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
1-LEFT 1-RIGHT
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
2-LEFT 2-RIGHT 3-LEFT 3-RIGHT 4-LEFT 4-RIGHT 5-LEFT 5-RIGHT 6-LEFT 6-RIGHT
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
D
O NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE P
AS OUVRIR
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
BUSS INPUT A BUSS INPUT B
1 - LEFT
1 - R
IGHT
BRIDGE
8
Ω MIN
CLASS 2 WIRING
T10AL / 250VAC
CAUTION
R
EPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
ATTENTION
REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC LE
M
EME TYPE ET CALIBRE DU FUSIBLE
2 - LEFT
2 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
3 - LEFT
3 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
5 - LEFT
5 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
6 - LEFT
6 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
4 - LEFT
4 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
AUDIO
3-30 VOLTS
AC or DC
8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN
156 watts
AC 100-120V ~ 60Hz
AC 220-240V ~ 50Hz
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
12-50
S/N
VOLTAGE TRIGGER
IN OUT
AUTO ON
OFF
IN
O
UT
IN
OUT
1-LEFT 1-RIGHT
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
LEVEL LEVEL
B
RIDGE
OFF ON
MONOSTEREO
2-LEFT 2-RIGHT 3-LEFT 3-RIGHT 4-LEFT 4-RIGHT 5-LEFT 5-RIGHT 6-LEFT 6-RIGHT
LOCAL
BUSS A
BUSS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
LOCAL
B
USS A
B
USS B
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
D
O NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE P
AS OUVRIR
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
BUSS INPUT A BUSS INPUT B
1 - LEFT
1 - R
IGHT
BRIDGE
8
Ω MIN
CLASS 2 WIRING
T10AL / 250VAC
CAUTION
R
EPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING
ATTENTION
REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC LE
M
EME TYPE ET CALIBRE DU FUSIBLE
2 - LEFT
2 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
3 - LEFT
3 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
5 - LEFT
5 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
6 - LEFT
6 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
4 - LEFT
4 - RIGHT
BRIDGE
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
AUDIO
3-30 VOLTS
AC or DC
8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN 8 Ω MIN
156 watts
AC 100-120V ~ 60Hz
AC 220-240V ~ 50Hz
ON
ON
1 2 3
1 2 3
FIGURE 9: DIP SWITCHES