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The Ampetronic C5-1 is a stand-alone, single-output perimeter hearing loop driver delivering 5 A RMS of loop current from a 1U rack unit. Setup is through a digital front panel with built-in test tones and adjustable metal loss correction. Typical uses are meeting rooms, classrooms, places of worship, council chambers and small auditoriums that need a perimeter loop meeting BS EN 60118-4.
5 A RMS
Loop current
1U
Rack height
Passive
Cooling
2.5 kg
Weight
Stand-alone modelThe C5-1 has no network port. Remote monitoring, email fault alerts, the priority input and the custom dual-slope MLC are only on the networked C5-1N.
Metal loss correctionMLC corrects the frequency response tilt caused by metal in the building. It does not make up the overall signal loss, which can be large, so loops in steel-framed buildings still need a proper design.
Features
Single loop output, 5 A RMS (7.1 A peak) at 1 kHz
Class D output stage with internal power supply
Digital front panel interface for setup and adjustment
Built-in test tones for commissioning
Two balanced mic/line inputs with switchable phantom power, plus a 100V line input
Speech optimised automatic gain control
Adjustable metal loss correction
Tri-colour status LED and system diagnostics
Phoenix (Euroblock) connectors throughout
Passive cooling, no fan
Specifications
| Loop output current | 5 A RMS (7.1 A peak), 1 kHz sine; 2.4 A RMS pink noise |
| Output voltage | 20V RMS (28.3V peak) |
| Loop outputs | 1x 4-pin 5 mm Euroblock (supplied), for twisted pair or star-quad feed cable |
| Inputs 1 and 2 | Balanced mic or line, 3-pin 3.5 mm Euroblock, selected by rear panel switch, switchable 250 Hz low cut |
| Mic input | 200 to 600 ohm, sensitivity -67 dBu, switchable 24V phantom power |
| Line input sensitivity | -42 dBu |
| 100V line input (input 2) | 2-pin 5 mm Euroblock, sensitivity +7 dBu |
| Line output | Balanced, post AGC, 3-pin 3.5 mm Euroblock |
| DC output | 12V 0.1 A, resettable fuse protected |
| USB | Firmware updates, or 200 mA power for a wireless router |
| Frequency response | 80 Hz to 6.5 kHz |
| Distortion | THD+N <0.3% (1 kHz sine at full current) |
| Automatic gain control | Speech optimised, dynamic range >36 dB |
| Metal loss correction | 0 to 4 dB per octave in 0.25 dB steps, gain constant at 1 kHz |
| Power | 230V / 120V nominal, 45 to 65 Hz, 35W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 430 x 190 x 44 mm, 1U 19 inch |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Mounting | Freestanding or 1U rack (brackets fitted); wall brackets available separately |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Environment | IP20, 0 to 35°C, 20 to 90% relative humidity |
