Kenwood KAC-M1824BT Bluetooth Class-D Compact 4 Channel Class-D Marine Power Amplifier

Description

Unit Includes: Power Amplifier, Mounting hardware, and Instruction manual

Features

Class D marine rated amplifier for compact size excellent efficiency
Can operate as a 2 or 4 channel amplifier
Conformal coated circuit board suitable for marine or ATV applications
Amplifier is ideal for motorcycles and other vehicles where conventional amplifiers will not fit
Extruded aluminum heat sink design
USB terminal for Charging devices
IPX-5 rated water resistant wired remote control for source selection, play/pause, track selection and volume
Signal Sensing Turn-on for easy integration to factory audio systems or when using speaker level inputs
4 - Channel Speaker Level inputs through RCA's (Sold separately)
4 - Channel RCA Line Level Inputs for connection to external sources
2 - Channel RCA Line Level outputs for daisy chain connection to additional amplifiers
Fader control
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0dB, -3dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB (Reference: Rated Power into 4Ohms at 14.4V)
Input Impedance: 10k ohm
Speaker Impedance: 2Ω to 8Ω allowable
CEA-2006 Compliant
Fuse ratings: 15A x 1

Max Power Output

400 Watts

RMS Power Output

45 Watts x 4 at 4 ohms
45 Watts x 4 at 2 ohms
90 Watts x 2 at 2 ohms

Bluetooth features:

Integral Bluetooth technology facilitates convenient hands-free phone calls and audio streaming
A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0+ EDR certified
aptX Codec support for excellent sound quality

Inputs and Outputs

1 - Battery & Ground
4 - RCA or Speaker level inputs
2 - RCA outputs
4 - Speaker Outputs

Dimensions

5-5/8" (W) x 1-3/4" (D) x 3-7/8" (H)

Specifications

More Information
Manufacturer	Kenwood
Part Number	KAC-M1824BT
Amplifier Topology Class	Class D
Number of Channels	4 Channel
Amplifier Bridging	Bridgable @ 4 ohms
Minimum Impedance in Bridged Mode	4 ohm
Minimum Impedance in Un-Bridged Mode	2 ohm
Strappable Amplifier	No
RCA Pre-amp Audio outputs	2 Pairs (Front, Rear)
Preamp voltage	150 mV - 11 V
Speaker level inputs	Yes
Gain Control	Yes
Bass Knob / Remote Gain	No
Built in Crossover	None
Cooling Fan	No
Color	Silver
Warranty	1 Year
CEA2006 Compliant	No
UPC Code	019048210319
Return period	30 days
Exchange period	30 days

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