ARC AUDIO KS 1200.1

Modern times and modern vehicle design require a total rethink of the car audio amplifier. Size matters and today small and compact is the answer however there are other things to consider. A small amplifier is great but if it doesn't sound any better then the stock radio what are you really gaining? The KS amplifiers are a totally "out of the box" rethink of what an amplifier can be. By taking a proven but underutilized Pro Audio amplifier class and bringing it up to date with modern components we can achieve uncompromising sound quality in a compact chassis that makes installation in even the most challenging cars and trucks a breeze.

Switching to a higher class. Class G and Class G/H amplifiers offer the best of all possible characteristics. Power output, distortion, efficiency, heat, noise, size are all class leading specs with this design.

Why does this class or amplifier perform so well? It's built for music not test tones or noise. Class G/H works with the dynamics of music not against then. When an amplifier is playing music even at full volume, due to its dynamic nature, it is really only working above 1/2 power about 10% of the time. You only need full power during the very loud passages like the impact of a drum or the pluck of a bass string. The rest to the time your 1200 watt amp is making less then 600 watts. That's where the KS amp's Class G/H comes in. It's like having 2 amps in one. A 600 watt amp that can be a lot smaller and makes a lot less heat that in a fraction of a second becomes an 1200 watt monster. The trick of making this work is striking a balance between switching this high power section on and off. It takes the years of experience Nikola Engineering has to achieve this delicate balance.

◾ Class H mono block subwoofer amplifier
◾ Advanced microprocessor control system
◾ Non digital class G/H switching design
◾ Strapable design
◾ Code based flashing diagnostics
◾ Designed By Robert Zeff
◾ Protection against: Reverse voltage, Over Voltage, Speaker Short, and Thermal Overload
◾ Can drive highly reactive loads
◾ Hi/Low Level balanced switchblade RCA inputs for flexible integration into most applications
◾ Optically isolated Mosfet power supply
◾ 24dB lowpass crossover with 30Hz to 250Hz
◾ Master/Slave control
◾ Variable Sub Sonic filter
◾ Variable Bass Boost
◾ Quiet Fan cooling

1 Channel @ 4 ohms 650 Watts
1 Channel @ 2 ohms 1200 Watts
1 Channel @ 1 ohms 1000 Watts
Frequency Response 4Hz - 250Hz
Crossover Range 30Hz - 250Hz Variable
Bass Boost +15dB @30Hz - 250Hz
S/N Ratio 112dB
Input Sensitivity (Low) 200mV - 3.5V
Max current draw 130 Amps @ 1300 Watts 1% THD
Idle Current 1.5 Amps
Fuse 4 x 30 Amps
Dimensions 15.5" (L) x 8.0" (W) x 2.375" (H)