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Features
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Dimensions
Specification Note
Features
Removable Chrome Covers:
The Rockford Fosgate Punch P6001bd amplifier features dual removable chrome
covers. One of the covers conceals all speaker, signal, remote, power and ground
connections, as well as the gain and crossover frequency controls for a cleaner
installation.
Cast
Aluminum Heatsink: The cast aluminum heatsink dissipates heat
generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting
provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink
designs.
MEHSA
(Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application): MEHSA is a Rockford
Fosgate proprietary process that increases the heat transfer from the MOSFET
devices to the heatsink. The multi-layer insulated metal MEHSA substrate
operates with minimal thermal resistance, spreading heat both downward and
outward to quickly dissipate heat from each device across the heatsink. This
allows greater power output, enhanced thermal stability, and maximum
reliability.
TOPAZ
(Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone): TOPAZ is a circuit that
simply eliminates noise. The TOPAZ circuit allows the amplifier ground to move
with the source unit ground, creating a "noise elimination" zone just before the
preamp section. If there is any noise in the ground coming down the RCA line to
the amplifier, TOPAZ amazingly tracks it down and eliminates it. The result is a
30-40dB improvement of the isolation between input ground and chassis ground.
Trans-ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier): The
trans-ANA is a circuit that allows the audio signal to pass through the
amplifier at low voltage. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high
voltage rails via a pair of drive transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an
active node formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies. The
result is crystal clear sound quality.
NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying
Advanced Decision): NOMAD is an intelligent protection circuit
that uses an analog computer to make real time decisions regarding temperature,
voltage, current and impedance. The unit is protected without limiting sound
output unless needed.
DSM
(Discrete Surface Mount): In the manufacturing process high speed
robotics are used to place 0% tolerance resistors and large board traces
providing greater reliability and efficiency.
TO-247 MOSFET: The Punch
P6001bd utilizes ultra high performance MOSFET output devices, giving the
amplifier more power handling capability as well as lower thermal impedance for
more reliable operation, even under the harshest load conditions.
Internal Filter: The
amplifier's internal 12 dB per octave Butterworth low-pass filter is variable
from 35 to 250 Hz.
Infrasonic Filter: The
infrasonic filter allows the amplifier to block ultra-low frequencies that your
subs can't reproduce, improving the efficiency of your speaker system. The
filter is fixed at 27 Hz, and has a slope of 12 dB per octave. You can turn the
filter on or off.
Remote Punch Bass: The Punch
Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment by
helping reproduce full range sound without adding excessive boost. The Punch
Bass control has a narrow band adjustment centered at 45Hz, variable from 0dB to
+18dB. Using the mounting bracket, the supplied Punch Bass wired remote can be
mounted in any convenient location. The module's case can be configured with the
bracket above or below the module, or, without the case, mounted flush in your
vehicle's dash (requires a 2" x 7/8" cutout with a maximum thickness of 3/8").
The wired remote is 2.281" wide, 1.214" tall and 1.509" deep (2.471" including
the knob and cable connection). The included cable is 16.25' in length.
RCA Pass-Thru Jacks: The
pass-thru jacks provide a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional
amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the
vehicle to the amplifier location. The pass-thru jacks output a full-range
signal.
Power Indicator and Protection LEDs:
The RF logo, located on the top left of the amplifier, illuminates when the unit
is turned on. The "Swirl" portion of the logo illuminates with the output signal
level. A yellow "Protect" LED, located next to the RF logo, illuminates if a
short circuit or too low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.
Another yellow LED, labeled "Thermal", illuminates if the amplifier overheats.
The amplifier will automatically shut down if either of the two LEDs indicate
amplifier trouble.
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Power Connections: The power
and ground terminals are nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors and will
accommodate up to 4-gauge wire. The remote turn-on terminal will accept wire
sizes of 12- to 24-gauge. A Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied)
is required to tighten/loosen the terminals.
Speaker Connections: The
nickel-plated clamp wire connectors will accept wire sizes of 8- to 18-gauge. A
Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) is required to
tighten/loosen the terminals.
Note: Although there
are two sets of speaker terminals, the amplifier still produces a
monaural signal. The A and B speaker outputs are internally wired in
parallel.
Remote Punch Bass Connection:
An RJ-45 jack is provided for connecting the supplied Remote Punch Bass cable.
Dimensions
Dimensions:
- Without Covers:
W=13.5625", H=2.456", D=10.875"
- With Covers Installed:
W=13.6875", H=2.456", D=11.105"
Specification Note
CEA-2006 Compliance: The
specifications given by Rockford Fosgate for the Punch P6001bd amplifier comply
with the new CEA-2006 Amplifier Power Standard from the CEA (Consumer
Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can
display the CEA-2006 logo on their product.
