About the Focal FDP 1.2000
High-powered and will work with almost any system
High-powered and will work with almost any system
Focal's FDP 1.2000 mono amplifier can deliver up to 2,000 watts RMS to a subwoofer — providing enough bass to keep up with even the most high-powered audio systems. The FDP 1.2000 uses Class D technology to deliver big-league power from a chassis that's about 2" high.
You can engage the extensive and versatile filter section to optimize the tone and performance for a wide variety of subwoofers and speakers. The variable low-pass filter and adjustable phase focus the bass in your vehicle. An onboard adjustable subharmonic synthesizer allows you to get more bass out of classic recordings. The speaker-level inputs and auto turn-on let you connect this amp to almost any car stereo, even a factory radio.
Remote control, clip light, and bass enhancer
Focal includes a wired remote bass level controller so you can tweak your bass from song to song from your front seat. You'll find subharmonic synthesizer controls on the remote as well. It also features an LED clip light that'll let you know if you're overloading the amp.
For a monster-size setup, get two
For some real loud fun, you can bridge two FDP 1.2000s together to drive a subwoofer system with up to 4,000 watts RMS.
Installation Note: This amplifier's power consumption is beyond the capacity of most automotive electrical systems. To power this amp, your vehicle may require an electrical upgrade that could include a high-output alternator, a Big 3 wiring upgrade, and a second battery.
Outputs, inputs, and warning lights
Product highlights:
- mono subwoofer amplifier
- 1200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms
- 2000 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
- CTA-2006 compliant
- Class D amp technology (frequency response: 8-350 Hz)
- variable low-pass filter (40-350 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- variable subsonic filter: (8-53 Hz, 48 dB/octave)
- variable subharmonic synthesizer (30 and 45 Hz)
- variable phase control (0-180 degrees)
Other Features:
- wired remote level and subharmonic synthesizer control with LED clip light included
- preamp inputs and outputs
- speaker-level inputs (require speaker wire to RCA adapters)
- auto signal-detection and turn-on with high-level input
- wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended
- fuse rating: 25A x 6
- dimensions: 19-5/8"W x 2-3/16"H x 8"D
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # FDP 1.2000
What's in the box:
Focal FDP 1.2000 owner's manual
- Mono amplifier
- Six 25-amp ATO fuses (installed)
- 2 Mounting brackets
- Wired remote control
- 16.5' Remote cable (RJ25 plugs on each end)
- 2mm Allen wrench
- 3mm Allen wrench
- 4mm Allen wrench
- 4 Countersunk M4 x 8mm screws
- Four 3/4" Screws
- Two 3/8" Screws
- 4 Rubber flat washers
- Operations manual
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Features & specs
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) |
1200 x 1 | |
| Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) | N/A | |
| Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) | 2000 x 1 | |
| Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) | N/A | |
| Minimum Impedance Bridged | N/A | |
| Minimum Impedance Unbridged | 2 | |
| Minimum Impedance | 2 | |
| Best Frequency Response | 8-350 Hz | |
| THD at Rated RMS Power | --- | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 105 dB | |
| Input Voltage | --- | |
| Features | ||
| Amplifier Class | D | |
| Low-Pass Crossover Frequency | 40-350 Hz | |
| Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | 24 dB/octave | |
| High-Pass Crossover Frequency | N/A | |
| High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) | N/A | |
| Bass Boost | Yes | |
| Bass Boost Frequency | 30 & 45 Hz | |
| Fan Cooled | Yes | |
| Fuse Rating | 150 | |
| Speaker Level Inputs | Yes | |
| Preamp Outputs | 2 | |
| Width (inches) | 19-5/8 | |
| Height (inches) | 2-3/16 | |
| Depth (inches) | 8 | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
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Features
Overview: The Focal FDP 1.2000 is a Class D mono subwoofer amplifier. The Class D design and compact aluminum chassis offer efficient dissipation of heat for reliable performance.
Speaker-Level Inputs: The RCA inputs will accept either pre-amp or speaker-level signals from your car's head unit. A speaker level signal is connected to the RCA inputs using a speaker wire to RCA adapter (sold separately).
Balanced/Unbalanced Inputs: The amp features a switch that allows you to change the standard "unbalanced" inputs to "balanced floating ground" inputs. In some cases the balanced setting can reduce noise.
Subharmonic Synthesizer (SHS): When music lacks low bass, the SHS circuit creates more bottom end; the music is sampled, and new tones are created one octave lower than the existing signal. The relative output levels at 45 Hz and 30 Hz are adjusted on the amplifier, and a knob on the wired remote sets the amount of synthesized signal mixed with the music. (The remote must be plugged in for SHS to function.) A switch on the amplifier turns SHS on/off.
Auto Turn-on: When using a speaker level input, the amp will turn on automatically when it senses the input signal.
Multiple Amplifiers: Two identical FDP 1.2000 amplifiers can be strapped together to double the power to a single subwoofer, 2400 watts RMS into an 8Ω load and 4000 watts RMS into a 4Ω load. When used in this "bridged" configuration, one amp is the master and controls the gain, crossover point, and subsonic filter. You can also connect multiple identical amplifiers together in a cascading configuration, with each powering its own speaker(s) and the master amp providing all the controls.
Mounting Brackets: The Focal FDP 1.2000 includes mounting brackets that slide into slots in the bottom of the amp. The included countersunk screws then secure the brackets to the amp.
Amplifier Dimensions:
- Width: 18.875" (19.625" including the mounting brackets)
- Height: 1.980" (2.154" including the mounting brackets)
- Depth: 7.978"
Front-mounted Controls/Terminals: The amplifier controls and terminals are all mounted on the front panel for a clean installation and easy setup.
Protection Circuits: The amplifier is equipped with protection circuits for short circuits (or speaker impedance too low), overheating, and over voltage. A bank of LEDs indicates the amp's operating status, and where a problem can be found, including blown fuses.
Controls
Level Control (Gain): The amplifier will accept both line level and speaker level inputs. The input level range is 350 mV to 8 Volts. The rotary input level control can be adjusted by a standard flat-head screwdriver (not included).
Subharmonic Synthesizer (SHS): A 2-position switch on the amplifier turns SHS on/off. Separate rotary dials adjust the relative output levels at 45 Hz and 30 Hz.
Phase: The output phase is continuously variable between 0° and 180°. The phase can be adjusted on the amp or the wired remote.
Linkwitz-Riley Crossovers: The low pass and subsonic (high pass) crossovers are always engaged, they cannot be bypassed.
- Low Pass: The rotary dial is variable from 40 to 350 Hz; the slope is 24 dB/octave.
- Subsonic: The rotary dial is variable from 8 to 53 Hz; the slope is 48 dB/octave. When using a sealed enclosure the subsonic filter is typically set between 8 Hz and 30 Hz to increase power handling capacity. For a ported enclosure the filter should be set 5 Hz lower than the port tune frequency to prevent damage to the subwoofer.
Balanced/Unbalanced: A 2-position switch sets the signal input circuit to balanced or unbalanced. Unbalanced is typical, but in some cased the balanced setting can reduce noise.
Direct/Master: set The Direct/Master switch is typically left in the Master position. When multiple FDP 1.2000s are bridged or cascaded together, one will be set to Master, the others to Direct.
Wired Remote Control: The included remote plugs into the RJ-25 port. The remote has three knobs, master level, SHS level, and phase (0° to 180°). The LED on the remote is green under normal conditions, but flashes red when the amp is being overdriven, to prompt you to turn the level down. The remote has integrated flanges and screws are included to mount the unit under the dash. The remote dimensions are:
- Width: 2.18" (3.14" including the mounting flanges)
- Height: 0.925"
- Depth: 1.515" (2.125" including the knob and cable)
Connections
Power Input: Set-screw terminals are provided for connecting the power and ground cables. The terminals can accept up to 2-gauge wire (4-gauge minimum is recommended). The set screws are tightened/loosened with the included 4mm Allen wrench.
Remote Turn-on: The remote turn-on set screw terminal will accept up to 10-gauge wire. The set screw is tightened/loosened with the included 2mm Allen wrench.
Note: The remote turn-on is not needed when a speaker-level input is used. The Auto Turn-on circuit will automatically turn the amp on when an amplified signal is detected (and turn the amp off when the input signal is no longer detected).
Speaker Outputs: There are four pair of speaker output terminals, all internally wired in parallel, to easily connect multiple subwoofers. The set-screw terminals will accept up to 10-gauge wire and are tightened/loosened with the included 2mm Allen wrench.
Signal Input: The amplifier has one pair of stereo RCA inputs that accepts either pre-amp or speaker-level signals. Because it's a mono amp, a stereo input is summed to mono, then amplified. When using a speaker-level input signal, use a speaker wire to RCA adaptor (sold separately) to connect the amplifier to the source unit via speaker wires.
Line Output: There are two RCA output jacks, but they are not a stereo pair. One is an in-phase sum of the stereo input, used when cascading multiple FDP 1.2000 amps together to power multiple subwoofers. The other is an out-of-phase sum of the stereo input, used when bridging two FDP 1.2000 amps together to power a single subwoofer.
Remote Control: The RJ-25 jack is for connecting the included remote control.
Fuses: The amp has six internal 25-amp ATO fuses. The bottom panel must be removed to access the fuses.
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