The Rane Model MA 6S Multichannel
Amplifier supplies six completely independent amplifier channels in one 3-space
rack-mount unit. Each channel delivers 100 watts rms into an eight ohm load, or
150 watts each into a four ohm load. Adjacent pairs of channels (1&2,
3&4, 5&6) operate bridged to provide 300 watts into an eight ohm load.
Each channel of the MA 6S includes
an input Voltage Controlled Attenuator (VCA). This carefully designed VCA
prevents clipping at the output of the amplifier for any load for up to 15 dB of
input overdrive. This VCA provides additional headroom to each channel, making
the 100 watt ratings effectively much higher, and the results much louder.
All channels of the MA 6S are
completely independent. Each is contained on its own circuit board making it
immune to the actions of any other channel. Power is distributed to each channel
from one master high current power supply, designed so that signal may not
back-feed from a heavily loaded channel to any other channel. This makes power
supply cross talk between channels inaudible.
The optional KTM 6 allows
rackmounting of up to six output transformers. Individual 70.7 V and 100V
transformers are also available.