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by michael the B
Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: measuring the power of an amplifier
Replies: 8
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Re: measuring the power of an amplifier

I had thought that the speaker rating, Impedence and sensitivity was at 1kHz. My plan was then to use an input of 1 Khz to drive the amp. I like the idea of looking at the waveform for signs of assymetry on my CRO and then backing back to the maximum point of nil visable distortion. I have a commerc...
by michael the B
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: measuring the power of an amplifier
Replies: 8
Views: 2013

Re: measuring the power of an amplifier

Thank you. I appreciate the information.
by michael the B
Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: measuring the power of an amplifier
Replies: 8
Views: 2013

measuring the power of an amplifier

Hi. I'm new to this forum and am hoping someone can direct me to some info on a definative method for measuring the output power of an amplifer. I'm assuming that p=IV or P=I squared x R is the formula but am wondering whether commercial amps are spec'd using a standard input signal as speakers are?...