JL Audio JD400/4 Amplifier

330,00 €

JL Audio JD400/4 amplifier is a four-channel car audio model designed to power a speaker system. Its four channels can operate independently or be combined into three- or two-channel configurations. Line-level and speaker-level inputs simplify connection to different audio sources. Separate 50-500 Hz filters for each channel pair help define the reproduced frequency range, while LED indicators assist with input sensitivity adjustment.

Description

JL Audio JD400/4 amplifier is a four-channel, full-range Class D car audio amplifier. It is designed to power a four-speaker system or operate in a flexible three- or two-channel configuration. At 14.4 V, it delivers 75 W RMS to each channel at 4 Ω. With a 2 Ω load, each channel produces 100 W RMS at 1% THD.

Channel Configurations

The amplifier can be used in four-channel mode, three-channel mode with one channel pair bridged into a 4 Ω load, or two-channel mode with both pairs bridged. In two-channel operation, it delivers 200 W RMS to each 4 Ω load at 14.4 V. These options allow the same amplifier to suit a conventional four-speaker installation or a system that requires bridged channels.

Inputs and Signal Routing

Dual-range, differential-balanced inputs accept either line-level or speaker-level signals. The line-level option is intended for a source with RCA outputs, while the speaker-level input makes it possible to connect a source that does not provide line outputs.

The RCA sensitivity range can be switched between 200 mV-2 V RMS and 800 mV-8 V RMS. A selectable two- or four-channel input mode provides additional flexibility when planning how the source signal is distributed through the system.

A buffered line output passes a two-channel signal to another amplifier. Source-channel selection is not available for this output. Automatic turn-on can be triggered by detection of either an audio signal or a DC offset.

Filter and Sensitivity Adjustment

Each pair of channels has its own selectable high-pass or low-pass filter, and the filter can also be switched off. The frequency is continuously adjustable from 50 to 500 Hz, with a slope of 12 dB per octave. This independent adjustment helps define the frequency range handled by each connected speaker group.

The frequency potentiometers do not have fixed detents or a calibrated scale. Settings should therefore be adjusted carefully according to the requirements of the installed audio system rather than by relying on marked preset positions.

Signal-clipping LED indicators surround each input sensitivity control. They show when clipping occurs and help the installer match input sensitivity without separate test equipment. A remote level controller is not supported by this model.

Installation and Wiring Planning

The adjustment controls are located on the input panel. Power and speaker connections are positioned at the opposite end of the extruded-aluminium chassis, allowing the signal and power wiring routes to be planned separately.

The enclosure measures 53 × 242 × 180 mm. Power and ground connections require copper cable no smaller than 4 AWG. The power circuit must use an external 40 A AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse fuse.

Technical Specifications

Model JL Audio JD400/4
Type Four-channel, full-range Class D car audio amplifier
Switching technology NexD high-speed switching technology
Channel configurations Four-channel, three-channel or bridged two-channel
Power at 14.4 V and 4 Ω 75 W RMS × 4
Power at 14.4 V and 2 Ω 100 W RMS × 4 at 1% THD
Bridged power at 14.4 V and 4 Ω 200 W RMS × 2
Power at 12.5 V and 4 Ω 60 W RMS × 4
Power at 12.5 V and 2 Ω 90 W RMS × 4
Bridged power at 12.5 V and 4 Ω 180 W RMS × 2
Frequency response 12 Hz-22 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio referenced to rated power >104 dB, A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth
Signal-to-noise ratio referenced to 1 W >84 dB, A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth
Damping factor at 4 Ω >150 at 50 Hz
Damping factor at 2 Ω >75 at 50 Hz
THD+N at rated power <1% per channel at 2 Ω
Input types Line-level and speaker-level, differential-balanced
RCA input voltage Low: 200 mV-2 V RMS; High: 800 mV-8 V RMS
Input channel mode Selectable two- or four-channel mode
Automatic turn-on Signal sensing or DC-offset sensing
Filter modes High-pass or low-pass filter for each channel pair
Filter slope 12 dB per octave
Filter frequency Continuously adjustable from 50 to 500 Hz
Filter bypass Yes
Frequency potentiometers No fixed detents; uncalibrated
Clipping indicators LED indicators around each sensitivity control
Line output Buffered, always two-channel, with no source-channel selection
Remote level control Not supported; remote-control modes do not apply
Control location Input panel
Power and speaker connections At the opposite end of the chassis from the input panel
Chassis Extruded aluminium
Minimum power and ground cable size 4 AWG copper cable
External fuse 40 A, AFS, AGU or MaxiFuse
Dimensions 53 × 242 × 180 mm or 2.10 × 9.50 × 7.50 in

FAQ

Can the amplifier be connected to a factory audio system?

Yes, provided that the system can supply a speaker-level signal. Automatic turn-on can be activated by an audio signal or a DC offset.

When should I select the Low or High RCA range?

Select Low for a signal between 200 mV and 2 V RMS. Select High for a signal between 800 mV and 8 V RMS.

Can a 2 Ω load be connected in bridged mode?

The bridged power rating is specified only for a 4 Ω load. The 2 Ω rating applies to individual channels.

How do the LED indicators help set input sensitivity?

They indicate signal clipping and help you adjust the sensitivity without separate test equipment.

Can the bass level be adjusted remotely?

No. This model does not support a remote level controller.

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About brand
JL Audio yra aukštos klasės audio įrangos gamintojas iš JAV, garsėjantis daugiau nei keturiasdešimt metų kuriamais garsiakalbiais, stiprintuvais ir žemų dažnių moduliais, pelniusiais pripažinimą automobilių, laivų bei namų audio rinkose. Įmonė, įkurta 1975 m. Floridoje, išsiskiria novatoriškomis technologijomis, tiksliu garsu ir aukštais patikimumo standartais. Šio gamintojo produkciją Lietuvoje oficialiai atstovauja Audiocentras, užtikrinantis originalius JL Audio sprendimus, profesionalias konsultacijas ir patikimą aptarnavimą. Su JL Audio įranga jūsų garso sistema pasižymi sodriu, dinamišku ir kontroliuojamu skambesiu, leidžiančiu mėgautis aukščiausios klasės garso patirtimi įvairiose aplinkose.