Description

Hertz HCP5MD – 5-Channel Marine Amplifier

The Hertz HCP5MD marine amplifier is built to endure harsh marine conditions, engineered with durability against UV, salt-fog, vibrations, temperature extremes, and dust. It offers versatile sound customization with a range of filters for optimal performance in marine environments.

Key Technologies

D-Class Output Stage: Stable at 2Ω, with Low-ESR capacitors and multiple winding transformer for efficient power.
Salt Fog Proof: Meets ASTM-B117 standards for corrosion resistance through salt fog testing.
Corrosion Resistant: Marine-grade epoxy-coated PCB to protect components.
Water Jet Resistant: IPX2 certified for vertical installation with connections facing downward.

General Specifications

Channels: Configurable as 5-channel or 3-channel
Power Supply Voltage/Fuse: 11–15 VDC / 2 x 25 A
Idling Current (Power ON/OFF): 2 A / 0.04 mA
Max Consumption at 1Ω, 14.4 VDC: 30 A
Remote In Voltage: 7–15 VDC, 1 mA
ART (Automatic Remote Turn-On/Off) with Speaker-In

Amplifier Stage

Distortion (THD at 100Hz @ 4Ω): 0.02%
Bandwidth: 10–50 kHz (general), 10–500 Hz (subwoofer)
S/N Ratio (A-weighted @ 1 V): 100 dB
Damping Factor (100Hz @ 4Ω): 100 (Front/Rear), 250 (Sub)
Pre-In Sensitivity: 0.2–5 VRMS
Speaker-In Sensitivity: 0.8–20 VRMS
Load Impedance (MIN): 2Ω for 5Ch, 4Ω + 4Ω + 2Ω for 3Ch
Max Size (mm/in): 345 x 190 x 50 mm (13.58 x 7.48 x 1.97 in.)
Weight: 2.61 kg (5.75 lb)
Adjustable Crossovers: Yes