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Crest Audio CA12
UGX 1,500,000
Amplifiers
The Crest Audio CA12 is a professional power amplifier for passive PA systems. It is not a speaker and it is not meant for powered speakers. Its job is to take signal from a mixer, crossover, or loudspeaker processor and deliver power to passive tops, full-range cabinets, monitors, or subwoofers. For buyers running separate amp racks, it gives a serious step up from small entry-level amplifiers without moving into the heavier CA18 or CA20 class.
Price
USh 1,500,000
Delivery in Kampala usually takes 2 to 4 days.
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What this product does well and why it fits the setup.
The Crest Audio CA12 is a professional power amplifier for passive PA systems. It is not a speaker and it is not meant for powered speakers. Its job is to take signal from a mixer, crossover, or loudspeaker processor and deliver power to passive tops, full-range cabinets, monitors, or subwoofers. For buyers running separate amp racks, it gives a serious step up from small entry-level amplifiers without moving into the heavier CA18 or CA20 class.
The Crest Audio CA12 is a professional power amplifier for passive PA systems. It is not a speaker and it is not meant for powered speakers. Its job is to take signal from a mixer, crossover, or loudspeaker processor and deliver power to passive tops, full-range cabinets, monitors, or subwoofers. For buyers running separate amp racks, it gives a serious step up from small entry-level amplifiers without moving into the heavier CA18 or CA20 class.
The CA12 makes sense where the system needs strong, clean amplifier power but not the extreme output of the biggest CA models. It can fit churches, halls, schools, DJs, rehearsal spaces, bars, rental racks, and fixed installations using passive full-range cabinets or moderate bass boxes. It is especially useful where the buyer already has passive speakers and wants reliable rack power instead of switching everything to powered boxes.
Even with proper CA Series power, the amplifier must be matched to the speaker load. The speaker impedance, RMS/program rating, cable length, crossover settings, and operating mode all matter. A strong amplifier connected badly can still clip, overheat, or damage drivers. This is why the CA12 should be sold with setup advice, especially if it will drive bass cabinets or multiple speakers per channel.
The CA12 has published stereo and bridged power ratings, including low-impedance operation. That does not mean every user should immediately run it at 2 ohms or bridge mode. Those setups demand correct cabling, proper speaker ratings, stable power, working cooling, and a user who understands amplifier loading. For most customers, safe stereo operation with properly matched speakers is the cleaner starting point.
A CA12 should be installed in a rack with clean airflow, working fans, enough rear clearance, secure speaker connectors, and stable mains power. Weak extension cables, dusty vents, blocked rack spaces, or loose speaker wiring can cause poor performance or protection behavior. Before use, check the fan condition, rear-panel voltage, mode switch, input attenuators, connector type, and speaker cable quality.
Before this product is published publicly, confirm the exact Crest Audio CA12 physical unit. Check the rear-panel ratings, connector version, voltage, serial label, condition, and whether the unit matches the published CA12 specifications. If the stock item is a different CA Series amplifier, a clone, or a locally modified unit, the product page must be corrected before it goes live.
Technical details at a glance.
Brand
Amplifiers
Crest Audio
Model
Amplifiers
CA12
Series
Amplifiers
CA Series
Product Type
Amplifiers
Professional stereo power amplifier
System Role
Amplifiers
Powers passive tops, monitors, full-range cabinets, and subwoofers
Output Stage
Amplifiers
Class H output stage
8Ω Stereo Power
Amplifiers
700W per channel at 1kHz, 0.01% THD+N / 650W per channel at 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
4Ω Stereo Power
Amplifiers
1200W per channel at 1kHz, 0.01% THD+N / 1100W per channel at 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
2Ω Stereo Power
Amplifiers
1400W per channel at 1kHz, 0.01% THD+N / 1100W per channel at 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
8Ω Bridged Mono Power
Amplifiers
2400W at 1kHz, 0.01% THD+N / 2200W at 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
4Ω Bridged Mono Power
Amplifiers
2800W at 1kHz, 0.01% THD+N / 2200W at 20Hz–20kHz, 0.1% THD+N
Frequency Response
Amplifiers
20Hz to 20kHz, +0 / -0.3dB at 1W/8Ω
Input Sensitivity
Amplifiers
0.775V standard, internal jumper options for X20 or X40 gain
Hum and Noise
Amplifiers
105dB below rated output, A-weighted
Protection
Amplifiers
Protection against output short circuits, thermal overload, adverse load conditions, and DC voltage on outputs
Dimensions
Amplifiers
19in W x 5.25in H x 18in D / 483mm W x 133mm H x 457mm D
Net Weight
Amplifiers
67lb / 30.42kg
Recommended Use
Amplifiers
Passive PA systems, churches, halls, DJs, rental racks, fixed installations, passive full-range cabinets, and moderate subwoofer duties
Not Recommended For
Amplifiers
Powered speakers, unmatched loads, blocked ventilation, weak mains power, or users who cannot verify impedance and amplifier mode
Publishing Note
Amplifiers
Confirm physical CA12 unit, connector version, voltage, condition, authenticity, and rear-panel ratings before public publishing
Final purchase guidance and support information.
Quote support is available for venue planning, matching quantities, and installation-ready recommendations.
