The CN-10 is a professional-grade internal crossover built to manage high-wattage audio signals in full-range PA systems. Its primary job is to protect your drivers by precisely routing frequencies: sending bass to the woofer, mids to the midrange horn, and highs to the tweeter.
Unique to this model is the built-in load resistor, which helps stabilize the circuit and maintain consistent impedance, even when pushed to high volumes. With an 18dB per octave slope, the CN-10 provides a sharp, clean cutoff between frequency bands, reducing "mushy" overlap and significantly lowering the risk of blowing your high-frequency drivers.
Key Features
- High-Power Handling: Capable of managing up to 1000W of input power, making it suitable for large 15-inch or 18-inch 3-way cabinets.
- Precision Crossover Points: Divided at 800Hz and 3500Hz, optimized for the vocal clarity and crisp highs required in professional live sound.
- 18dB/Octave Sloping Ratio: A steeper slope than standard crossovers, offering better driver protection and a more defined, professional soundstage.
- Built-In Load Resistor: Enhances stability and protects the network against impedance spikes, ensuring long-term reliability.
- High-Grade Components: Built with heavy-duty copper inductors and high-voltage capacitors to prevent signal saturation and heat buildup.
- Full-Range Optimization: Specifically tuned for PA (Public Address) systems where high SPL (Sound Pressure Level) and durability are critical.
Ideal Applications
- Custom Speaker Building: The ideal "brain" for DIY enthusiasts constructing high-power 3-way stage monitors or FOH speakers.
- Professional Repair: A robust replacement for failed crossovers in name-brand professional speaker cabinets.
- System Upgrades: Perfect for converting a standard 2-way cabinet into a high-fidelity 3-way system for better mid-range vocal reproduction.
Technical Specifications
- Model: CN-10
- Type: 3-Way Passive Crossover
- Power Rating: 1000W Max
What's in the box
1 x Design Acoustics CN-10 3-Way Crossover
