500 W DSP-enabled Class-D amplifier with 8 channels
| Output Power @ 4/8Ω | 8 x 60 W |
| Output Power @ 70/100V* | 4 x 125 W |
| Total System Power | 500 W |
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Dimensions | 44 x 440 x 319 mm 1.7 x 17.3 x 12.6 in |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 7.7 lbs |
RJ45 connection Direct Network access (Ethernet)
GPIO Connections External control & monitoring
Wi-Fi antenna
S/PDIF digital input/output
8 x Unbalanced RCA input
8 x Balanced inputs
8 x Lo-Z outputs or 4 x Hi-Z outputs
Mains Power IEC 90-268 Vac input
The PowerZone™ Connect 1U series is a line of DSP-enabled Class-D amplifiers designed to simplify the lives of system installers, providing unmatched reliability, efficiency, and exceptional system configuration. Their compact form factor makes them an ideal choice for audio/voice installation projects with limited space constraints, demanding high-output performance of up to 1000 W. The 1U family powers both conventional low-impedance (4 Ω to 16 Ω) loudspeakers and constant voltage (70 V/100 V) transformer-coupled loudspeakers, and features automatic power-sharing technology for proportional distribution in both Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes.
Specific models of the PowerZone™ Connect 1U amplifiers offer compatibility with Audinate Dante™ AoIP networks and installations. Our intuitive PowerZone™ Control web app is built into all our PowerZone™ Connect amplifiers for easy system setup. PowerZone™ Control facilitates effortless customization of even the most challenging audio/voice systems by delivering many DSP configuration options and tuning features, including multizone setup, input mixing, priority and ducking, restriction, input and output EQ, S/PDIF output routing, high-pass filter, speaker presets, delay, Wall-S1 controller configuration, Sine generator, and much more.
| Total System Power | 500 W |
|---|---|
| Output Power @ 4/8Ω | 8 x 60 W |
| Output Power @ 70/100V* | 4 x 125 W |
| Powershare (up to) Across all channels** | 2 x 250 W |
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Dimensions | 44 x 440 x 319 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg, 7.7 lbs |
| Output Circuitry | UMAC™ Class D – full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion |
| Output Voltage | 45Vrms (S.E) – 70/100V (Hi-Z) |
| Signal To Noise-Ratio | > 100 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ω load) |
| THD+N (typical) | < 0.05 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ω load, 3 dB below rated power) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.25 dB (8 Ω load, 3 dB below rated power) |
| Protection Circuits | Short circuit protection, DC protection, under voltage protection, temperature protection, overload protection |
| Power Supply | UREC™ universal mains switch mode power supply with Power Factor Correction (PFC) |
| Operating Voltage/Frequency. | Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
| Operating temperature | 0-40°C |
| Standby Consumption | < 0.5 W (Energy Star & ErP 1275/2008/EC compliant) |
| Power Ratings | 1% THD @ 120VAC and 230VAC |
| Channels | 8 |
The S/PDIF is a 2-channel output that can be used to send either a fixed line-source (2 mono or 1 stereo) out to another amplifier or one or two mixers, or expand a zone with extra amplifiers using a variable S/PDIF lineout signal that follows a stereo zone (or two mono zones).
The S/PDIF is normally used to expand a “zone” with more amplifiers if more power is needed. Up to 4 amplifiers can be linked together. Signal loss can occur if more amps are connected. (Use 75-ohm signal cable as described in the manual)
Yes, when 100-volt outputs are wanted in the web GUI, two output channels are used to achieve High-Z. (see the manual and on the back of the amplifier, how to connect the speaker cables)
The software (Firmware) is already inside the amplifier. Just connect to the amplifier using a web browser (see IP address in the manual), and the configuration can start from any device that has a browser.
The end-user can control the zone volume (gain) via the Wall-S1 wall controller. The installer can use the intuitive installation web app to adjust all input and output gains, set the input sensitivity, and adjust the gain/trim for every input/output.
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