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LEA 8 Channel Audio Amplifier

by LEA
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Original price $ 3,199.00
Current price $ 2,799.00
SKU LEA-CS-168

The CONNECTSERIES 168 is an 8-channel amplifier with 160 watts per channel. As part of the Network CONNECTSERIES, the world’s first Internet of Things- (IoT) enabled professional-grade amplifiers, it is perfectly suited for small to medium-scale installations. The 168 features direct HiZ (70V or 100V) or LoZ selectable by channel. With three ways to connect, you can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi, or use the FAST Ethernet to connect to any local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

Then there’s the Cloud…Network CONNECTSERIES is the first professional amplifier family to feature Cloud connectivity. Harness the power of the Cloud for remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any of your personal devices. Just connect your amp to a network and start commanding your systems. 

The Network CONNECTSERIES also features analog inputs and external I/O control for remote on/off and fault monitoring.

FEATURES:

Web Browser-based UI works on any device with no software to download

Direct LoZ and HiZ (70V or 100V) selectable per channel

Proprietary Smart Power Bridge allows user to bridge a channel to achieve double the power of that channel without sacrificing an amplifier channel

3 Ways to Connect 1.) Built in WiFi Access Point 2.) Connects to existing WiFi network 3.) Local Area Network Ethernet connection

96kHz Analog Devices DSP with Input Routing, multiple 48dB/Oct crossover filters, 8 Parametric EQ filters, user configurable speaker limiters, and real time load monitoring

Universal Switch Mode Power Supply with PFC. Operation from 100VAC – 240VAC +/-15%

Analog fully routable inputs

External I/O Port for Remote On/Off and fault monitoring

Highly Efficient Class D Output Stage for low AC Current draw

SPECIFICATIONS:

Audio Spec Inputs Analog: Balanced Inputs with user selectable 26 dB and 34 dB input sensitivity (8CH = 8 inputs)
THD+N 0.1% (20Hz to 20kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V, -2.5dB @ 20kHz at 2Ω
Signal to Noise Level 105dB (20Hz to 20kHz referenced to 8Ω)
Crosstalk 70dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
Amplifier Output Classification Class D with Proprietary Smart Power Bridge Technology allowing bridged output functionality without sacrificing an amplifier channel
DSP DSP Architecture Analog Devices Sigma 96kHz DSP Processor with 32-bit Core with Sample Rate Converters
Input Matrix Routable matrix; any input to any output with primary and secondary input priority
Crossovers Up to 48 dB/Octave IIR Filters (Linkwitz Riley and Butterworth)
Parametric EQ 8 Band Parametric EQ per channel
Output Delay 100ms per channel
Output Protection DC, VHF, and AC Mains Protection, Overtemp and Current Limiter, fan fault detection
User Adjustable Limiting Peak Voltage and RMS Voltage
Load Monitoring Realtime Load Monitoring and Pilot Tone Detection from Internal or External Sources
Control, Monitoring, Network User Interface Web Browser User Interface, 3rd Party API control, or CLOUD control
External I/O External I/O In: Toggles Remote On/Off
External I/O Out: Indicates Amplifier Health
Operation AC Mains 100VAC - 240VAC +/- 15% 50Hz or 60Hz
Power Supply Universal Switch Mode Power Supply
Physical Spec Dimensions (L x W x H) Product: 14.25” x 19” x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U) x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U)
Shipping: 20” x 22.75” x 3.75” (508mm x 578mm x 95.25mm)
Weight 168: 13.55lbs / 6.15kg | Shipping: 17.95lbs / 8.14kg
Cooling Front to Rear Variable Fan Speed Cooling
Fan Noise at idle is 50dB @ 1m
Fan Noise at 50% is 57dB @1m
Fan Noise at full speed is 63dB @ 1m