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Ashly PEMA 8250.70 8-Channel Amplifier with Protea DSP and OPDante Option Card

SKU: ASP825070D MFR: PEMA8250.70D
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Key Features

  • Experience pristine audio with this 8-channel amplifier, perfect for installed sound systems.
  • Harness 250W per channel @ 70V for powerful, clear sound in any professional audio setting.
  • Integrate seamlessly with Dante using the optional card, streamlining your audio network setup.
  • Enjoy advanced Protea DSP for precise sound shaping and optimization in your audio projects.
  • Ensure reliable performance with Ashly's 5-year warranty, a testament to build quality.
  • Simplify setup with Euroblock connectors, making this amplifier user-friendly for any installer.
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Ashly PEMA 8250 Specifications

Channels

Channels

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  • Channels

    8

  • Power Output

    70V (per channel): 250W; 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD, All Channels Driven

Line Current Draw

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  • Standby Mode

    290mA

  • Idle (no signal)

    565mA

  • Typical

    5.0A (1/8 Max Power, Pink Noise, All Channels Driven)

  • Maximum

    5.50A (1/3 Max Power, Sine Wave, All Channels Driven)

Thermal Dissipation

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  • Standby Mode

    63.8 BTU/hr

  • Idle (no signal)

    187 BTU/hr

  • Typical

    700 BTU/hr (1/8 Max power, pink noise, All Channels Driven)

  • Maximum

    775 BTU/hr(1/3 Max power, sine Wave, All Channels Driven)

Signal to Noise

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  • Signal to Noise

    >105dB (20Hz-20kHz, Unweighted)

General

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  • Input Sensitivity

    7.2dBu

  • Voltage Gain

    32dB

  • Damping Factor

    >250 (8 Ohm load, <1kHz)

  • Distortion

    <0.5% (SMPTE, typical)
    <0.5% (THD-N, typical, 8 Ohm, 10dB below rated power, 20Hz-20kHz)

  • Channel Separation

    -80dB (dB from full output, 1kHz)

  • Frequency Response

    20Hz-20kHz, +/-1dB

  • Mic/Line Input Impedance

    4.8k Ohms

  • Mic/Line Maximum Input Level

    +21dBu

  • Mic/Line Preamp Gain

    0, +20dB, +40dB, +60dB

  • Mic/Line Phantom Power

    +15V, switchable Channel 1-4, 5-8

  • Summed Mono

    3.16k Ohm (Input Impedance)
    +11dBu (Maximum Input Level)

  • Channel 1 TEL-PBX

    3.9k Ohm (Input Impedance)
    +21dBu (Maximum Input Level)

  • Preamp Output Maximum Level

    +8dBu

  • AUX Output Maximum Level

    +20dBu

Rear Panel

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  • Controls

    Ethernet 10/100, Channel 1 TEL-PBX Switch, Remote Standby, Preset Recall (4), Remote Level (8), Remote Data

  • Connectors (each channel)

    Input: Euroblock
    Output: Euroblock

LED Indicators

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  • Unit Status

    Power: Switch: On, Off (Blue)
    Standby: Standby, flashing (Yellow)
    Protect: On, Off (Red)
    Disable: On, Off (Yellow)
    COM: On, for Ethernet data or Device ID (Green)

  • Each Channel

    Signal level: Clip/Mute (Red); -6dB (Yellow) and -18dB, -12dB (Green)
    Bridge: Per Channel Pair (Green)
    Temp: Per Channel (Yellow)
    Current: Per Channel: Proportional to output (Green)

Connections

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  • Audio Connections

    1 Euro connector balanced input, selectable for Mic, Line or TEL-PBX
    7 Euro connector balanced inputs, software selectable for Mic or Line
    8 pairs of unbalanced, summed mono RCA connectors optimized for consumer line level (-10dBu) devices
    8 Euro connector Preamp/Aux outputs
    4 or 8 Euro connector speaker outputs
    OPDante Digital I/O options

Power Requirement

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  • AC Mains

    120VAC or 240VAC, +/-10% 50-60Hz

  • Power Cable Connector

    15A Edison, 3-Prong IEC

Environmental

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  • Environmental

    40 to 120 degree F (4 to 49 degree C) noncondensing

DSP: Input Source Selection

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  • Input Source Selection Options

    Analog, Auto (Net, AES3, Analog)

DSP: Brick Wall Limiter

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  • Threshold

    -20dBu to +20dBu

  • Ratio

    infinity

  • Attack

    0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB

  • Release

    5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

DSP: Compressor

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  • Threshold

    -20dBu to +20dBu

  • Ratio

    1.2:1 to infinity

  • Attack

    0.2 to 50ms

  • Release

    5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

  • Detector

    Peak/Average

  • Attenuation Bus

    2 available

  • Metering

    In, Out, Attenuation, Graphical

DSP: Autoleveler Controls

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  • Target Level

    -40dBu to +20dBu

  • Action

    Gentle, normal, aggressive, user-defined

  • Maximum Gain

    0dB to +22dB

  • Metering

    Input Level, Gain, Attenuation

  • Ratio

    1.2:1 to 10:1

  • Threshold Below Target

    -30dB to 0dB

  • Gain Increase/Decrease Rate

    5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

  • Hold Time

    0-6 sec

DSP: Ambient Noise Compensation (Output)

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  • Max Gain

    -20dB to +20dB

  • Min/Base Gain

    -40dB to -1dB

  • Gain Change Rate

    0.2s/dB to 20s/dB

  • Link Group

    16 available

  • ANC Input Channel

    1-4 or 1-8

  • Noise Threshold

    -40dBu to +20dBu

  • Program/Ambient Gain Ratio

    0.3:1 to 3:1

  • Metering

    Input level, Attenuation, Average noise

DSP: Ducking

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  • Trigger Threshold

    -80dBu to +20 dBu

  • Ducking Release

    5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

  • Ducking Depth

    0dB to -30dB, infinity

  • Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer

    Yes

  • Metering

    Input

DSP: Gate

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  • Threshold

    -80dBu to +20dBu

  • Range

    off, 100dB to 0dB

  • Attack

    0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB

  • Release

    5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

  • Metering

    Key Signal, Gate LED, Graphical

DSP: Advanced Gate Controls

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  • Key Engage Enable

    Yes

  • Key Frequency

    20Hz to 20kHz

  • Key Bandwidth

    0.016 to 3.995 Octave

DSP: Gain

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  • Gain (with/without VCA)

    -50dB to +12dB, off, polarity invert

  • Digital VCA Groups

    4 available

  • Remote RD8C Gain

    Enable per channel, 0dB to infinity

  • WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain

    0 to -50dB, Mute

DSP: EQ (31-Band)

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  • Filter Type

    Constant Q or Proportional

  • Bandwidth

    0.499oct to 0.25oct

DSP: EQ (Parametric 2,4,6, or 10 Band)

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  • Frequency

    20-20kHz

  • Level

    -30dB to +15dB

  • Q Value

    0.016 to 3.995 Octave

DSP: EQ (Hi/Low Shelf 6/12 dB/oct)

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  • Frequency

    20Hz-20kHz

  • Level

    -15dB to +15dB

DSP: EQ (All Pass)

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  • Frequency

    20Hz-20kHz

DSP: EQ (Variable Q HP/LP)

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  • Frequency

    20Hz-20kHz

  • Q Value

    3.047 to 0.267

DSP: EQ (Notch/Bandpass)

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  • Frequency

    20Hz-20kHz

  • Q Value

    92.436 to 0.267

DSP: Feedback Suppressor (Input Only)

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  • Filters

    12

  • In/Out per filter

    Yes

  • Lock per filter and global lock

    Yes

  • Filter Modes

    Float, Restricted, Manual

  • Filter Type

    Notch, Parametric

  • Filter Frequency Range

    20Hz to 20kHz

  • Notch Filter

    Infinity

  • Parametric Filter

    +15dB to -30dB

  • Filter Bandwidth

    0.016 to 3.995 Octave

  • Detector Sensitivity

    5 levels

  • Float Time

    5 min to 24 hours

DSP: Crossover (2 /3/4 Way Crossover)

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  • Bessel & Butterworth Filters

    12/18/24/48 dB/oct

  • Linkwitz-Riley Filter

    12/24/48 dB/oct

  • Frequency

    Off, 20Hz-20KHz

DSP: Delay (@ 48kHz Sampling Rate)

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  • Speaker Delay

    0-21ms

  • Delay

    0-682ms

DSP: Delay (@ 96kHz Sampling Rate)

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  • Speaker Delay

    0-10.6ms

  • Delay

    0-341ms

DSP: Audio Metering Tool

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  • Range

    -60dBu to +20dBu

  • Increments

    1dB

  • Peak Hold Indicator

    Yes

DSP: Signal Generator Tool

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  • Signal Level

    Off, -50dBu to +20dBu

  • Sine Wave Frequency

    20Hz-12kHz

DSP: Matrix Mixer

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  • Gain (0.5dB increments)

    Off, -50dB to +12dB

  • Mute

    Per channel

  • Auto-Mixer Enabled

    Per channel

  • Global Auto-mixer Response

    0.01sec to 2sec

  • Enable Ducking at Mixer

    Yes

  • Ducking LED

    Per channel if enabled

  • Metering

    Level, auto-mixer level

DSP: Processors

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  • Input A/D, Output D/A

    24 bit

  • DSP Processors

    32-bit floating point

  • Sample Rates

    48kHz, 96kHz

  • Propagation Delay @ 48kHz:

    1.42ms

  • Propagation Delay @ 96kHz:

    0.71ms

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    19 x 3.5 x 15.5" (483 x 89 x 394mm)

  • Weight

    20 lb (9.09kg)

About Ashly PEMA 8250

Before you dive into the world of professional audio, consider the PEMA 8250.70 8-Channel Amplifier with Protea DSP and OPDante Option Card. This advanced, powerful, and versatile amplifier is a game-changer in the industry, setting a new standard for zone sound systems.

The PEMA 8250.70 is a compact, two-rack space unit that combines the functionality of a high-performance amplifier with the advanced technology of an open-architecture DSP. This combination not only reduces overall system cost but also improves energy efficiency and simplifies system installation and programming.

This amplifier comes in both four and eight-channel versions, offering 125 and 250 Watts per channel. It delivers full 96kHz performance on 32-bit SHARC processors, ensuring utterly transparent audio that will impress even the most discerning audiophiles.

The PEMA 8250.70 is equipped with advanced DSP algorithms such as ambient noise compensation, automatic feedback suppression, automatic mixer, and a full range of filters, EQs, and delays. It also offers DSP control of the amplifier functionality, including bridge-mode operation, HPF settings for constant voltage system networks, stereo-linking of channel pairs, MIC/LINE/TEL-PAGE functions on channel 1, full control of ducking priorities, and full-range remote-gain control capability.

This amplifier is ideal for small to mid-sized installations, with eight balanced input channels that are software selectable for mic or line levels. It also features eight pairs of summed-mono RCA connectors optimized for consumer line level devices, and eight preamp auxiliary outputs for flexible signal routing.

Programming and deploying the PEMA 8250.70 is remarkably easy, thanks to its membership in the respected Protea DSP lineage. All setup is accomplished using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea ne Software on a PC platform. The unit also features lockable front panel controls and multi-level software security with password access, ensuring a tamper-proof audio system.

The PEMA 8250.70 8-Channel Amplifier with Protea DSP and OPDante Option Card is a testament to Ashly's commitment to producing high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly audio equipment. It's not just an amplifier, it's a complete audio solution that will revolutionize the way you approach sound system design.

Ashly PEMA 8250 Features

  • OPDante network audio fully supported
  • 8-in x 8-out sophisticated matrix mixing
  • 8 built-in mic pre's
  • Gain sharing automatic microphone mixing (Automixer)
  • Automatic feedback suppression
  • Ambient noise compensation
  • Dedicated telephone/PBX input
  • Dual RCA and balanced euroblock inputs
  • Post DSP AUX line level outputs
  • Stereo summed to mono
  • Event scheduling (RTC)
  • Adjustable HP/LP filters
  • Built-in pink/white noise & sine wave generator
  • Full suite of Ashly Protea DSP
  • Hot-plug DSP placement
  • 96kHz or 48kHz sample rate
  • 32-Bit SHARC DSP
  • 24-Bit A/D-D/A audio resolution
  • 15V phantom power for mic inputs
  • Full control using Ashly software over 10/100 baseT Ethernet
  • Easy and intuitive user interface
  • Automatic DHCP network IP configuration
  • Euroblock connectors for preset recall, DC remote level control and serial data control
  • External control via Ashly standard wall remotes, Ashly Ethernet wall remotes or Ashly Remote iPad App
  • Level control via variable DC control voltage
  • Stand-By mode activation via contact closure
  • Multi-level Security
  • Safety/Compliance: TUV, CE, FCC, RoHS

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months for parts and 60 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Experience pristine audio with this 8-channel amplifier, perfect for installed sound systems.
  • Harness 250W per channel @ 70V for powerful, clear sound in any professional audio setting.
  • Integrate seamlessly with Dante using the optional card, streamlining your audio network setup.
  • Enjoy advanced Protea DSP for precise sound shaping and optimization in your audio projects.
  • Ensure reliable performance with Ashly's 5-year warranty, a testament to build quality.
  • Simplify setup with Euroblock connectors, making this amplifier user-friendly for any installer.

What's in the box:

  • PEMA 8250.70 8-Channel Amplifier
  • Ashly 5 Year Limited Warranty