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Black painted steel chassis with gray painted steel front
8
2000 W
100 V
8 Arms
16 ohms: 250 W
8 ohms: 250 W
4 ohms: 250 W
2 ohms: 125 W
Hi-Z per ch. (all ch.'s driven): 250 W (70 Vrms / 100 V peak)
16 ohms: 500 W
8 ohms: 500 W
4 ohms: 250 W
2 ohms: Not recommended 1
Bridged per ch.: 500 W (140 Vrms / 200 V peak)
THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz at 1 W: <0.1%
THD at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping: <0.05%
>112 dBA
>70 dB
6.8 Hz - 34 kHz (1 W into 8 ohms + 0 / -3 dB)
Input: 20 kOhm
Output: 48 mOhm @ 100 Hz
>50 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
100, 63, 45, 32 V
200, 126, 90, 64 V
Hard / Soft
29, 32, 35, 38 dB (rear-panel switches 3)
32 dB
Front-panel potentiometer, 21 position detented from -inf to
Input: 3-pin Phoenix, electronically balanced (per ch.)
Output: Barrier strip 2-pole screw terminals (per ch.)
A+B, C+D, E+F, G+H, inputs A, C, E, G are signal source
Fixed at 35 Hz, switchable per channel
On board, 2x RJ45 connectors IN and OUT
Yes, depending on presence of output signal
Individual switches on front panel
Two fans, front-rear airflow, temperature controlled speed
Contact Closure types, 2-pole Phoenix
Contact Closure types, 2-pole Phoenix
NomadLink Network; Power Average Limiter (PAL)4; Power on
Signal present / High-impedance; Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL)
Current Peak Limiter (CPL): Very High Frequency (VHF); High temperature; Fault; Mute
Universal power supply 65-265 V (230 V / 115 V nominal)
80 V (230 V / 115 V)
Yes
Yes
Yes / max. 5 A
IEC inlet
CE, ANSI/UL 60065 (ETL), CSA C22.2 NO. 60065, FCC
3.5 x 19 x 13.5" (8.8 x 48.3 x 34.3cm)
Height: 2 U
18.75 lbs (8.5kg)
7331573002270
The C 20:8X is the Most Powerful Eight-Channel Amplifier in the C Series Family.
The C 20:8X is the most powerful eight-channel amplifier in the C Series family, delivering an impressive 8x 250 W at 4 ohms, 8 ohms, 16 ohms or 70 Vrms; 500 W at 100 Vrms is available in bridge mode.
The C 20:8X is one of four C 20:8X models in the C Series, each uniquely suited for a range of installed applications with relatively lower power output requirements. C 20:8X models share most features of the original (higher power) C Series models, and they share the same compact, lightweight 2U chassis. However, the C 20:8X models are offered in both four- and eight-channel versions, offering even greater channel density and installation flexibility. Also, because the unique benefits of Class TD are more applicable at higher power levels, the C 20:8X models employ a cost-efficient proprietary Class D output design. Other features unique to C 20:8X models include a universal power supply, selectable 35 Hz high-pass filter, and built-in GPIO control facilities.
C 20:8X Series amplifiers are uniquely capable of adapting to a wide variety of demanding load conditions. Each channel has an individually configurable Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL), which allows the output to be optimized for any loudspeaker load - whether a single large subwoofer or a series of small 70 V loudspeakers (100 V in bridge mode). VPL works in combination with adjustable input gain (adjustable in 4-channel blocks) to achieve maximum headroom regardless of input levels or output impedances. Additionally a 35 Hz high pass filter may be inserted in each 4-channel section.
Every C Series amplifier is ready for the NomadLink network right out of the box. With NomadLink, key amplifier parameters are displayed via DeviceControl software, and remote control of channel mutes and power on/off is under network control.
GPIO facilities - provided exclusively on C 20:8X models - allow access to key amplifier functions such as power on/off and fault reporting.
Maximum continuous output power, all 8 channels driven, VPL set at 100 V and Gain set at 32 dB.