Ashly NE8250PE

Ashly launches the NE-Series (Network Enabled) with sixteen multi-channel amplifiers. Targeted for the performance installation and constant voltage markets, these amplifiers add a new level of power and control from the simplest to most advanced, 25V, 70V and 100V amplifiers and provide 250W of power per channel. Network Enabled (NE) amplifiers offer ease of use, full setup, control and monitoring using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol and Protea NE Software. No special outboard control units are needed. Euroblock input connectors and world renowned Protea DSP signal processing.

The DSP library is extensive and utilizes two SHARC 32-bit/96kHz processors. Processing blocks include Graphic, Parametric, Notch and Shelving Equalization, High-, Low- and All-Pass Filters (HPF/LPF/APF) with up to 48dB/Octave slopes, Delay, Compressor/Limiter, Gate, Ducking, Auto-leveler, Gain and Signal Generators (sivewave, white and pink noise). A full Matrix Mixer with assignable routing allows any input to drive any or all amplifier outputs. Presets can be used to store and retrieve global parameters of an entire amplifier's control surface and DSP section.

Additionally, each amplifier also provides DC voltage control of the attenuators which makes it a snap to control volume from remote locations, preset recall, Remote Power Standby and data in and out ports for connecting accessories like the WR-5 to control user selected parameters. There are LED indicators for power, standby, protect, network communications and each channel has a four-step signal meter, bridge mono, temperature and current indicators. Four-channel Mic-pre, AES/EBU, and Cobranet input modules will be available as options.

Features

• Eight channel amplifier
• Ethernet control is standard
• Low-Z, 25V, 70V and 100V models
• Extensive DSP
• Easy and intuitive user interface
• Extensive protection circuitry
• Safety/Compliance: cTUVus/FCC, CE (pending), RoHS
• Level attenuators for each channel
• Power switch can be disabled by software
• 4-step signal level and clip LEDs
• 10/100 Ethernet port
• Euroblock inputs and outputs
• Remote level control
• Preset recall
• Remote power standby
• Data in and out ports

Power Ratings

• 8 ohms: 8 x 150W
• 4 ohms: 8 x 250W

Specifications

• Signal to Noise (20Hz-20kHz, unweighted): >98dB
• Power Consumption (Pink Noise @ 4 ohms):
  1/8th Output: 31.25W
  1/8th Draw: 360W
  1/8th Current: 4.8A
  Idle Power: 35W
  Idle Current: 0.5A
• Output Circuitry: Class D
• Input Sensitivity: 6.2dBu
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-1.0dB
• Damping Factor: - 8 ohm load, >250
• Input Inpemdance: 20k ohms, balanced
• Maximum Input Level: +21 dBu
• Cooling: Temperature dependent speed-controlled fan (Front In, Side Out)
• Front Panel Indicators per channel: Signal: -18, -12, -6, Clip, Temp, Current, Bridge
• Front Panel Indicators: Overall power, standby, protect, disable, com
• Attenuators: Per channel front panel
• Input Connectors: each channel 3-pin Euroblock
• Output Connectors: each channel Euroblock
• Amplifier Protection: Output Overcurrent, DC Output, Main Supply Rail Overvoltage, Chassis Temperature, Inrush Limiting, Mains Fuse
• Power Cable Connector: 15A Edison 3-prong IEC
• Dimensions: 19" x 3.5" x 15.5"
• Weight: 21 lbs net, 26 lbs shipping

TMGR# NE8250PE