iKON iK42 Four-channel 20,000W Class D Power Amplifier

The iKON iK42 Four-channel 20,000W Class D Power Amplifier that is power efficient while providing high power density for larger install applications.

From the Manufacturer:

The iKON iK42 is an advanced 4-channel power amplifier which combines very high power density with superb audio performance, state-of-the-art DSP and network control. A dedicated controller amplifier for Martin Audio Wavefront Precision line arrays and XE Series stage monitors, the iK42 can also provide multi-channel amplification across the Martin Audio loudspeaker range.

Features:

• Four channels of efficient Class D amplification

• Very high power density in 2U rack height

• Up to 20,000 Watts total power output, depending on load impedance

• High performance 96kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs (48kHz on outputs when implementing FIR filters)

• Switch mode power supply

• Global mains operation, 85V to 240V auto-sensing

• Intuitive, user-friendly, front panel interface

• Analogue, AES3 and Dante™ digital audio network inputs

• Ethernet network for system operation, control and monitoring via Martin Audio VU-NET™ software

• Comprehensive protection and monitoring functions

Applications:

• Dedicated controller amplifier for Wavefront Precision Series, XE Monitor Series, FlexPoint and TORUS systems

• Versatile multi-channel amplification for Martin Audio loudspeaker systems

Specifications:

• Type

• Four-channel Class D amplifier

• Power Output

• 5000W into 2Ω

• 3000W into 4Ω

• 1500W into 8Ω

• 750W into 16Ω

• 10000W bridged per channel pair, 4Ω

• 6000W bridged per channel pair, 8Ω

• CV Line Output

• 1250W, 25V line

• 3500W, 70V line

• 5000W, 100V line

• Digital Signal Processing

• 96kHz/48kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs

• Cooling

• Dual vari-speed fans, front-to-back airflow

• Maximum Ambient Temperature

• 40°C (104°F)

• Analogue IN/LINK (4 Channels)

• 4 x female

• 4 x male Neutrik™ XLR

• Analogue Input Impedance

• 20kΩ balanced to ground

• Maximum Analogue Input Level

• +20dBu

• AES3 IN/LINK (2 Channels)

• 1 x female, 1 x male Neutrik™ XLR, balanced

• Dante™ (4 Channels)

• 2 x shielded RJ45, primary and secondary

• Amplifier Outputs

• 4 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4

• Dynamic Range

• >113dBA, analogue input

• >114dBA AES/Dante™ input

• Frequency Response

• 7Hz-30kHz (‐2.5dB points, 4Ω load)

• Total Harmonic Distortion

• <0.05% typical @ 1kHz, 4Ω load

• Slew Rate

• >60V per microsecond

• Damping Factor

• >800 at amplifier output, ref 8Ω

• Protocol

• Ethernet

• Control Application

• Martin Audio VU-NET™

• SAMPLE RATE

• 96kHz (48kHz for FIR filter implementation)

• Physical Inputs

• 4 x analogue

• 1 x AES pair with link output

• 4 x Dante™ inputs routable to four DSP drive modules

• Drive Module Input DSP

• Input signal routing, delay, gain, HPF, Phase, Mute

• EQ: 2 x low shelf, 6 x PEQ/bandpass and FIR shelving filters

• Drive Module Output DSP

• Source, delay, gain, Phase, Mute, crossover filters, limiters

• EQ: low shelf, 8 x PEQ / band pass and shelving filters

• AC Input Operating Range

• 85 – 240V ~ AC, 47 - 63Hz

• Mains Inrush Curent

• 6A at 115V, 12A at 230V (max for <10ms)

• Mains Connector

• Neutrik 32A Powercon™

• AC Input Operating Range

• 85 – 240V ~ AC, 47 - 63Hz

• Mains Inrush Current

• 6A at 115V, 12A at 230V (max for <10ms)

• Mains Connector

• Neutrik 32A Powercon™