iKON iK81 DANTE 8-Channel Power Amplifier with 4x8 DSP Front-End

The iKON iK81is a 8-channel power amplifier with high power density. It is a great option for use with Martin loudspeaker install application

From the Manufacturer:

The iKON iK81 is an advanced 8-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 the Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPM line array, the iK81 can also provide multi-channel amplification across the Martin Audio loudspeaker range.

Features:

• Eight channels of efficient Class D amplification

• Very high power density in 2U rack height

• 10,000 Watts total power output

• 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 control and monitoring via Martin Audio VU-NET™ software application

• Comprehensive protection and monitoring functions

Applications:

• Dedicated controller amplifier for the WPM, O-Line, XE300, TORUS 8 and FlexPoint systems.

• Versatile multi-channel amplification for Martin Audio loudspeaker systems

Specifications:

• Type

• Eight-channel Class D amplifier

• Power Output

• 1250W into 2Ω

• 1250W into 4Ω

• 1250W into 8Ω

• 625W into 16Ω

• 2500W bridged per channel pair, 4Ω

• 2500W bridged per channel pair, 8Ω

• CV Line Output

• 625W, 25V line

• 1250W, 70V line

• 1250W, 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™