Features
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Seamless Q-SYS™ integration with audio transport and control via standard Gigabit Ethernet protocols and hardware.
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Capable of providing up to 4,000 W peak and 2,500 W continuous.
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Eight channel DPA-Q models also feature eight channels of mic/line input directly on the back of the amplifier and act as a Q-SYS on-ramps in addition to amplification.
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Touch-proof Euroblock loudspeaker connections.
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Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology™ (FAST) permits up to four channels to be combined for higher output power.
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PowerLight universal switchmode power supply with PFC for highest efficiency, and low weight.
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Eight bi-directional GPIO connections that can be used for analog or digital inputs or outputs to/from Q-SYS.
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Built-in energy saving modes ensure that the amplifier will draw the minimum amount of AC power while still providing outstanding audio quality.
Power Specifications
DPA8.4Q / DPA8.4Qn
DPA8.8Q / DPA8.8Qn
Max Power
Continuous Power
Max Power
Continuous Power
8 Independent Channels
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
8Ω
500 W
300 W
850 W
600 W
4Ω
500 W
300 W
1000 W
600 W
2Ω
500 W
300 W
600 W
300 W
2 Channels Combined in BTL Bridge
A+B or C+D or E+F or G+H
Doubles Voltage
8Ω
1000 W
600 W
2000 W
1200 W
4Ω
NR*
NR*
NR*
NR*
2Ω
NR*
NR*
NR*
NR*
2 Channels Combined in Parallel
AB or CD or EF or GH
Doubles Current
8Ω
1000 W
600 W
1100 W
1100 W
4Ω
1000 W
600 W
1800 W
1200 W
2Ω
1000 W
600 W
2000 W
600 W
3CH Combined in Parallel
ABC or EFG
Triples Current
8Ω
1000 W
900 W
1100 W
1100 W
4Ω
1500 W
900 W
1800 W
1800 W
2Ω
1500 W
900 W
2800 W
1800 W
4CH Combined in Bridged/Parallel
AB+CD
Doubles Current and Voltage
8Ω
2000 W
1200 W
3600 W
2400 W
4Ω
2000 W
1200 W
4500 W
2400 W
2Ω
NR*
NR*
NR*
NR*
4CH Combined in Parallel
ABCD or EFGH
Quadruples Current
8Ω
1200 W
1200 W
1200 W
1200 W
4Ω
2000 W
1200 W
2200 W
2200 W
2Ω
2000 W
1200 W
4000 W
2400 W
NR* = Not Recommended due to excessive current draw
BOLD = Optimal configuration for the load and channel count
General Specifications
DPA8.4Q
DPA8.8Q
DPA8.4Qn
DPA8.8Qn
Typical distortion
8Ω
4Ω
0.02–0.05%
0.04–0.1%
Maximum distortion (4Ω-8Ω)
1.00%
Frequency response (8Ω)
20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.3 dB
Noise
Unweighted Output Muted
Weighted Output Muted
-101 dB
-104 dB
Gain (1.2V setting)
38.4 dB
Damping factor
>100
Input impedance
>8k balanced and >4k unbalanced
Input Sensitivity
Continuously variable:
Vrms
dBu
dBv
1.23mV to 17.35V
-56 to 27
-58.2 to 24.8
Amplifier and load protection
Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection. on/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limiting
AC power input
Universal Power Supply 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Agency approvals
UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions)
Carton contents
IEC Cable, Quick Start Guide, Phoenix Connectors
Burst Power- 20 ms 1 kHz sine burst, all channels driven
Continuous Power- EIA 1 kHz 1% THD, all channels driven
Controls, Indicators and Connections
DPA8.4Q
DPA8.8Q
DPA8.4Qn
DPA8.8Qn
Controls and indicators (front)
Power • Channel MUTE Buttons • Control knob • Channel SELECT buttons • Channel output and LIMIT LED meters • NEXT, PREV, ID Buttons • Channel input signal and CLIP LED indicators
Controls and indicators
(rear)
AC power disconnect
Input connectors
3-pin Phoenix and Q-LAN Network connectivity
Q-LAN Network connectivity only
Output connectors
8-pin Phoenix
Weights and Dimensions
Features
- Seamless Q-SYS™ integration with audio transport and control via standard Gigabit Ethernet protocols and hardware.
- Capable of providing up to 4,000 W peak and 2,500 W continuous.
- Eight channel DPA-Q models also feature eight channels of mic/line input directly on the back of the amplifier and act as a Q-SYS on-ramps in addition to amplification.
- Touch-proof Euroblock loudspeaker connections.
- Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology™ (FAST) permits up to four channels to be combined for higher output power.
- PowerLight universal switchmode power supply with PFC for highest efficiency, and low weight.
- Eight bi-directional GPIO connections that can be used for analog or digital inputs or outputs to/from Q-SYS.
- Built-in energy saving modes ensure that the amplifier will draw the minimum amount of AC power while still providing outstanding audio quality.
Power Specifications
| DPA8.4Q / DPA8.4Qn | DPA8.8Q / DPA8.8Qn | ||||
| Max Power | Continuous Power | Max Power | Continuous Power | ||
|
8 Independent Channels A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H |
8Ω | 500 W | 300 W | 850 W | 600 W |
| 4Ω | 500 W | 300 W | 1000 W | 600 W | |
| 2Ω | 500 W | 300 W | 600 W | 300 W | |
|
2 Channels Combined in BTL Bridge A+B or C+D or E+F or G+H Doubles Voltage |
8Ω | 1000 W | 600 W | 2000 W | 1200 W |
| 4Ω | NR* | NR* | NR* | NR* | |
| 2Ω | NR* | NR* | NR* | NR* | |
|
2 Channels Combined in Parallel AB or CD or EF or GH Doubles Current |
8Ω | 1000 W | 600 W | 1100 W | 1100 W |
| 4Ω | 1000 W | 600 W | 1800 W | 1200 W | |
| 2Ω | 1000 W | 600 W | 2000 W | 600 W | |
|
3CH Combined in Parallel ABC or EFG Triples Current |
8Ω | 1000 W | 900 W | 1100 W | 1100 W |
| 4Ω | 1500 W | 900 W | 1800 W | 1800 W | |
| 2Ω | 1500 W | 900 W | 2800 W | 1800 W | |
|
4CH Combined in Bridged/Parallel AB+CD Doubles Current and Voltage |
8Ω | 2000 W | 1200 W | 3600 W | 2400 W |
| 4Ω | 2000 W | 1200 W | 4500 W | 2400 W | |
| 2Ω | NR* | NR* | NR* | NR* | |
|
4CH Combined in Parallel ABCD or EFGH Quadruples Current |
8Ω | 1200 W | 1200 W | 1200 W | 1200 W |
| 4Ω | 2000 W | 1200 W | 2200 W | 2200 W | |
| 2Ω | 2000 W | 1200 W | 4000 W | 2400 W | |
NR* = Not Recommended due to excessive current draw
BOLD = Optimal configuration for the load and channel count
General Specifications
| DPA8.4Q | DPA8.8Q | DPA8.4Qn | DPA8.8Qn | |
|
Typical distortion 8Ω 4Ω |
0.02–0.05% 0.04–0.1% |
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| Maximum distortion (4Ω-8Ω) | 1.00% | |||
| Frequency response (8Ω) | 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.3 dB | |||
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Noise Unweighted Output Muted Weighted Output Muted |
-101 dB -104 dB |
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| Gain (1.2V setting) | 38.4 dB | |||
| Damping factor | >100 | |||
| Input impedance | >8k balanced and >4k unbalanced | |||
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Input Sensitivity Continuously variable: Vrms dBu dBv |
1.23mV to 17.35V -56 to 27 -58.2 to 24.8 |
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| Amplifier and load protection | Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection. on/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limiting | |||
| AC power input | Universal Power Supply 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz | |||
| Agency approvals | UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions) | |||
| Carton contents | IEC Cable, Quick Start Guide, Phoenix Connectors | |||
Burst Power- 20 ms 1 kHz sine burst, all channels driven
Continuous Power- EIA 1 kHz 1% THD, all channels driven
Controls, Indicators and Connections
| DPA8.4Q | DPA8.8Q |
DPA8.4Qn |
DPA8.8Qn | |
| Controls and indicators (front) | Power • Channel MUTE Buttons • Control knob • Channel SELECT buttons • Channel output and LIMIT LED meters • NEXT, PREV, ID Buttons • Channel input signal and CLIP LED indicators | |||
|
Controls and indicators (rear) |
AC power disconnect | |||
| Input connectors | 3-pin Phoenix and Q-LAN Network connectivity | Q-LAN Network connectivity only | ||
| Output connectors | 8-pin Phoenix | |||