Extron, the Anaheim, Calif.,-based, audiovisual signal processing, distribution and control solutions manufacturer has introduced the NetPA Ultra FX Series, a line of eight- and four-channel configurable output audio power amplifiers featuring Dante connectivity and integrated audio DSP. The new amplifiers combine the capabilities of Extron’s XPA Ultra FX amplifiers with the advantages of Dante network audio distribution.
Dante connectivity enables audio distribution from a centralized location to decentralized remote amplifiers across facilities, buildings or campuses using standard network hardware. Integrated audio DSP allows the amplifiers to function as complete endpoints, offering dynamics processing and filters.
The amplifiers are software-configurable to support large systems with diverse speaker types, simultaneously driving 8-ohm, 4-ohm, 70-volt and 100-volt loads. For added flexibility, the total power of two adjacent channels can be shared, delivering up to 800 watts per single channel, depending on the model and system requirements.
The NetPA Ultra FX amplifiers also feature Extron’s InstaWake technology, which ensures a return to full power from standby in under 50 milliseconds, preventing any audio interruptions.
“As soon as the XPA Ultra FX amplifiers were introduced, we started getting requests for Dante versions,” says Casey Hall, chief marketing officer for Extron. “These amplifiers provide our customers with the high-powered, networked audio solutions they need.”
With a redesigned look, network audio support and integrated signal processing, the NetPA Ultra FX Series is positioned as a solution for networked, multi-zone applications requiring mixed speaker types and power levels.
