Origin Acoustics is launching Origin PRO, a new line of commercial-grade speakers and amplifiers derived from the company’s success in the residential market, taking the same feature-rich approach and design aesthetic to the commercial market.
Originally announced back in August 2023, a complete product line of high-performance Origin PRO speakers is now available in three versatile form factors — in-ceiling, surface mount, and pendants — in three sizes, 5-, 6- and 8-inch, as well as an 8-inch subwoofer for in-ceiling and pendant options.
All Origin PRO models, available now, include certifications required by the commercial installation market.
Additionally, Origin PRO in the second quarter of 2024 is launching a new line of full-matrix DSP-enabled amplifiers designed for commercial projects that require top-line reliability, efficiency and flexibility.
The company says these commercial-grade amplifiers allow for 2- and 4-channel options with power output ranging from 60W-750W per channel, and power both low-impedance and 70v/100v speakers.
Origin PRO Amplifier Features
The Origin PRO amplifiers will be available in 2U and 1U half-rack versions. According to the company, 2U full-rack amplifiers deliver reliable total system power of 1000W, 1500W, 2000W and 3000W.
Meanwhile, the 1U ultra-compact, half-rack amplifiers offer a space-saving solution when high-output is needed in challenging installations with total system power ranging from 125W-500W. Automatic power sharing technology in the 60W and 125W amplifiers proportionally distributes power in both Lo-Z and Hi-Z and provides flexibility in system configuration, the company says.
In addition, Origin PRO amplifiers with the Dante networked audio protocol will be available for large-scale, professional projects that require low latency and system-wide synchronization, such as concert venues, open-air shopping malls and houses of worship.
Dante converges all connection types into one that is managed with software, allowing for creative design flexibility and expandability, seamless integration with other technologies and reduced equipment costs.
Origin Acoustics also provides an intuitive web app built into all Origin PRO Amplifiers for easy system setup and customization by delivering DSP configuration options and tuning features, including multi-zone setup, input mixing, priority and ducking, restriction, input and output EQ, S/PDIF output routing, high-pass filter, speaker presets, delay, Sine generator and more.
The amplifiers also offer custom-made drivers for the most widely specified control and automation system brands, including Control4, RTI, Symmetrix, QSC, AMX, Crestron and Elan.
Another version of this article originally appeared on our sister-site CE Pro on January 26, 2024. It has since been updated for Commercial Integrator’s audience.
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