Powersoft Quattrocanali 8804 DSP D 9600W/4-channel Flexible Amplifier with DSP and Dante

Quattrocanali 8804 DSP+D offers the traditionally amazing sound quality and reliability of all Powersoft products.

The patented SRM (Smart Rails Management) technology allows to maximize the efficiency of the system and drastically reduce power consumption in any load and usage condition. Quattrocanali features the lowest thermal dissipation in the industry, reducing the need for external cooling devices.

Quattrocanali is designed to operate with Lo-Z (from 2 Ω) and 70V/100V distributed lines or any mix of the two. DSP+D versions of the Quattrocanali grant in-depth control and monitoring via ArmoníaPlus, tailoring the sound and managing the system can be done by a remote, decentralized location.

This Amplifier Platform can also be trusted in mission-critical applications, such as fire alarm systems, thanks to the cleverly engineered power supply that allows reliable operation even when connected to a UPS.

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Features

Power Supply

• Patented output filter with ripple cancellation network
• Low Inrush Limiting reduces AC inrush current, eliminating the need for expensive power sequencers
• Detachable AC mains cable with IEC C19/22.2 socket (16A for EU, 20A for USA)

Protections

Fully protected circuit design with:

• AC protection: Shuts down the power supply when AC mains voltage is outside the operating range
• Clip limiter: Prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching loudspeakers while maintaining full peak power output
• DC protection: Protects against infrasonic signals at the outputs
• VHF protections: Guards the loudspeakers against non-audible, strong, non-musical high-frequency signals
• Short circuit protection: Protects the amplifier from short circuits or other stressful events, with automatic protection reset
• Long-term limiter: Protects loudspeakers against steady, long-term RMS (non-audio) signals by reducing maximum output
• Thermal protection: Output stages operate at temperatures up to 80°C (176°F)
• Temperature controlled continuous variable speed fan: Front-to-back airflow
• Temperature forecast with LCD traced historical behavior

General

• Fixed frequency switch-mode output stage for high-grade sound accuracy
• Compact size: All models are only 1RU, reducing rack costs and space
• Lightweight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs) for easier racking and shipping
• Standard Phoenix connectors: Analog audio outputs, auxiliary supply, alarms, and GPIO
• Remotely switchable double input: Main and auxiliary inputs per channel

Settings

• Built-in defeatable clip limiters for each channel
• Digital gain-attenuator control
• Defeatable gate selection for each channel
• User-selectable gain/sensitivity
• User-selectable maximum output power for each channel
• User-selectable maximum mains current draw
• Lockable set-up via user-selectable access key code
• Built-in remote control via the RS-485 interface, offering full diagnostic, operational setting, and system monitoring

Digital Signal Processing

• TI C6000 DSP platform
• AD/DA converter: Dual 24-bit @ 48 kHz Tandem® architecture
• Input/output independent equalizers per channel: Includes PEQ, raised cosine, shelving IIR filters, and custom output FIR filters
• Delay: Up to 100 ms for time alignment
• Active DampingControl™: Cable compensation
• Peak, RMS voltage, RMS current, TruePower™ limiters

Remote Control and Monitoring

• Via Software:
  • Control and diagnostics monitoring via ArmoniaPlus
  • Dedicated WebApp
• Via Hardware:
  • Attenuation (from 0dB to 26dB)
  • High-pass filters (35Hz, 70Hz)
  • Lo-Z/Hi-Z/70V/100V output selection
  • Adjustable gain (from 26dB to 35dB)

• Specifications

  General

  • Output Power per Channel

    • 1800 W @ 2 Ω
    • 2400 W @ 4 Ω
    • 1600 W @ 8 Ω

  • Bridge Mode

    • 3600 W @ 4 Ω
    • 4800 W @ 8 Ω

  • Max Output Voltage / Current

    • Max Unclipped Voltage @ 8 Ω: 175 Vpeak
    • Current: 55 Apeak

  AC Main Power

  • Power Supply: Universal, regulated switch mode with PFC (Power Factor Correction)
  • Nominal Power Requirement: 100-240 V ±10%, 50-60 Hz
  • Operating Voltage: 90 V – 264 V

  Power Consumption / Current Draw

  • Idle

    • 115 V: 34 W – 0.56 A
    • 230 V: 34 W – 0.37 A

  • 1/8 of Max Output Power @ 4 Ω

    • 115 V: 1702 W – 15.6 A
    • 230 V: 1676 W – 8.2 A

  Thermal

  • Operating Temperature Range: 0° – 45° C (32° – 113° F)

  • Thermal Dissipation

    • Idle

      • 115 V: 116 BTU/h
      • 230 V: 117 BTU/h

    • 1/8 of Max Output Power @ 4 Ω

      • 115 V: 1713 BTU/h
      • 230 V: 1624 BTU/h