Description
The Architect P2280 EQ is a 12 Channel high power multi-zone amplifier with a power handling of 100W per channel / can be bridged as an 6 Channel of a power handling of 400W with equalization.
The Architect ‘P’ Series superbly complements AudioControl’s popular high-power Architect multi-zone amplifier series with an industry leading 100 Watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms, 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms; all channels driven.
The P2280 EQ uses a cool running proprietary design, including AudioControl’s LightDriveTM anti-clipping protection and features input busing capability, output pass-thru, master 12V trigger in/out plus local 12V trigger inputs on all zones, signal sensing as well plus coax SPDIF inputs for digital sources. AudioControl’s legendary equalization controls are easily accessible from the front panel and may be covered with the included magnetic security panel once the system is dialed in.
Available in a robust black powder coat finish, the Architect Model P2280 EQ is designed, engineered and manufactured at AudioControl’s manufacturing facilities located in Seattle, USA. The Architect ‘P’ series comes with AudioControl’s legendary 5-year warranty and is available exclusively to the residential custom install and pro audio markets through AudioControl authorized dealers.
Features
-12 Channels of High Power and AudioControl Performance
-Five Band 12 Channel Speaker Equalization
-100 watts per Channel at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
-200 watts per Channel at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
-Bridgeable as an 6 channel amplifier at 400 watts
-Low Standby Current Draw of Less Than 1 Watt
-Compact Design Fits into 2 Rack Spaces
-LightDriveTM Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
-2 x Input Buses (Digital and Analog)
-Local Zone Input Trigger
-12v Trigger Input and Output
-Signal-Sensing On All Channels
-Input Busing and Level Controls
-Mono-switch for Improved Bridging
-Beefy Rack Mount Brackets Included
-Five Year AudioControl Warranty
Specifications
Inputs
Inputs: 6 Stereo Local Analog Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Digital Input, 1 Stereo Bus Analog Input
Input Sensitivity: Variable 0-1 Vrms
Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output; level at maximum
Outputs
Amplifier Channels: 12
1 Stereo Bus Analog Output
Power Output (8Ω): 100W per channel
Power Output (4Ω): 200W per channel
Power Output (Bridged Mono): 400W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4Ω
Performance
Damping Factor: >300
Signal to Noise: >105 dB, (A-wtd, ref full output)
Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1kHz
Gain: 30 dB
Analog Input Sensitiviy: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
DAC Specifications: 32 – 96 kHz sample rate, 16/24 bit depth
Equalizer
Centers: 75 Hz, 250 Hz, 700 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz
Range: +/- 12 dB
Weights & Dimensions
-Dimensions: 48.26cm W (w/rack ears) 43.18cmW (w/no rack ears) x 39.37cm D x 8.89cm H (2U)
-Weight: 9.1 kg
In the box:
-Architect Model P2280 EQ
-Speaker Connectors
-Remote Connector
-Power Cord
-Manual
-Warranty