Description
The Architect P800 is a 8 Channel high power multi-zone amplifier with a power handling of 100W per channel / can be bridged as a 4 Channel of a power handling of 400W.
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 P800 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.
Available in a robust black powder coat finish, the Architect Model P800 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
-8 Channels of High Power and AudioControl Performance
-100 watts per Channel at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
-200 watts per Channel at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
-Bridgeable as an 4 channel amplifier at 400 watts
-Low Standby Current Draw of Less Than 1 Watt
-Compact Design Fits into 1 Rack Space
-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: 4 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: 8
-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: >200
-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
Control
-Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure, 2 x 1/8″ TS mono in/out
AC Power Requirements
-Standby: 0.8W
-Idle (main power on, all channels off): 35W
-All channels active: 60W
-All channels 1/8th rated power: 180W
-Full power (20A residential service limited): 1036W
-Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, DC offset, stable into reactive or mismatched loads
Weights & Dimensions
-Dimensions: 48.26cm W (w/rack ears) 43.18cm W (w/no rack ears) x 40.132cm D x 4.445cm H (2U)
-Weight: 6.8 kg
In the box:
-Architect Model P800
-Speaker Connectors
-Remote Connector
-Power Cord
-Manual
-Warranty
