DYNACORD - C1800FDI-EU, 2 × 950 W DSP Power Amplifier for Fixed Installations

Features

- Professional two-channel DSP power amplifier

- Specifically designed for fixed audio installations

- Optimized for continuous 24/7 operation

- Maximum output of 950 W into 4 ohms with one channel active

- Maximum output of 2 × 850 W into 4 ohms with both channels active

- Maximum bridged output of 2800 W into 4 ohms

- Supports 2, 2.6, 4 and 8-ohm loads

- Direct operation of 70 V distributed loudspeaker lines

- 100 V line operation available in bridged mode

- Class AB amplifier output-stage technology

- Fully integrated digital signal processor

- Professional FIR Drive loudspeaker-processing technology

- Integrated FIR filters for optimized audio response

- Integrated digital audio limiters

- User parametric equalizer for each channel

- Array equalizer per channel with compatible firmware

- Independently adjustable output delay for each channel

- Array delay function with compatible firmware

- Load-impedance measurement and monitoring

- Configurable and storable DSP presets

- Storage capacity for 50 user presets

- Control and configuration through SONICUE software

- SONICUE functions available with firmware 2.x or higher

- Front-panel LCD control and monitoring interface

- Multifunction rotary encoder for menu navigation

- Front-panel Power and Standby indicators

- Balanced audio inputs on Euroblock connectors

- Secure Euroblock loudspeaker output connector

- USB type B port for configuration

- Computer-based firmware updating

- Two integrated GPI control inputs

- One integrated GPO control output

- External preset selection through GPI

- Floating relay contact for protection-status indication

- Power Remote connector for remote operation

- Adjustable power-on delay

- Energy-saving standby mode

- Ground Lift switch for reducing ground-loop noise

- Integrated peak-current limiters

- High-temperature protection

- DC voltage protection

- High-frequency protection

- Back-EMF protection

- Short-circuit protection

- Start-up inrush-current limiting

- Delayed loudspeaker-output activation

- Active front-to-rear cooling

- Two three-stage controlled cooling fans

- Quiet operation while the amplifier is idle

- Independent thermal monitoring for each channel

- Professional standard 19-inch rack chassis

- Compact two-rack-unit design

- Suitable for hotels, restaurants, auditoriums, sports venues and houses of worship

Specifications

- Brand: DYNACORD

- Model: C1800FDI-EU

- Series: C Series

- Product type: Fixed-installation DSP power amplifier

- Version: Europe

- Number of channels: 2

- Output-stage topology: Class AB

- Maximum single-channel output into 2 ohms: 1600 W

- Maximum single-channel output into 2.6 ohms: 1300 W

- Maximum single-channel output into 4 ohms: 950 W

- Maximum single-channel output into 8 ohms: 480 W

- Maximum dual-channel output into 2 ohms: 2 × 1400 W

- Maximum dual-channel output into 2.6 ohms: 2 × 1200 W

- Maximum dual-channel output into 4 ohms: 2 × 850 W

- Maximum dual-channel output into 8 ohms: 2 × 450 W

- Maximum bridged output into 4 ohms: 2800 W

- Maximum bridged output into 8 ohms: 1700 W

- Direct-drive capability at 70 V, dual channel: 2 × 1250 W at -1.5 dB

- Direct-drive operation at 100 V, dual channel: Not available

- Direct-drive operation at 70 V, bridged: Not recommended

- Direct-drive capability at 100 V, bridged: 1 × 1250 W at -1.5 dB

- Maximum RMS voltage swing: 65.1 V

- Voltage gain at 1 kHz: 32 dB

- Maximum input level: +21 dBu

- Input impedance: 20 kΩ, active balanced

- Frequency response: 10 Hz to 21 kHz, ±1 dB

- Total harmonic distortion: Below 0.05%

- IMD-SMPTE distortion: Below 0.1%

- DIM30 distortion: Below 0.05%

- A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio: Above 105 dB

- Crosstalk at 1 kHz: Below -80 dB

- A-weighted output noise: Below -68 dBu

- Signal processing: Integrated FIR Drive DSP

- DSP filters: FIR filters and parametric equalizers

- Limiters: Integrated digital audio limiters

- DSP delay: Independent output delay per channel

- DSP monitoring: Load-impedance measurement

- Control software: SONICUE Sound System Software

- Firmware required for SONICUE: Version 2.x or higher

- Display: Front-panel LCD screen

- Local control: Multifunction rotary encoder

- Audio inputs: 2 balanced 3-pin Euroblock inputs

- Loudspeaker output: 4-pin Euroblock connector

- Computer interface: USB type B

- External control: Power Remote, 2 GPI and 1 GPO

- Status output: Floating relay contact

- Ground Lift function: Yes

- Energy-saving standby mode: Yes

- Protection circuits: Audio limiters, temperature, DC, HF and Back-EMF

- Additional protection: Peak current, inrush current and short circuit

- Turn-on delay: Yes

- Cooling system: Two three-stage fans

- Airflow direction: Front to rear

- Power supply: 230 V, 50 to 60 Hz

- Power consumption at 1/8 maximum output into 4 ohms: 700 W

- Mains fuse at 230 V: T12AH

- Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C

- Safety class: Class I

- Color: Black

- Installation: Standard 19-inch rack, 2U

- Dimensions: 483 × 88 × 462.4 mm

- Weight: 15.2 kg

- Optional accessory: RMK15 rear rack-mount kit