CONNECTSERIES
NETWORK CONNECT
IoT-ENABLED PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS
the NETWORK CONNECTSERIES Smart Amplifiers are perfectly suited for small to medium-scale installations. These two, four, and eight-channel amps feature direct HiZ (70V or 100V) or LoZ selectable by channel. With three ways to connect, you can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi, or use the FAST Ethernet to connect to any local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.
Then there’s the Cloud…NETWORK CONNECTSERIES is the first professional amplifier family to feature Cloud connectivity. Harness the power of the Cloud for remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any of your personal devices. Just connect your amp to a network and start commanding your systems. Register for your free LEA Cloud account at leaprofessional.cloud
U.S. Customers can register your product to extend your warranty to 6 years
POWER RATINGS ARE STATED ON A PER-CHANNEL BASIS. EX: 80 WATTS AT 8 OHMS = 80 WATTS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL OF THE AMPLIFIER.
MODEL
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CH COUNT
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2Ω
|
4Ω
|
8Ω
|
25V
|
70V / 100V
|
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8
|
40W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
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8
|
80W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
|
4
|
40W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
|
4
|
80W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
|
4
|
175W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
|
4
|
350W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
|
2
|
175W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
|
2
|
350W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
|
4
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
3 WAYS TO CONNECT
1. Built-in Wi-Fi Access Point
2. Existing Wi-Fi Network
3. Local Area Network
WEB BROWSER-BASED UI
Works on any web browser on any device with no software downloads
CLOUD CONTROL
Remote control and monitoring from anywhere in the world — no VPN needed.
DIRECT LOW-Z & HI-Z
70V or 100V selectable per channel
SMART POWER BRIDGE
Double the power any any single channel without sacrificing other amp channels
UNIVERSAL SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLY
with PFC — Operation from 100VAC – 240VAC +/-15%
ANALOG BALANCED INPUTS
Fully routable via input matrix in Web UI or Cloud platform
96KHZ ANALOG DEVICES DSP
Input Routing
48dB/Oct crossover filters
8 Parametric EQ filters
User-adjustable speaker limiters
Real-time load monitoring
EXTERNAL I/O PORT
For Remote ON/OFF and Fault Monitoring
HIGHLY EFFICIENT CLASS-D OUTPUT STAGE
For low AC Current Draw
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
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|
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INPUTS
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Analog: Balanced Inputs with user selectable 26 dB and 34 dB input sensitivity (2CH = 2 inputs, 4CH = 4 inputs, 8CH = 8 inputs)
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THD+N
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0.1% (20Hz to 20kHz)
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V, -2.5dB @ 20kHz at 2Ω
|
SIGNAL TO NOISE LEVEL
|
105dB (20Hz to 20kHz referenced to 8Ω)
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CROSSTALK
|
70dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
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AMPLIFIER OUTPUT CLASSIFICATION
|
Class D with Proprietary Smart Power Bridge Technology allowing bridged output functionality without sacrificing an amplifier channel
|
DSP
|
|
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DSP ARCHITECTURE
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Analog Devices Sigma 96kHz DSP Processor with 32-bit Core with Sample Rate Converters
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INPUT MATRIX
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Routable matrix; any input to any output with primary and secondary input priority
|
CROSSOVERS
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Up to 48 dB/Octave IIR Filters (Linkwitz Riley and Butterworth)
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PARAMETRIC EQ
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8 Band Parametric EQ per channel
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OUTPUT DELAY
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100ms per channel
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OUTPUT PROTECTION
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DC, VHF, and AC Mains Protection, Overtemp and Current Limiter, fan fault detection
|
USER ADJUSTABLE LIMITING
|
Peak Voltage and RMS Voltage
|
LOAD MONITORING
|
Realtime Load Monitoring and Pilot Tone Detection from Internal or External Sources
|
CONTROL, MONITORING, NETWORKING
|
|
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USER INTERFACE
|
Web Browser User Interface, 3rd Party API control, or CLOUD control
|
EXTERNAL I/O
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External I/O In: Toggles Remote On/Off
External I/O Out: Indicates Amplifier Health |
OPERATION
|
|
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AC MAINS
|
100VAC - 240VAC +/- 15% 50Hz or 60Hz
|
POWER SUPPLY
|
Universal Switch Mode Power Supply with Power Factor Correction (No PFC in 84, 164, 88, & 168)
|
PHYSICAL SPEC
|
|
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DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)
|
Product: 14.25” x 19” x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U) x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U)
Shipping: 20” x 22.75” x 3.75” (508mm x 578mm x 95.25mm) |
WEIGHT
|
352 & 702: 10lbs / 3.4kg | Shipping: 17.4lbs / 7.9kg
354 & 704: 14lbs / 4kg | Shipping: 18.7lbs / 8.5kg 84 & 164: 12.25lbs / 5.56kg | Shipping: 16.55lbs / 7.51kg 88 & 168: 13.55lbs / 6.15kg | Shipping: 17.95lbs / 8.14kg |
COOLING
|
Front to Rear Variable Fan Speed Cooling
Fan Noise at idle is 50dB @ 1m Fan Noise at 50% is 57dB @1m Fan Noise at full speed is 63dB @ 1m |
CONNECTSERIES
NETWORK CONNECT
IoT-ENABLED PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIERS
the NETWORK CONNECTSERIES Smart Amplifiers are perfectly suited for small to medium-scale installations. These two, four, and eight-channel amps feature direct HiZ (70V or 100V) or LoZ selectable by channel. With three ways to connect, you can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi, or use the FAST Ethernet to connect to any local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.
Then there’s the Cloud…NETWORK CONNECTSERIES is the first professional amplifier family to feature Cloud connectivity. Harness the power of the Cloud for remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any of your personal devices. Just connect your amp to a network and start commanding your systems. Register for your free LEA Cloud account at leaprofessional.cloud
U.S. Customers can register your product to extend your warranty to 6 years
Specifications
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
INPUTS
Analog: Balanced Inputs with user selectable 26 dB and 34 dB input sensitivity (2CH = 2 inputs, 4CH = 4 inputs, 8CH = 8 inputs)
THD+N
0.1% (20Hz to 20kHz)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V, -2.5dB @ 20kHz at 2Ω
SIGNAL TO NOISE LEVEL
105dB (20Hz to 20kHz referenced to 8Ω)
CROSSTALK
70dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT CLASSIFICATION
Class D with Proprietary Smart Power Bridge Technology allowing bridged output functionality without sacrificing an amplifier channel
DSP ARCHITECTURE
Analog Devices Sigma 96kHz DSP Processor with 32-bit Core with Sample Rate Converters
INPUT MATRIX
Routable matrix; any input to any output with primary and secondary input priority
CROSSOVERS
Up to 48 dB/Octave IIR Filters (Linkwitz Riley and Butterworth)
PARAMETRIC EQ
8 Band Parametric EQ per channel
OUTPUT DELAY
100ms per channel
OUTPUT PROTECTION
DC, VHF, and AC Mains Protection, Overtemp and Current Limiter, fan fault detection
USER-ADJUSTABLE LIMITING
Peak Voltage and RMS Voltage
LOAD MONITORING
Realtime Load Monitoring and Pilot Tone Detection from Internal or External Sources
CONTROL, MONITORING, NETWORKING
USER INTERFACE
Web Browser User Interface, 3rd Party API control, or CLOUD control
EXTERNAL I/O
External I/O In: Toggles Remote On/Off
External I/O Out: Indicates Amplifier Health
OPERATION
AC MAINS
100VAC – 240VAC +/- 15% 50Hz or 60Hz
POWER SUPPLY
Universal Switch Mode Power Supply with Power Factor Correction (No PFC in 84, 164, 88, & 168)
PHYSICAL SPEC
DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)
Product: 14.25” x 19” x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U) x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U)
Shipping: 20” x 22.75” x 3.75” (508mm x 578mm x 95.25mm)
WEIGHT
352 & 702: 10lbs / 3.4kg | Shipping: 17.4lbs / 7.9kg
354 & 704: 14lbs / 4kg | Shipping: 18.7lbs / 8.5kg
84 & 164: 12.25lbs / 5.56kg | Shipping: 16.55lbs / 7.51kg
88 & 168: 13.55lbs / 6.15kg | Shipping: 17.95lbs / 8.14kg
COOLING
Front to Rear Variable Fan Speed Cooling
Fan Noise at idle is 50dB @ 1m
Fan Noise at 50% is 57dB @1m
Fan Noise at full speed is 63dB @ 1m
Dante Amplifiers: The Advantages Of Using Dante in Amps
You’ve probably heard the name and have probably seen the logo from time to time. After all, Dante is everywhere in the Pro AV industry. Dante is the number one audio transport to network hardware and systems together. This technology provides high-quality audio routing and monitoring. Since being developed in 2006, it has become an industry standard for networking systems. So, why would you want a Dante amplifier?
To begin with, let’s start by digging into what Dante actually is…
Definition:
Dante is a hardware and software solution that transports precisely timed digital audio between devices using standard IP Networking.
It is an audio networking solution created by the Australian company, Audinate. Its core purpose is to transport the highest quality audio possible between networked Dante-enabled hardware devices.
THE BENEFITS OF DANTE
- First, Dante uses human-readable names (as opposed to binary code zeros and ones).
- Consequently, anyone can quickly and easily identify devices and channels without having to decode numerical names.
- Next, it provides precise time alignment of audio.
- 1ms or less audio synchronization to be precise.
- In addition, Dante provides Auto device discovery.
- Therefore, there is no need to configure anything. To begin, just plug in your device and it will get discovered automatically.
- Next, Dante uses one-click routing.
- In brief, you can quickly and easily route audio signals wherever you want.
- Dante also has low,100% deterministic latency.
- This virtually eliminates latency issues.
- It’s Jitter free!
- There’s an auto-reconnect function after power cycle.
- Dante uses Gigabit ethernet.
- Thereby allowing hundreds to thousands of overall channels to be used.
- Finally, it provides automatic clock syncing.
THE BENEFITS OF DANTE AMPLIFIERS
True digital signal end to end
The networked nature of Dante allows the audio system to run on standard networking hardware. Therefore, costs are reduced for the system integrator. Additionally, it provides low latency and noise immunity for the audio signals. Moreover, Dante is designed for sub 1ms latency. As a result, latency is a non-issue. In addition, noise immunity is provided by digital transport. ,This allows system installers to transport audio over long distances without worrying about noise pickup in the cables.
Reduces costs
Without Dante built-in, system integrators need to purchase additional gear to convert the analog signal into a Dante signal. Therefore, additional costs are added to the entire system installation. Not to mention, the extra gear unnecessarily complicates the system.
Digital signal configuration
With a Dante-capable system, Audinate has made it simple to perform channel configurations. For example, their free software, Dante Controller is a one-click solution that gives you the ability to digitally route audio signals through your system.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, there are currently over 2,000 Dante-enabled products representing 241 brands in the pro AV market. Needless to say, those numbers will continue to grow as a result of Audinate releasing new software and technology into the industry. With so many systems around the world built on Dante networks, it is especially important to ensure that new products can be seamlessly integrated. Thus, we created an entire family of Dante amplifiers within our CONNECTSERIES, completely dedicated to Dante integration.
If you have any more questions about the importance of a Dante amplifier, please reach out to us on our social media channels or leave a comment below.
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POWER RATINGS ARE STATED ON A PER-CHANNEL BASIS. EX: 80 WATTS AT 8 OHMS = 80 WATTS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL OF THE AMPLIFIER.
MODEL
|
CH COUNT
|
2Ω
|
4Ω
|
8Ω
|
25V
|
70V / 100V
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8
|
40W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
|
8
|
80W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
|
4
|
40W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
80W
|
|
4
|
80W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
160W
|
|
4
|
175W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
|
4
|
350W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
|
2
|
175W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
350W
|
|
2
|
350W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
700W
|
|
4
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
1500W
|
3 WAYS TO CONNECT
1. Built-in Wi-Fi Access Point
2. Existing Wi-Fi Network
3. Local Area Network
WEB BROWSER-BASED UI
Works on any web browser on any device with no software downloads
CLOUD CONTROL
Remote control and monitoring from anywhere in the world — no VPN needed.
DIRECT LOW-Z & HI-Z
70V or 100V selectable per channel
SMART POWER BRIDGE
Double the power any any single channel without sacrificing other amp channels
UNIVERSAL SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLY
with PFC — Operation from 100VAC – 240VAC +/-15%
ANALOG BALANCED INPUTS
Fully routable via input matrix in Web UI or Cloud platform
96KHZ ANALOG DEVICES DSP
Input Routing
48dB/Oct crossover filters
8 Parametric EQ filters
User-adjustable speaker limiters
Real-time load monitoring
EXTERNAL I/O PORT
For Remote ON/OFF and Fault Monitoring
HIGHLY EFFICIENT CLASS-D OUTPUT STAGE
For low AC Current Draw