• Blaze Audio introduces new PowerZone Connect amplifiers

    Publicado el 13 oct 2022 03:13

    Blaze Audio, manufacturer of solutions for commercial audio applications and a subsidiary of Pascal A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark, has announced four brand new additions to the PowerZone Connect series family of multi-zone installation amplifiers.

    Designed for commercial installation projects such as shopping malls, large-scale paging and distribution systems, auditoriums, hotels and conference centers, theaters or casinos, these DSP amplifiers deliver adaptable power output with total system power offerings of 1000W, 1500W, 2000W, and 3000W in a full rack, 2RU form factor. Full system power and maximum channel count cab be obtained with low impedance (4Ω) loads or, alternatively, half the channel count but double the channel power for high impedance operation. A hybrid output setup (Lo-Z + Hi-Z) is possible on four-channel models.


    The new series of power amps include a full matrix DSP design offering system configuration and control via Blaze Audio’s PowerZone Control browser-based web app. PowerZone Control is an application that can be used to configure and manage sound zones, inputs/outputs, firmware updates, importation of loudspeaker presets, and access to professional EQ settings—from a phone, tablet, or PC by connecting through the amplifier’s built-in Wi-Fi or direct via the amplifier’s network port—regardless of whether the integrator is on- or off-site.

    Features:
    • Pascal UMAC™ Class-D technology, L-PRO amp modules
    • Connectivity
    o 4 x Unbalanced RCA line inputs.
    o 4 x Balanced microphone/line inputs.
    o 4 x Lo-Z outputs or 2 x Hi-Z outputs. (model depending)
    o S/PDIF digital I/O. (Amp Linking)
    o RJ45. (Network/Control Access)
    o Wi-Fi Access. (Integrator setup & maintenance)
    o Wi-Fi Access. (Integrator setup & maintenance)
    o Multi-purpose GPIO. (Volume, standby, mute, trigger)

    Model PowerZone Connect 1002 PowerZone Connect 1502 PowerZone Connect 2004 PowerZone Connect 3004
    Output Channels 2 x Lo-Z/ 1 x Hi-Z 2 x Lo-Z/ 1 x Hi-Z 4 x Lo-Z/ 2 x Hi-Z 4 x Lo-Z/ 2 x Hi-Z
    Total Power 1000W 1500W 2000W 3000W
    Output Power @ 4Ω 2 x 500 W 2 x 750 W 4 x 500 W 4 x 750 W
    Output Power @ 4Ω Bridged 1 x 1000 W 1 x 1500 W 2 x 1000 W 2 x 1500 W
    Output Power @ 70V 1 x 1000 W 1 x 1200W 2 x 1000 W 2 x 1200 W

    Kevin Wilkin, Blaze Audio’s Executive Sales Director for the Americas, commented on the PowerZone Connect 1002, 1502, 2004, and 3004 power amplifiers, “For the largest projects, these power amps make an excellent choice. With PowerZone Control, system configuration is quick and intuitive and their optimal hybrid power performance of both variable Lo-Z and constant Hi-Z voltage provides integrators with a very flexible amplifier that can be used in many different configurations and setups. Equally notable, their S/PDIF digital I/O provisions enable multiple amps to be easily linked together. I should also add that these models employ Pascal’s UMAC Class D amplifier technology with market-pro ven ultra-reliable L-PRO amp modules—ensuring maximum reliability for long-term cost-effectiveness.”

    The Blaze Audio PowerZone Connect amplifiers are available now.

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