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Overview

Just like its predecessor (the DLC-250.4), the DLC-250.4d is small but mighty and it’s now even mightier with the addition of Dante and AES67. Capable of delivering 250W into 4, 8, and 16-ohms from any channel pair, or 125W into 4, 8 or 16-ohms all channels driven, this little 6.5lb., one-half rack loudspeaker controller packs a punch into minimal rack space. If that weren’t enough, the DLC-250.4d can drive 70V/100V hi-Z loudspeakers direct - no internal transformer required.

The DLC-250.4d is equipped with Dante / AES67 audio-over-IP digital I/O making setting up and deploying even complex distributed audio systems painless and bullet-proof. No bulky analog audio cables are required.

The DLC-250.4d can drive up to 16 Theory 16-ohm loudspeakers in Lo-Z mode, or up to 64 in Hi-Z mode - all from a half rack chassis!

The DLC loudspeaker controllers from Theory can be configured via its on-board web interface accessible via wired Ethernet, or via its on-board Wifi access point and includes matrix mixing, priority audio routing and ducking, parametric EQ, delay, gain and limiter DSP objects to make system optimization easy.

Full API and modules for AMX, Control4, Crestron, Crestron Home, ELAN, Q-SYS, and RTI available.

Description: 4-Channel Amplified Distribution Loudspeaker Controller with Dante & AES67
Half-Rack Chassis
IP Control via Ethernet or Built-In WiFi Access Point
Power Sharing Between Neighboring Channels
Operation: LoZ and HiZ (70V/100V) Operation
Inputs: 4 x Balanced Analog Audio
4 x RCA Unbalanced Analog Audio
1 x S/PDIF Digital Audio (stereo)
4 x Dante / AES67 Digital Audio
Outputs: 4 x Speaker Outputs
S/PDIF Digital Audio (stereo)
4 x Dante / AES67 Digital Audio
Trigger: +12VDC
Audio Operation: 48kHz/24-bit
On-Board DSP: 48kHz/32-bit
DSP Features: Loudspeaker Processing For All Theory Models, plus:
Input Matrix Mixer
5 Parametric Input EQ Filters
Input Trim
Stereo/Mono Inputs and Zones
Signal Routing Including Priority Automatic Routing
Audio Ducking
10 Parametric Output EQ Filters
Crossovers
Gain
Delay
Polarity
Peak and RMS Limiters
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.25dB
Power Output: 250W per channel @ 4, 8, 16-ohms and 70V/100V
125W per channel @ 4, 8, 16-ohms all channels driven
Voltage Gain: Variable
Input Sensitivity (selectable): +14dBu
+4dBu
-10dBV (Unbalanced RCA)
Microphone
Power Requirements: Standby: <1W
(1/8 power, all ch. driven): 70W
Idle Noise(A-Wt): -78dBV
Signal to Noise Ratio: >106dB
Distortion (1kHz, 1dB below max output): <0.02%
AC Operation: 100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Terminals: Eurblock Connectors
Outdoor Capability: Indoor Use Only
Mounting Points: Surface or Rack Mount (with included/optional accessories)
Finish: Matte Black
Dimensions: 1.75" H x 8.7" W x 11.7" D (44mm H x 221mm W x 297mm D)
Net Weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.95 kg)
Included Accessories: Single and Dual Unit Rack Mount Kit
Optional Accessories: Surface Mount Kit

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