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THEORY AUDIO DLC-250.8 AMPLIFIED LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER

The DLC-250.8 is an 8-channel amplifier 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 1U loudspeaker controller packs a punch into minimal rack space. If that weren’t enough, the DLC-250.8 can drive 70V/100V hi-Z loudspeakers direct - no internal transformer is required.

The DLC-250.8 can drive up to 32 Theory 16-ohm loudspeakers in Lo-Z mode, or up to 128 in Hi-Z mode - all from a 1U 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 are available.

  • Description:8-Channel Amplified Distribution Loudspeaker Controller 1U Chassis IP Control via Ethernet or Built-In WiFi Access Point Power Sharing Between Neighboring Channels
  • Operation:LoZ and HiZ (70V/100V)
  • Operation
  • Inputs:8 x Balanced Analog Audio 8 x RCA Unbalanced Analog Audio 1 x S/PDIF Digital Audio (stereo)
  • Outputs:8 x Speaker Outputs S/PDIF Digital Audio (stereo)Trigger:+12VDCAudio Operation:48kHz/24-bitOn-Board DSP:48kHz/32-bitDSP
  • 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, +/-0.25dBPower
  • Output:250W per channel @ 4, 8, 16-ohms and 70V/100V 125W per channel @ 4, 8, 16-ohms all channels drivenVoltage Gain:VariableInput Sensitivity (selectable):+14dBu +4dBu -10dBV (Unbalanced RCA) MicrophonePower Requirements:Standby: <1W (1/8 power, all ch. driven): 70WIdle Noise(A-Wt):-78dBVSignal to
  • Noise Ratio:>106dBDistortion (1kHz, 1dB below max output):<0.02%AC
  • Operation:100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz
  • Terminals:Eurblock ConnectorsOutdoor
  • Capability:Indoor Use OnlyMounting Points:Rack Mount (with included accessories)Finish:Matte Black
  • Dimensions:1.75" H x 19.0" W x 12.6" D (44mm H x 483mm W x 319mm D)Net
  • Weight:7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)Included Accessories:Rack Mount Ears

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