{"product_id":"theory-dlc-250-8-amplified-loudspeaker-controller","title":"Theory DLC-250.8 8-Channel DSP Amplifier | The Grid","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDLC-250.8 - 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIED LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER — Theory Professional\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theory Audio Design DLC-250.8 is an eight-channel amplified loudspeaker controller designed for high-performance home theaters, whole-home audio and professional distributed sound systems. Combining flexible power sharing, advanced digital signal processing and extensive connectivity in a compact 1U rackmount chassis, it delivers the versatility required for sophisticated residential and commercial audio installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to 250 watts available per channel through adjacent-channel power sharing, or 125 watts per channel with all eight channels driven, the DLC-250.8 supports 4-, 8- and 16-ohm loudspeakers as well as direct 70V\/100V operation. Integrated Theory loudspeaker processing, matrix mixing and comprehensive system control make it a centralized solution for demanding multichannel installations. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEight-Channel Amplification with Flexible Power Sharing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAmplifier output\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith adjacent-channel power sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e250 W\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePer channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll eight channels driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e125 W\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePer channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported impedances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e4 \/ 8 \/ 16 Ω\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e70V \/ 100V\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer-published amplifier ratings. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLC-250.8's power-sharing architecture allows available amplifier power to be allocated between neighboring channels according to the loudspeaker configuration. Direct high-impedance operation eliminates the need for internal output transformers, simplifying installations that combine conventional loudspeakers with distributed audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single controller can drive up to 32 compatible Theory 16-ohm loudspeakers in low-impedance mode or up to 128 in high-impedance mode, subject to the installation's power requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomatorIP Home Theater Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheory's AutomatorIP software simplifies the design and deployment of multichannel surround sound systems. Its five-step configuration interface guides installers through speaker selection, system setup and optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a single DLC-250.8, installers can configure surround sound systems with up to eight loudspeakers, including 7.1 and 5.1.2 configurations. Theory states that a complete system can be configured in as little as 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the controller particularly useful for dedicated media rooms, immersive home theaters and residential installations where efficient configuration and consistent loudspeaker performance are priorities. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced DSP and Loudspeaker Optimization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated 32-bit digital signal processing provides model-specific optimization for Theory loudspeakers alongside comprehensive tools for system calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe processing platform includes input matrix mixing, five parametric input EQ filters, ten parametric output EQ filters, crossovers, delay, gain adjustment, polarity control and peak and RMS limiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriority-based signal routing and automatic audio ducking also support commercial applications requiring multiple audio sources, paging or announcement systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Analog and Digital Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLC-250.8 provides eight balanced analog inputs, eight unbalanced RCA inputs and stereo S\/PDIF digital connectivity. Eight amplified speaker outputs and a stereo S\/PDIF digital output provide additional system flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn onboard web interface is accessible through wired Ethernet or the controller's built-in Wi-Fi access point, allowing installers to configure routing, processing and loudspeaker presets without dedicated configuration hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Home and Professional Control Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLC-250.8 supports integration with leading residential automation and professional control platforms through its published API and available control modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported platforms include Control4, Crestron, Crestron Home, AMX, ELAN, Q-SYS, RTI and Symetrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor convenient local operation, the optional Theory DLC-CTRL wall controller provides PoE-powered source selection and volume adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8-channel amplified loudspeaker controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1U rackmount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250W per channel with power sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll channels driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e125W per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported impedances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4, 8 and 16 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect 70V\/100V operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced analog inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbalanced RCA inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo S\/PDIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaker outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo S\/PDIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 kHz \/ 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDSP processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 kHz \/ 32-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput EQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 parametric filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput EQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 parametric filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.25 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater than 106 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistortion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 0.02%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+14 dBu, +4 dBu, -10 dBV RCA, microphone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet, built-in Wi-Fi, third-party API\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAC power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100–240V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.75\" H × 19\" W × 12.6\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.7 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRackmount ears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.theoryprofessional.com\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight channels of amplification in a compact 1U rackmount chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 250 watts per channel with adjacent-channel power sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e125 watts per channel with all eight channels driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect 70V\/100V operation without internal output transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to 32 compatible Theory 16-ohm loudspeakers in low-impedance mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to 128 compatible loudspeakers in high-impedance mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatorIP software for simplified 7.1 and 5.1.2 home theater configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated 32-bit DSP with Theory loudspeaker processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight balanced analog and eight RCA inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo S\/PDIF digital input and output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput matrix mixing and priority-based audio routing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic audio ducking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParametric EQ, crossover, delay and limiter 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