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LEA Professional CS168D ConnectSeries 1280W 8-Channel Networked Amplifier

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LEA Professional CS168D ConnectSeries 1280W 8-Channel Networked Amplifier
Key Features
  • For Small to Medium Sound Installations
  • 8 Channels: 160W per Channel, Class-D
  • Lo-Z and Hi-Z per Channel, 70 or 100V
  • Cloud-Based IoT Functionality
Ideal for sound installations in small- to moderate-sized spaces, the CS168D from LEA Professional is a 8-channel, 1280W Class-D power amplifier, capable of delivering 160W per channel, and supporting impedance loads of 2, 4, or 8 ohms as well as 25, 70, or 100V Hi-Z output loads per channel. Designed for fast, easy network control, the CS168D sports three methods of network connection: 100 MB/s Ethernet input port, two Dante ports (primary and secondary), and built-in Wi-Fi with both access-point and local Wi-Fi support. These allow you to easily connect to external control devices, including web- and (internet-of-things) IoT-based cloud services. Plus, you get an analog input for direct remote I/O control.
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LEA Professional 168D Overview

Ideal for sound installations in small- to moderate-sized spaces, the CS168D from LEA Professional is a 8-channel, 1280W Class-D power amplifier, capable of delivering 160W per channel, and supporting impedance loads of 2, 4, or 8 ohms as well as 25, 70, or 100V Hi-Z output loads per channel. Designed for fast, easy network control, the CS168D sports three methods of network connection: 100 MB/s Ethernet input port, two Dante ports (primary and secondary), and built-in Wi-Fi with both access-point and local Wi-Fi support. These allow you to easily connect to external control devices, including web- and (internet-of-things) IoT-based cloud services. Plus, you get an analog input for direct remote I/O control.

The CS168D features balanced analog Amphenol Anytek block terminal I/O for line inputs and speaker outputs. The Smart Power Bridge technology lets you dynamically double power on each channel when needed without sacrificing the power quality on other channels, and with 32-bit / 96 kHz DSP processing, you are assured clean, clear audio distribution with minimal latency. This amp includes all necessary block terminal cables for each input and output, two removable and washable foam filters for the front air intake, and one IEC power cable to get you started right away.

UPC: 850011348550

LEA Professional 168D Specs

Key Specs
Number of Channels
8
Amplifier Power Rating
4 Ohms / 8 Ohms / 70 V / 100 V:
8x 160 W RMS per Channel
2 Ohms:
2x 80 W RMS per Channel
25 V:
8x 160 W RMS per Channel
Load Impedance / Voltage
2 / 4 / 8 Ohms per Channel
25 / 70 / 100 V per Channel
DSP
32-Bit Delta-Sigma DSP at 96 kHz
Analog Audio I/O
8x Block 3-Pin Balanced Line Input
8x Block 2-Pin Speaker Output
Digital I/O
2x RJ45 Dante Input (I/O)
Network I/O
1x RJ45 Ethernet
Rackmount Size
1 U
Amplifier
Number of Channels
8
Amplifier Power Rating
4 Ohms / 8 Ohms / 70 V / 100 V:
8x 160 W RMS per Channel
2 Ohms:
2x 80 W RMS per Channel
25 V:
8x 160 W RMS per Channel
Amplifier Class
Class-D
Load Impedance / Voltage
2 / 4 / 8 Ohms per Channel
25 / 70 / 100 V per Channel
Performance
Protections
AC Coupling, AC Fuse
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Input Sensitivity
Line:
34 dB (Balanced)
SNR
105 dB
THD+N
0.1%
Crosstalk
70 dB
Signal Processing
Sample Rate
Up to 96 kHz
DSP
32-Bit Delta-Sigma DSP at 96 kHz
Latency
1 ms
Crossover
48 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley
EQ
8-Band Parametric EQ per Channel
Ducking/Muting
No
Limiting
Yes
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
8x Block 3-Pin Balanced Line Input
8x Block 2-Pin Speaker Output
Digital I/O
2x RJ45 Dante Input (I/O)
Network I/O
1x RJ45 Ethernet
Other I/O
1x Block 8-Pin Remote
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
Functionality: Remote Control
Wireless
Wi-Fi
*Built-In
Power
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC Power Connector
1x IEC
Physical
Display & Indicators
1x Blue LCD
Rackmount Size
1 U
Cooling
1x Fan
Operating Conditions
32 to 131°F / 0 to 55°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 194°F / -20 to 90°C 
Dimensions
19.0 x 2.0 x 14.3" / 482.6 x 50.8 x 363.2 mm
Weight
13.3 lb / 6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
17.18 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.9 x 19.8 x 3.5"

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