Thorough inspired design, IPD Series "packs more features and greater power density into a 1U frame than found in most competitive 2U platforms". Two power configurations are available, IPD 1200 and IPD 2400, with power outputs (at 4 ohms) of two 600 W and two 1200 W, respectively. Both incorporate integrated DSP, networked monitoring and control via computer or iPad, a four-channel input matrix, fully configurable front panel controls with graphic display, analogue and AES3 inputs (with redundant failover), definitive Lab.gruppen limiters, and " impeccable build quality".
At the heart of the IPD Series platform is a powerful DSP engine equipped with a total of 40 real-time, multi-slope parametric EQs along with adjustable gain, input delay, output delay, and high-pass and low-pass filters adjustable to any frequency. A Software Configurable Voltage Peak Limiter (SCVPL) tailors outputs to load conditions, maintaining pristine sound quality, while a four-channel input mixer provides flexible input routing.
"When my father, Kenneth Anderson, and Dan Bavholm started Lab.gruppen, their goal was to serve the local musical community with great-sounding and affordable products." recalls Martin Andersson, Lab.gruppen's product manager for touring. "Over the last 30 years we have advanced our technology to create innovative, 'best-in-class' power amplifiers, including the legendary fP Series and our flagship PLM Series - the platform of choice for international touring and prestige installations. Now with IPD Series, we've put everything we've learned into a product that will serve a wider market - delivering on both performance and value."
(Jim Evans)
