The MPA 82000, which MTi says will replace a typical 12-16 unit amplifier rack, offers 8 x 500W or 8 x 1000W power amplifier modules, in any combination, in a 3U rackmount unit that weighs in at 58lb (26 kg). It's aimed at both the installation and touring / rental markets. The amplifier features the unique ICEpower power conversion technology, made under licence from Bang & Olufsen ICEpower A/S.
A built-in 8-channel DSP controller provides a full 8x8 matrix, EQ, crossover, delay, limiter and volume, with global delay of up to 8 seconds. Settings can be stored in 16 user presets. Via an RS485 interface, up to 16 MPA 82000s can be controlled by a PC located up to 4000ft (1200m) distant.
The DSM 88 Digital Speaker Manager is a dedicated loudspeaker controller. Its facilities are based on the MPA 82000's DSP engine and include a full 8 input / 8 output matrix, with each channel offering a 6-band parametric EQ, an RMS limiter with 'look-ahead' capability, channel delays of up to 104mS and a global delay function.
Rolf Birkenborg told L+SI Online: "The lengthy research that has gone into these two new products reflects the Danish obsession with high audio quality, and the fact that we were determined to bring a fully finished and well tested product to this demanding marketplace."
(Lee Baldock)
