UNICA 8-Channel Cloud Based Amplifier Platform Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- UNICA
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8-Channel Cloud Based Amplifier Platform
8-Channel Cloud Based Amplifier Platform
The Unica™ Series is a compact, 1RU amplifier platform developed primarily for
installed applications. The 8-channel version includes 2kW, 4kW, and 8kW total
power models, making Unica™ one of the most powerdense solutions available.
The output channels can drive Lo-Z and 70/100V lines seamlessly, delivering up
to twice the rated power when asymmetrically loaded, resulting in 2000W @4Ω
for the 8kW
model. The power supply allows worldwide operation (100240VAC), and it is
equipped with the latest generation of singlestage power factor correction
(PFC). The roprietary Smart Rails Management (SRM) allows the supply rails to
adapt in real time to the required output voltage to maximize efficiency and
reduce idle losses.
Unica™ platform features Powersoft’s next-generation DSP for state-of-the-art
processing and audio performance. The three 1Gb Ethernet ports, along with the
native Dante™ and AES67 support allow for different network topologies
including daisy-chain and Dante™ redundant.
The front panel display allows quick access to the amplifier operating status
information for local monitoring. The PoE (Power over Ethernet) input allows
for short recovery time in case of mains loss, as well as testing and
monitoring loudspeakers 24/7 without the need for mains power.
Lastly, Unica™ Series amplifiers natively support cloud connectivity for
remote monitoring and control from any device anywhere in the world via
Universo™, the Powersoft
cloud platform interface.
- Medium to large-scale venues
- Main systems, central or distributed, subwoofers, hi-Z/lo-Z
- Mission critical applications
- Theatres, performance venues
- Houses of worship
- Convention centres
- Business centres
- Cruise ships
Specifications
Channel Handling| |
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Number of output channels| 8 Hi-Z or Lo-Z
(bridgeable per ch. pair)| Phoenix PC 5/8-STF1-7,62
Number of input channels|
Analog| 8| Phoenix MC 1,5/6-ST-3,81
Dante™ /AES67| 8| 3 x RJ45
Audio|
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Default gain| 32 dB
Input sensitivity| 2.84 Vrms / 11.3 dBu
Output noise floor (Analog Input)| -72 dBV(A) typical
SNR (Analog Input)| 112 dB(A)
Output noise floor (Dante™ /AES67 Input)| -76 dBV(A) typical
SNR (Dante™ /AES67 Input)| 116 dB(A)
Max input level| >+24 dBu
Frequency Response| 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0.0 dB/-1.0 dB, @ 8 Ω
Crosstalk| <-80dB typical, 20Hz to 1 kHz range
<-60dB @20kHz typical
Input impedance| 20 kΩ balanced
THD+N (from 0.1 W to Half Power)| < 0.05%
SMPTE IMD (from 0.1 W to Half Power)| < 0.01%
Damping factor| >2500 20Hz to 500 Hz
DSP|
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AD converters| 24 Bit Tandem™ @ 48 kHz
130 dB(A) Dynamic Range – 0.00005 % THD+N
DA converters| 24 Bit Tandem™ @ 48 kHz
132 dB(A) Dynamic Range – 0.00003 % THD+N
Latency| 2.6 ms analog Input to amplifier Output
Onboard memory| Store and recall up to 50 amplifier snapshot
Delay| 2 s (input) + 100 ms (output) for time alignment
Equalizer| Raised-cosine, custom FIR, parametric IIR:
peaking, hi/lo-shelving, all-pass, band-pass, band-stop, hi/lo-pass
Crossover| linear phase (FIR), Butterworth,
Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel: 6 dB/oct to 48 dB/oct (IIR)
Limiters| RMS voltage, RMS current, Peak limiter, TruePower™, Dynamic EQ
Damping control| Active DampingControl™
Loudspeaker diagnostic| Pilot tone monitoring, average impedance monitoring,
load impedance measurement
Startup time| <10 s
<0.5 s (with PoE backup power)
Construction|
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Dimensions| 489 x 400 x 44.3 (WxDxH) mm
19.3 x 15.8 x 1.7 (WxDxH) in
Weight| 7.9 Kg (17.4 lb)
Output Stage| 2K8| 4K8| 8K8|
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Commercial total rated power| 2000| 4000| 8000| W
Maximum output power| per channel @ 100 V (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 800| W
per channel @ 70 V (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 1000| W
per channel @ 16 Ω (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 650| W
per channel @ 8 Ω (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 1000| W
per channel @ 4 Ω (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 1000| W
per channel @ 2 Ω (symmetrical)| 250| 500| 1000| W
per bridged pair @ 8 Ω (symmetrical)| 500| 1000| 2000| W
per bridged pair @ 4 Ω (symmetrical)| 500| 1000| 2000| W
per channel @ 100 V (asymmetrical)| 500| 1000| 2000| W
per channel @ 70 V (asymmetrical)| 500| 1000| 1500| W
per channel @ 16 Ω (asymmetrical)| 500| 500| 750| W
per channel @ 8 Ω (asymmetrical)| 500| 1000| 1500| W
per channel @ 4 Ω (asymmetrical)| 500| 1000| 2000| W
per channel @ 2 Ω (asymmetrical)| 500| 1000| 1000| W
Maximum unclipped output voltage| 160| Vpeak
Maximum output current| 30| 40| 48| Apeak
*: Available by driving and loading all the channels symmetrically.
**: Maximum power-sharing capacity per channel
| Power & Thermal| 2K8| 4K8| 8K8|
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ASTT @ AM@ I| | Power| 65| 65| 65| W
Idle| Current Draw| 0.707| 0.707| 0.707| Arms
| Thermal Loss| 222| 222| 222| BTU/h
1/8
Power
@ 40
Idle| Power| 406| 729| 1380| W
Current Draw| 4.| 6.| 12| A rms
Thermal Loss| S32| 781| 1297| BTU/h
Power| 73| 73| 73| W
Current Draw| 0.605| 0.605| 0.605|
Thermal Loss| 249| 249| 249| BTU/h
1/8
Power
@ 40| Power| 412| 724| 1360| W
Current Draw| 2.| 4.| 6.| Arms
Thermal Loss| 553| 764| 1228| BTU/h
| Power supply| Universal regulated| switch| mode with PFC| and SRM
| Nominal voltage| 100-240 VAC @ 50-60 Hz (400 VAC surge)
| Operating Voltage| 80-265 VAC @ 50-60 Hz
| AC Mains connector| IEC C20 inlet (20 A max) region-specific power cord
provided
| Eco Mode consumption| 43 W
| Standby consumption| 20 W Typical, CPU fully functional
| PoE Input| Class 4 or higher
Networking
| Network | 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports RJ45 connectors |
|---|---|
| Network modes | Switched Mode, Split-Redundant Mode |
| Remote interface | ArmoníaPlus™, Universo™ |