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The Architect ‘P’ Series superbly complements AudioControl’s popular high-power Architect multi-zone amplifier series with an industry leading 100 Watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms, 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms; all channels driven.

The P2280 EQ uses a cool running proprietary design, including AudioControl’s LightDriveTM anti-clipping protection and features input busing capability, output pass-thru, master 12V trigger in/out plus local 12V trigger inputs on all zones, signal sensing as well plus coax SPDIF inputs for digital sources. AudioControl’s legendary equalization controls are easily accessible from the front panel and may be covered with the included magnetic security panel once the system is dialed in.

Available in a robust black powder coat finish, the Architect Model P2280 EQ is designed, engineered and manufactured at AudioControl’s manufacturing facilities located in Seattle, USA. The Architect ‘P’ series comes with AudioControl’s legendary 5-year warranty and is available exclusively to the residential custom install and pro audio markets through AudioControl authorized dealers.

FEATURES

12 Channels of High Power and AudioControl Performance
Five Band 12 Channel Speaker Equalization
100 watts per Channel at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
200 watts per Channel at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
Bridgeable as an 6 channel amplifier at 400 watts
Low Standby Current Draw of Less Than 1 Watt
Compact Design Fits into 2 Rack Spaces
LightDriveTM Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
2 x Input Buses (Digital and Analog)
Local Zone Input Trigger
12v Trigger Input and Output
Signal-Sensing On All Channels
Input Busing and Level Controls
Mono-switch for Improved Bridging
Beefy Rack Mount Brackets Included
Five Year AudioControl Warranty

INPUTS

Inputs: 6 Stereo Local Analog Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Digital Input, 1 Stereo Bus Analog Input
Input Sensitivity: Variable 0-1 Vrms
Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output; level at maximum

OUTPUTS

Amplifier Channels: 12
1 Stereo Bus Analog Output
Power Output (8Ω): 100W per channel
Power Output (4Ω): 200W per channel
Power Output (Bridged Mono): 400W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4Ω

PERFORMANCE

Damping Factor: >300
Signal to Noise: >105 dB, (A-wtd, ref full output)
Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1kHz
Gain: 30 dB
Analog Input Sensitiviy: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
DAC Specifications: 32 – 96 kHz sample rate, 16/24 bit depth

EQUALIZER

Centers: 75 Hz, 250 Hz, 700 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 12 kHz
Range: +/- 12 dB

CONTROL

Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure, 2 x 1/8″ TS mono in/out

AC POWER REQUIREMENTS

Standby: 0.9W
Idle (main power on, all channels off): 52W
All channels active: 87W
All channels 1/8th rated power: 265W
Full power (20A residential service limited): 2400W
Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, DC offset, stable into reactive or mismatched loads

BTU/HR OUTPUT

Standby: 3.1 BTU/hr
Idle (main power on, all channels off): 178 BTU/hr
All channels active: 270 BTU/hr
All channels 1/8th rated power: 361 BTU/hr
Full power (20A residential service limited): 2194 BTU/hr

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

Dimensions: 19″ W (w/rack ears) 17” W (w/no rack ears) x 15.5” D x ” H 3.5″ (2U)
Weight: 20.0 lbs (9.1 kg)

IN THE BOX: Architect Model P2280 EQ, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty

AUDIO CONTROL

AUDIO CONTROL ARCHITECT MODEL P2280 EQ 12 CHANNEL MULTI-ZONE HIGH-POWER AMPLIFIER WITH EQ