The Director® Model M6800

16 Channel High-Power Network DSP Matrix Amplifier

The Director® Model M6800 Matrix Amplifier from Audio Control is the first of its kind and one of the highest power, most flexible multi-zone amplifiers designed exclusively for the custom-install market. The Director® Model M6800 builds upon the success of Audio Control’s The Director® Series, driving 16-channels of high-power amplification in a compact 2U chassis, delivering over 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 400 watts at 8 ohms bridged, all channels driven.

Featuring a powerful on-board DSP, The Director Model M6800 has the benefit of operating either as a standalone matrix-amplifier or as part of a 3rd party control system from companies including Crestron, Savant, RTI or Control 4.

The Director Model M6800 is designed, engineered and manufactured in Seattle, USA.

Features:

• Network DHCP Signal Matrix Amplifier With Volume Control

• 16 Channels x 100 Watts at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)

• 16 Channels x 200 Watts at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)

• Bridgeable to 400 Watts of Bridged Power

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Performance

• Built-In Speaker Optimization Profiles

• Ethernet Port for Status Monitoring, Source Switching and 12 Volt Trigger Control

• Built in Matrix Delivering Analog or two digital inputs to be routed to any zone output on single or multiple amplifiers

• Network Programmable Graphic & Parametric Equalization with User Memories

• Assignable Names for All Zones & Amplifier

• Digital Signal Sense

• Programmable Electronic Crossover for Local Subwoofer Applications; Subsonic Filter

• AudioControl LightDrive Anti-Clipping Speaker Protection

• Local Inputs with Pass Thru / Loop Outputs

• Dual Digital Audio Bus Inputs

• Compact 2U Rack Space (Includes Rack Mount Brackets)

• Home and Commercial Installations

Specifications:

Inputs

Inputs: 8 Stereo Local Inputs, 2 Digital S/PDIF and Toslink Inputs
Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
Input Gain: 30 dB

Outputs

Amplifier Channels: 16
Power Output (8Ω): 100W per channel
Power Output (4Ω): 200W per channel
Power Output (8Ω Bridged Mono): 400W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4Ω
Preamp Audio Outputs: 8 Stereo Loop Outputs, 2 Digital S/PDIF Outputs

Performance

Crosstalk: > 80 dB @ 1 kHz
Damping Factor: >300
Signal to Noise: >95 dB, A-wtd, ref full output
Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1 kHz
DAC Specifications: 32 – 96 kHz sample rate, 16/24 bit depth

Control

Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure
Network Connection/Protocol: 10BaseT Ethernet TCP/IP
Communication Protocol: HTTP or Telnet

Weights & Dimensions

Dimensions: 17” W x 15.5” D x 3.5” H (2U)
Weight: 21.0 lbs (9.5 kg)