Class D
Although Class-D technology had been a well-established concept in electronics, Powersoft was a pioneer in implementing pulse width modulation technology in power amplifiers for professional audio. Furthermore, Powersoft was the first company to introduce Class D based high-power amplification modules to be used in active loudspeakers. Class D technology allows extremely high-efficiency values and higher amplification performances, alongside with improved reliability.
Such levels of efficiency are the result of a combination of factors:
- Low power consumption
- High power density
- Smaller and lighter amplifiers
- Less amplifiers needed to run the same system
- Lower heat dissipation
- Lower operating temperature
- Lower carbon emissions
These factors are of paramount importance in real-world scenarios, a smaller, lighter, and more powerful amplifier is easier to transport. Thanks to the power density fewer units can be specified, with a direct effect on running costs and cooling costs.