8000W/8-channel Flexible Amplifier
Overview
TheOttocanali 8K4is a flexible and reliable 8-channel power amplifier with up to a total of 8,000 W at 4Ω, ideal for multi-zone applications in medium to large-scale installs: Ottocanali 8K4 supports any combination of lo-Z loudspeakers, mono-bridgeable channel pairs and 70V/100V Hi-Z distributed lines with no need for output step-up transformers. The Ottocanali 8K4 features switchable main/aux signal inputs and offers a wide range of system control, alarms, GPI/O and monitoring functions as well as sound shaping options.
The Ottocanali 8K4 implementsuniversal switch mode power supplies with PFC and patented SRM(Smart Rails Management) technology maximizing reliability & efficiency and reducing power consumption.
Powersoft’s legendary efficiency saves valuable energy, keeping both operational cost and ‘carbon footprint’ at a minimum: the Ottocanali 8K4 shines with outstandingly low power consumption and heat dissipation. This dramatically reduces costs from the AC mains supply and air conditioning/cooling systems – not to mention the benefits to the environment for a greener planet.
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Features
Power supply
- Universal switch mode power supply up to 400VAC tolerant with Power Factor Correction
- Patented output filter with ripple cancellation network
- Low Inrush Limiting reduces AC inrush current, removing the need for expensive power sequencers
- Detachable AC mains cable with IEC C19/22.2 (16A for EU, 20 A for USA) socket
ProtectionsFully protected circuit design with:
- Ac protection: shut down power supply when AC mains voltage is outside operating range
- Clip limiter: prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching loudspeakers, while still maintaining full peak power output
- DC protection: protects against infrasonic signal at the outputs
- VHF protections: protects the loudspeakers against non audible, strong, non musical high frequency signals
- Short circuit protection: protects the amplifier from short circuit or other stressful events for the output circuits with automatic protection reset
- Long term limiter: protects the loudspeaker against steady long term RMS (non audio) signals, by reducing maximum output
- Thermal protection: output stages operating temperature up to 80 °C (176 °F)
- Temperature controlled continuous variable speed fan, front to back airflow
General
- Fixed frequency switch mode output stage for high grade sound accuracy
- All models 2 RU for reduced rack cost and space
- Light weight - for easier racking and shipping: 14 kg / 30.8 lbs
- Standard Phoenix connectors: analog and digital input, audio outputs, aux supply, alarms and GPIO
- Remotely switchable double input (main and aux)
Loudspeaker system configuration
- Direct drive either low impedance loads or 70V / 100V Hi-Z distributed lines
- Switchable 35Hz / 70Hz high pass filter per channel
- Mixed configuration with Lo-Z/Hi-Z systems possible
- Bridged mode, with low impedance, per channel pair
Alarms and GPIO
- Configurable alarm contact NC/NO per channel
- Remote AUX input / MAIN input switch
- Remote ON/OFF switch
- PWS OUT connector providing up to 24VDC
Specifications
Documents
A&E specificationsOttocanali 8K4 A&EBUILDING INFORMATION MODELING - BIMBIM - Ottocanali SeriesData sheetsOttocanali Series DatasheetMechanical drawingsOttocanali 12K4, 8K4, 4K4 Mechanical DrawingsThermal & CurrentOttocanali Current Draw & Thermal DissipationUser guidesOttocanali User GuideSoftwareArmoníaPlusCertificationsCSA Certificate 70003097CB Certificate NL-29078 M1CCC Certificate 2018010802048447RoHsCE Declaration of Conformity PowersoftRoHsChina Declaration of Conformity PowersoftREACH DoC PowersoftDeclaration of Conformity DoC Powersoft – Ottocanali SeriesUK Declaration of Conformity DoC Powersoft – OttocanaliEPA Declaration of Conformity PowersoftCPR Certificate 0560-CPR-182190006
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Engineered around uptime
Powersoft has always been very focused on energy saving and the use of the Power Factor Correction (PFC) has been a trademark for improving performance and containing mains current draw and consumption.
In any amplifier output stage, the efficiency is a function of the difference in the output voltage delivered to the load and the rails voltage delivered from the power supply.
Ottocanali Series - all models
| Model | Total power | Per channel | Channels | Form factor | AoIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTTOCANALI 12K4 DSP+D | 12000 W | 1000 W @ 2 Ω 1500 W @ 4 Ω 850 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | Dante / AES67 |
| OTTOCANALI 12K4 | 12000 W | 1000 W @ 2 Ω 1500 W @ 4 Ω 850 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | - |
| OTTOCANALI 8K4 DSP+D | 8000 W | 850 W @ 2 Ω 1000 W @ 4 Ω 600 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | Dante / AES67 |
| OTTOCANALI 8K4 | 8000 W | 850 W @ 2 Ω 1000 W @ 4 Ω 600 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | - |
| OTTOCANALI 4K4 DSP+D | 4000 W | 450 W @ 2 Ω 500 W @ 4 Ω 250 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | Dante / AES67 |
| OTTOCANALI 4K4 | 4000 W | 450 W @ 2 Ω 500 W @ 4 Ω 250 W @ 8 Ω | 8 | - | - |
Features
- Universal switch mode power supply up to 400V AC tolerant with Power Factor Correction
- Patented output filter with ripple cancellation network
- Low Inrush Limiting reduces AC inrush current, removing the need for expensive power sequencers
- Detachable AC mains cable with IEC C19/22.2 (16A for EU, 20 A for USA) socket
- Ac protection: shut down power supply when AC mains voltage is outside operating range
- Clip limiter: prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching loudspeakers, while still maintaining full peak power output
- DC protection: protects against infrasonic signal at the outputs
- VHF protections: protects the loudspeakers against non audible, strong, non musical high frequency signals
- Short circuit protection: protects the amplifier from short circuit or other stressful events for the output circuits with automatic protection reset
- Long term limiter: protects the loudspeaker against steady long term RMS (non audio) signals, by reducing maximum output
- Thermal protection: output stages operating temperature up to 80 °C (176 °F)
- Temperature controlled continuous variable speed fan, front to back airflow
- Fixed frequency switch mode output stage for high grade sound accuracy
- All models 2 RU for reduced rack cost and space
- Light weight - for easier racking and shipping: 14 kg / 30.8 lbs
- Standard Phoenix connectors: analog and digital input, audio outputs, aux supply, alarms and GPIO
- Remotely switchable double input (main and aux)
- Direct drive either low impedance loads or 70V / 100V Hi-Z distributed lines
- Switchable 35Hz / 70Hz high pass filter per channel
- Mixed configuration with Lo-Z/Hi-Z systems possible
- Bridged mode, with low impedance, per channel pair
- Configurable alarm contact NC/NO per channel
- Remote AUX input / MAIN input switch
- Remote ON/OFF switch
- PWS OUT connector providing up to 24VDC
Specifications
| Output power per Channel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Output power per Channel | 850 W @ 2 Ω | 1000 W @ 4 Ω | 600 W @ 8 Ω |
| Bridge mode | 1700 W @ 4 Ω | 2000 W @ 8 Ω | |
| Max output voltage / current | |||
| Max unclipped voltage @8 Ω | 90 Vpeak | ||
| Current | 23 Apeak | ||
| AC main power | |||
| Power supply | Universal, regulated switch mode with PFC (Power Factor Correction) | ||
| Nominal power requirement | 100-240 V ±10%, 50-60 Hz | ||
| Operating voltage | 90 V - 264 V | ||
| Power consumption/current draw | |||
| Idle | 115 V: 47 W - 0.75 A | 230 V: 50 W - 0.7 A | |
| 1/8 of max output power @ 4 Ω | 115 V: 1425 W - 12.6 A | 230 V: 1425 W - 6.6 A | |
| THERMAL | |||
| Operating temperature range | 0° - 35° C - 32° - 95° F | ||
| Thermal dissipation* | |||
| Idle | 115 V: 253 BTU/h - 64 kcal/h | 230 V: 263 BTU/h - 66 kcal/h | |
| 1/8 of max output power @ 4 Ω | 115 V: 1480 BTU/h - 373 kcal/h | 230 V: 1504 BTU/h - 379 kcal/h | |
| 1/4 of max output power @ 4 Ω | 115 V: 2792 BTU/h - 704 kcal/h | 230 V: 2722 BTU/h - 686 kcal/h | |
