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DNA 20K8c
Eight-channel contractor DSP amplifier
The DNA 20K8c provides 20,000 W RMS across eight Class-D channels, with processing, network monitoring and contractor-oriented connections. Available across Australia and New Zealand with the DNA range.
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DNA 20K8cPattern controlAmplification + processing
Maximum SPL / status20,000 W RMS · 8 channels
Local supportAustralia + New Zealand
Technical detail
Specifications.
Current manufacturer information, presented in the same concise format used throughout the Sound Is Everything catalogue.
- Output channels
- 8
- Total rated output
- 20,000 W RMS
- Amplifier class
- Class D
- Power rating conditions
- RMS per channel, all channels driven with programme material at 40°C; load-specific crest factors shown below
- Gain
- 32 dB with DSP levels at 0 dB
- Frequency response
- Below 7 Hz to above 30 kHz, −2.5 dB points, 4 Ω load
- THD
- <0.05% typical at 1 kHz, AES17 filter, 4 Ω load
- Dynamic range
- Typically >113 dBA from analogue inputs; >114 dBA from AES/Dante
- Crosstalk
- Better than −85 dBr at 1 kHz and −75 dBr at 10 kHz
- Maximum analogue input
- +20 dBu
- Input sensitivity
- Adjustable from 0 to +20 dBu
- Audio input formats
- Analogue and AES3; Dante is a factory-fitted option
- AES3 sample rates
- 24–192 kHz, automatic locking
- DSP resolution / sample rate
- 40-bit processing / 96 kHz
- Input processing
- Routing, delay, gain, high-pass filter, polarity, mute and EQ
- Output processing
- Routing, delay, gain, polarity, mute, crossover filters, EQ and VX limiters
- Preset storage
- 10 device snapshots and 50 loudspeaker presets
- Control overlays
- 12 independent EQ, delay and gain overlays
- Remote control
- Ethernet control and monitoring; relay and contact-closure interface
- Power saving
- Audio wake from standby in <1 ms; command wake from ECO sleep in 30 seconds
- Mains supply
- 85–240 V AC, auto-sensing; 47–63 Hz
- Inrush current
- Maximum 6 A at 115 V or 12 A at 230 V for <10 ms
- Protection
- Current, temperature and supply monitoring; clip, DC and high-frequency protection; VX speaker limiters
- Cooling
- Two variable-speed fans, front-to-back airflow; washable filters
- Rack / dimensions
- 19-inch, 2U; 88 mm high × 357 mm deep
- Net weight
- 12.5 kg
- Output at 2 Ω / 12 dB crest factor
- 1,500 W per channel
- Output at 4 Ω / 9 dB crest factor
- 2,500 W per channel
- Output at 8 Ω / 6 dB crest factor
- 1,500 W per channel
- 100 V line / 12 dB crest factor
- 2,500 W per channel
- 70 V line / 12 dB crest factor
- 1,970 W per channel
- 25 V line / 12 dB crest factor
- 625 W per channel
- Bridged output
- Confirm load-specific bridge ratings with Sound Is Everything; the manufacturer table lists two values without a clear mapping.
- Specification source
- Danley model-specific specification sheet; electrical installation and connector configuration must suit the supplied Australian or New Zealand unit.
Documents + data
Product resources.
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