X series high performance professional audio amplifier with auto-balancing multi-phase power supply, built-in loudspeaker management system, signal routing and wifi remote control capabilities (40 pages)
M Series User guide Table of contents 9 M Series HDSP+ETH operation 9.1 Rear Panel LEDs 1 Important safety instructions 9.2 Ethernet port and remote ID selection 2 Precautions regarding installation 9.3 V Ext 2.1 Location 9.4 DSP features and operations 2.2 Inrush current 9.4.1 DSP Features 2.3 Wiring...
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15 M Series power rating 10.8 DSP remote operations 10.8.1 Routing 16 Output SpeakON connection polarities 10.8.2 Input eq 17 M Series load compatibility chart 10.8.3 Output eq 10.8.4 Limiters 18 M Series block diagram 10.8.5 RMS limiter 19 Specifications 10.8.6 Peak limiter Annex A: IP management and recovery 10.14.1 Damping factor correction...
1 Important safety instructions NOTES: This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Competent Body (Directive 2004 /108 / EC) pursuant to the product family standard for audio professional use: EN 55103-1 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION and EN 55103-2 standard. This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Notified RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
M20D and M20D HDSP+ETH: 35 A of accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be M30D and M30D HDSP+ETH: 36 A unplugged from the outlet when the device is not used for a long period (for example, when you go on vacation).
FIGURE 2: M Series – MxxD front panel view. FIGURE 3: M Series – MxxD (non HDSP+ETH) rear panel view. FIGURE 4: M Series HDSP+ETH rear panel view. 1. Channel 1 input attenuator 8. AC mains power plug 15. Amplifier’s remote ID selector 2.
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FIGURE 5: M Series – MxxQ front panel view. FIGURE 6: M Series – MxxQ (non HDSP+ETH) rear panel view. FIGURE 7: M Series HDSP+ETH rear panel view. 1. Channel 1 input attenuator 10. Channels 3&4 line input XLR connector 18.
M Series User guide 5 Welcome performance in terms of super low total harmonic distortion, optimal frequency response, high power bandwidth and damping Congratulations on buying a Powersoft M Series amplifier! factor across a vast number of application scenarios. Powersoft’s Powersoft is a leading company in the field of high efficiency multi patented application of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) audio power management.
7.2 Mounting By using good quality input and speaker cables, the likelihood of erratic signal behavior is reduced to a minimum. Whether you All Powersoft amplifiers are designed for standard 19” rack make them or buy them, look for good quality wires, connectors mounting with four front panel holes and two rear-lateral holes.
Status indicators distributed lines and directly managed by the M Series amplifiers. Color Solid ON Label High output voltage per channel of M20D, M30D and M50Q amplifiers guarantees direct connection to hi-Z loudspeakers in a GREEN Channel is ready READY...
selected for channels 3 and 4. A signal can be sent remotely to the speakON Single channel mode amp to force all preset LEDs to blink for 30 s; this can be useful in connector a situation where many amplifiers are networked together and it is necessary to identify which amplifier corresponds to a particular 2–...
shaping is a function obtained by pre and post limiter eq. with 28-bit resolution for the internal path and 56-bit for internal The same eq (with opposite gain) is applied before and processing. The board also provides full remote control through after the limiter.
10.1.3 AUTOIP WARNING! The device is reachable only from PCs in the same subnet mask, if this information is lost you will need to re-init Every device tries to set up network communication when the data cable is plugged in and connected to another device (PC, the network device with a third-party software.
10.2 Setup device WARNING! Remember that turning off or disconnecting the power plug without saving changes on any internal memory slot leads to data loss. Before turning off, save the data on any internal slot or There are two ways to configure the device, based on your needs and on the availability of the real device.
10.4 Input/output curves .icp, .ocp From the input or output tab of an M Series device, import/ export of the current equalization curve is a straightforward procedure. WARNING! All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains. 10.5 Channel preset .chp Import/export of the current playing processing from/to a file...
f Right click on the selected device 10.8 DSP remote operations f Click on import/export WARNING! Due to the internal structure of the system some of When importing a .pam file you’ll be prompted for a decision the following file operations can lead to a short audio interruption. on the realignment policy to adopt.
10.8.3 Output eq This page’s general appearance is similar to that of the Input Equalizer page, but presents several important differences. The Output Eq. curve the amplifier employs is meant to be created from the speaker manufacturer’s data for the particular loudspeaker cabinets or arrays the amplifier will be driving.
10.14.1 Damping factor correction SAVE: allows saving of the current DSP processing on the The effect of cable resistance on a high power amplifier selected preset slot. performance becomes significant at low frequencies, as the cable LOAD: recalls the selected preset slot. resistance can affect the output stage damping factor.
11 Protection 10.13 Channels Copy and paste of the current playing processing setup from/to In order to protect your device and your speakers from the clipboard is possible from the device layout. accidental damage, M Series amplifiers include an extensive automatic protection system.
11.6 DC fault protection customer. All warranty repairs and retrofits must be performed at Powersoft facilities or at an Authorized Service Center at no cost In order to protect your speakers from mechanical damage for the purchaser. Warranty exclusion: Powersoft’s warranty does caused by a DC signal coming from the amplifier’s output, a DC not cover product malfunctioning or failure caused by: misuse, detection circuit is placed between the amplifier’s output stage...
— — 1400 W 2 channel M20D/M20D HDSP+ETH 1200 W 600 W 1200 W — 2400 W amplifiers M30D/M30D HDSP+ETH 1500 W 900 W 1200 W 1500 W 3000 W M28Q/M28Q HDSP+ETH 700 W 360 W — — 1400 W...
19 Specifications M14D and M14D HDSP+ETH General Number of channels 2 mono, bridgable per channel pair Max output power per channel single channel mode bridge mode 4 � / Ch 8 � / Ch 8� / Ch pair 700 W 360 W 1400 W Max output voltage...
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M20D and M20D HDSP+ETH General Number of channels 2 mono, bridgable per channel pair Max output power per channel single channel mode bridge mode 4 � / Ch 8 � / Ch 70 V 100 V 8� / Ch pair 1200 W 600 W 1200 W...
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M30D and M30D HDSP+ETH General Number of channels 2 mono, bridgable per channel pair Max output power per channel single channel mode bridge mode 4 � / Ch 8 � / Ch 70 V 100 V 8� / Ch pair...
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M28Q and M28Q HDSP+ETH Général Nombre de canaux 4 mono, bridgable per channel pair Puissance de sortie max par canal* mode Simple canale mode Ponté 4 � / Canal 8 � / Canal 8� / par paire de canaux 700 W 360 W 1400 W Tension de sortie max...
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M50Q and M50Q HDSP+ETH General Number of channels 4 mono, bridgable per channel pair Max output power per channel single channel mode bridge mode 4 � / Ch 8 � / Ch 70 V 100 V 8� / Ch pair 1250 W 750 W 1000 W...
Annex A: IP management and recovery NOTE: Due to the fact that the Lantronix configurator uses the Etherner layer no IP set up is necessary. Through Armonía Pro Audio Suite you can easily set the IP All the available Lantronix-based devices should appear (see configuration of your M Series amplifiers as long as they are in FIGURE A.2).
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Next images display how to set a static IP address. FIGURE A.5 : Select Obtain an IP address and click next. FIGURE A.6 : Set DHCP and Auto IP assignment.
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