Multi-channel amplifier for Custom Installation applications. Power 100W x 16 channels into 4ohm. 8 stereo zones or 8 mono zones with 200W bridged power. 8 stereo RCA inputs, 1 stereo RCA output. 8 speaker outputs on Phoenix Combicon terminal block. Automatic ignition or with 12V trigger. Overload or short circuit protections. Compact 1U rack mount design.
Dedicated to Custom Installation installations
The best multi-channel amplifier to guarantee maximum quality from your in-wall or in-ceiling speakers.
Flexibility
The CDA-16 multi-channel amplifier is able to drive any built-in loudspeaker, both Bowers & Wilkins and other manufacturers, making the most of them. With its 16 amplified channels, the CDA-16 fills the entire home with minimal clutter thanks to its compact 1U design. Its complete configurability allows you to bridge class D stereo channels to mono at will, in order to obtain more power, when necessary.
The power that impresses
Get the best possible sound from your custom installation in-wall or in-ceiling speakers with our powerful yet compact distribution amplifier.
Compact design
With 16 channels of power, the CDA-16 can easily fill any home while occupying minimal space in its 1U design.
Salient features
- Power 16 x 100W into 4ohm, 8 stereo zones, or 8 mono zones of 200W bridged (BTL)
- Three control/turn on modes – with key, automatic with signal, 12V trigger
- Robust, reliable, protections against overload, short circuit or excessive heat
- Ultra-compact, rack-mount (1U) design for simple installation and setup
- Suitable for multi-room applications, home theater, outdoor soundtracks, etc
Technical characteristics
Audio Specifications
- Load impedance range: >3Ω per channel (>6Ω in bridge mode)
- Output Power per channel, non-clipped: >50W into 8Ω >100W into 4Ω
- Output Power bridge mode, non-clipped: >200W into 8Ω
- Output Power total, all channels: >400W short term, >200W continuous average
- DC offset voltage: <50mV
- Frequency Response (-3dB): <10Hz to >50kHz, any load impedance
- Frequency Response accuracy 20Hz-20kHz: ±0.5dB
- Signal to Noise ratio (Ref. 50W/8Ω): >100dB A-Weighted
- THD+N (1kHz, 12.5W, 4Ω): typically 0.05%
- Voltage Gain: 34.9dB to - infinity, adjustable
- Input impedance: 15KΩ
- Maximum input voltage: 6.8V peak (4.8V rms sine wave)
- Signal sense threshold: 2.5mV (independent of Gain setting)
- Wake-up time: <0.2s (If other zones active) <2s (From all zones inactive)
- Turn-off time: 15 minutes from last signal detected
- 12V trigger input threshold: typically 3V (recommended input is 5-15V)
Controls & Indicators
- Front panel:
1 x Power LED (unit active – White, Fault – Red)
8 x Zone status LEDs (Signal present – White, Fault – Red)
- Back panel:
8 x 2-position DIP switches (link to global input)
1 x 3-position switch (power mode: on, auto detect, 12V trigger)
8x input gain control with clip indicator LEDs
connectors
- Input: 8 x RCA (pair) Phono socket, line in (global in shared with Zone 8)
- Exit:
1 x RCA (pair) Phono socket (global out) -
8 x 5.08mm Pitch 4-way Phoenix Combicon style
- 12V trigger control:
1 x 3.5mm jack - 12V trigger IN
1 x 3.5 mm jack - 12V trigger OUT (Maximum 100mA pass-through)
Diet
- Power consumption: <0.5W All zones inactive <45W All zones 300W maximum average 1,000W peak
- AC supply: 100-240V 50/60Hz
- AC inlet: IEC C14, switched
- Thermal dissipation: 1.7 BTU/hr (standby), 150 BTU/hr (Idle), 400 BTU/hr (max)
Dimensions
- Height: 44.5mm, 1U (55.5mm with feet)
- Width: 437mm
- Depth: 310mm
- Net weight: 4.5kg