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AudioControl Intros New Director D440, a 16 Zone 100-Watt Amp

audiocontrol-0413The Director Model D4400 multi-zone amplifier from AudioControl drives sixteen channels of amplification that deliver 100 watts per channel, all channels driven. The D4400 features on-board digital signal processing, graphic and parametric equalization by zone, network monitoring, and programming and control. It allows individual channel and zone selection via standard TCIP, the ability to bridge the channels up to 200 watts per channel and operates stable into low impedances while delivering incredible power and performance.

The Director Model D4400 has the ability to reside on any network, allowing installers to control and monitor the operation and performance both on-site and remotely. Custom Installers can benefit from the Model D4400’s browser-based user-interface to manage and control the amplifier on-site or remotely. The unique benefit of being able to walk the home with mobile devices setting configurable features by zone such as room equalization, bus inputs, establishing dedicated zones plus a multitude of other features that can be adjusted in real time.

The Director’s D4400’s powerful audiophile digital signal processing (DSP) functionality drives a wide-ranging array of network features, putting control of The Director right into the hands of the installer, including the ability to remotely or live on-site:

  • Create and name zones based on the actual configuration of the system.
  • Control the amplifier set-up, configuration, monitoring and alert status.
  • Calibrate graphic and parametric equalization settings that provide a tailor-made acoustic room set-up for each zone with up to 128 EQ filters!
  • Program subsonic filters and high frequency tweeter protection circuits
  • Set dual buss inputs with signal source switching over the network
  • Monitor live channel status, including temperature and protection modes
  • Save and recall memory settings for back-up and fast-start templates
  • Group selected audio functions including muting and zone selection
  • Use DHCP protocols to facilitate faster network settings and manage multiple amplifiers across the same network
  • Introduce Network Device Discovery to simplify set-up via UPnP
  • Allow compatibility with Class A, B and C network protocols

Here are the specs: http://www.audiocontrol.com/t36/Distributed-Audio.html

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