Dynacord introduced the U Series — a “budget-friendly” lineup of ultra-compact, single-channel mixer amplifiers and power amplifiers. Dynacord says these are designed for installers and consultants specifying background music and paging applications that do not require life safety compliance, complex networking or higher SPL levels.

According to the company, the U Series delivers amplification for single zones in high-impedance installations in smaller commercial spaces such as cafes, shops, and offices.

Dynacord says the series consists of six models offering a variety of power options across different settings: four mixer amplifiers with 30, 60, 120 and 240 watts, and two power amplifiers with 120 and 240 watts. The U Series can be deployed in standalone applications as well as being integrated into existing installations, while the power amplifier models are an option to be utilized as auxiliary amps in larger system designs – for instance, when newly created zones require amplification.

Dynacord says U Series mixer amplifiers provide comfortable front access for main gain, channel levels and tone adjustments. Two mic/line and two aux inputs are available to connect external devices such as microphones, a paging station or music players. The models can drive high-Z or low-Z speaker lines, feature phantom power for the microphone inputs and a switchable high-pass filter at 120 Hz. Also included are an emergency override input for integration with a PA/VA system, a chime when used with a paging station and VOX ducking. The company says the configuration is performed easily with DIP switches that are located on the rear of the devices; a contact closure port for remote power on/off functionality is also available.