Extron announced that the XPA Ultra FX Series eight and four-channel multi-zone audio power amplifiers are now shipping. Extron says the amplifiers’ flexibility allows a single unit to be set up in a variety of configurations to support large systems with multiple speaker types. These amplifiers can simultaneously drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt and 100-volt loads and are easily configurable per channel, according to Extron. Each channel of an adjacent pair draws power from its total wattage, delivering power where needed according to system requirements. XPA Ultra FX amplifiers feature Extron InstaWake+ technology, offering the ability to return to full power from standby in under five milliseconds, ensuring no part of the audio is ever cut off. With a new design, the fan-cooled enclosure can be part of a high-tech aesthetic or hidden away in a rack without requiring adjacent empty space for ventilation, Extron said.

Extron claims the XPA U 2008 FX offers eight channels up to 200 watts each. Utilizing dynamic power allocation, the amplifier can be configured to provide up to 400 watts per channel at half the channel count. The XPA U 2004 FX offers four channels at 200 watts and up to 400 watts per channel at half the channel count. Extron says the XPA U 200 FX and XPA U 2004 FX amplifiers are “the new go-to solutions” for any multi-zone application requiring mixed speaker impedances and power levels.