AudioControl Director M6800D

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16-Channel High Power DSP Matrix Amplifier with Dante

- 16 channels, up to 8 Zones
- 100W into 8 Ohms, 200W into 4 Ohms
- Dante audio distribution
- Built-in Matrix Delivering Analog or Digital audio to any zone

AudioControl Director® M Series amplifiers are among the highest-powered, most flexible multi-zone amplifiers worldwide, designed exclusively for commercial and residential custom integrators. In the most demanding applications for all system amplification and IP programmable signal processing tasks, the Director® M Series Model M6800D has the power and flexibility to operate as a standalone DSP amplifier or partnered with 3rd party over-control systems from companies such as Control4, Crestron, RTI and Savant. Configure graphic and parametric equalization, crossover points, volume settings, zone grouping, network monitoring, and more using the onboard DSP.

The Director® M Series Model M6800D adds Dante input/output matrixing and system integration with additional M6800D and AudioControl CM series amplifiers. Using the Dante Controller, physical M6800D inputs become virtual sources that are available to other Dante devices with input/amplification capabilities. Dante Controller may be used to route Dante sources from any device, making them accessible from the input selection menu and/or an automation system.

16, 100-watt channels into 8 Ohms become 200 watts per channel with 4-Ohm loudspeaker loads. When two channels bridge outputs, that single channel produces 400 watts into 8 Ohms, more than enough power for even the most demanding loudspeaker configurations. Two digital input busses selectable between Coaxial and TOSLINK with Coaxial outputs may be matrixed, along with every analog zone input to any zone or all zone outputs. Built-in speaker profiles from AudioControl’s Sound Partners™ program members offer M Series DSP-optimized tonally balanced speaker calibrations from a growing list of prominent loudspeaker manufacturers.

Discover for yourself the countless critical ways in which AudioControl Director® M Series amplifiers, designed, engineered, and manufactured in Seattle, USA, contribute to successful commercial or residential systems.

DANTE SUPPORT
​Dante audio networking uses standard IP networks to transmit high-quality, uncompressed audio with near-zero latency. Dante is the audio networking choice of nearly all professional audio manufacturers.

FEATURES
- Support for Dante audio
- Network DSP Amplifier With Volume Control 
- 16 Channels x 100 Watts into 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
- 16 Channels x 200 Watts into 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
- 8 Bridgeable Channels of 400 Watts into 8 Ohms
- Built-In Speaker Optimization Profiles
- Ethernet Port for Status Monitoring, Source Switching, and 12 Volt Trigger Control
- Network Programmable Graphic & Parametric Equalization with User Memories
- Assignable Names for Amplifiers & All Zones
- Digital Signal Sense
- Master 12 VDC In/Out Trigger 
- Programmable Electronic Crossover for Local Subwoofer Applications; Subsonic Filter 
- AudioControl LightDrive™ Anti-Clipping Speaker Protection
- Local Inputs with Pass Through/Loop Outputs
- Dual Analog Bus Inputs
- Compact 2 U Rack Space (Includes Rack Mount Brackets)
- Commercial or Residential Installation Compatible

POWER AND CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Director® M Series feature on-board digital signal processing, graphic & parametric equalization by zone, network monitoring and programming, local and bus inputs, plus the addition of volume control, channel/zone grouping and zone audio presets. They also allow individual channel and zone selection via standard TCP/IP, delivering incredible power and AudioControl’s legendary audio performance.

Two digital inputs and outputs are both accessible in the matrixing so that any one of the input sources can be routed through the digital outputs. These digital outputs can be connected to other CM Series, The Director M or D Series or Architect digital inputs so that multiple amplifiers can receive any signal from any of the inputs.

SPEAKER OPTIMIZATION PROFILES
​AudioControl has partnered with a growing number of prominent architectural loudspeaker manufacturers to implement speaker performance profiles directly accessible from The Director® D Series onboard DSP. Each speaker manufacturer (Dynaudio, Gray, Monitor Audio, James Loudspeaker, NUVO, Origin Acoustics, Stealth Acoustics, Triad) has provided critical performance data to AudioControl, enabling tailored profiles to be created and stored in software form. Factoring in the individual room acoustics for each home, these speaker profiles achieve an important step in providing the custom integrator the tools to deliver a premium entertainment experience by calibrating systems for their clients.

SPECIFICATIONS
INPUTS
Inputs: 8 Stereo Local Inputs, 2 Coaxial/TOSLINK Bus Inputs
Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
Input Gain: 30 dB

OUTPUTS
Amplifier Channels: 16
Power Output (8 Ω): 100 W per channel
Power Output (4 Ω): 200 W per channel
Power Output (8 Ω Bridged Mono): 400 W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4 Ω
Preamp Audio Outputs: 8 Stereo Loop Outputs, 2 Coaxial Digital S/PDIF Outputs

PERFORMANCE
Crosstalk: > 80 dB @ 1 kHz
Damping Factor: >300
Signal to Noise: >95 dB, A-wtd, ref full output
Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1 kHz
DAC Specifications: 32 to 96 kHz sample rate, 16-/24-bit depth

CONTROL
Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure
Network Connection/Protocol: 10Base-T Ethernet TCP/IP
Communication Protocol: HTTP or Telnet

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 17” W x 15.5” D x 3.5” H (2 U)
Weight: 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg)

IN THE BOX
The Director Model M6800D, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty