The VA-8600 is a digital networked multi-channel amplifier for use in Vocia® systems. The VA-8600 is CobraNet® enabled and features eight channels of modular amplification and DSP with optional channel-to-channel or device-to-device failover. It can support up to eight amplifier cards that are individually software configurable from 100600 Watts for up to 2400 Watts of power per chassis. 70V, 100V and low-impedance outputs are software selectable per card. The on-board DSP provides comprehensive fixed-chain digital-signal processing within the device, including volume control, ducking, equalization, compressor/limiter, speaker crossover, delay, and output gain. Emergency messages for life-safety compliant systems are stored in non-volatile memory within the VA-8600. Intuitive software provides audio system design via PC. Two RJ45 connectors on the rear panel of the VA-8600 provide redundant connectivity to control data and audio over a single Ethernet cable.
- Modular based design
- Amplification modules have software configurable power levels/load options
- -8 amplification modules per frame with 100 to 600 Watts per module (maximum of 2400W per chassis)
- -70V or 100V with direct drive capability, or low-impedance (4 or 8 ohms) operation
- -Maximum of 2400 Watts of power in a device
- Failover capability between channels and amplifiers
- Local non-volatile storage of emergency messages
- LED Indication:
- -Amplifier failure
- -Clip present
- -Fan stuck-rotor
- -Heat sink temperature fault
- -Signal Peak
- -Signal present
- Software Monitoring Features:
- -Amplifier failure
- -Excessive clipping
- -Fan stuck rotor
- -Heat sink temperature fault
- -Peak present
- -Short circuit on output
- Software-configurable signal processing including volume control, filters, compressor/limiting, delay, speaker equalization, and output sensitivity
- CobraNet audio and control data over a single Ethernet cable
- Dual Ethernet ports for redundancy
- Heavy duty removable terminal block connectors for speaker line connections
- Rotary switches for unit identification
- Rack mountable (3RU)
- CE marked, UL listed & RoHS compliant
- Covered by Biamp Systems' warranty
