Description
The Ashly ne8250.70pe is a 2 RU rack-mountable, network-enabled, eight-channel amplifier with DSP capable of delivering 250W per channel at a constant voltage of 70V for installation in retail applications, paging systems, warehouses, and more. Its Class-D output circuitry and switched-mode power supply ensure high efficiency and reliable performance. A temperature-sensitive, variable-speed fan along with built-in amplifier and load protection inhibit overheating and overcurrent conditions. The ne8250.70pe has an integrated DSP signal processing library, which utilizes two SHARC 32-bit / 96 kHz processors. This library includes processing blocks such for dynamics controls, gain functions, graphic and parametric EQ, crossover functions, delay, metering, and a signal generator.
Euroblock inputs and outputs allow standardized connectivity with line mixers and constant-voltage speakers, and the per-channel stepped, calibrated input attenuators offer easy recallability. The selectable high-pass filter can be set to 12 dB/octave at 80 Hz or 6 dB/octave at 400 Hz, thereby preventing excessive low frequencies from reaching your speakers. Setup and control of the ne8250.70pe are conveniently executed via Ashly Protea software using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol.
Ashly ne8250.70pe Specifications
Front Panel
Controls
Individual input attenuators, AC Power Switch
Cooling
Temp dependent speed-controlled fan (Side-in, Front-out)
LED Indicators
Unit Status
Power: Switch: On, Off (Blue)
Standby: Standby, flashing (Yellow)
Protect: On, Off (Red)
Disable: On, Off (Yellow)
COM: On, for Ethernet data or Device ID (Green)
Each Channel
Signal level: Clip (Red); -6dB (Yellow) and -18dB, -12dB (Green)
Bridge: Per Channel Pair (Green)
Temp: Per Channel (Yellow)
Current: Per Channel: Proportional to output (Green)
Channels
Channels
8
Power
Power Output
8 Ohm: 150W
4 Ohms: 250W
(Continuous Average Power Output: Per Channel, Low Z Models, Stereo Mode, All Channels Driven)
8 Ohm: 500W (Low Z Output: Bridge Mode, All Channels Driven)
Distributed
70V (Per Channel): 250W
Line Current Draw
Standby Mode
290mA
Idle (no signal)
565mA
Typical
5A (1/8 Power Pink Noise)
Maximum
11A (1/3 Power Pink Noise)
Thermal Dissipation
Standby Mode
63.8 BTU/hr (All Channels Driven)
Idle (no signal)
187 BTU/hr (All Channels Driven)
Typical
700 BTU/hr (1/8 power pink noise, All Channels Driven)
Maximum
775 BTU/hr(1/3 power pink noise, All Channels Driven)
General
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz, (unweighted) +/-1dB
Input Impedance
20k Ohms, Balanced
Voltage Gain
32dB
Input Sensitivity
7.2dBu
Maximum Input Level
+21dBu
Software Controlled Internal HPF
80Hz (12dB/oct), 400Hz (6dB oct), OFF (25V, 70V, 100V models)
Signal to Noise
>107dB (20-20k, Unweighted)
Distortion (8 Ohm load)
<0.5% (SMPTE, typical)
<0.5% (THD-N, typical, 20Hz-20kHz)
Damping Factor
>250 (8 Ohms, 1kHz)
Output Circuitry
Class D
Amplifier/Load Protection
Output Overcurrent, Main Supply Rail Overvoltage, Chassis Temperature, Inrush Limiting, Mains Fuse
Rear Panel
Controls
Ethernet, Channel bridge switch (Low-Z only), Remote Standby, Preset Recall (4), Remote Level (8), Remote Data
Connectors (each channel)
Input: Euroblock
Output: Euroblock
Power Requirement
AC Mains
120VAC or 240VAC +/-10% (factory set), 50-60Hz
Power Cable Connector
15A Edison, 3-Prong IEC
Airflow
Airflow
IN through sides, OUT through front
Environmental
Environmental
40 to 120 degree F (4 to 49 degree C) noncondensing
Certificates
Safety/Compliance
TUV, CE, FCC, RoHS
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19 x 3.50 x 16.84″ (483 x 89 x 428mm)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19 x 3.50 x 16.84″ (483 x 89 x 428mm)
Weight
24.7 lb (11.2kg)
Weight
24.7 lb (11.2kg)
DSP: Input Source Selection
Input Source Selection Options
Analog, Auto (Net, AES3, Analog)
DSP: Brick Wall Limiter
Threshold
-20dBu to +20dBu
Ratio
infinity
Attack
0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB
Release
5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
DSP: Compressor
Threshold
-20dBu to +20dBu
Ratio
1.2:1 to infinity
Attack
0.2 to 50ms
Release
5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Detector
Peak/Average
Attenuation Bus
2 available
Metering
In, Out, Attenuation, Graphical
DSP: Autoleveler Controls
Target Level
-40dBu to +20dBu
Action
Gentle, normal, aggressive, user-defined
Maximum Gain
0dB to +22dB
Metering
Input Level, Gain, Attenuation
Ratio
1.2:1 to 10:1
Threshold Below Target
-30dB to 0dB
Gain Increase/Decrease Rate
5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Hold Time
0-6 sec
DSP: Ducking
Trigger Threshold
-80dBu to +20 dBu
Ducking Release
5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Ducking Depth
0dB to -30dB, infinity
Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer
Yes
Metering
Input
DSP: Gate
Threshold
-80dBu to +20dBu
Range
off, 100dB to 0dB
Attack
0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB
Release
5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Metering
Key Signal, Gate LED, Graphical
DSP: Advanced Gate Controls
Key Engage Enable
Yes
Key Frequency
20Hz to 20kHz
Key Bandwidth
0.016 to 3.995 Octave
DSP: Gain
Gain (with/without VCA)
-50dB to +12dB, off, polarity invert
Digital VCA Groups
4 available
Remote RD8C Gain
Enable per channel, 0dB to infinity
WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain
0 to -50dB, Mute
DSP: EQ (FIR Filter)
File Type
.csv, .fir (Output only, 48kHz only, 2-384 Taps)
DSP: EQ (31-Band)
Filter Type
Constant Q or Proportional
Bandwidth
0.499oct to 0.25oct
DSP: EQ (Parametric 2,4,6, or 10 Band)
Frequency
20-20kHz
Level
-30dB to +15dB
Q Value
0.016 to 3.995 Octave
DSP: EQ (Hi/Low Shelf 6/12 dB/oct)
Frequency
20Hz-20kHz
Level
-15dB to +15dB
DSP: EQ (All Pass)
Frequency
20Hz-20kHz
DSP: EQ (Variable Q HP/LP)
Frequency
20Hz-20kHz
Q Value
3.047 to 0.267
DSP: EQ (Notch/Bandpass)
Frequency
20Hz-20kHz
Q Value
92.436 to 0.267
DSP: Crossover (2 /3/4 Way Crossover)
Bessel & Butterworth Filters
12/18/24/48 dB/oct
Linkwitz-Riley Filter
12/24/48 dB/oct
Frequency
Off, 20Hz-20KHz
DSP: Delay (@ 48kHz Sampling Rate)
Speaker Delay
0-21ms
Delay
0-682ms
DSP: Delay (@ 96kHz Sampling Rate)
Speaker Delay
0-10.6ms
Delay
0-341ms
DSP: Audio Metering Tool
Range
-60dBu to +20dBu
Increments
1dB
Peak Hold Indicator
Yes
DSP: Signal Generator Tool
Signal Level
Off, -50dBu to +20dBu
Sine Wave Frequency
20Hz-12kHz
DSP: Matrix Mixer
Gain (0.5dB increments)
Off, -50dB to +12dB
Mute
Per channel
Enable Ducking at Mixer
Yes
DSP: Processors
Input A/D, Output D/A
24 bit
DSP Processors
32-bit floating point
Sample Rates
48kHz, 96kHz
Propagation Delay @ 48kHz
1.42ms
Propagation Delay @ 96kHz
0.71ms