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Technomad PowerChiton Outdoor Weatherproof Amplifier
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Technomad PowerChiton Outdoor Weatherproof Amplifier
Description
Technomad PowerChiton™ Outdoor Waterproof Amplifiers for Weatherproof Applications
The Technomad PowerChiton professional-grade weatherproof IP66 outdoor power amplifiers install anywhere from deserts to ski resorts, from sea-side to pool-side, from factory floors to country clubs to sports arenas.
Available with output power right for every application, from small patios up to the largest stadiums. Wireless networking available.
PowerChitons are perfect stand-alone amplifiers to drive loudspeakers of your choice. Or, add optional interfaces like Wireless, Ethernet, or Twisted-Pair Analog for networked or long long–range use. Need local volume control and user-accessible inputs? Add a companion weatherproof mixer 'front-end' BreakoutBox or BreakoutBoxXL to build a complete weatherproof PA system.
Applications: Distributed audio systems, pole-mount audio, themed entertainment, concert delay systems, outdoor paging systems, installed audio where no equipment room is available, networked audio over IP, mass transit / train yard audio, wireless audio distribution, airport and boat terminal audio, more.
The PowerChiton series of weatherproof outdoor amplifier modules represent a new approach to outdoor audio systems. Combining a high performance, passively cooled amplifier with a IP66 rated, low-profile enclosure, the PowerChiton offers the system installer or designer a new solution for the problems of distributed outdoor audio system design.
Each PowerChiton monoblock amplifier module is capable of powering an @ 2.6 Ohm load and therefore can drive one, two, or three 8Ω loudspeakers (Nano maximum two 8Ω loudspeakers). Due to the efficient design of the amplifier module, only a passive radiator is needed for cooling – even in extreme desert environments – and there are no moving parts in the module, reducing failure points.
While they were optimized for use with the Technomad Vernal, Vienna, Noho, Berlin and Oslo weatherproof loudspeakers / subwoofers, the PowerChiton can be used with any eight or four ohm loudspeaker. Minimum presented load should be 2.6 Ohms or greater.
The PowerChiton base model ships with two line-level inputs, which can be independently adjusted by an internal mixer (PowerChiton Nano is the exception, ships with standard Bluetooth interface and no internal mixer). The PowerChiton has available expansion options enabling it to work on an Ethernet network (accepting any bit-rate MP3 format audio for VOIP or Audio-Over-IP applications), RDL™ Twisted Pair installation, or wireless distribution system. When combined with Technomad's wireless transmitter, the PowerChiton system provides an unrivaled way to distribute audio and amplify it at maximum quality.
The PowerChitons can be wall-mounted with the included mounting feet. Pole-mount adaptors are also available as well as hardware allowing the modules to be installed on the back of the associated Technomad loudspeakers.
There are six sizes of PowerChiton available- 2x 50W, 100W, 150W, 300W, 500W and 1500W (mono, 8-Ohm ratings).
Features
- True waterproof construction
- Designed for permanent outdoor use
- Fuse-protected amplifier unit
- Compact and durable
- Optional pole-mount
- Two line-level inputs, volume of each adjustable via internal mixer
- Ducking circuit (switchable) lets you mute one audio source when audio is present at a second input. Great for ducking background music to let voice announcements or warnings be heard clearly
- Expandable with optional Ethernet, wireless RF receiver, or twisted pair audio interfaces
- UV stable enclosure
- Highly efficient mono power amplifier unit
- Integral two-line mixer, accepts line level audio signals
- Selectable Output Range: full-range OR high pass (85Hz+, 350Hz+) OR low pass / subwoofer mode (85Hz and below)
- Easily connect Technomad weatherproof loudspeakers and your audio source (iPod, receiver, CD player) or Technomad Schedulon for the ultimate all-environment outdoor sound system
Specifications
| Power Input | 6’ 12/3 AWG pigtail (110-120 60 Hz or 220-240 50 Hz VAC) |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | terminal block, internal – compression fitting provides weatherproof cable access |
| Network Connection (Optional) | RJ45 Ethernet jack |
| Audio Output | 2x NL4MP Speak-On |
| Mounting Options | Flange mount, Pole mount, Speaker mount |
| Flame Rating | UL94 |
| Outdoor UV Rating | UL tested |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Dimensions | |
| PowerChiton 1 | 8.50” x 7.36” x 5.20” (216 x 188 x 132 mm) |
| PowerChiton 2 | 10.50” x 8.5" x 5.2" (266 x 216 x 132 mm) |
| PowerChiton 3 | 10.5" x 8.5" x 5.2" (266 x 216 x 132 mm) |
| PowerChiton 4 | 12.5" x 10.5" x 5.35" (317 x 266 x 136 mm) |