Ashly Audio has introduced the new nX family of Class D amplifiers, which deliver up to 12,000 watts while drawing less than 1 watt in sleep mode.
These latest amplifiers are back by a heritage stretching back to Ashly founder Billy Thompson’s invention of the “Loud Amp” in the early 1970s and the introduction of its MOS-FET amplifier technology in the early 1980s.
nX amplifiers are offered in four- or two-channel versions with selectable high-Z (70/100-volt) or low-Z output on each channel. nX model variants include the addition of Ethernet control, and onboard Protea DSP with load monitoring.
The company hand-builds nX amplifiers in the U.S. and backs their performance with a 5-year warranty.
“nX amplifiers are lightweight and efficient, yet pack a tremendous amount of power and flexibility into a 2U chassis” says Anthony Errigo, director of communications for Ashly. “We have designed them to meet the demanding requirements of stadiums, arenas, performance venues, worship spaces, and convention centers – anywhere big sound and modern performance requirements are needed. nX amplifiers are especially appealing for value-engineered installs because they offer features, performance, and reliability that Ashly is known to deliver.”
Ashly is offering three series of nX amps with feature sets that build upon each other. The base nX amplifiers are available in 4- or 2-channel models at 3000 watts or 1500 watts per channel (@ 2 Ohms) and feature a defeatable automatic sleep mode.
nXe series amps add Ethernet control, serial data control, aux preamp outputs, programmable standby mode, preset recall, fault condition logic outputs, event scheduling, and optional network audio and digital audio capability (CobraNet or AES3).
Finally, nXp series amps feature everything in nXe plus onboard 32-bit SHARC Protea DSP processing (48 or 96 kHz sampling rate) and precision swept load-impedance monitoring.
Additional features include multiple independent power supplies for increased channel separation and reliability; front panel power switch and level controls (defeatable in nXe and nXp models); front panel LEDs for temperature, current, signal, clip, mute, bridge mode, protect, sleep, and more; Neutrik Combo XLR – 1/4-inch TRS jack plus Euroblock input connectors; Neutrik speakON twist locking loudspeaker connectors for security, safety, and reliability; rear panel DIP switches per channel for selection of high pass filter, limiter, input gain, and High-Z or Low-Z speaker output configuration; remote DC level control on each input channel; switch mode power supply automatically detects 120-volt or 240-volt AC operation; and extensive protection circuitry, including continuously variable cooling fans.
New nX amplifiers will be on display at the Ashly booth (number 335) at the upcoming InfoComm show in Orlando.
