Stewart Audio has introduced a new family of four low-wattage, networked amplifiers that address the need for lower channel count support at the local amplification stage.
The compact footprint of all four products enables simple installation at endpoints, providing networked amplification to smaller zones, whether for stand-alone needs in small-to-mid-sized installations or to provide low-power amplification to smaller, distant zones in larger scale projects.
Models in the new Stewart Audio networked amplification family include:
& AV25-2 NET+: A 2 x 25-watt, 4- or 8-ohm low impedance amplifier with two analog and two Dante inputs, and remote and local volume control. Automated port switching can override audio feeds depending on which Dante or analog feed is set to priority.
& AV25-2 NET: A digital-only version of the AV25-2 NET+ with two Dante inputs.
& CVA50-1 NET+: A 50-watt, 70/100-volt mono amplifier with one analog and one Dante input, remote and local volume control, and automated priority port switching to insert local audio feeds over main programs.
& CVA50-1 NET: A digital-only version of the CVA50-1 NET+ with a single Dante input.
All four compact models can be pole mounted or attached to a flat surface near loudspeakers, and are plenum-rated to reduce the installation costs associated with rack-mounted systems. The 1/3RU design enables simple integration into central equipment racks if desired.
Dual inputs in two models (AV25-2 NET+ CVA50-1 NET+) serve both local and global PA systems if desired, with the option to target and prioritize pages and other audio events across many zones.
Stewart Audio incorporates Dante networking from Audinate into its product architecture to enable many operational benefits. The inclusion of Dante Ultimo technology in all four products specifically addresses the requirement of affordable networking solutions for lower channel counts and lower power consumption. Compatibility with other Dante-enabled products is also ensured for a seamless networking architecture across installations of any size.
Installations are further simplified with the presence of Symetrix Composer 2.0 software that natively integrates device discovery and signal routing all four new products through its unique Dante third-party programming environment. This further reduces complexity, accelerating deployment times and creating a cohesive end-to-end Dante networking solution with local amplification.
“To date, the market has lacked an affordable way to position networked amplifiers at endpoints,” states Brian McCormick, chief marketing officer, Stewart Audio. “Our new family of compact amplifiers create a cost-efficient way to run Cat-5 or Cat-6 cable to local zones, allowing our customers to enjoy the benefits of digital audio networking beyond the central infrastructure. These products give our customers a simple and affordable way to address a broad range of low-power, low-channel-count applications without the expense of larger networked amplifiers, or the complexity of architecting custom solutions with bridge devices and analog amplifiers.”
