Vanco has announced the introduction of the new PulseAudio PA66MK2, a new 6×6 in-wall power amplifier and accessory kit for distributed audio systems.
The amplifier’s 6×6 audio matrix is accompanied by six bridgeable zones that can accommodate one or two loudspeakers per zone. It is expandable up to three units, for a total of 18 zones of distributed audio.
Offering a class D design, the PA66MK2 is stated to provide 25 watts of power at 8 ohms. It has a stereo/bridge mono output with adjustable stereo/bridge control as well as a PA input jack that automatically sets all zones to source one for system-wide announcements. It can be controlled via RS232, IR, or IP with provided RS232-IP and iOS or Android app.
The PA66ACCS accessory includes a keypad connection hub and decora wall-plate along with six POE keypads with built-in IR RX and decora wall-plates for each of the PA66MK2’s audio zones. There’s also keypad mounting hardware, a keypad hub, an IR receiving cable and a remote control.
“The new PulseAudio in-wall amplifier and accessory kit is an elegant solution for bringing multi-zone audio control into a space,” says Randy Blanchard, director of audio products for Vanco. “This new distribution amplifier makes audio system power and control compact, accessible, and affordable.”