Wharfedale Pro has announced upgrades for its DP-F and DP-N series power amplifiers that include updated DSP Control software features and increased internal DSP functions joined by new IPS color displays, locking XLR connectors and AES/EBU inputs.
The upgrades are supported by the simultaneous release of updated v1.1.8 DSP Control software. The company states that the scale and expanded feature set of the DP-F and DP-N upgrades means that not all of the new software features are backwards compatible with original DP-F/N hardware; however, current users gain multiple improvements.
Alex Lane, applications and solutions manager at Wharfedale Pro explains, “With the DP series, we set out to create an accessible and powerful amplifier platform. The DSP models (DP-F and DP-N) required us to build a software platform that is intuitive and uncomplicated without compromising on performance or the essential tools needed for effective system engineering. Whether it’s two loudspeakers on stands or a full large format line array system, the amplifier ecosystem needs to fit this scope.
“With the introduction of v1.1.8 software we have two new features based directly on customer requests,” he continues. “The groups and general tabs now allow for quicker setup, verification and tuning. In addition, and to ensure the headroom to realise the full potential of the platform moving forward, we have now launched the v2 amplifiers. These feature AES/EBU inputs, an upgraded DSP allowing for more flexibility on input matrixing and more EQ filters, and internal memory upgrades for device preset saving. The new color display also allows for easier meter viewing and an improved user experience.”
DP-F and DP-N series are also supported with downloadable loudspeaker FIR presets from the Wharfedale Pro preset library.
