d&b audiotechnik D6 2-Channel Amplifier

Description

d&b audiotechnik D6 2-Channel Amplifier

If you’re spec’ing out a d&b system with medium to low power (2 x 600W peak), it follows that you’re going to need amplification that’s not only reliable and energy efficient but specifically optimized for the superior response of d&b audiotechnik passive speakers. The d&b audiotechnik D6 is just such an amplifier. The 2U two-channel lightweight D6 amplifier delivers medium power into low-impedance loads between 4 and 16 ohms and is ideally suited for use in both mobile and installation environments.

d&b audiotechnik D6—At a Glance:

Dual channel amplifier
Mobile or fixed installation
2 x 600W into 4 ohms maximum output power
Compatible with all current d&b loudspeaker setups except A-Series, J-Series, SL-Series, V-Series, M2, B22-SUB, or 2-Way Active mode

d&b audiotechnik D6—Parsing the Details:

The D6 incorporates highly efficient Class D amplifiers that use a switch-mode power supply with active Power Factor Correction (PFC)*, suitable for mains voltages 100V/120V/200V/230V at 50–60Hz and maintains a stable and increased output when used with weak or unstable mains supplies. It comes with two NL4 loudspeaker output connectors. RJ 45 connectors enable access to the remote network via CAN-Bus. d&b System Check verifies that the system performs within predefined parameters, while d&b Load Monitoring enables automatic and continuous impedance monitoring. Both can determine the status of an LF or HF driver in systems with multiple elements, even if they’re crossed over passively.

The D6 has configurations for d&b loudspeakers and a linear mode. Exceptions are 2-Way Active, V-Series, and B2-SUB. The signal delay capability enables user-definable settings of up to 340ms (=100m/328.1ft) to be applied independently to each channel. The same applies to the 4-band parametric equalizer, providing optional boost/cut or notch filtering. To configure the amplifier, the D6 features a rotary encoder and a LCD display

*What is power factor correction (PFC)—Power factor correction is a technique for increasing the power factor of a power supply. Switching power supplies without power factor correction draw current in short, high-magnitude pulses, which can be smoothed out by using active or passive techniques. This reduces the input RMS current and apparent input power, thereby increasing the power factor. Power factor correction tries to push the power factor of the power supply towards 1. It gets to as close as 0.95 which is acceptable for most applications.

d&b audiotechnik D6 Applications:

Touring and concerts
Musical productions
Theater and opera
Corporate facilities and exhibitions

For assistance configuring a d&b audiotechnik system with D6 amplification, call or chat online with your Parsons Audio integrator today.

Specifications:

Digital Signal Processing

Equalizer: 4-band PEQ/Notch
Latency analog and digital inputs: 0.3 ms
Delay setting: 0.3-340ms with 0.1ms detents
Configurations: Current d&b loudspeakers (except 2-Way Active, V-Series, and B2-SUB) and linear mode
Function switches: d&b loudspeaker-specific circuits
Frequency generator: Pink noise or sine wave
Sampling rate: 27-bit/96kHz ADC; 24-bit DAC

Controls and indicators

Power: Mains power switch
Scroll/Edit: Digital rotary encoder
Display: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)/120 x 32 pixel
ISP, GR, OVL A/B: LED indicators

Connectors

Input analog (A1 – A4): 3-pin XLR female
Analog link (A1 – A4): 3-pin XLR male
Input digital (D1, D2): 3-pin XLR female AES3
Digital link (output): 3-pin XLR male
Sampling digital AES/EBU: 48/96kHz
Sampling rate: 48/96kHz
Out channel A/B: NL4
Remote: 2 x RJ45 parallel, CAN-Bus
Service: USB type B
Mains connector: powerCON^®

Data (linear setting with subsonic filter)

Maximum output power per channel (THD+N < 0.5%, all channels driven):

CF = 6dB at 4/8 ohm: 2 x 600/350W
CF = 12dB at 4/8 ohm: 2 x 600/350W
S/N ratio (un-weighted, RMS): > 110dBr

Power supply

Type: Auto-sensing switch mode power supply with active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Rated mains voltage high range: 208-240V; 50-60Hz
Rated mains voltage low range: 100-127V; 50-60Hz

Dimensions/weight