Operating Manual - Pema Protea Equipped Media Amplifier
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this Pema series Protea Equipped Media Amplifier. This single audio solution combines
state of the art, light weight, high efficiency switching amplifier technology, integrated Ethernet control, comprehensive Protea
DSP processing and matrix mixing, provision for EtherSound or CobraNet hardware interface options, and remote control op-
tions. Please read the entire manual to fully understand the features and capabilities of this product.
Standard Pema Features:
• 8x8 DSP Matrix with 4 or 8 channel power amplifiers
• 250W/channel and 125W/channel models
• Low impedance output (direct speaker) or constant voltage models available
• CobraNet and EtherSound networked audio capabilities with add-on option card
• Eight analog inputs use +4dBu balanced Euroblock and -10dBV unbalanced summed mono RCA connectors
• Mic preamps with swit15V phantom power on all Mic/Line inputs
• Switchable transformer isolated -20dBu TEL-PBX 600
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input on Channel 1
• Protea
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software with comprehensive DSP tool set, matrix router/mixer, metering, event scheduler and event log
• DSP tools include auto-mixer, ambient noise compensation, feedback suppressor, autoleveler, and much more
• Balanced, post DSP analog preamp outputs for every amplifier output channel
• Compatible with Ashly NE Ethernet remote controllers, as well as Ashly serial remote controllers
• Passive remote control options include remote standby, contact closure preset recall, and remote DC level control
• Front panel attenuators and metering
• Five year warranty
About Ashly
Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a group of recording engineers, concert sound professionals, and electronics design-
ers. The first products were elaborate custom consoles for friends and associates, but business quickly spread to new clients and
the business grew. The philosophy we established from the very beginning holds true today: to offer only the highest quality
audio tools at an affordable cost to the professional user – ensuring reliability and long life. More than 35 years later, Ashly
remains committed to these principles.
Ashly’s exclusive Five Year, Worry- Free Warranty remains one of the most liberal policies available on any commercial-
grade product. The warranty covers every product with the Ashly brand name, and is offered at no extra cost to you, our customer.
Unpacking
As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to ensure
flawless appearance. After unpacking, please inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all packing ma-
terials, as they were carefully designed to reduce to a minimum the possibility of transportation damage should the unit again
require packing and shipping. In the event that damage has occurred, immediately notify your dealer so that a written claim
to cover the damages can be initiated.
The right to any claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly and if the shipping carton
and packing materials are not available for inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled.
