Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp Power Amplifiers
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this Ashly
nX
,
nXe
, or
nXp
power amplifier. This product uses state of the art, light
weight, high power, high efficiency switching technology developed through years of design and field testing. nX amplifiers
are available in the following three series, designed to meet the most demanding live sound and fixed installation sound systems
in stadiums, arenas, performance venues, worship spaces and convention centers.
Series
1,500W @ 2 Ohm
2 and 4 channel models
3,000W @ 2 Ohm
2 and 4 channel models
nX
- Base Series
nX1.52 & nX1.54
nX3.02 & nX3.04
nXe
- Networkable
nXe1.52 & nXe1.54
nXe3.02 & nXe3.04
nXp
- N DSP
nXp1.52 & nXp1.54
nXp3.02 & nXp3.04
nX Base Series Standard Features
• Two or four channel high power, lightweight amplifier design
• Individually configurable speaker outputs for Low-Z (to 2 Ohm), or High-Z (70V or 100V) via rear panel dip switches
• Front panel power switch and level controls, defeatable
• Front panel LEDs for temperature, current, signal, clip, mute, bridge mode, protect, sleep, and disable
• Combo XLR - 1/4" jack and Euroblock connectors on all inputs
• SpeakON
®
twist locking loudspeaker connectors for security, safety, and reliability
• Back panel DIP switches per-channel for selection of hipass filter, limiter, input gain, and speaker output configuration
• Remote DC level control per channel
• PowerCON
®
detachable AC mains connector with automatic 120V/240V select
• Power-saving automatic sleep mode, less than 1W, defeatable
• Continuously variable cooling fan(s)
• Extensive protection circuitry
• Independent amplifier and power supply circuitry
• Five year warranty
nXe Network Series Additional Features
• Ethernet control and monitoring of amplifier functions, with front panel COM activity LED
• iPad "Ashly Remote" application available for custom design of end user wireless control interface
• Serial data port for Ashly serial remote control devices such as the WR-5 or RD-8C
• Optional RS-232 data converter for third party controllers such as Crestron
• Software defeatable power switch and level controls
• Standby mode, 30% reduction from idle, triggered on or off by contact closure, software control, or event scheduler
• Programmable power-on delay for Off-to-On or Sleep-to-On transitions
• Preset recall via contact closure, software control, remote control, or event scheduler
• Aux preamp outputs
• Fault condition logic outputs
• Optional Cobranet
®
network audio and AES3 digital audio input with pass-through
nXp N DSP Series Additional Features
• Protea DSP with dynamics, gain, equalization, matrix mixer, crossover, delay, metering, and signal generator functions
• Impedance monitoring of individual amplifier outputs for quick and easy diagnosis of potential speaker problems
• iPad control of select DSP functions including gain, mute, matrix, A/B source select, PEQ filter level, and meters
• Networkable remote gain and zone control using Ashly neWR-5 and FR-8/16
