miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong /
www.minidsp.com
/ Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice
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VERVIEW
The miniDSP PWR-16 is a 400 Watt ultra-compact, highly-efficient audio power amplifier intended for multizone
custom installations in modern homes, hotels, restaurants, bars, theatres, auditoriums, amusement parks,
shopping malls etc. This amplifier is one of the lightest and most compact of its kind and excels with its
impressive power-to-size ratio and its incredible power efficiency.
The PWR-16 features 16 channels of amplification by ICEpower® in eight zones. Each amplification channel can
deliver peak power of 80W into a 4 ohm speaker. The two channels in a zone can be switched to BTL (bridge-tied
load) mode to deliver peak power of 160W into an 8 ohm speaker. The result is an extremely flexible amplifier
that can be used in many configurations.
A comprehensive set of control and protection features make the amplifier extremely flexible and robust.
Remote enable, signal detection, and individual disabling of zones ensure minimum power consumption.
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ENEFITS
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Ultra-compact 1U rack enclosure
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Extremely low weight
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400 Watts of audiophile sound quality in eight separate zones for exceptional installation convenience
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Amplification by ICEpower®
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Low power consumption and heat dissipation
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Comprehensive protection keeps the music playing and your quality costs down
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Removable rack ears and feet
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High construction quality for professional use
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AXIMUM POWER CAPABILITIES
The PWR-16 is designed for use in applications where individual amplification channels are capable of output
power well in excess of the total power divided by the number of channels. This includes applications such as
multizone applications (where not all zones are typically being used simultaneously) and immersive audio
applications (where only a subset of speakers are playing substantial output at one time).
For example, the PWR-16 has a total output power capability of 400 Watts. Dividing this by 16 results in 25
Watts per channel. However, each channel of the PWR-16 is capable of 80 Watts of power output.
The PWR-16 can be used in applications other than those mentioned above. However, it is important to keep in
mind and to not exceed the total power output of the amplifier. For example, in an multichannel active system,
some drivers (tweeter and midrange) will use substantially less power than the woofers.
