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Powersoft X8
Eight-channel touring amplifier platform with onboard DSP, Dante and AES67 input and per-channel load monitoring. Notable for its very high power density in 2U.
Protocols it speaks
| Protocol | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| dante | in | Dante audio input with redundancy. |
| aes67 | in | AES67 input mode. |
| aes50 | in | Not supported; listed here only to prevent confusion. |
Connectors
- 8x amplifier output (speakON / Phoenix depending on variant)
- 2x etherCON Dante
- Analogue and AES3 inputs
- Ethernet control
What to watch for
Mains inrush and total draw on a rack of high-density amplifiers is the real constraint, not the audio. Size the distro on the amplifier's worst case, not its idle draw.
Presets are tied to specific loudspeaker models. Loading the wrong preset can damage drivers, so preset management is a safety matter, not a convenience.
Sources
- Powersoft — Powersoft primary
Understand the mechanism
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