5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
Every vertical market in the AV industry and every system installation comes with different product and feature requirements. When it comes to Resimercial Audio and, more specifically, resimercial audio amplifiers, there are certain amp features that integrators must-have.
Let’s dive in!
70V / 100V
5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
It’s extremely common to use 70V / 100V amplifiers for resimercial audio systems. This helps by sending a relatively lower output signal across typically longer wire runs with smaller gauge wire connecting several speakers. This results in a reduced signal loss for applications such as background music, public address, or voice reinforcements. 70V / 100V speakers are beneficial in whole-home multi-room installs where a stereo source is not required.
1 Rack Unit
5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
Resimercial audio applications can range from office spaces, schools, universities, factories, restaurants, whole-home audio, and more. These are places where there may not be a dedicated rack room, so integrators will likely tuck the amps in closets or a drop ceiling. In those circumstances, size becomes an important factor. A 1RU amplifier ensures that you are taking up as little space as possible.
Primary & Secondary Source Routing with Auto override
5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
In Resimercial Audio systems, you’ll often have a primary source that is always playing. It might be background music. However, it’s also important to route a secondary source that can auto override your primary source. This comes in handy for alarm systems and paging systems where the public may need to hear an important message. You can set a threshold on the auto override source that when met, the amplifier will recognize and automatically switch the output to play the new message. Another application is to have your Alexa or Google Home devices override the background music.
Onboard DSP
5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
We already mentioned the importance of rack space with Resimercial Audio systems and having an amplifier with onboard DSP is a lifesaver in that department. This is going to help you apply EQ, Crossover, Delay, and other DPS parameters to your amplifier without the need for additional hardware.
Remote Control & Monitoring
5 Must-have Features for Resimercial Audio Amplifiers
Smart products are making our lives easier every day. We can now adjust our home lights, thermostat, or alarm system from our mobile phones – even when we are not home. Using IoT/Cloud technology, integrators can install “Smart Amplifiers” which can be connected to the Cloud and remotely controlled or monitored while they are away from the venue. It is great for quick troubleshooting and also can be added to existing service contracts to create additional recurring revenue for their business.
All of these features will help set up your resimercial audio systems for success. And we’re happy to be able to offer each of them (and more!) in our own amplifier line – the CONNECTSERIES.
If you have any questions or feedback about resimercial audio amplifiers or our CONNECTSERIES amps, feel free to leave them in the comments below or reach out to us on our social media channels.
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