ART SLA4
Studio Monitor Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier$460Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Power Amplifier
- Description
- Studio Monitor Power Amplifier
- Topology
- linear/Class AB
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 4
- Channel format
- 4-channel, bridgeable in pairs
- Form factor
- Rackmount
- Rack units
- 1
- Powered
- true
- Power (W)
- 100W/ch @ 8ohm (x4)
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz (+/-0.5 dB)
- Sensitivity
- 1V for full power output into 8ohm
- Impedance (Ω)
- input 44k (balanced)/22k (unbalanced)
Details
Controls: Four independent volume controls, SmartFan adaptive cooling, status LEDs (signal, clip, thermal)
I/O: Inputs: balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS, Euroblock; Outputs: binding posts (bare wire, banana plug, or spade)
Notable use: 4-channel linear amp for driving multiple sets of studio monitors; live and commercial applications
Notes: Confirmed from manufacturer page: linear topology, 4x100W @8ohm, 4x140W @4ohm, bridged 2x280W @8ohm, 2x200W @16ohm. Slew rate >20V/uS, min load impedance 2ohm stereo/4ohm bridged, CMRR @60Hz >60dB typical, hum & noise >100dB below clipping. Toroidal transformer. Dimensions 1.75"x19"x13.5", weight 19.8lbs. price_usd best available: Full Compass $459.99 (list $659.99, 30% off) vs Sweetwater $469.99, used the lower/Full Compass figure -- flagged as judgment call between two close retailer prices.