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Powersoft introduces Unica amplifier platform

Powersoft has launched its third-generation fixed-install amplifier platform Unica, which is able to deliver consistency across the entire family range of Powersoft amplifiers. The most advanced amplifier platform in Powersoft’s 28-year history, Unica leverages cloud-based technology to provide a safe, consistent user experience for any size of install.

The Unica range comprises three four-channel (Unica 9K4, 12K4 and 16K4, with 9,000 W, 12,000 W and 16,000 W respectively) and three eight-channel models (Unica 2K8, 4K8 and 8K8, with 2,000 W, 4,000 W and 8,000 W).

Backed by five new patents and four existing ones, Unica represents the third and latest generation of Powersoft amplifier platforms, designed to meet the requirements of any size of installation with a single product family, according to Powersoft’s R&D director and co-founder Claudio Lastrucci.

In conjunction with Universo, Unica offers cloud-native connectivity and remote monitoring functions without the need for specific product registration or configuration. Cloud integration allows for the storing and sharing of projects online, keeping the amplifier’s firmware up to date, or simple integration in third-party systems through APIs.

An all-new power supply section facilitates efficient conversion, resulting in less power dispersion through wasted heat, while a new approach to heat management has resulted in fan noise reduction, making Unica the quietest amp ever designed by Powersoft. A filter can also be accessed without any tools, making it faster and more convenient to keep the airways clear of dust.

The latest generation of single-stage power factor correction (PFC) and system-on-chip technology processing grant low power consumption and thermal dissipation, while Powersoft’s proprietary Smart Rails Management (SRM) allows the supply rails to adapt in real-time to the required output voltage to maximise efficiency and reduce idle losses. An Eco Mode further diminishes consumption when engaged.

Networking is achieved through three ethernet ports, allowing both AoIP and control redundancy and splitting control vs AoIP traffic. Due to a firmware-level protocol, audio over IP is managed through both Dante and AES67.

Compared to existing Powersoft products, Unica also benefits from enhanced Power Sharing developed for the output section, with each output channel capable of delivering up to twice the power when loaded asymmetrically.

In the event of a failure, users can replace a faulty unit with a new one in a matter of minutes (without any configuration) because each Unica amplifier is able to automatically archive backups on a flash memory drive situated on the rear panel.

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