The iKON iK42 is an advanced 4-channel power amplifier which combines very high power density with superb audio performance, state-of-the-art DSP and network control. A dedicated controller amplifier for Martin Audio Wavefront Precision line arrays and XE Series stage monitors, the iK42 can also provide multi-channel amplification across the Martin Audio loudspeaker range.
The iK42 can deliver a full 5000 watts per channel into 2Ω with all channels driven while remaining highly efficient. Its high efficiency reduces the energy drawn from the mains supply and ensures the power reserves needed to deliver superb sound under arduous live conditions.
Ethernet is used for system remote control and monitoring via Martin Audio’s VU-NET software application, while a user friendly front panel interface allows full local control of all features. Dante digital audio network inputs are also provided for digital audio distribution and control.
Powerful DSP is fully integrated into the iK42 to provide a multitude of features that ensure maximum performance of performance for XE monitors, TORUS and FlexPoint systems. It also provides up to 1000 FIR filter taps @ 48kHz on each output channel, which is essential to implement DISPLAY’s wide bandwidth optimisation process in Wavefront Precision line array systems.
The iK42 employs comprehensive protection functions to maintain safe operating conditions of both the amplifier and the loudspeakers driven — including a sophisticated loudspeaker limiter suite which incorporates peak, RMS and excursion limiting, as well as multiband limiting for passive 2-way systems.
Features
Four channels of efficient Class D amplification
Very high power density in 2U rack height
Up to 20,000 Watts total power output, depending on load impedance
High performance 96kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs (48kHz on outputs when implementing FIR filters)
Switch mode power supply
Global mains operation, 85V to 240V auto-sensing
Intuitive, user-friendly, front panel interface
Analogue, AES3 and Dante™ (AES67 compatible) digital audio network inputs
Ethernet network for system operation, control and monitoring via Martin Audio VU-NET™ software
Comprehensive protection and monitoring functions
Applications
Dedicated controller amplifier for Wavefront Precision Series, XE Monitor Series, FlexPoint and TORUS systems
Versatile multi-channel amplification for Martin Audio loudspeaker systems
MARTIN AUDIO IK42 Four Channel 20000w Class D Amplifier
TYPE Four-channel Class D amplifier POWER OUTPUT (*) - 5000W into 2Ω
- 3000W into 4Ω
- 1500W into 8Ω
- 750W into 16Ω
- 10000W bridged per channel pair, 4Ω
- 6000W bridged per channel pair, 8Ω
CV LINE OUTPUT (*) - 1250W, 25V line
- 3500W, 70V line
- 5000W, 100V line
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 96kHz/48kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs COOLING Dual vari-speed fans, front-to-back airflow MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 40°C (104°F) Audio Inputs/Outputs ANALOGUE IN/LINK (4 CHANNELS) - 4 x female
- 4 x male Neutrik™ XLR
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE 20kΩ balanced to ground MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL +20dBu AES3 IN/LINK (2 CHANNELS) 1 x female, 1 x male Neutrik™ XLR, balanced DANTE™ (4 CHANNELS)
(AES67 COMPATIBLE)2 x shielded RJ45, primary and secondary AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS 4 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4 Audio Performance DYNAMIC RANGE - >113dBA, analogue input
- >114dBA AES/Dante™ input
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 7Hz-30kHz (‐2.5dB points, 4Ω load) TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION <0.05% typical @ 1kHz, 4Ω load SLEW RATE >60V per microsecond DAMPING FACTOR >800 at amplifier output, ref 8Ω Control and Monitoring Network PROTOCOL Ethernet CONTROL APPLICATION Martin Audio VU-NET™ Digital Signal Processing SAMPLE RATE 96kHz (48kHz for FIR filter implementation) AUDIO INPUTS 4 x analogue, 1 x AES pair with link output, 4 x Dante™ inputs routable to 4 x input DSP DRIVE MODULE INPUT DSP Input signal routing, delay, gain, HPF, Phase, Mute
EQ: 2 x low shelf, 6 x PEQ/bandpass and FIR shelving filtersDRIVE MODULE OUTPUT DSP Source, delay, gain, Phase, Mute, crossover filters, limiters
EQ: low shelf, 8 x PEQ / band pass and shelving filtersPower Supply TYPE High performance Series Resonant AC INPUT OPERATING RANGE 85 – 240V ~ AC, 47 - 63Hz MAINS INRUSH CURRENT 6A at 115V, 12A at 230V (max for <10ms) MAINS CONNECTOR Neutrik 32A Powercon™ Physical DIMENSIONS (W) 482 x (H) 2U/88mm x (D) 441mm
(W) 18.98in x (H) 2U/3.46in x (D) 17.35in
(incl handles and optional rear support)WEIGHT 12.5kg (27.5lbs)
