Upgraded XM Ampifiers Big On Power, Small On Size
BUENA PARK, Calif. (June 24, 2005) — Yamaha’s new XM Series multi-channel power amplifiers shatter the myth of “bigger means better.” Three models – the XM4080, XM4180 and the high-impedance XH200 – are powerful, cost-effective choices for permanent, distributed or mobile applications, with an emphasis on reduced size and weight, the addition of external PC function monitoring and enhanced output flexibility.
Delivering in the third quarter of 2005, the new units replace current models XM4220, XM6150 and XH150 and have been redesigned from 3RU to extremely compact, space-saving 2RU, 22 lb. packages. Each channel can drive similar or different speaker types – such as multiple stage monitors and/or a multi-zone system – from the same amplifier, while retaining
a > 60dB signal separation between channels.
The XM4080 delivers four channels of 80-watt power into 8 ohms; four channels at 115 watts into 4 ohms; or two bridged mono channels of 230 watts. The XM4180 offers four channels of 180-watt power into 8 ohms; four channels at 250 watts into 4 ohms; two channels of 500 watts, 8 ohm bridged mono; or two channels of 300-watts (70v @ 16 ohms), bridged. The high impedance XH200 delivers two channels at 200 watts, and is capable of driving standard, 70-volt and 100-volt distributed speaker systems.
“Small- to mid-sized installations, or anyone who needs multiple channels of clean, powerful amplification, would have excellent results using this line,” states Dan Craik, product manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Division.
Despite their power output and compact size, the XM4080, XM4180 and XH200 are UL-rated, and maintain efficiency, low current draw and reduced heat thanks to Yamaha’s EEEngine Technology.
The series has been designed for maximum flexibility with three input modes: normal Stereo Mode routes separate input signals to independent channels with L/R signal control; Parallel Mode routes a single input to two independent channels with L/R signal control; and Bridged Mono Mode provides the highest power output.
All channels contain a 31-position input attenuator, signal indicators and high-pass filters for increased signal quality and accurate system level matching. Each channel contains both professional balanced XLR and Euro-block input connectors, plus 5-pole binding-post outputs connections. A D-Sub data port connection allows external monitoring of all amplifier functions from a PC.
For more information on the Yamaha XM and XH power amplifiers, visit Yamaha at NAB 2005, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth N4227; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
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The XM4080 delivers four channels of 80-watt power into 8 ohms; four channels at 115 watts into 4 ohms; or two bridged mono channels of 230 watts. The XM4180 offers four channels of 180-watt power into 8 ohms; four channels at 250 watts into 4 ohms; two channels of 500 watts, 8 ohm bridged mono; or two channels of 300-watts (70v @ 16 ohms), bridged. The high impedance XH200 delivers two channels at 200 watts, and is capable of driving standard, 70-volt and 100-volt distributed speaker systems.
“Small- to mid-sized installations, or anyone who needs multiple channels of clean, powerful amplification, would have excellent results using this line,” states Dan Craik, product manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Division.
Despite their power output and compact size, the XM4080, XM4180 and XH200 are UL-rated, and maintain efficiency, low current draw and reduced heat thanks to Yamaha’s EEEngine Technology.
The series has been designed for maximum flexibility with three input modes: normal Stereo Mode routes separate input signals to independent channels with L/R signal control; Parallel Mode routes a single input to two independent channels with L/R signal control; and Bridged Mono Mode provides the highest power output.
All channels contain a 31-position input attenuator, signal indicators and high-pass filters for increased signal quality and accurate system level matching. Each channel contains both professional balanced XLR and Euro-block input connectors, plus 5-pole binding-post outputs connections. A D-Sub data port connection allows external monitoring of all amplifier functions from a PC.
For more information on the Yamaha XM and XH power amplifiers, visit Yamaha at NAB 2005, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth N4227; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
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