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2-Channel High Power Amplifier for High Performance Touring

The K10 is nothing short of power with 12,000 W from a single rack space chassis. Capable of driving subwoofers and large-scale FOH systems equally well, numerous touring sound reinforcement systems are built around racks exclusively utilizing K10′s for all frequency bands, benefitting greatly from maximum flexibility. Operation with 2Ω loads is not only safely possible but recommended, reducing the number of amplifiers required in a system.

In use worldwide by leading touring and event sound companies, K Series is preferred among the top ranking system designers, sound engineers, and system techs on the road for making their lives easier, giving them reliable premier-grade power and headroom in the smallest possible package size.

Fully digitally controlled and with a serial PC communication port as standard, the K10 is also available with either or both KDSP board and KAESOP Ethernet/AES3 interface. Fully equipped with both options, the K10 DSP+AESOP amounts to a fully integrated, highly sophisticated yet easy to use power source including state-of-the-art sound shaping and system management capabilities, remotely controllable via Powersoft′s Armonía Pro Audio Suite™ software.


Key applications:

  • Medium to Large Scale Touring Systems
  • Subwoofers, LF drivers
  • High Power Stage Monitoring
for
  • Stadiums
  • Arenas, Concert Halls
  • Open-Air Events
  • Live Clubs
Key benefits/features:
  • Weight and space saving: unequaled, extremely efficient switch mode PSU and Class D design in only one rack space (1U) and 12kg/26.5lbs
  • Power saving: more amp output power from the AC power distro thanks to >90% efficiency, resulting in more overall power from less rack space1)
  • Fewer amplifiers for more speakers: designed for, stable and sounding consistently good with 2Ω loads
  • Outstanding sonic quality per design, including patented output filters
  • Highly integrated: internal state-of-the-art DSP optional
  • Versatile: large number of amp/system/venue parameters can be configured, locked, and monitored
  • Communicative: serial PC interface on board; Ethernet interface including AES3 over Cat-5e optional (KAESOP) for complete remote monitoring and control

All features:
  • Compact size and Light weight - all models only 1 RU and 12 kg (26 pounds) for easier racking and shipping
  • Powersoft legendary universal switch mode power supply up to 300VAC tolerant , compact, high performance
  • Power Factor Correction (PFC), reducing AC mains current draw and increasing voltage operating range (universal power supply)
  • Detachable AC mains cord
  • Low Inrush Limiting reduces AC inrush current, removing the need for expensive power sequencers
  • Fixed frequency switch mode output stage for highest grade audio accuracy
  • Patented output filter with ripple cancellation network
  • Front panel LCD interactive display and LED level meters
  • Lockable user menu for setting max output voltage, max mains current draw, digital gain/attenuation control, defeatable gate selection per channel, limiter and real time
  • Gain/sensitivity user selection capability (Digital gain attenuator)
  • Built-in defeatable Clip limiters for each channel
  • Monitoring of: load impedance, AC mains voltage and current, output voltage, internal temperature
  • Downloadable log file of all functional fault events with time related trace
  • Hardware monitor available for fast local diagnostics
  • Built-in Remote Control (RS 485 interface) for full diagnostic, operational setting and system monitoring, Armonía compatible
  • Temperature controlled continuous variable speed fan, front to rear airflow
  • Smart card reader for preset load/save, firmware upgrades and step-up power to K8/K10 (or K3)
  • Power on/off muting: for 4s at power on, and upon power off amplifiers outputs are muted
  • Neutrik® XLR/1/4" Combo balanced input (link out on K2/K3) and Speakon® output connectors
  • Fully protected circuitry design including DC, infrasonic, high frequency, thermal overload and short circuit
  • Comprehensive protection circuitry:
  • DC protection: protects against infrasonic signals
  • VHF protection: protects the loudspeakers against strong very high frequency non-musical signals above the audible range.
  • Thermal protection: prevents the amplifier from being overheated. The protection indicators on the front panel are switched on, as a warning, before the protection process is initiated.
  • AC protection: shuts down the power supply if the line voltage is outside the operating voltage.
  • Clip limiter: prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching the loudspeakers, whilst maintaining full peak power.
  • Full four years warranty
GENERAL




Number of channels
2        
Output power 2 Ω
4 Ω
8 Ω
4 Ω Bridged 8 Ω Bridged
     EIAJ test, 1 kHz, 1% THD 2 x 6,000 W 2 x 4,000 W 2 x 2,000
1 x 12,000 W 1 x 8,000 W
Max. output voltage 200 V(peak)
Max. output current 125 A(peak)


AC MAINS POWER




Power supply Universal, regulated switch mode with PFC (Power Factor Correction)
Operating voltage 100-240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power factor cos (φ) >0.95 @ >500 W
Consumption / current draw
@ 230 V @ 115 V
    Idle 160 W 0.8 A 1.4 A
    1/8 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* 1,250 W
6.1 A 912.2 A
    1/4 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* 2,500 W
11.3 A 22.6 A


THERMAL




Environmental operating temperature 0-45° C / 32-113° F
Thermal dissipation Fan, continuously variable speed, temperature controlled, front to rear airflow
    Idle 138 kcal/hr 546 BTU/hr
    1/8 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* 314 kcal/hr 1,244 BTU/hr
    1/4 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* 419 kcal/hr 1,943 BTU/hr


AUDIO




Gain (selectable via user menu)
26 dB 29 dB 32 dB 35 dB
Input sensitivity @ 8 Ω 6.34 V
4.49 V
3.18 V
2.25 V
Max input level 27 dBu 24 dBu 21 dBu 18 dBu
Gate -52 dBu
-55 dBu
-58 dBu
-61 dBu
Input impedance 10 kΩ balanced



Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (1 W @ 8 Ω, ±0.5 dB)
THD+N / SMPTE IMD / DIM100 IMD <0.5% from 1 W to full power (typically <0.05%)
S/N ratio >110 dBA (20 Hz - 20 kHz, A weighted)
Crosstalk separation >66 dB @ 1 kHz
Slew rate 50 V/µs @ 8 Ω. input filter bypassed
Damping factor >5000 @ 20 - 200 Hz


FRONT PANEL
Indicators 7 meter LEDs: 5 x green, 1 x yellow, 1 x red, top yellow and red show alarm with protect description on LCD panel
Controls 4 pushbuttons, function depending on user menu
Maintenance SmartCard reader/writer for firmware updates and preset storage.
Easily accessible dust filter foam behind two steel covers


REAR PANEL
Audio signal input connectors Analog: 2 x balanced Neutrik® Combo XLR female/1/4” jack; AES3: use channel 2 XLR
Loudspeaker output connectors 2 x Neutrik® Speakon NL4MD
Network data port RS485 1 x RJ45 with 2 recessed rotary encoders for ID selection
Aux voltage
1 x 2-pin Phoenix P. 3.81mm
AC mains AMP CPC 45A on rear panel; AMP CPC 45A connector mounted on a 3 x 5mm2 (10AWG) cable
Controls 1 x link switch, linking analog inputs 1 and 2
AES3/analog input switch


CONSTRUCTION
Dimensions W 483 mm / 19", H 44.5 mm / 1U, D 475 mm / 18.7"
Weight 12kg / 26.5 lbs
Chassis 1 mm / 0.04” steel chassis and removable dust cover
3 mm / 0.12” steel front panel, screw hole protection, side reinforcement & rear support


DSP SPECIFICATIONS (optional)
A/D converter
Dual 24bit 96 kHz Tandem® architecture with 127 dBA of dynamic range and THD <0.005% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
D/A converter Dual 24bit 96 kHz Tandem® architecture with 122 dBA of dynamic range and THD <0.003% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Memory 8 MB (RAM) plus 2 MB (flash for presets)
Presets 50 stored locally + 150 stored on a smartcard
Digital audio input
AES3 (glitchless fallback to analog audio selectable)
Delay for time alignment Up to 4 s on the input section, up to 32 ms per output, sample-by-sample stepping
Crossover filters Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Arbitrary Asymmetric, 6dB/oct to 48dB/oct (IIR), linear phase (FIR), hybrid (FIR+IIR)
Output equalizer 16 fully parametric filters per channel, IIR: peaking, hi/lo shelving, hi/lo pass eq, band pass, band stop, all pass. Custom FIR up to 384 taps @ 48 or 96 kHz
Input equalizer
Three layers (PEQ, raised cosine, shelving), 32 filters each + group filters, up to 256 filters per channel
Cable compensation network
Up to 2 Ω negative/positive wire compensation (Active DampingControl™)
Limiter Power limiter (TruePower™, RMS voltage, RMS current) + Peak Limiter

Powersoft reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

thumb_kdsp KDSP add-on board delivers unprecedented levels of performance in real-time audio processing. Unrivaled power is now supported by a top-quality integrated audio processor, for perfectly clean and controlled sound.
  • The K20 can be factory-equipped with KDSP, or be retrofitted later.
  • Programming/editing via amplifier front panel or over network with Armonía Pro Audio Suite software
  • Dual 24bit 96kHz Tandem© architecture, low latency
  • AES3 digital audio in, fallback to analog inputs as back-up
KDSP Datasheet (1.82 MB)
  • Various crossover filter types up to 48dB/oct, incl IIR, FIR, and Hybrid (IIR+FIR)
  • Separate input and output EQ′s with wide variety of filters
  • Unique features, including Active DampingControl™, LiveImpedance™ Measurement, TruePower™ Limiter
thumb_kaesop KAESOP plug-in board provides Powersoft K-Series amplifiers with a proprietary AESOP (AES Ethernet Simple Open Protocol) network dedicated to live applications where high quality audio, easy system configuration and reliability must be guaranteed.
  • The K20 can be factory-equipped with KAESOP. Retrofitting on request.
  • Standard Ethernet protocol, 100Mbit/s, connects directly with PC, communication faster than via serial connection
  • Auto-sense, auto-addressing, daisy-chaining from unit to unit, redundant ring topology, low latency
  • 2 main RJ45 ports on rear panel, 2 aux RJ45 ports on front panel
KAESOP Datasheet (98.39 kB)
  • Digital audio over Cat-5e: 2 AES3 signals (equivalent to 4 discrete audio channels) via main RJ45′s on rear panel, following the Cat-5e network wiring including redundant ring structure, signal routing per amplifier unit
  • Manageable via Armonía Pro Audio Suite
thumb_armonia Armonía Pro Audio Suite is the new software for remote control and monitoring of Powersoft amplifiers: K  Series, M DSP+ETH Series, D Series, Q Series, Duecanali and Ottocanali 1204 DSP+ETH. On-line or off-line system setup and tuning, real-time management and monitoring of all vital functions from a remote PC via a single intuitive graphical user interface. Learn more...
  • PC software for management of sound system including Powersoft amplifiers
  • Compatible with Powersoft models of the following series: K, M*, Q**, D**, Ottocanali* and Duecanali. (* = requires "DSP+ETH" version / ** = requires "R" version)
Armonía Datasheet (929.39 kB)
  • Vastly extended features and functionality with DSP equipped amplifiers
  • Faster, "real-time" communication and extended functionality with AESOP equipped amplifiers
thumb_smartc Empty SmartCard, serves the purpose of saving/transferring presets, enabling firmware updates; fits front panel card slot.
thumb_pch The Powersoft Power Control Hub is designed to meet the most stringent requirements of professional users in concert touring, sound reinforcement and professional fixed installations. The Power Control Hub incorporates an universal power supply able to provide users with worldwide AC acceptance.

PCH Datasheet (371.04 kB)


 

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