d:16

sonible’s d:16 multi-channel amplifier delivers brilliant sound for high-end audio installations in science, research, industry and other applications: reliable, true to the signal, compact and unique in its class.


  • 16 x 250 Watts of power

  • Completely noise-free with SNR > 112dB per channel

  • Multi-channel amplification at only 3 RU
16-channel power amplifier d:16 made by sonible

Features

Precision meets design


Analog & digital

Flexible Interfaces

As a true team player, the d:16 effortlessly cooperates with pre-installed systems. The analog inputs of the base model are expandable with three different digital input options: MADI (coaxial and optical), DANTE and AES/EBU. All digital modules are equipped with high-end D/A converters and allow free routing of every single channel. The good news: the modules can easily be retrofitted.


d:series amplifiers equipped with Dante input module offer a matrix mixer feature to sum multiple input channels to multiple output channels.



 

All-in-One

DSP power inside

For maximum comfort with every installation, the d:16 comes with a set of convenient signal processing tools. The optional DSP module offers an equalizer, a compressor, a limiter, and a delay. Even with complex installations, the multi-channel amplifier can thus function as a compact all-in-one solution.


The DSP option turns the d:16 into a flexible partner for implementing compact systems with a large number of speakers – for example, when working with modern 3D audio formats such as Higher Order Ambisonics (HOA) or Wave Field Synthesis (WFS).



Web based interface

Simple remote control

All settings of the d:series amplifiers can be remote-controlled via Ethernet connection and a web interface. The web-based control allows for making instant adjustments to the system. Additionally, the d:series amplifiers can be integrated in automation systems via a RESTful API.


For critical development work or sensitive installations, the d:24 additionally features an emergency stop. All channels can be deactivated via an optional hardware switch connected to the amplifier without having to deal with software.



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        Use cases

        Who is using our d:series?

        Research & development

        The d:series is the perfect choice for research and development applications in the fields of virtual acoustics (HOA, WFS) and acoustical measurements.

        Custom installation

        When it comes to the perfect sound for home theaters, surround sound, or multi-room installations, the d:16 is your first choice.


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        Specifications

        Download d:series manual

        General information

        dimensions
        482,6 mm x 132,5 mm x 517 mm
        (19" / 3U / 20,4")
        weight
        approx. 20 kg (44 lbs)

        Connections (analog)

        power supply
        1x powerCON 32A by Neutrik
        analog inputs
        2x DB-25 (Tascam analog norm)
        network connection
        1x etherCON by Neutrik
        panic mute connector
        4-pin Euroblock
        speaker out (16 channels)
        16x 2-pin Euroblock

        MADI module*

        optical MADI in/out
        1x SC Connector (multimode)
        coaxial MADI in/out
        2x BNC 75 Ω

        Dante module*

        Dante port
        2x RJ45 (primary, secondary)
        matrix mixer (summing)
        16x16 matrix mixer
        (Dante module and firmware version higher than 3.0 required)

        AES/EBU, S/PDIF module*

        digital inputs
        2x DB-25 (Tascam analog norm)
        (16 + 8 ch. ASRC)

        DSP module*

        DSP features (per channel)
        EQ, compressor, limiter, delay
        gain & delay
        gains up to 20dB, delay up to 11.5 ms, phase invert
        EQ
        cross-over, low cut, high cut (Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel or Butterworth up to 4th order), 5 parametric EQs (bell, shelf or cut)
        dynamics
        compressor, limiter, incl. soft knee

        Electrical specs

        max. analog input level
        +15 dBu
        voltage gain
        17 dB ±0.5 dB
        input impedance
        95 kΩ
        output power PR
        250 W @ 4 Ω (THD <= 0.05%)
        125 W @ 8 Ω (THD <= 0.04%)
        frequency response
        -3 dB @ 10 Hz
        -2 dB @ 50 kHz
        SNR
        > 112 dB
        typ. THD (10 Hz - 30 kHz)
        <= 0.05 % at 15 dBu
        < 0.01 % at 0 dBu
        0.03% at -20 dBu
        inter channel cross talk
        < 64 dB
        idle loss
        < 270 W
        standby power consumption
        < 2.5 W

        Maximum ratings

        air temperature
        10° C - 30° C
        input voltage
        100–120 VAC | 220–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (factory fitted)
        minimum loads
        ≥ 4 Ω (single channel)
        ≥ 8 Ω (bridged)

        * optional module