Atlona has launched its GAIN Series of amplifiers, comprising of the AT-GAIN-M50-LZ, a two-input mixer amplifier and AT-GAIN-VOL, a wallplate that seamlessly pairs with the GAIN-M50-LZ.

The versatile GAIN-M50-LZ delivers two channels of 25W each into four or eight, or a single channel of 50S. It features two unbalanced stereo audio inputs on RCA and 3.5mm connections with independent level control. Its unbalanced 3.5mm output can pass the mixed signal to an assistive listening system or separate audio system.

“The GAIN-M50-LZ is ideal for straightforward sound reinforcement in commercial and education applications. It’s a great solution to mix a couple of audio sources and drive some low-impedance speakers,” Atlona product manager Tommy Gay says.

“For classrooms and other instructional spaces, it provides ducking when the teacher speaks and mutes audio during public address announcements.”

The GAIN-M50-LZ’s versatility has been boosted for the education vertical through special capabilities that ensure critical lesson material and announcements are communicated clearly. Its audio ducking can lower the program audio level on ‘input 1’ when a teacher speaks into a microphone system connected to ‘input 2’.

Additionally, its PA sense function mutes the amplifier’s output upon detecting activity on the school public address system. These features were introduced within Atlona’s AT-OME-CS31 Series of switchers and are now included in the GAIN-M50-LZ amplifier.

Mounting flexibility and energy efficiency are also key elements of the GAIN-M50-LZ. Its low-profile enclosure is UL 2043-rated for installation in plenum airspaces or it can be placed on the wall behind a display or under a table. It is also Energy Star qualified to reduce power consumption and energy costs.

The GAIN-VOL provides a convenient, easy-to-use manual interface for controlling GAIN-M50-LZ volume levels when a traditional AV control system is not used in the room. The GAIN-VOL is housed in a US one-gang enclosure for wallplate openings and includes interchangeable black or white trim kits.