Biamp has launched its Voltera D series of networked amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALCs), offering integrators powerful onboard digital signal processors, tools for tuning rooms and a host of other features.

Voltera D is one of the very few lines of amplified loudspeaker controllers in the market to feature redundant network audio, support of failover between mains power and backup generators without a reboot and group-controlled raised cosine EQ, making it attractive for large systems.

“The Voltera D series is designed to provide extraordinary audio experiences for the most demanding applications where the audio must stay on and a protective mute isn’t acceptable,” Biamp corporate development executive vice president Joe Andrulis says.

“Through our new VenueTune software, installers and designers enjoy a simplified design process and deployment of Voltera D ALCs, including the ability to select what amplifiers to drive the speakers with and the ability to predict the current draw and heat dissipation.”

Available in 1,200W or 2,400W configurations across four or eight channels, the Voltera D line is easy to use and configurable by either Tesira or the latest Biamp VenueTune software, depending on user preference and audio network protocols.

Voltera D is also the only line of ALCs in the market to provide support for both AVB and Dante and accurately raised cosine EQ below 160Hz, which results in more precise elimination of room modes and optimisation of the low-frequency performance of a system.

It is also the only 8 x 150W ALC on the market, with competitors starting at 250 to 500W per channel, which may be expensive overkill for many applications.

All Voltera D models provide high power and channel density in a compact 1 RU enclosure for space savings while maintaining high efficiency and low idle power. They are capable of high peak voltage output and using power sharing they can deliver up to 75% of the total amplifier power on any single channel. In addition, they offer the option of either Lo-Z or Hi-Z per channel to support hybrid systems, including the ability to manage redundant media interfaces such as AVB, Dante and AES67.