Extron has released the XPA U 3502, a high-performance ENERGY STAR-qualified audio power amplifier that delivers two 350W channels into 8Ω or 4Ω in a 1U, half rack device.

It’s convection cooled, UL 2043 rated for plenum installation and includes hardware for rack mount configurations.

The XPA U 3502 gives integrators the ability to install high power amplification without using rack spaces for ventilation, conserving precious rack space. It features a highly efficient advanced Class D amplifier design with power factor correction, ultra-low inrush current, defeatable auto standby with fast wake up, and our patented CDRS – Class D Ripple Suppression.

“This much power in a half rack amplifier is unprecedented,” Extron vice president of sales and marketing Casey Hall says.

“When combined with one of our half rack DSP units, like the DMP 64 Plus, you now have the ability to deliver a very capable audio switching, DSP and amplification system in a single rack space.”