AudioControl has introduced a high-performance 16-channel matrixing amplifier – The Director Model M6800.

AudioControl’s Director Series amplifiers feature sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing), enabling integrators to precisely calibrate each zone to deliver the finest sound possible.

The Director Model M6800 delivers 100W per channel at 8Ω, 200W per channel at 4Ω and 400W at 8Ω bridged. Additionally, the M6800 offers a combination of features such as graphic and parametric equalisation by zone and available custom profiles tailored for popular architectural loudspeakers.

The M6800 also features zone and global volume control with individual channel/zone grouping via standard TCIP and zone audio presets. Integrators can take advantage of the ability to control the M6800 (and all Director Series amplifiers) either onsite or remotely through their DCHP/fixed IP control. By having bridgeable channels, the M6800 gives integrators vital configuration flexibility, enabling them to ideally match system setup to the individual needs of each client.

The Director Model M6800 enables integrators to differentiate themselves with a better solution in a competitive market. The Director Model M6800 harnesses the power of AudioControl’s category-leading DSP processing including flexible operational control, enabling any of eight analogue or two digital inputs to be routed to any zone output.

The M6800 includes two digital optical TOSLINK inputs plus two coax outputs as part of the matrixing so that any of the input sources can be routed through the digital outputs. These digital outputs can be connected to Director ‘M’ series digital inputs so that multiple amplifiers can be used in a single system without limiting configuration flexibility. The Director Model M6800 can operate either as a standalone matrix amplifier or as part of a third party control system from companies such as Crestron, Savant, RTI or Control4.

The Director Model M6800 is available in brushed aluminium as well as a brand new Black Espresso anodised finish and comes with AudioControl’s standard 5-year warranty.

AudioControl is distributed in Australia by Synergy Custom and in New Zealand by AVA Pacific.