Dynacord C1800FDi 2-Channel 950W Power Amplifier

The Dynacord C1800FDi 2-Channel 950W Power Amplifier is great for background or live sound in churches, restaurants, performing arts centers, and more.

C Series power amplifiers also feature an exciting new industrial design. Equipped with an extremely robust power supply and a powerful, linear amp design, flawless operation is guaranteed – even in the most demanding environments. A sophisticated protection circuitry ensures safe, reliable operation under all conditions. Four different models per series are available, with a total output power ranging from 1300 W to 3600 W at 4 ohms.

All models are also suitable for direct drive applications with 70V and/or 100V speaker lines, providing high flexibility for a variety of install scenarios. In addition, the amplifiers feature Euroblock connectors for convenient wiring, remote power-on delay, and GPIOs to interface with third-party controls. The efficient standby power mode reduces running costs and power consumption by up to 90%, leading to a very low total cost of ownership.

Like all Dynacord amplifiers, the C Series also offers high quality components and truly professional processing power and performance characteristics. Their engineering and applied technologies enable exceptional sound quality with plenty of headroom. SONICUE sound system software 1.1 supports C Series, elevating them to the top league of professional amplifiers. The feature-rich onboard DSP gets a boost under SONICUE with 10 band PEQs and a dedicated array processing section. C Series are also equipped with FIR drive, a premium feature you find usually only with tour grade amplifiers, yielding a level of performance unheard of at this price point.

Dynacord C1800FDi Features

• SONICUE 1.1 upgrade provides enhanced DSP functionality to 10-band PEQs and a dedicated array processing section
• Rock solid amplifier technology engineered in Germany
• Extremely powerful, proven audio performance
• Engineered for constant stability at 2 ohms
• Low and high impedance outputs and remote GPIO control
• Highly efficient standby power mode reduces running costs and power consumption up to 90%.
• Sophisticated protection circuitry always protects the amplifiers and connected loudspeakers
• High-performance, bulletproof voltage handling
• Advanced FIR drive to optimize original factory loudspeaker settings yielding a level of unparalleled performance

• C1800FDi 2-channel 950W power amplifier1

• Load Impedance 2Ω; 2.6Ω; 4Ω; 8Ω
• Maximum Output Power, Single Channel 1600W; 1300W; 950W; 480W
• Maximum Output Power, Dual Channel 1400W; 1200W; 850W; 450W
• Maximum Output Power, Bridged -; -; 2800W; 1700W
• Direct Drive70V Operation; 100V Operation
• Load Capability2 x 1250W (-1.5 dB); Not available[2]
• Dual Channel BridgedNot recommended[1]; 1 x 1250W (-1.5 dB)
• Maximum RMS Voltage Swing THD = 1%, 1 kHz 65.1V
• Voltage Gain Ref.1 kHz 32.0 dB
• THD at 600 W/4 ΩMBW = 80 kHz, 1kHz < 0.05%
• IMD-SMPTE, 60 Hz, 7 kHz < 0.1%
• DIM30, 3.15 kHz, 15 kHz < 0.05%
• Maximum Input Level +21 dBu
• Crosstalk ref. 1 kHz, at 100W/4Ω < -80 dB
• Frequency Response, ref. 1 kHz Frequency Response, ref. 1 kHz
• Frequency Response, ref. 1 kHz 20 kΩ
• Signal to Noise Ratio Amplifier, A-weighted, ref to Max. Output Power@ 8Ω >105 dB
• Output Noise, A-weighted < -68 dBu
• Output Stage Topology Class AB
• Power Requirements 240V, 230V, 120V or 100V; 50 Hz to 60 Hz (factory configured)
• Power Consumption ⅛ Maximum Output Power @ 4Ω 700W
• Mains Fuse 240V/230V: T12AH; 120V/100V: T25AH
• Protection Audio limiters, high temperature, DC, HF, Back-EMF, Peak current limiters, In rush current limiters, Turn on delay
• Cooling Front-to-rear, 3-stage-fans
• Ambient Temperature Limits +5°C to +40°C (40°F to +105°F)
• Safety Class I
• Color Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD)483x88x462.4mm
• Weight 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs)
• Remote Power ON/GPIO Power remote via switch, delay time selectable Floating relay contacts (show protect mode) Inputs for preset selection
• Signal Processing FIR filters, audio limiters, output and array** delay, 10-band** user PEQ, 5-band array PEQ** per channel, load impedance
• Remote Control SONICUE sound system software **
• Accessories RMK15 (rear rack mount kit)
• Notes
  • Test signal for max. output power according IHF-A-202 (Dynamic-Headroom, burst 1 kHz/20 ms on/480 ms off/low level -20 dBu).
  • Direct drive load capability.
  • The direct drive load capability is a measure for the total wattage that can be driven in 70 V/100 V operation mode. A load capability value of 1250 watts means that this amplifier can drive e.g. 50 loudspeakers at a voltage tab of 25 watts. The dB value in parentheses indicates the delta to maximum modulation. In cases where the maximum modulation is not required you can use the smaller amplifier model.
  • [1] This operation mode is not recommended due to the efficiency reasons. Please use the next smaller amplifier for this mode.
  • [2] Direct drive mode not available for this configuration.
  • ** requires firmware 2.0.