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Q-SYS DCA1622 2-Channel Cinema Power Amplifier Low Ohm

Q-SYS DCA1622 2-Channel Cinema Power Amplifier Low Ohm

SoundPro Item: 119383 | Part Number: DCA1622

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  • Output Averaging Short Circuit Protection Safeguards Connected Speakers Without Signal Interruption
  • DataPort Interface Enables Direct Integration With DCP Cinema Processors And DCM Monitors
  • PowerLight Power Supply Provides Extended Headroom For Low-Frequency Cinema Reproduction
  • Active Inrush Limiting Prevents Circuit Breaker Trips During System Power-Up
  • Gain Control Security Cover Prevents Accidental Tampering Or Misadjustment In Installations
  • Variable-Speed Fan With Rear-To-Front Airflow Maintains Thermal Stability In Loaded Racks
  • Neutrik Speakon And Safety-Shrouded Barrier Strip Outputs Accommodate Multiple Speaker Wiring Methods

The Q-SYS DCA Series power amplifier is engineered for cinema audio system integrators and installation engineers who need reliable, high-output amplification without 70V transformer infrastructure. Designed specifically for direct-drive, low-impedance loudspeaker systems found in screening rooms and dedicated cinema installations, the DCA Series handles the demands of continuous high-power operation where thermal management, protection circuitry, and consistent audio quality are non-negotiable.

The proprietary PowerLight power supply delivers the headroom necessary for extended low-frequency reproduction — a critical requirement in cinema environments where subwoofer performance defines the audience experience. The DataPort interface provides direct integration with DCP Digital Cinema Processors and DCM Digital Cinema Monitors, simplifying system commissioning and reducing cabling complexity in equipment racks. At only 3.5 inches of rack height and 14 inches deep, the DCA Series fits standard-depth racks and minimizes the rack footprint even in high-channel-count auditorium installations.

For touring engineers and install teams who pre-wire and ship entire rack systems, the lightweight construction eliminates the need to de-rack amplifiers before transit. Variable-speed fan cooling with rear-to-front airflow maintains safe operating temperatures without disrupting adjacent equipment, while comprehensive protection circuitry — including short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and RF protection — ensures load stability under real-world cinema operating conditions.

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Specifications

Audio
Output Power (8Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.03% THD)
300 W per channel
Output Power (4Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05% THD)
500 W per channel
EIA Output Power @ 8Ω (1 kHz, 1% THD)
350 W per channel
EIA Output Power @ 4Ω (1 kHz, 1% THD)
600 W per channel
EIA Output Power @ 2Ω (1 kHz, 1% THD)
800 W per channel
Bridged Mono @ 16Ω (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1% THD)
600 W
Bridged Mono @ 8Ω (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1% THD)
1100 W
Bridged Mono @ 4Ω (1 kHz, 1% THD)
1600 W
Signal to Noise Ratio (20 Hz–20 kHz, unweighted)
> 107 dB
Input Sensitivity (full rated power @ 8Ω)
1.2 V rms / +3.9 dBu
Input Sensitivity (full rated power @ 4Ω)
1.1 V rms / +3.2 dBu
Frequency Response (LF filter off)
20 Hz–20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB; 8 Hz–50 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Distortion (SMPTE-IM)
< 0.01%
Distortion (THD, typical 20 Hz–20 kHz)
< 0.01% @ 8Ω and 4Ω
Damping Factor (1 kHz and below)
> 500
Voltage Gain @ 8Ω
40x (32 dB)
Input Impedance
10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
Input Clipping
10 V rms (+22 dBu)
Output Circuitry Class
AB
Connectivity
Input Connectors (per channel)
1/4" TRS, 3-pin XLR, 3-pin detachable terminal block
Output Connectors (per channel)
Neutrik Speakon, safety-shrouded barrier strip, Monitor output
DataPort Connector
One HD15
Controls
Front Panel Controls
AC switch, Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 recessed gain knobs
Rear Panel DIP Switches
Clip Limiter on/off per channel, LF Filter on/off per channel, LF Filter Freq 30 or 50 Hz per channel, Inputs Parallel or Stereo, Bridge Mode
Indicators
LED Indicators (per channel)
CLIP/PROT (Red), LEVEL -10 dB (Green), LEVEL -20 dB (Green), SIGNAL -35 dB (Green), BRIDGED (Yellow), PARALLEL INPUTS (Yellow), POWER (Green)
Construction
Cooling
Variable-speed fan, rear-to-front airflow
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches)
3.5" x 19" x 14"
Dimensions (H x W x D, mm)
89 x 483 x 356
Weight
Net Weight
21 lbs (9.5 kg)

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