• RDL ST-PA18 18-Watt 8 Ohm Audio Amplifier
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RDL ST-PA18 18W 8 Ohm Audio Amplifier

RDL ST-PA18 18W 8 Ohm Audio Amplifier

SoundPro Item: 77487 | Part Number: ST-PA18

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  • 18 Watts RMS Audio Power Amplifier
  • Output for 8 O Speaker
  • Maximized Audio Level at Full Power Output
  • Superior Audio Quality at High Output Levels
  • Line Level Balanced or Unbalanced Input
  • LOOP OUT to Feed Additional Amplifiers
  • Integral Audio Compressor to Control Clipping
  • High Overall Audio Operating Level
  • LED to Indicate Audio Compression
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The ST-PA18 features a balanced line level input that may be connected unbalanced. The gain control range will accommodate standard unbalanced levels as well as professional balanced levels. The module bridges the input signal. LOOP OUT terminals permit a balanced input to be fed to additional amplifier modules making the ST-PA18 an ideal component in distributed audio system design. The LOOP OUT may also be used to feed a subwoofer amplifier (see RDL ST-CX2S Subwoofer Filter).

The ST-PA18 output will drive an 8 O speaker or multiple speakers connected to present an 8 O load to the amplifier and it is capable of driving 4 O loads. A red COMP LED is provided to indicate the threshold of the integral compressor. Audio levels that could cause the amplified output to clip are compressed according to two dynamic time constants. Normal audio level signals remain unaffected by the compressor thereby preserving audio dynamics and preventing the compressor from increasing feedback potential when the amplifier is used for paging. The compressor is designed to remain aurally transparent while maintaining clean, unclipped amplified audio for input overloads of up to 20 dB.

The ST-PA18 produces average audio levels and audio clarity normally expected of amplifiers delivering much higher output power. The ST-PA18 operates from an external 24 VDC 1A power supply, sold separately. A POWER LED illuminates when the module is powered. The module provides thermal and output short-circuit protection.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Package Dimensions
2 x 2 x 4 in.
Weight
Shipping Weight
0.225 lbs
Electrical
THD+N
< 1% (measured at compressor threshold level equaling 12 W RMS output power
Power Requirement
24 Vdc @ 1000 mA, Ground referenced
Audio
Input Impedance
20 kΩ balanced bridging; 10 kΩ unbal
Gain Adjustment
Single turn
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 2 dB)*
Output Power
18 W RMS into 8 Ω
Connectivity
Input
Line level (+4 dBu bal; -10 dBV unbal)
Minimum Input Levels
-16 dBu* balanced; -18 dBV* unbalanced
Maximum Input Levels
+25 dBu balanced; +22 dBV unbalanced
Output Circuit
Class D
General
Noise
< -75 dB (below 18 W RMS)
Compressor
Threshold 3 dB below rated output, automatic adjusting attack and release
Ambient Operating Environment
0° C to 30° C Max; 20° C Recommended
Indicators (2):Red LED
LED indicates compressor activity
Green LED
Power ON
Package Type
Cardboard Box
Audio Performance
CMRR
> 45 dB (50 Hz to 120 Hz)

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