LA7.16i is a 16 x 16 architecture amplified controller which can deliver up to 1300 W at 8 ohms or 1100 W at 4 ohms from each output, making LA7.16i capable of driving most L-Acoustics loudspeakers in large quantities. This combination of high channel density and power capability makes LA7.16i the perfect partner for medium to large-sized permanent installations.
Architecture:
16 x 16
Output Power:
16 x 700 W at 16 ohms
16 x 1300 W at 8 ohms
16 x 1100 W at 4 ohms
Inputs:
Milan-AVB, AES/EBU, Analogue
Height:
2U
Delivery Options Available
Serviced & Quality Approved
Flexible Rental Periods
The flexible feature set offered by LA7.16i benefits all types of integration projects, involving any system that uses diverse combinations of loudspeaker elements, such as theatres and performing arts centres. Deployments requiring individual channel processing, such as L-ISA hyperreal and immersive hyperreal systems, can exploit the 16 discrete inputs and outputs. Additionally, line sources can benefit from single element discretization, leveraging Autofilter to deliver even more uniform coverage across the audience space.
Commonly an amplifier power supply unit (PSU) and its output channels are linearly proportioned to drive the most demanding and power-hungry loudspeakers, typically subwoofers. However, most systems are composed of a varied mix of loudspeaker types, passive and active, small and large, sub and full-range, and often with temporal offsets in the signals. This leads to unique power delivery needs, at specific times, for each amplifier channel, reducing the overall demand on the PSU. LA7.16i integrates L-SMART, a suite of advanced power management technologies, developed by L-Acoustics, which use predictive modelling algorithms to manage the PSU and the individual amplification channels. Hardware sensors feedback data which is analysed by the DSP to match the real-time needs of the loudspeaker system being driven. The PSU can provide extremely high short-term peak power and 7000 W for longer hold times, and this energy is delivered dynamically and intelligently to the advanced Class-D output stages, assuring optimum system performance.
Packaged in a compact 2U chassis for efficient use of rack space and lower cost of integration, LA7.16i reduces the associated carbon footprint of any L-Acoustics sound system, supporting our constant effort for greater sustainability. It incorporates features tailored for installation applications, such as loudspeaker monitoring, protection, and management, GPIO’s, terminal block connectors, and a backup 24V DC input enabling the DSP card to continue functioning if mains power is lost. Smart mains current limiting and circuit breaker emulation are also included. The Milan-compliant LA7.16i supports Milan-AVB seamless network redundancy and is remotely controlled and monitored using LA Network Manager.
