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LA4X

Amplified controller

An amplified controller driving four speaker channels at 1000 W each, carrying the presets that make every cabinet perform as designed. Used at the side of stage as the link between the mixing desk and each loudspeaker in the system.

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What It Is

A 2U rack unit, 483 × 88 × 406 mm and 11.3 kg, drawing 60 W at idle. Up to a second of delay per output aligns fills and delay stacks with the main array.

What It Does

  • Input / amplifier architecture4 inputs × 4 amplified outputs; routing and summation
  • ProcessorSHARC 32-bit floating point; 96 kHz
  • Frequency response20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.25 dB
  • Loudspeaker outputs4 × 4-pole speakON

Best For

  • Conference main and fill systems
  • Gala stage monitoring
  • Exhibition presentation zones
  • Product-launch show control
  • Distributed ballroom PA

Specifications

Channel separation
>80 dB at 1 kHz, 8 Ω
Rated output, 4 Ω
4 × 1000 W RMS
Rated output, 8 Ω
4 × 1000 W RMS
Output stage
Class D
Maximum output voltage
150 V peak, no load
Amplifier gain
32 dB
Amplification
Rated output, 4 Ω4 × 1000 W RMSEIA, 1% THD, 1 kHz, all channels driven.
Rated output, 8 Ω4 × 1000 W RMSEIA, 1% THD, 1 kHz, all channels driven.
Output stageClass D
Maximum output voltage150 V peak, no load
Amplifier gain32 dB
Architecture
Input / amplifier architecture4 inputs × 4 amplified outputs; routing and summation
Audio
Frequency response20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.25 dB8 Ω load, 60 W output.
THD+N<0.05%20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω load, 60 W output.
Output dynamic range>110 dB20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω, A-weighted, digital input.
Output noise<−70 dBV20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω, A-weighted, digital input.
Channel separation>80 dB at 1 kHz, 8 Ω
Connections
Loudspeaker outputs4 × 4-pole speakON
Control
Network connectors / software2 × 1 Gb/s etherCON; LA Network Manager
Cooling
Fans2 temperature-controlled fans
DSP
ProcessorSHARC 32-bit floating point; 96 kHz
Per-output equalisation8 IIR + 4 FIR EQ filters; array morphing and air-absorption compensation
Output delay0–1000 ms
Loudspeaker protectionL-DRIVE: excursion, temperature and over-voltage management
Environment
Operating ambient temperature0–50 °C
Inputs
Analog inputs / links4 female XLR3 inputs; 4 male XLR3 links
Analog input impedance / maximum level22 kΩ balanced; +22 dBu maximum at 1% THD
AES/EBU4 channels over 2 AES3 inputs; 44.1–192 kHz; sample-rate conversionShares physical A and C XLRs with analog inputs.
Milan-AVB audio4 channels from one stream of up to 8 channels, 48 or 96 kHzHardware ID1–3 do not support AVB unless upgraded with KR LA4XDSP2. ID4+ supports AVB; redundancy is not supported.
Latency
Analog / AES standard and low-latency modes3.84 ms standard; 0.84 ms low latencyIndependent of input sample rate; preset/mode suitability must be checked.
Physical
Dimensions, W × H × D483 × 88 × 406 mm; 2UManufacturer nominal chassis dimension; allow additional cable/connector clearance.
Weight11.3 kg
Power
Power supplyUniversal SMPS with Power Factor Correction
Mains voltage / frequency100–240 V AC ±10%; 50–60 Hz
Nominal circuit requirements20 A at 100–120 V; 10 A at 200–240 V; Class C circuit breakers
Input draw at 1/8 rated output3 A / 750 W at 230 VAll channels driven, −9 dB relative to full output.
Idle / standby power60 W idle; 11 W standby

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