Description
AudioControl Architect P800 8-Channel Multi-Zone High-Power Amplifier
Industry-Leading Power in a Single Rack Space
The AudioControl Architect P800 is an eight-channel multi-zone high-power amplifier that sets an industry-leading standard of 100 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms with all channels driven, in a remarkably compact single 1U rack space chassis. Part of AudioControl’s Architect P Series, which superbly complements the popular high-power Architect multi-zone amplifier family, the P800 combines exceptional power output with AudioControl’s cool-running proprietary design, LightDrive anti-clipping protection, and comprehensive installation-friendly features. Designed, engineered, and manufactured at AudioControl’s facilities in Seattle, USA, the P800 is available exclusively through AudioControl authorised residential custom installation and professional audio dealers, and is backed by AudioControl’s legendary five-year warranty.
High Power and Flexible Multi-Zone Configuration
The P800 delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms with all eight channels driven simultaneously, and can be configured as a four-channel bridged amplifier delivering 400 watts per channel for zones requiring substantially greater power output. Four stereo local analogue inputs, one stereo bus digital input, one stereo bus analogue input, and a stereo bus analogue output provide the source flexibility and signal routing capability required for demanding multi-zone residential and commercial audio installations. Input bussing with separate digital and analogue bus inputs allows multiple zones to share common sources, and variable input sensitivity from 0 to 1Vrms accommodates a wide range of source output levels. Signal sensing on all channels enables automatic zone activation, and a mono switch facilitates improved bridging configuration without additional components.
AudioControl Engineering and Protection
The P800’s performance specifications reflect the same engineering standards that define AudioControl’s entire amplifier range. A damping factor greater than 200, a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 105dB (A-weighted, referenced to full output), and crosstalk greater than 80dB at 1kHz ensure clean, detailed, and channel-separated audio reproduction across every zone at any listening level. The onboard DAC supports sample rates from 32 to 96kHz at 16 and 24-bit depth for the digital bus input, and AudioControl’s LightDrive anti-clipping protection circuitry eliminates any possibility of speaker-damaging clipping and distortion under even the most demanding conditions. Local zone input triggers, a master 12V trigger input and output via dual 1/8-inch TS mono connections compatible with both contact closure and external 12V sources, and per-zone level controls provide comprehensive zone management capability throughout any installation.
Compact, Efficient, and Built to Last
Fitting eight channels of 100-watt amplification into a single 1U rack space, the P800 is one of the most space-efficient high-power multi-zone amplifiers available in the professional residential market. Its cool-running proprietary design keeps heat dissipation to a minimum even under sustained multi-zone operation, and standby current draw of less than 1 watt ensures energy efficiency in systems that remain on continuously. A robust black powder coat finish and beefy rack mount brackets reflect the build quality expected of a product designed for professional installation environments and long-term trouble-free service.
KEY FEATURES:
- 8-channel multi-zone high-power amplifier in a compact 1U chassis, designed and manufactured in Seattle, USA
- Power output: 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms (all channels driven)
- Bridgeable to 400 watts mono, configurable as a 4-channel bridged amplifier
- Minimum speaker load: 4 ohms
- 4 stereo local analogue inputs, 1 stereo bus digital input, 1 stereo bus analogue input, and 1 stereo bus analogue output
- Separate digital and analogue input bus capability for shared source distribution across multiple zones
- Variable input sensitivity: 0 to 1Vrms
- Signal sensing on all channels for automatic zone activation
- Per-zone level controls and mono switch for bridging configuration
- Damping factor: greater than 200
- Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 105dB (A-weighted, ref full output)
- Crosstalk: greater than 80dB at 1kHz
- DAC: 32 to 96kHz sample rate, 16 and 24-bit depth
- AudioControl LightDrive anti-clipping speaker protection circuitry
- Master 12V trigger input and output via dual 1/8-inch TS mono connections, plus local zone trigger inputs
- Standby current draw: less than 1 watt
- Available exclusively through AudioControl authorised residential custom installation and professional audio dealers
- Five-year AudioControl warranty
