THE DIRECTOR MODEL D2800
8 CHANNEL HIGH-POWER NETWORK DSP AMPLIFIER

The Director® D Series gets smarter, slimmer and more powerful. With power now up to 100 watts per channel, The Director® D Series are powerful and flexible enough for the most demanding applications.

The Director Model D2800 offers both system amplification and programmable signal processing via IP. Configure graphic and parametric EQ, crossovers, volume control, zone grouping, network monitoring and more using the on-board DSP.

Popular in the M Series, the D Series now feature built-in speaker profiles from members of AudioControl’s Sound PartnersTM program, offering DSP optimized speaker calibrations from a growing list of prominent loudspeaker manufacturers.

The Director Model D2800 has the benefit of operating either as a standalone DSP amplifier or as part of a 3rd party control system from companies including Crestron, Savant, RTI or Control 4.

FEATURES

• Network DSP Amplifier With Volume Control
• 8 Channels x 100 Watts at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
• 8 Channels x 200 Watts at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
• Bridgeable to 400 Watts of Bridged Power
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Performance
• Built-In Speaker Optimization Profiles
• Ethernet Port for Status Monitoring, Source Switching and 12 Volt Trigger Control
• Network Programmable Graphic & Parametric Equalization with User Memories
• Assignable Names for All Zones & Amplifier
• Digital Signal Sense
• Programmable Electronic Crossover for Local Subwoofer Applications; Subsonic Filter
• AudioControl LightDrive Anti-Clipping Speaker Protection
• Local Inputs with Pass Thru / Loop Outputs
• Dual Digital/Analog Bus Inputs
• Compact 1U Rack Space (Includes Rack Mount Brackets)
• Home and Commercial Installations

POWER AND CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

​The Director® D Series feature on-board digital signal processing, graphic & parametric equalization by zone, network monitoring and programming, local and bus inputs, plus the addition of volume control, channel/zone grouping and zone audio presets. They also allow individual channel and zone selection via standard TCP/IP, delivering incredible power and AudioControl’s legendary audio performance.

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SPEAKER OPTIMIZATION PROFILES

​AudioControl has partnered with a growing number of prominent architectural loudspeaker manufacturers to implement speaker performance profiles directly accessible from The Director® D Series onboard DSP. Each speaker manufacturer has provided critical performance data to AudioControl, enabling tailored profiles to be created and stored in software form. Factoring in the individual room acoustics for each home, these speaker profiles achieve an important step in providing the custom integrator the tools to deliver a premium entertainment experience by calibrating systems for their clients.

AUDIOCONTROL SOUND PARTNERS™

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS
Inputs: 4 Stereo Local Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Input, 1 Digital/Analog Bus Combo Input
Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
Input Gain: 30 dB

OUTPUTS
Amplifier Channels: 8
Power Output (8Ω): 100W per channel
Power Output (4Ω): 200W per channel
Power Output (8Ω Bridged Mono): 400W
Minimum Speaker Load: 4Ω
Preamp Audio Outputs: 4 Stereo Local Loop Outputs, 1 Stereo Bus Loop Output

PERFORMANCE
Signal to Noise: >97 dB, A-wtd, ref full output
Crosstalk: > 80 dB @ 1 kHz
Damping Factor: >300

CONTROL
Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure
Network Connection/Protocol: 10BaseT Ethernet TCP/IP
Communication Protocol: HTTP or Telnet

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 17” W x 15.5” D x 1.75” H (1U)
Weight: 14.2 lbs (6.4 kg)

IN THE BOX
The Director Model D2800, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty

DOWNLOADS

MANUAL
DATA SHEET
DRIVERS
AUTOMATION TABLE
FIRMWARE
SPEAKER PROFILES