At the nucleus of every Theory surround sound system is the ALC-1809, 9-channel Amplified Loudspeaker Controller. With 1,800W and 96kHz/32-bit digital signal processing, the ALC-1809 is the AV version of an integrator’s Swiss army knife, combining the functionality of five products in one: a multi-channel DSP processor, high-power multichannel home theater, and distributed audio amplifier, multichannel mixing amplifier, multichannel bass manager, and high-resolution loudspeaker processor, all in a stylish, 1U package.
Theory's Automator™ software runs on the ALC-1809 and the intuitive interface walks installers through a simple five-step system configuration. Installers can deploy and configure spectacular sounding surround sound systems with up to 18 loudspeakers with minimal effort.
With a single ALC, a 7.2 or 5.2.2 system can be configured from start to finish in just 15 minutes. Or, use two ALC-1809s to configure systems up to 9.4.4 or 7.4.6 just as easily. Automator™ also provides printable wiring graphics and tabular wiring diagrams to simplify system hook-up.
Theory ALC-1809 9-Channel Amplified Loudspeaker Controller
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At the nucleus of every Theory surround sound system is the ALC-1809, 9-channel Amplified Loudspeaker Controller. With 1,800W and 96kHz/32-bit digital signal processing, the ALC-1809 is the AV version of an integrator’s Swiss army knife, combining the functionality of five products in one: a multi-channel DSP processor, high-power multichannel home theater, and distributed audio amplifier, multichannel mixing amplifier, multichannel bass manager, and high-resolution loudspeaker processor, all in a stylish, 1U package.
Theory's Automator™ software runs on the ALC-1809 and the intuitive interface walks installers through a simple five-step system configuration. Installers can deploy and configure spectacular sounding surround sound systems with up to 18 loudspeakers with minimal effort.
With a single ALC, a 7.2 or 5.2.2 system can be configured from start to finish in just 15 minutes. Or, use two ALC-1809s to configure systems up to 9.4.4 or 7.4.6 just as easily. Automator™ also provides printable wiring graphics and tabular wiring diagrams to simplify system hook-up.
- Integrated Design: It combines multiple functions in a compact 1U chassis, including a multi-channel DSP processor, amplifier, mixing amplifier, bass manager, and loudspeaker processor.
- Powerful Amplifier: It delivers 1,800 watts total across nine channels, with varying power output depending on the channel.
- Advanced DSP: It features 96kHz/32-bit digital signal processing.
- Automated Configuration: Using Automator software, it offers a simplified setup process for surround sound systems with up to 18 loudspeakers, allowing for quick configuration of systems like 7.2 or 5.2.2.
- Versatile Connectivity: It includes balanced analog audio inputs and outputs, speaker outputs, and a trigger loop output.
- Comprehensive DSP Features: In addition to automatic configuration, it provides various audio controls such as input trim, signal routing, gain control, delay, parametric EQ filters, bass management, matrix mixing, and more.
- Support for Various Surround Formats: It supports various surround sound system configurations like 3.1, 5.1, 7.1, and 5.2.2 ATMOS.
- Expandability: Multiple units can be used together for larger systems.
The ALC-1809 is suitable for various applications, including residential and commercial audio setups, studios, and educational facilities
- Description: 9-Channel Amplified Digital Loudspeaker Controller / 1U Chassis / Supports: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 7.2, 5.2.2 ATMOS
- Operation: Low-Z Operation Only
- Inputs: 8 x Balanced Analog Audio w Loop Outputs
- Outputs: 9 x Speaker Outputs / 8 x Balanced Analog Audio Looping Outputs / Trigger Loop Output / Trigger: +12VDC or Contact Closure Trigger Input w Loop
- Audio Operation: 96kHz/24-bit
- On-Board DSP: 96kHz/24-bit
- DSP Features: Loudspeaker Processing For All Theory Models, plus: Automatic Configuration of Surround System Settings / Input Trim / Signal Routing / Gain / Delay (up to 75msec per channel) / 160 Parametric EQ Filters (20 per channel) / 8 x 8 Parametric Bass Management (Bass Steering) / Mono Summing: 8 Stereo + 4 mono Signals / Bass and Treble Controls / Master Volume / Clip Limiter / Internal Sine and Pink Noise Sources
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.2dB
- Power Output: Channels 0-1-2: 300W, 4-ohms / Channels 3-8: 100W, 4-ohms, bridgeable to 300W* / Voltage Gain: 30dB
- Input Sensitivity: Channels 0-2: 1.1V / Channels 3-8: 660mV
- Power Requirements: Standby: 16W / Idle: 41W / (1/8 power, all ch. driven): 281W
- Idle Noise(A-Wt): Channels 0-2: -82dBV (0.00008V) / Channels 3-8: -80dBV (0.00010V)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: Channels 0-2: 108dB / Channels 3-8: 105dB
- Distortion (1kHz, 1dB below max output): <0.02%
- AC Operation: 100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz
- Terminals: Euroblock Connector with Parallel Output
- Outdoor Capability: Indoor Use Only
- Mounting Points: Surface or Rack Mount (with included Rack Ears)
- Finish: Matte Bright Aluminum
- Dimensions: 1.75" H x 17" W x 15" D (44mm H x 432mm W x 381mm D) / 1.75" H x 19" W x 15" D (44mm H x 483mm W x 381mm D) with Rack Ears
- Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
- Included Accessories: Rack Ears / 8 x Euro-to-XLR Adapters
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