QSC Audio DCA 1824 - Manual

Features
• The DCA1824 is ideal for surround channels—each channel can power up to four
8 ohm speakers in parallel for a total of up to 16 speakers
• The DCA1644 is perfect for powering screen channels in small to medium theatres,
or for powering mids and highs in tri-amp systems for larger theatres
• DCAs are equipped with a DataPort for use with QSC’s DCM (Digital Cinema
Monitors) and QSControl.net™ BASIS™, a total system solution that greatly reduces
labor and wiring costs
• THX™ approved for professional cinema applications
• PowerLight™ technology for the added dynamic range required by today’s
digital soundtracks
• Compact size (2 RU, 14" deep) ideal for use in console mounted sound systems
• Great for upgrading existing systems to Dolby Digital Surround•EX with no increase
in rack space
• All DCA models only 21 lb for easier racking & shipping
• Active inrush limiting won’t blow circuit breakers at turn on
• Gain control security cover protects amp from misadjustment
• 3-year warranty plus optional 3-year extended service contract
The latest advances in sound system technology such
as Dolby Digital Surround•EX and tri-amplification
require more amplifier channels than ever before.
That’s why we designed our newest DCA amplifiers
to give you four channels of power in a compact
package that doesn’t eat up precious rack space.
And, compared to the cost of two stereo amplifiers,
you’ll find they leave more room in your budget as
well. In addition to their superior performance we’ve
packed these amps with useful features designed
specifically for the cinema market.
DCA 4-channel Amplifiers
Watts per channel
Model 8Ω 4Ω 2Ω
DCA 1644 250 400* NR
DCA 1824 170 250 † 450**
20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.05% THD
*1 kHz, 0.1% THD
**1 kHz, 1% THD
† 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.1% THD
DCA
4-channel
Digital Cinema Amplifiers
DCA1644 | DCA1824
The DCA 1824 is ideal for powering surround channels–each channel can power
up to four 8 ohm speakers in parallel for a total of up to 16 speakers. Using 4-channel DCA amplifiers to power tri-amp speaker systems by bridging
a pair of channels.