ARC Audio BLACKBIRD 75w X 8 Compact Performance OEM Integration DSP Amplifier

Following in the footsteps of ARC Audio’s PS8-50 DSP amplifier would be a tough act for any product engineer. Yet, the engineers at ARC Audio have taken the evolutionary step in engineering technology, in-house design, overall sound quality and performance with the ARC Audio Blackbird DSP Amplifier.

The Blackbird comes in an OEM-location, installation-friendly chassis design, sized the exact same as its predecessor, the PS8-50. Equipped with all the latest advancements, features, and acoustically transparent benefits of ARC Audio’s Pro Series DSP platform, the Blackbird will easily fit under a seat or in a storage compartment of almost any vehicle. Capable of over 1,000 Watts of combined power across 8 channels of bridgeable amplifier speaker outputs, the Blackbird delivers between 75W – 250W of power per channel (depending on your configuration). As with all ARC Audio amplifier models, these power ratings are continuous power ratings (real music power ratings) and are conservatively rated assuring you get more power than the published rating.

8-Channels @ 4-Ohms (Ch 1-8): 75 Watts
8-Channels @ 2-Ohms (Ch 1 - 8): 125 Watts
4-Channel @ 4-Ohms (Ch 1-4 Bridged): 250 Watts
Amplifier Frequency Response: 10Hz - 30kHz
Fuse: 3 x 30 Amp
DSP: Built In
Processor Resolution: Fixed Point Native 32-Bits
Sample Rate: 96kHz/192kHz
Analog Inputs: 8 ch. Differential in (RCA or Speaker Level)
Input Sensitivity: .5V - 32V RMS
Digital Inputs: TOSLink & Digital Coaxial (Requires D.O.C. Adapter)
Auto-sense Turn-On: Yes, Signal & DC (BTL) (Uses Ch 1/2 Inputs Only)
Outputs (RCA): 4-Channels Dedicated DSP Control)
Outputs Voltage (RCA): Up to 8V
Input Impedance (rca): 10k ohms
Frequency Response: 2Hz - 23.5kHz
S/N Ratio 1V 1:1: 107.1dB
S/N 4V 1:1: 108.dBdB

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