(April 1, 2022). Theory Audio Design has launched its all new DLC-250.4 distribution loudspeaker controller. Crafted to accommodate both home and commercial settings with qualities found in high-end high audio products, the DLC-250.4 offers 4-channels of intelligent power, a full DSP matrix, and is TCP/IP controlled through a wired connection or directly via its on-board Wi-Fi access point. It also boasts safety and EMC certifications, and is compliant to ErP and EnergySTAR.
The DLC-250.4's channel-pair power sharing of 250 Watts allows it command any Theory distributed audio system, no matter its size. Using configurable outputs the DLC-250.4 can power up to 16 Theory 16-ohm ceiling or pendant loudspeakers in Lo-Z mode, and up to 64 Theory architectural speakers in Hi-Z mode – or an optimal hybrid of both or in any quantity in between. This feature is especially beneficial in bar, restaurant, and other commercial settings where a combination of power, from quiet background to loud foreground audio, is required. It's also perfect for applications where there are multiple rooms of varying sizes, as the unit's S/PDIF functionality allows multiple DLCs to be used and each loudspeaker controller only takes up a half rack space. It can even be deployed in home theaters where a single DLC-250.4 can command a 3.1 system (and larger if using multiple DLCs).
“Because the DLC can operate in both 8-ohm or 70V/100V modes, separately or in combination, and because all of our architectural loudspeakers have the same dual operation, systems of any size or complexity can easily be realized from a tiny half-rack space unit”, said Paul Hales, president of Theory Audio Design. “And because our ceiling and pendant models can operate at 16-ohms, up to 16 speakers can be powered from a single half-rack unit without the need to invoke the 70V transformers; this is remarkable from a 6-pound amplifier and insures the highest possible fidelity even in systems with a high quantity of speakers”.
To rack mount or wall/surface mount the DLC-250.4, Theory offers two complementary accessory kits. Later this year, a Dante-enabled version of the DLC-250.4, the DLC-250.4d, will offer even further installation flexibility and simplicity by adding Dante network audio and AES67 compatibility.
The DLC-250.4 is available to order now for $1,950/each US MSRP and will begin shipping in May. Interested dealers, reps, and international distributors are encouraged to reach out to Theory’s VP of Sales, Mark Goldman (mgoldman@theoryaudiodesign.com) for more details.
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