Martin Audio’s new MA5.0Q power amp is designed to serve as a flexible, cost-effective solution for small to medium sound systems. The MA5.0Q promises to be equally versatile in both portable and installed system configurations. Its four channels deliver up to 5,000 W neatly packed into 1 RU weighing just over 7kg/16lb.
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Benefitting from core technologies in Martin Audio’s flagship amplifiers, the MA5.0Q sets a class standard in efficiency, leading to low power consumption and substantial cost savings on electricity—all in an eco-friendly way.
Minimum heat dissipation makes the MA5.0Q suitable for hot or otherwise challenging environments. Delivering exceptional sound quality due to its unique, patented Class D output stage design, the MA5.0Q represents high value, practically as well as commercially.
The MA5.0Q delivers key features that include: Four channels in 1 RU at 358 mm/ 14.1’’ depth; Minimal ‘carbon footprint’ and operational cost of electricity; More watts, less weight (up to 5,000 W in 7.3kg / 16lb); Switch mode power supply, internally switchable 230/115 V nominal; Fixed frequency switch mode amplifier output stages; Patented amplifier output filters with ripple cancellation network; Optimized for 4 Ω loads, thus ideally matching real-world scenarios in targeted applications; AC protection (shuts down power supply when AC mains voltage is outside operating range); Clip limiter (prevents severely clipped waveforms from reaching loudspeakers, while still maintaining full peak power output); Short circuit protection (protects the amplifier from short circuit or similar events on the outputs, with automatic protection reset); Thermal protection (mutes outputs once the output devices reach 75 ºC / 167 ºF—automatic unmute once temperature is down to 65 ºC / 149 ºF); Temperature controlled, continuous variable speed fan, and front to rear airflow.
The target markets for the new amplifier include: stage monitoring; hotels, restaurants and bars; visitor attractions; houses of worship; auditoriums; educational facilities; live sound and night clubs.
The MA5.0Q is scheduled to start shipping from mid-November.
