AudioControl Architect P2260

12-Channel High-Power Multi-Zone Amplifier

Architect P2260

The Architect P Series superbly complements AudioControls popular high-power Architect multi-zone amplifier series, delivering 100 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms, all channels driven.

12 channels of high-power amplification are output from the compact 2 U chassis, with the Architect P260 delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms, all channels driven. Channel bridging increases power to a remarkable 400 watts into 8 ohms. Benefitting from 35 years of proprietary AudioControl cool-running amplifier design, the Architect P2260 is equipped with features like input bussing, output pass-through, global 12 VDC trigger in/out with local 12 VDC trigger inputs for all zones, and input signal sensing on/off. Bus A includes a coaxial S/PDIF input for a digital source. Amplifier channels and connected loudspeakers are protected by AudioControls fast-acting LightDrive anti-clipping circuitry. 

Available in a robust black powder coat finish, the Architect Model P2280 is designed, engineered, and manufactured at AudioControl facilities located in Seattle, USA. The Architect P series is covered by AudioControls legendary 5-year warranty and is available exclusively to the residential, custom install, and Pro Audio markets through AudioControl authorized dealers.

• 12 channels, up to 6 Zones
• 100 W into 8 Ohms, 200 W into 4 Ohms
• 6 Bridgeable Zone Outputs
• All Inputs Selectable for Local Input or Group BUS

INPUTS

• Inputs: 8 Stereo Local Analog Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Coaxial Digital Input, 1 Stereo Bus Analog Input
• Input Sensitivity: Variable 0 to 1 Vrms
• Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output; level at maximum

AC POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Standby: 0.9 W
• Idle (main power on, all channels off): 40 W
• All channels active: 75 W
• All channels 1/8th rated power: 253 W
• Full power (20 A residential service limited): 2400 W
• Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, DC offset, stable into reactive or mismatched loads

OUTPUTS

• Amplifier Channels: 12
• 1 Stereo Bus Analog Loop Output
• Power Output (8 Ω): 100 W per channel
• Power Output (4 Ω): 200 W per channel
• Power Output (Bridged Mono): 400 W
• Minimum Speaker Load: 4 Ω

BTU/HR OUTPUT

• Standby: 3.1 BTU/hr
• Idle (main power on, all channels off): 136 BTU/hr
• All channels active: 256 BTU/hr
• All channels 1/8th rated power: 320 BTU/hr
• Full power (20 A residential service limited): 2194 BTU/hr

PERFORMANCE

• Damping Factor: >300
• Signal to Noise: >105 dB, (A-wtd, ref full output)
• Crosstalk: >80 dB @ 1kHz
• Gain: 30 dB
• Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output, level at maximum
• DAC Specifications: 32 to 96 kHz sample rate, 16-/24-bit depth

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions: 19 W (w/rack ears) 17 W (w/o rack ears) x 15.5 D x 3.5 H (2 U)
• Weight: 19.5 lbs. (8.8 kg)

CONTROL

• Remote Power Trigger: +12 VDC or Dry Contact Closure, 2 x 1/8 TS mono in/out

IN THE BOX

• Architect Model P2260, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty

• 12 Channels of AudioControl Power and Performance
• 100 watts per channel into 8 Ohms (All channels driven)
• 200 watts per channel into 4 Ohms (All channels driven)
• Configurable into 8 Bridged Channels
• Bridged Channel Power 400 watts into 8 Ohms
• Energy-Efficient Cool Operation
• Low Standby Current Draw, 1 watt or Less
• Compact Design Fits into 2 Rack Spaces
• LightDrive Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
• 2 x Bus Inputs A (Digital) & B (Analog)
• Global 12 VDC Trigger Input and Output
• Remote/Local Zone Input Trigger
• Signal-Sensing On All Channels
• Level Controls for All Input Pairs
• Stereo-to-Mono Switch for Easy Channel Bridging
• Rack Mount Brackets Included
• Five-Year AudioControl Warranty

• Cutsheet
• Manual