AudioControl Architect P800

8-Channel High-Power Multi-Zone Amplifier

Architect P800

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.

8 channels of high-power amplification are output from the compact 1 U chassis, with the Architect P800 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 P800 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 P800 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.

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

SKU: ACP-AZ-P800

INPUTS

• Inputs: 4 Stereo Local Analog Inputs, 1 Stereo Bus Coaxial Digital Input, 1 Stereo Bus Analog Input
• Input Sensitivity: Variable 0 to Vrms
• Analog Input Sensitivity: 1 Vrms for full output; level at maximum

AC POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Standby: 0.8 W
• Idle (main power on, all channels off): 35 W
• All channels active: 60 W
• All channels 1/8th rated power: 180 W
• Full power (20 A residential service limited): 1036 W
• Protection: clipping, short circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, DC offset, stable into reactive or mismatched loads

OUTPUTS

• Amplifier Channels: 8
• 1 Stereo Bus Analog 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: 2.7 BTU/hr
• Idle (main power on, all channels off): 120 BTU/hr
• All channels active: 192 BTU/hr
• All channels 1/8th rated power: 242 BTU/hr
• Full power (20 A residential service limited): 680 BTU/hr

PERFORMANCE

• Damping Factor: >200
• 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 15.8 D x 1.75 H (1 U)
• Weight: 15.0 lbs. (6.8 kg)

CONTROL

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

IN THE BOX

• Architect Model P800, Speaker Connectors, Remote Connector, Power Cord, Manual, Warranty

• 8 Channels of High Power and AudioControl Performance
• 100 watts per Channel at 8 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
• 200 watts per Channel at 4 Ohms (All Channels Driven)
• Bridgeable as an 4 channel amplifier at 400 watts
• Low Standby Current Draw of Less Than 1 Watt
• Compact Design Fits into 1 Rack Space
• LightDriveTM Anti-Clipping Protection Circuitry
• 2 x Input Buses (Digital and Analog)
• Local Zone Input Trigger
• 12v Trigger Input and Output
• Signal-Sensing On All Channels
• Input Busing and Level Controls
• Mono-switch for Improved Bridging
• Beefy Rack Mount Brackets Included
• Five Year AudioControl Warranty