About theAshly ne8250.70pe Network-Enabled 250W Eight-Channel 70V Amplifier with Protea DSP
The Ashly ne8250.70pe is a networkable, multi-channel power amplifier that integrates high-efficiency Class-D amplification with comprehensive digital signal processing, specifically engineered for commercial background music and paging systems. This unit delivers eight independent channels, each capable of providing 250 watts of output power into a 70V constant-voltage configuration, making it an ideal centralized audio source for driving extensive zones of distributed ceiling and pendant speakers in retail environments, hospitality venues, corporate campuses, and transportation hubs. The amplifier’s core strength lies in its fusion of robust power delivery with the precise, software-controlled audio shaping of Ashly’s Protea DSP platform, allowing each channel to be individually tuned with parametric EQ, crossover filters, dynamics processing, and delay to optimize performance for specific speaker types and acoustic spaces.Network integration is a fundamental aspect of the ne8250.70pe’s design, providing complete remote management and monitoring capabilities over a standard Ethernet connection. System administrators can access the amplifier via a web browser or Ashly’s dedicated software to adjust parameters, mute zones, monitor real-time performance metrics like output level and thermal status, and recall preset configurations for different times of day or event types. This network functionality supports industry-standard control protocols, facilitating seamless integration into larger building management or AV control systems. The inclusion of this level of intelligence and remote access significantly reduces the time and cost associated with system commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing adjustments.Built for continuous, reliable operation, the amplifier features a convection-cooled, fanless design that ensures silent performance—a critical requirement for noise-sensitive environments. Its 1U rack-mountable chassis conserves valuable rack space while the front-panel OLED display offers clear status information at a glance. The rear panel includes balanced analog inputs, Euroblock connectors for speaker outputs, and the network port. By consolidating multi-zone amplification, high-resolution DSP, and IP-based control into a single, reliable unit, the Ashly ne8250.70pe offers a powerful, scalable, and future-proof audio backbone for sophisticated commercial sound installations.
Key Features
• 8-channel, 250W amplifier for 70V constant voltage systems.• Integrated Protea™ DSP provides comprehensive signal processing for inputs and outputs.• Network-enabled for remote control and monitoring via standard Ethernet.• Efficient Class-D output with a switching power supply ensures reliable performance.• Selectable high-pass filters optimize audio for constant voltage speaker systems.• Supports optional expansion for Dante™, CobraNet®, or other network audio protocols.
Ashly ne8250.70pe Network-Enabled 250W Eight-Channel 70V Amplifier with Protea DSP Specs
Amplifier Performance Channels8 Amplifier TechnologyClass-D Power per Channel250W @ 70V Frequency Response20Hz – 20kHz Output Configuration Output ModeConstant Voltage (70V/100V/25V) Direct Impedance4 Ohms Total Harmonic Distortion<0.5% DSP & Processing Processing PlatformProtea DSP Sampling Rate96 kHz Processing ToolsEQ, Crossover, Delay, Limiter Network & Control Network InterfaceEthernet Management SoftwareAshly Protea Control ProtocolsTCP/IP, SNMP, Telnet Front Panel DisplayOLED Physical & Power Rack Units1U CoolingConvection (Fanless) Input Voltage100-240V AC Dimensions19″ x 1.75″ x 11.75″
Key Features
• 8-channel, 250W amplifier for 70V constant voltage systems.• Integrated Protea™ DSP provides comprehensive signal processing for inputs and outputs.• Network-enabled for remote control and monitoring via standard Ethernet.• Efficient Class-D output with a switching power supply ensures reliable performance.• Selectable high-pass filters optimize audio for constant voltage speaker systems.• Supports optional expansion for Dante™, CobraNet®, or other network audio protocols.
