Ashly's latest line of nX Power Amplifiers feature lightweight, energy efficient Class D switching amplifier technology combined with a switch mode power supply. The nX amplifiers are available in three product families designed to meet the most demanding live sound and fixed installation sound systems in stadiums, arenas, performance venues, worship spaces and convention centers.

The nXe Series is Ashly's networkable version of the nX amplifier with the addition of Ethernet control, serial data control, aux preamp

outputs, instant standby mode, preset recall, fault condition logic outputs, and optional network audio and digital audio capability. All controlled using Ashly Audio’s Protea™ Software Suite.

Ashly nXE3.04 Features:

• 4-channel high-output, lightweight amplifier with programmable output on each channel (Hi-Z or Lo-Z, selected via rear panel DIP switches)
• Power-saving, Energy Management System (Ashly EMS) automatic
• Front panel power switch and level controls (can be disabled for security)
• Front panel LEDs for temperature, current, signal, clip, mute, bridge mode, protect, sleep, and disable (of front panel controls)
• Neutrik® Combo XLR–1/4” TRS jack plus Euroblock input connectors
• Neutrik® speakON® twist locking loudspeaker connectors for security, safety, and reliability
• Rear panel DIP switches per channel for selection of high-pass filter, limiter, input gain, and High-Z or Low-Z speaker output configuration
• Remote DC level control on each input channel
• Neutrik® powerCON® detachable AC mains connector
• Switch mode power supply automatically detects 120V or 240VAC operation
• Extensive protection circuitry, continuously variable cooling fans
• Multiple independent internal power supplies provide increased channel separation and reliability
• Ethernet port for use with control and monitoring of amplifier functions, with front-panel COM activity LED
• Serial data port for use with Ashly remote control devices, or optional RS-232 converter for third-party controllers (INA-1)
• Use Protea™ Software to remotely disable all front panel controls, including the on/off switch, for a tamper-proof installation
• Real Time Clock with Event Scheduler
• Instant Standby Mode, 30% reduction in power consumption with on/off triggered by contact closure, software control, or eventscheduler
• Programmable power-on delay
• Preset recall via contact closure, software control, remote control, or event scheduler
• Aux preamp outputs, and fault condition logic outputs
• Optional Cobranet® or Dante®* network audio and AES3 digital audio input with pass-through

Ashly nXE3.04 Specifications:

• Max Output Power per Channel:
  • 2 Ohms: 1500W
  • 4 Ohms: 1500W
  • 8 Ohms: 1250W
• Low Z Output Bridge Mode:
  • 4 Ohms: 3000W
• 70/100V Output:
  • 70V: 1500W
  • 100V: 1250W
• Total Power Draw:
  • Sleep Mode:
  • Standby Mode: 40W
  • Idle (no signal): 55W
• Current Draw 120VAC Mains:
  • Sleep Mode: 0.1A
  • Standby mode: 0.70A
  • Idle (no signal): 1.00A
• Max. Current Draw: 8.0A
• Thermal Dissipation (BTU/hr. all channels driven):
  • Sleep Mode: < 3.4
  • Standby Mode: 136
  • Idle (no signal): 187
  • Typical (1/8 max. power): 850
• General Specifications Notes: 0dBu = 0.775 VRMS
  • Voltage Gain: Selectable at 26dB, 32dB, 38dB, or1.4V
  • Damping Factor: >250 (8 Ohms load
  • Input High Pass Filter: 80Hz 2nd order
  • Distortion (SMPTE, typical):
  • Distortion (THD-N, typical):
  • Channel Separation: -75dB (dB from full output, 1kHz)
  • Signal to Noise (20Hz-20KHz, unweighted):
    • >114dB (all 3.0x models)
    • >111dB (all 1.5x models)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.05dB
  • Balanced Input Connector: Euroblock 3.5mm, 1/4” TRS and XLR Combo jack
  • Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
  • Maximum Input Level: +21dBu
  • Speaker Output Connector: Neutrik® speakON®
  • Control Network: Compatible w/ standard 100MB Ethernet
  • AUX Output Connector: Balanced Euroblock 3.5mm
  • AUX Output Maximum Level: +21dBu
  • Remote Standby Contact Closure: Euroblock 3.5mm, close contact to GND for standby mode
  • Preset Recall Contact Closure: Euroblock 3.5mm, close contact to GND for preset 1-4 recall
  • Data Connection: Euroblock 3.5mm - Gnd, +18V, In,Out
  • Remote DC Level Control: Euroblock 3.5mm - Gnd, CV, V+ perinput
  • Attenuators (per channel): Front panel, software, offset link group, and remote. Fully off = Mute
  • Amplifier Protection: Inrush current limitation, temperature monitoring, output over-power protection, mains fuses
  • Cooling: Continuously variable temperature controlled axial fan(s)
  • Weight: < 28lbs (12.7kg)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 19" x 3.5" x 16.84" (483 x 89 x 428 mm)
  • Environmental (non-condensing): 32°-113°F, (0°-45°C)
• Autoleveler Controls
  • Target Level: -40dBu to +20dBu
  • Action: Gentle, normal, aggressive, user-defined
  • Maximum Gain: 0dB to +22dB
  • Metering: Input, Gain, Attenuation
  • Ratio: 1.2:1 to 10:1
  • Threshold Below Target: -30dB to 0dB
  • Gain Increase/Decrease Rate: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
  • Hold Time: 0-6 sec
• Ambient Noise Compensation: Output Only
  • Max Gain: -20dB to +20dB
  • Min/Base Gain: -40dB to +20dB
  • Gain Change Rate: 0.2s/dB to 20s/dB
  • Link Group: 16 available
  • ANC Input Channel: 1-2 or 1-4
  • Noise Threshold: -40dBu to +20dBu
  • Program/Ambient Gain Ratio: 0.3:1 to 3:1
  • Metering: Input level, Attenuation, Average noise
• Ducking: High/Low Priority, Trigger, Filibuster, Ducked Program
  • Trigger Threshold: -80dBu to +20 dBu
  • Ducking Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
  • Ducking Depth: 0dB to -30dB, -8
  • Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer: Yes
  • Metering: Input
• Gate
  • Threshold: -80dBu to +20dBu
  • Range: off, 100dB to 0dB
  • Attack: 0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB
  • Release: 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
  • Metering: Key Signal, Gate LED, Graphical
• Advanced Gate Controls
  • Key Engage Enable: Yes
  • Key Frequency: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Key Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave
• Gain
  • Gain (with/without VCA): -50dB to +12dB, off, polarity invert
  • Digital VCA Groups: 4 available
  • Remote RD8C Gain: Enable per channel, 0dB to -8
  • WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain: 0 to -50dB, Mute
• EQ: 31-Band
  • Filter Type: Constant Q or proportional
  • Bandwidth: 0.499oct to 0.25oct
• EQ: Parametric 2,4,6, or 10 Band
  • Frequency: 20-20kHz
  • Level: -30dB to +15dB
  • Q Value: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave
• EQ: Hi/Low Shelf 6/12 dB/oct
  • Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Level: -15dB to +15dB
• EQ: All Pass
  • Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
• EQ: Variable Q HP/LP
  • Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Q Value: 3.047 to 0.267
• EQ: Notch/Bandpass
  • Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Q Value: 92.436 to 0.267
• Feedback Suppressor: Only available with 48kHz sampling rate
  • Filters: 12
  • In/Out per filter: Yes
  • Lock per filter and global lock: Yes
  • Filter Modes: Float, Restricted, Manual
  • Filter Type: Notch, Parametric
  • Filter Frequency Range: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Notch Filter: -8
  • Parametric Filter: +15dB to -30dB
  • Filter Bandwidth: 0.016 to 3.995 Octave
  • Detector Sensitivity: 5 levels
  • Float Time: 5 minutes to 24 hours
• Crossover: 2 Way, 3 Way, 4 Way Crossover & High Pass/Low Pass Filters
  • Bessel & Butterworth Filters: 12/18/24/48 dB/oct
  • Linkwitz-Riley Filter: 12/24/48 dB/oct
  • Frequency: Off, 20Hz-20KHz
• Delay @ 48kHz Sampling Rate (Input Time, Distance & Temperature)
  • Speaker Delay: 0-21ms
  • Delay: 0-682ms
• Delay @ 96kHz Sampling Rate (Input Time, Distance & Temperature)
  • Speaker Delay: 0-10.6ms
  • Delay: 0-341ms
• Audio Metering Tool
  • Range: -60dBu to +20dBu
  • Increments: 1dB
  • Peak Hold Indicator: Yes
• Signal Generator Tool Pink noise, White noise, Sine wave
  • Signal Level: Off, -50dBu to +20dBu
  • Sine Wave Frequency: 20Hz-12kHz
• Matrix Mixer
  • Gain (0.5dB increments): Off., -50 to +12dB
  • Mute: Per channel
  • Auto-mixer Enabled: Per channel
  • Global Auto-mixer Response: 0.01 sec to 2sec
  • Enable Ducking at Mixer: Yes
  • Ducking LED: Per channel if enabled
  • Metering: Level, auto-mixer level
• Processors
  • Input A/D, Output D/A: 24 bit
  • DSP Processors: 32-bit floating point
  • Sample Rates: 48kHz, 96kHz
  • Propagation Delay @ 48kHz: 1.42ms
  • Propagation Delay @ 96kHz: 0.71ms