Audison AF C8-14bit - 8-channel amplifier with DSP

AF C8.14 Bit features eight amplified high-fidelity channels 65 W x 8 at 4 Ω*, 100 W x 8 at 2 Ω*, with the audiophile sound of Audison's latest generation D-Class technology. Higher switching frequencies, steeper filtering and higher tolerance components deliver sound that exceeds Class D expectations - in an amazingly compact package! This is combined with native DSP operating at 24 bit/96 kHz, extending the audio band up to 40 kHz and achieving the coveted High Resolution certification. Bridging channel pairs results in 200 W x 4 @4Ω*, guaranteeing flexible and powerful performance. The Audison B-CON's support for the Absolute Volume function guarantees maximum bit depth, even with wireless connections! * Continuous output power (RMS) at 14.4 VDC, 1% THD, all channels driven.

NEXT GENERATION TUNING FEATURES FOR MAXIMUM CONTROL

Audison's all-new bit Drive PC software can analyze, route and correct the signal in a completely new way - now you can measure, mix and finally tune the sound with one powerful tool! The new graphical user interface simplifies every control and function, integrates acoustic measurements and ensures efficient tuning and great sound! The Acoustic RTA is integrated into the equalizer graph and is compatible with your USB microphone or sound card. The Final EQ function allows for final equalization without damaging the delicate left/right frequency relationships. The six processed preamp outputs are in addition to the eight amplified channels, allowing Forza's DSP section to easily handle a larger system.

ADVANCED OEM INTEGRATION CAPABILITIES

Forza's eight analog inputs, plus an optical Toslink digital input, support full connectivity with even the most complex OEM systems. If more analog inputs are needed, the optional F4IN expansion card adds four additional analog input channels! If a coaxial SPDIF or a second Toslink SPDIF input is needed, the optional F2O expansion card can be used. Audison's classic De-EQ process is complemented by De-Time and De-Phase functions, allowing sound restoration in almost any OEM system. Electrical signal analysis ensures proper integration and correction for each input and output channel. Integrated Universal Speaker Simulation (USS) technology provides maximum compatibility with any OEM source, without muting or instability. AF C8.14 Bit includes a set of six high quality cables supplied with a printed protective strip placed in front of the Molex connectors to increase torsional strength: Pre-In with 8 stereo RCA connections for after-market sources with PRE-OUT outputs Speaker-In with 8 pairs of labeled cables for OEM sources with high-level outputs Speaker-Out with 8 labeled cables for connecting the amplifier to the speakers Dsp-Out with 6 labeled cables for connecting the amplifier to one or more companion amplifiers Forza control cable with 2 wires for remote power on and remote out signal and 2 wires for functions programmable via BitDrive software. 

Technical Specification 

Nominal supply voltage / fuse: 11 ÷ 15 VDC / 1 x 35 A

Pulse operating voltage: 6.5 ÷ 17.5 VDC

No-load current: 1.3 A

Standby current: 1.5mA Consumption at 14.4 VDC, minimum load impedance (maximum music power): 34 A Remote IN: 4 ÷ 15 VDC (1 mA)

Remote OFF: 6.5 ÷ 15 VDC (150 mA)

ART – Automatic remote on/off via speaker input

1.5 VDC Efficiency at rated power (RMS) at 14.4 VDC, 1%

THD, 4 Ω, all channels: 81%

AMPLIFIER STAGE Distortion – THD+N at 1 kHz, 4 Ω,

70% rated power: 0.05% Damping factor @ 1 kHz, 4Ω, 2 VRMS: 85

Bandwidth @ -3 dB: 10 Hz ÷ 42 kHz

S/N ratio (A-weighted at 1 V input, rated power)

Master input: 98.5 dBA S/N ratio (A-weighted at rated power)

Optical input: 105dBA

Minimum load impedance: 8Ch: 2Ω 4Ch – (Bridge 1/2; 3/4; 5/6; 7/8): 4Ω

Continuous output power (RMS) at 14.4 VDC, 1% THD: • 8 channels @ 4Ω: 65 W x 8 • 8 channels @ 2Ω: 100 W x 8 • 4 channels (bridge 1/2; 3/4; 5/6; 7/8) @ 4Ω: 200 W x 4

CEA SPECIFICATIONS

Output power at 4 Ω, 1% THD+N, 14.4 V: 55 W x 8 SN ratio (referred to 1 W power): 80dB

INPUTS OUTPUTS

Pre-In (8 channels) : 0.6 ÷ 6 VRMS (15 kΩ Imp.)

Speaker-In (8 channels + additional 4 channels with optional F4IN card): 2.2 ÷ 22 VRMS (5 Ω impedance)

Digital Input: 1 x optical S/PDIF; Max. 192 kHz / 24 bit + 1 x optical/coaxial S/PDIF with optional F2O card DSP Preout (6 channels): 5 V RMS DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR Audio DSP and Converter: Analog Devices ADAU1467

Automotive qualified audio processor. Processing at 96 kHz. Analog devices 3 x ADAU1978 (4 channels) and ADAU1966A (16 channels) A/D and D/A converters (24 bit/192 kHz) for very high performance

Filter type: Full / High pass / Low pass / Band pass Filter mode and slope: Linkwitz-Riley @ 12/24/36/48 dB/oct. Butterworth @ 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48 dB/oct. Bessel @ 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48 dB/oct. Chebyshev @ 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48 dB/oct. QLP @ 6 dB/oct.

Crossover frequency: 20 Hz ÷ 20 kHz Phase control: 0° / 180°, all-pass filter Analog input equalizer (20 Hz ÷ 20 kHz): 12

Biquad + delay Output equalizer: Parametric/Graphic

Biquad: 15 pole, 20 Hz ÷ 20 kHz Real-time input and output audio monitoring: RTA Time alignment distance: 0 ÷ 510 cm / 0 ÷ 200.8 inches

Time alignment delay: 0 ÷ 15 ms

CONTROL PORTS Audison DRCC port: Input for DRCC remote control (Optional)

Audison ADC port: Manage other Audison devices supporting this standard Control 1 wire: Customizable features (+12V enabled)

Control 2 wire: Customizable features (+12V enabled)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PC connections: Compatible with Micro USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 

 Software/PC requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 (minimum resolution 1024 x 768 Ambient temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

SIZE WEIGHT

Maximum size W x H x D (mm/inch): 200 x 47 x 134 / 7.87 x 1.85 x 5.27

Weight (kg): 1.49 / 3.28