Martin Audio has announced the introduction of the iK41, a new four-channel power amplifier that’s the third member of the iKON series, and it will be featured at the upcoming InfoComm 2024 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center at booth C9601.
The iK41 is designed as a dedicated controller amplifier for the company’s WPM optimized line arrays, TORUS 8 constant curvature loudspeakers, as well as multi-channel amplification for select Martin Audio loudspeakers. It is stated to deliver up to 1500 watts per channel into 4 ohms, with a high-efficiency design reducing the energy drawn from the mains supply and ensure the power reserves needed to deliver under arduous conditions.
Ethernet is used for system remote control and monitoring via Martin Audio’s VU-NET software application, while a front panel interface allows full local control of all features. Dante digital audio network inputs are also provided for digital audio distribution and control.
DSP is integrated into the iK41 to provide numerous features designed to ensure maximum performance of select loudspeaker systems. It also provides up to 1000 FIR filter taps at 48 kHz on each output channel, essential to implement DISPLAY’s wide bandwidth optimization process in WPM line array systems.
The iK41 employs protection functions to maintain safe operating conditions of both the amplifier and the loudspeakers driven, including a loudspeaker limiter suite that incorporates peak, RMS and excursion limiting, as well as multiband limiting for passive two-way systems.
Martin Audio managing director Dom Harter states, “The success of iKON amplifiers has been undeniable and with this less expensive model being introduced it will allow for more efficient installations of WPM, TORUS 8 and FlexPoint systems. While we expect rental partners to continue their inventory of iK42, we also expect that some will see the benefit of holding additional iK41 inventory for their smaller events.”
The iK41 will start shipping globally from July. Go here for more specifics.
