Next Audiogroup has launched the Audiocom AD3000, a smart full-matrix DSP class-D amplifier engineered for professional installed audio applications requiring flexible system configuration, advanced processing, and simplified remote control.
With intended applications in retail environments, hotel lobbies, conference rooms, bars and restaurants, museums, theatres, fitness centres, houses of worship, auditoria, trade show exhibits and multi-zone commercial venues, the AD3000 offers 4× 750W in a 2U-high rack format, and is to drive both conventional low impedance loudspeakers from 2Ω to 16Ω, and high impedance 70V/100V distributed loudspeaker systems, including mixed impedance configurations within the same installation.
Software-selectable multi-mode operation supports Normal Low-Z, Bridge Low-Z, and Bridge Hi-Z configurations, offering extensive flexibility for integrators working across multi-zone commercial audio environments.
At the core of the AD3000 is a full matrix DSP engine designed to eliminate the need for additional external processing. This integrated processing platform allows users to manage multiple input sources, configure up to four independent audio zones, apply room correction and optimise loudspeaker outputs from within the amplifier. The integration of DSP processing and amplification enables more accurate and responsive dynamics control compared with conventional separated-component architectures.
Remote configuration and monitoring are central to the AD3000 platform. The amplifier can be accessed over Ethernet or via its integrated Wireless Access Point (WAP), enabling fast system set-up and control from virtually any location. Its integrated web-based interface provides full access to DSP functions, routing, monitoring and amplifier management directly from any PC, tablet or smartphone, regardless of operating system, without requiring additional software.
For digital system expansion and integration, the AD3000 includes SPDIF digital I/O connectivity, supporting use with compatible digital audio equipment or digital bridging between multiple AD3000 amplifiers to expand system capacity. The amplifier also features five programmable GPIO ports, supporting external control functions including remote zone volume adjustment, Power On/Off, Standby and Mute.
The AD3000 incorporates an active PFC (Power Factor Correction) power supply, supporting universal AC mains operation while maintaining stable and regulated performance across international power standards.
With the launch of the AD3000, NEXT Audiogroup continues to expand its integrated audio solutions portfolio, combining advanced DSP technologies, flexible amplification architectures and network-based system control into scalable professional audio platforms for modern installation applications.
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