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iKON iK81

Eight-channel 10,000W Class D Power Performance Amplifier

Martin Audio iKON iK81 | High Power, Eight-Channel Class D Amplifier
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The iKON iK81 is an advanced 8-channel power amplifier which combines very high power density with superb audio performance, state-of-the-art DSP and network control. A dedicated controller amplifier for the Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPM line array, the iK81 can also provide multi-channel amplification across the Martin Audio loudspeaker range.

Features

  • Eight channels of efficient Class D amplification
  • Very high power density in 2U rack height
  • 10,000 Watts total power output
  • High performance 96kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs (48kHz on outputs when implementing FIR filters)
  • Switch mode power supply
  • Global mains operation, 85V to 240V auto-sensing
  • Intuitive, user-friendly, front panel interface
  • Analogue, AES3 and Dante™ digital audio network inputs
  • Ethernet network for system control and monitoring via Martin Audio VU-NET™ software application
  • Comprehensive protection and monitoring functions

Applications

  • Dedicated system amplifier for the Wavefront Precision Series
  • Versatile multi-channel amplification for Martin Audio loudspeaker systems

The iK81 can deliver a full 1250 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms with all channels driven while remaining highly efficient. Its high efficiency reduces the energy drawn from the mains supply and ensures the power reserves needed to deliver superb sound under arduous live conditions.

Martin Audio iKON iK81 | High Power, Eight-Channel Class D Amplifier

Ethernet is used for system remote control and monitoring via Martin Audio’s VU-NET software application, while a user friendly front panel interface allows full local control of all features. Dante digital audio network inputs are also provided for digital audio distribution and control.

Powerful DSP is fully integrated into the iK81 to provide a multitude of features. It also provides up to 1000 FIR filter taps @ 48kHz on each output channel, which is essential to implement DISPLAY’s wide bandwidth optimisation process in the WPM line array.

The iK81 employs comprehensive protection functions to maintain safe operating conditions of both the amplifier and the loudspeakers driven — including a sophisticated loudspeaker limiter suite which incorporates peak, RMS and excursion limiting, as well as multiband limiting for passive 2-way systems.

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Specification
General
TYPEEight-channel Class D amplifier
POWER OUTPUT (*)
  • 1250W into 2Ω
  • 1250W into 4Ω
  • 1250W into 8Ω
  • 2500W bridged per channel pair, 4Ω or 8Ω
CV LINE OUTPUT (*)
  • 625W, 25V line
  • 1250W, 70V line
  • 1250W, 100V line
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING96kHz/48kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs
COOLINGDual vari-speed fans, front-to-back airflow
MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE40°C (104°F)
Audio Inputs/Outputs
ANALOGUE IN/LINK (4 CHANNELS)
  • 4 x female
  • 4 x male Neutrik™ XLR
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE20kΩ balanced to ground
MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL+20dBu
AES3 IN/LINK (2 CHANNELS)1 x female, 1 x male Neutrik™ XLR, balanced
DANTE™ (4 CHANNELS) 2 x shielded RJ45, primary and secondary
AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS4 x Neutrik Speakon™ NL4
Audio Performance
DYNAMIC RANGE
  • >113dBA, analogue input
  • >114dBA AES/Dante™ input
FREQUENCY RESPONSE7Hz-30kHz (‐2.5dB points, 4Ω load)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION<0.05% typical @ 1kHz, 4Ω load
SLEW RATE>60V per microsecond
DAMPING FACTOR>800 at amplifier output, ref 8Ω
Control and Monitoring Network
PROTOCOLEthernet
CONTROL APPLICATIONMartin Audio VU-NET™
Digital Signal Processing
SAMPLE RATE 96kHz (48kHz for FIR filter implementation)
PHYSICAL INPUTS
  • 4 x analogue
  • 2 x AES
  • 4 x Dante™ inputs routable to four DSP drive modules
DRIVE MODULE INPUT DSPInput signal routing, delay, gain, HPF, Phase, Mute
EQ: 2 x low shelf, 6 x PEQ/bandpass and FIR shelving filters
DRIVE MODULE OUTPUT DSPSource, delay, gain, Phase, Mute, crossover filters, limiters
EQ: low shelf, 8 x PEQ / band pass and shelving filters
Power Supply
TYPEHigh performance Series Resonant
AC INPUT OPERATING RANGE85 – 240V ~ AC, 47 - 63Hz
MAINS INRUSH CURRENT6A at 115V, 12A at 230V (max for <10ms)
MAINS CONNECTORNeutrik 32A Powercon™
Physical
DIMENSIONS(W) 482 x (H) 2U/88mm x (D) 441mm
(W) 18.98in x (H) 2U/3.46in x (D) 17.35in
(incl handles and optional rear support)
WEIGHT12.5kg (27.5lbs)
Architectural Specs
iKON iK81

The amplifier shall provide eight output channels of Class D amplification with 96kHz DSP (Digital Signal Processing) on all inputs and outputs. It shall have both analogue and AES3 digital inputs and shall incorporate capabilities for remote system control and monitoring via Ethernet. A front panel user interface with a backlit display shall provide local control.

It shall be equipped with four analogue input connectors, four analogue link connectors, a dual-channel AES3 input connector and a dual-channel AES3 link connector, as well as an Ethernet port. Dante™ digital audio network primary and secondary connectors shall also be provided for digital audio distribution and control. Four output connectors, shall be of the Neutrik Speakon™ NL4 type, with each connector carrying two output channels.

Analog inputs shall each have an input impedance of 20kΩ, electronically balanced to ground.

The amplifier shall be equipped with a switch mode power supply with auto-sensing global mains operation from 85 -240 V AC, 47 - 63Hz. Dual vari-speed fans with front-to-back airflow shall be employed for cooling and the amplifier shall incorporate comprehensive monitoring and protection functions to maintain safe operating conditions of both itself and the loudspeaker systems driven.

The output power shall be 8 x 1250W into 2 ohms with a crest factor of 4 (12dB), 8 x 1250W into 4 ohms with a crest factor of 2.8 (9dB) and 8 x 1250W into 8 ohms with a crest factor of 2 (6dB), all channels driven.

Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 483mm x 2U/89mm x 357mm (19in x 2U/3.5in x 14.1in). Weight shall be 12.5kg (27.5lbs).

The amplifier shall be the Martin Audio iKON iK81.

Technical Drawings & 3D Models
Martin AudioiK81 Tech Drawing

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Accessories
iK81AMPRACK-UK.Amplifier rackfor iK81
iK81AMPRACK-UK.Amplifier rackfor iK81

iK81AMPRACK-UK

Amplifier rack
for iK81

IK81DIST32UK.Distro for iK81ROW version
IK81DIST32UK.Distro for iK81ROW version

IK81DIST32UK

Distro for iK81
ROW version

IK81DIST32US.Distro for iK81US version
IK81DIST32US.Distro for iK81US version

IK81DIST32US

Distro for iK81
US version

IKRACK.Rear rack ears for usewith IKON Series amplifiers
IKRACK.Rear rack ears for usewith IKON Series amplifiers

IKRACK

Rear rack ears for use
with IKON Series amplifiers

AMPRACK9UUK.9U amplifier rackfor iK42 and iK81
AMPRACK9UUK.9U amplifier rackfor iK42 and iK81

AMPRACK9UUK

9U amplifier rack
for iK42 and iK81

INDIST1U+.Distro panel foriKON amplifier racks
INDIST1U+.Distro panel foriKON amplifier racks

INDIST1U+

Distro panel for
iKON amplifier racks

PWA00238.0.4m NL4 biamp link 2.5mm cablefor full range enclosures
PWA00238.0.4m NL4 biamp link 2.5mm cablefor full range enclosures

PWA00238

0.4m NL4 biamp link 2.5mm cable
for full range enclosures

PWA00239.1m NL4 biamp link 4mm cablefor Subwoofers
PWA00239.1m NL4 biamp link 4mm cablefor Subwoofers

PWA00239

1m NL4 biamp link 4mm cable
for Subwoofers

PWA00240.15m NL4 biamp 4mm cablefor Subwoofers
PWA00240.15m NL4 biamp 4mm cablefor Subwoofers

PWA00240

15m NL4 biamp 4mm cable
for Subwoofers

PWA00241.20m NL4 biamp 2.5mm cablefor for full range enclosures
PWA00241.20m NL4 biamp 2.5mm cablefor for full range enclosures

PWA00241

20m NL4 biamp 2.5mm cable
for for full range enclosures

PWA00242.M Soca 8 way to 8 2 pole NL4for use with 8 circuits of WPM
PWA00242.M Soca 8 way to 8 2 pole NL4for use with 8 circuits of WPM

PWA00242

M Soca 8 way to 8 2 pole NL4
for use with 8 circuits of WPM

PWA00243.M Soca to 4 x biampNL4 5m tails
PWA00243.M Soca to 4 x biampNL4 5m tails

PWA00243

M Soca to 4 x biamp
NL4 5m tails

PWA00244.M Soca to 2 x NL81m
PWA00244.M Soca to 2 x NL81m

PWA00244

M Soca to 2 x NL8
1m

PWA00245.NL8 to 4 x NL4 15mwith 2m breakout
PWA00245.NL8 to 4 x NL4 15mwith 2m breakout

PWA00245

NL8 to 4 x NL4 15m
with 2m breakout

PWA00246.15m SocaMale to Female
PWA00246.15m SocaMale to Female

PWA00246

15m Soca
Male to Female

ASF14020.8 Port Rack MountNetwork Switch
ASF14020.8 Port Rack MountNetwork Switch

ASF14020

8 Port Rack Mount
Network Switch

PWA0067.Cat 5 cable0.5m
PWA0067.Cat 5 cable0.5m

PWA0067

Cat 5 cable
0.5m

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