ZA400
Four Channel power amplifier Features 4 Channel Power
Amplifier Power per
Channel: 8 ohms 180W, 4 ohms 250W More: PowerDrive The ARX ZA 400 is an all-new
4 channel power amplifier, ideal for paging systems,
Foreground and Background music systems, A/V surround
systems, Loudspeaker Multi-Zoning and other installations
requiring multiple amplifier channels. Individual pairs of
channels can be switched to run as single bridged mono
channels for greater output into 8 ohm loads. AutoLinktm
Input Looping New
Technology Inside Comprehensive
Protection circuitry onboard New Input delay muting
circuitry eliminates switch on/switch off noise. Safety
First Rear panel accessible multi
turn level controls make the ZA400 ideal for installation
applications where tamper-proof operation is
required. Note that the amplifiers are
shipped with the level controls set at full on (no
attenuation). Care should be taken setting initial levels
during system turn on! Rear panel
detail Input Connectors Input Impedance 40
Kohms Balanced Channel Separation:@
1KHz -88dB Cooling Internal
heatsink and twin variable speed DC cooling fans Construction

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Bridged mono 8 ohms 500W
MicroDrive
AmbiDrive
Our exclusive
AutoLink design, first seen on the ARX Multi Q parametric
equalizer, allows all four channels to be linked as
required.
Inserting a lead into Channel 1 input, for example, will
automatically route that signal to channels 2, 3, and 4 as
well.
However, if another lead is inserted into the Channel 3
Input, the link will break and start again, routing the new
signal to Channels 3 and 4.
In this way the ZA 400 can be easily and quickly configured
for single and multiple zones without requiring extra patch
leads.
In the ZA 400, ARX
design engineers have chosen a conventional toroidal
transformer based Linear Power Supply coupled with
Headroom Enhance circuitry based on our core ISC
error correction technology. ISC (Interactive System
Control) was developed by ARX for our range of Concert
Series Loudspeaker Processors, and is now incorporated into
all our Power Amplifiers and the SPL range of Integrated
Powered Loudspeakers.
It provides maximum power output levels under all AC mains
supply voltages and rated load conditions, eliminating
Output Stage clipping.
Over the years ARX
engineers have done intensive research into amplifier
protection systems. The ZA 400 has a re-settable High
Current switched protection circuit that instantly
disconnect the speakers when a potentially damaging signal
is detected.
The outputs are all
fully isolated Speakon connectors, in keeping with all
current Worldwide approval requirements for amplifier output
connections. There are no bare Input or Output terminals, or
low cost push terminals used on this
Professional product

Balanced Jack wired: Tip + Hot, Ring Cold, Sleeve
Audio Ground; AutoLink input looping
Bridged Mono mode
Individual pairs of channels can be switched to single
bridged mono channels for greater output into 8 ohms
Output Connectors
Neutrik Speakon, wired as follows:
Connector 1 - Channel 1 (1+, 1), Channel 2 (2+,
2)
Connector 2 - Channel 3 (1+, 1), Channel 4 (2+,
2)
Each chassis connector supplies two output channels - 1 and
2, 3 and 4. The line connectors should be wired with Pins 1+
and 1- for the odd numbered outputs, and 2+ and 2- for the
evens.
A connector for a bridged output should be wired Pin 1+
and Pin 2+ ONLY.
In a bridged
configuration Pin 1+ will be the positive (+) terminal of
the pair, and Pin 2+ will be the negative (-)
Input Sensitivity .775 Vrms (0 dB)
Input CMRR @ 1KHz >70dB
Slew Rate 35VuS
Distortion 0.01%, 1 watt @ 1 KHz
Damping Factor 200:1
Watts RMS Power per Channel
8 ohms 180
4 ohms 250
8 ohms bridged mono 500
Frequency response: @ rated output: 20Hz - 20KHz
±0.4dB
Metering: LED status indicators for Signal and
Protection shut down
Protection Features
AC Power Supplied 'zone-specific' 100/120/220/240V AC
with removable power lead
Weight 14 Kg (30 lbs)
Size
Standard 2 rack units high and 19" (482mm) wide
Depth is 16" (405mm) Add at least >3" (80mm) to depth
behind front panel to allow for rear rack mount ears,
cabling and connectors. Add >1" (32mm) to depth
before front panel to allow for handles and
controls.
Go to Amp
Racking Requirements
page for
exact space specs
All steel chassis and front panel, with Lexan front
print. Front panel power switch and rear panel level
controls. Rear rack mount ears for four point racking in
high stress installations