


Amp 200
2 x 700W performance power amplifier
Features
- Reliable, high power Class A/B design
- 700 watts per channel into 4Ω
- Combine with Zone processor for maximum performance
- Stereo, Bridge and Parallel modes
- Available in 120v 60Hz or 230v 50/60Hz models
Bars/Restaurants & Cafes
Retail
Wedding Venues
Hotels
Education Facilities
Houses of Worship
Corporate Offices
Museums
Fitness Studios
Residential
Amp 200 is a performance power amplifier specifically designed to power Cuboid and Sub loudspeakers in the Optimal Audio eco-system.
Featuring a compact and rugged 2U design, the front panel follows Optimal Audio’s intuitive approach, whilst providing front panel status monitoring for each amplifier channel via indicator LEDs.
The Amp 200 has flexible input connectors featuring two balanced XLR / 1/4” Jack ‘Combi’ line input connectors and features speakON® or binding post for outputs. Amp 200 can be easily configured for a variety of install applications and can be run in Stereo, Bridge or Parallel mode, selectable by a switch on the rear panel of the unit.
When combined with a Zone processor, Amp 200 reaches its full potential by providing a full suite of Optimal Audio loudspeaker presets, limiters, and much more, easily configurable via Zone’s onboard WebApp.
TYPE | CLASS AB power amplifier |
POWER OUTPUT (4Ω -16Ω) | 4Ω: 700W / 8Ω: 400W / 8Ω Bridged: 1400W |
COOLING | Force air cooling with fan |
ANALOGUE IN/LINK | Jack/XLR combo inputs |
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE | 7.5kOhms unbalanced, 15kOhms balanced |
MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL | +20dBu |
AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS | Speakon / 4mm binding posts |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 104dB |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-20k, +0, -0.5dB |
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION | <0.03% @ 1W |
SLEW RATE | 9.31V/us, 8 ohm load |
DAMPING FACTOR | >400, 8ohm load |
MAINS POWER INPUT | Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
MAINS CONNECTOR | IEC |
DIMENSIONS | (W) 482mm x (H) 88mm x (D) 426mm (W) 18.97” x (H) 3.45” x (D) 16.77” |
WEIGHT | 17.06kg (37.61lbs) |
(available separately)
Prior to installation of Amp please check for latest firmware update.
Optimal Audio Amp 200 Amplifier FAQs
The Amp 200 is a high-power amplifier specifically designed to drive Optimal Audio’s Cuboid loudspeaker series and Subwoofer in demanding commercial audio installations. Some common applications include:
- Large retail stores: Background music for extensive areas.
- Warehouses and factories: Background music for employee areas with high ambient noise.
- Transportation hubs: Background music and announcements in stations or terminals (considering ambient noise levels).
- Large open-plan offices: Background music and clear announcements in workspaces.
- Live music venues or performance spaces: Powering Cuboid speakers for specific zones or applications requiring high fidelity sound reinforcement.
The key features are as follows:
- High-power output: Delivers 700 watts per channel at 4 ohms impedance, ideal for driving demanding speaker loads.
- Class A/B amplifier design: Provides high fidelity audio reproduction with low distortion.
- Stereo or Bridge/Parallel mono operation: Offers flexible configurations for powering multiple speakers in stereo, bridged mono for high-power output to a single speaker, or parallel mono for distributed speaker setups.
- Balanced XLR/1/4” Jack combi inputs: Provides connectivity for various professional audio sources.
- Built-in speaker protection circuits: Ensures safe operation of connected speakers.
- Status indicators: Provides visual monitoring of signal presence, clipping, and protection activation for troubleshooting purposes.
- Compact 2U design: Fits into standard equipment racks for professional installations.
The Amp 200 is a versatile amplifier designed to power a wide range of Optimal Audio speakers, including:
- Ceiling speakers: Up 3, Up 4, Up 6 (multiple speakers possible depending on impedance)
- On-wall speakers: Cuboid 3, Cuboid 5, Cuboid 6, Cuboid 8, Cuboid 10 and Cuboid 12 (depending on speaker impedance and total power requirements)
- Subwoofers: Can be used to power the Sub 10 and Sub 15 subwoofers. While not explicitly stated, it might also be suitable for other passive subwoofers with compatible impedance ratings.