Flexible, Futureproof Power by Ashly
The MA-500.8 power amplifier from Ashly combines industrial might and flexible power with big advancements in power and cooling. It’s one mighty power amp package not to miss! The MA-500.8 packs eight 500W channels with options for power sharing (up to 1,000W on a single channel) and bridging. Veritable D-MAX technology within keeps power switching clean and speedy, so you can utilize these features even in the midst of any event without consequence. Power sharing gets guided and managed by AI once active, which keeps techs’ time commitment down so they can focus. Moreover, extensive multimode switching makes the MA-500.8 compatible with nearly any speaker out there. Each channel offers lo- and hi-Z switching, so any combination of 2-, 4-, and 8-ohm and 25V, 70V, and 100V channels may be used. 80Hz highpass filters and a clip limiter on each channel make optimizing output a simple affair, while a host of front-facing reference LEDs let users check performance at a glance. Professional techs at Sweetwater were aghast at this power amp’s muscular scope and intelligent design, especially given its compact size. All MA Series power amps are shockingly discreet with slim 2RU 19-inch rack-mountable housings for easy integration wherever power is needed. Any MA Series amp is the perfect high-value, low-maintenance power solution for any auditorium, house of worship, multi-zone retail and commercial space, hotel, and so much more.
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Professional and ready for the road
Traveling far and wide with the MA-500.8 lets professionals maintain peace of mind. For starters, the unit includes removable Euroblock I/O for added versatility — no extra adapter purchases necessary. During use, locking volume and standby controls prevent intruding hands and unauthorized access, so events stay free of hiccups and mishaps. Lastly, remote VC and standby ports (with selectable polarity) boost users’ ability to control the amp from a distance for rapid tweaks in the heat of an event.
Majestic D-MAX
MA Series power amps feature proprietary D-MAX technology, a ground-up reinvention of beloved but decidedly old-school power amps. Unlike classical designs, D-MAX has no bulky heat sinks that monopolize precious real estate. D-MAX power draw is lean, conscientious, and never draws more power than wall outlets can deliver. Speakers, equipment, and audiences stay happy long term thanks to less heat, noise, and practically no distortion. Moreover, these systems leverage silicon carbide, a novel lossless semiconductor, to boost overall audio quality and ditch residual current tails and lag times common to pure silicon alternatives. No matter the occasion, D-MAX rises to the challenge when pushed, and Ashly recommends taking that invitation to heart.
The MA Series offers models with 250W and 500W per-channel options
Custom SailFlow cooling
Amps get hot, but built-in cooling systems are often less efficient than they could be. Ashly’s proprietary SailFlow cooling architecture takes the path of least resistance (and power draw) with impressive results. SailFlow directs greater cooling to regions that produce and retain serious heat, rather than arbitrarily fanning the entire amp as an afterthought. SailFlow technology keeps fans quiet and power draw highly efficient, even under heavy loads. Toss in the MA Series’ advanced D-MAX technology and together these proprietary Ashly designs deliver one of the most efficient, quiet, and reliable power amps around.
Ashly MA-500.8 4,000W 8-channel Power Amplifier Features:
- Convenient 2RU 19-inch rack-mountable design with removable Euroblock I/O
- High-performance D-MAX technology fuels familiar, bold performance with increased reliability and lower draws
- Powers practically any speaker with per-channel lo-/hi-Z switching
- Multimode switching offers 2-, 4-, 8-ohm, 25V, 70V, and 100V options
- Lockable volume controls and standby switch prevent unauthorized access
- 80Hz highpass filter and clip limiter on each channel
- Smooth low-noise, high-efficiency cooling powered by custom a SailFlow directed cooling system
- Power sharing (up to 4 channels) and bridging options, managed by AI — draw up to 1,000W from a single channel!
- Front-facing LED indicators for monitoring inputs, peaks, mute, temperature, power, bridging, and more
- Remote VC and standby ports for added range
