Dynacord IX30:8-US – 8-Channel 3kW Networked DSP Amplifier

Product Overview

The Dynacord IX30:8 is an 8-channel networked DSP amplifier delivering 3 kW of total output power for multi-zone commercial AV installations that need high channel density in a single rack unit. Using powerTANK technology, this rack-mount amplifier drives both high-Z (70V/100V) and low-Z loudspeaker loads across eight channels. With 8x8 Dante and OMNEO (Dante audio plus OCA/AES70 control), the IX30:8 integrates directly into managed AV networks for centralized control of distributed audio. It suits integrators consolidating many zones onto one 96 kHz DSP amplifier platform.

Product Description

The IX30:8 fits a single rack unit and pairs eight amplifier channels with a fully featured 96 kHz DSP engine, consolidating routing, equalization, dynamics, and loudspeaker tuning inside one device. Its 16 x 16 matrix mixer, FIR-Drive speaker processing, and Dynacord FX let a system designer build complete signal chains for many zones without external processors. Eight mic/line inputs accept local sources directly or act as Dante break-in points, while eight Dante inputs and eight Dante outputs carry networked audio across the install. The MXE-style TaskEngine handles system logic, scheduling, and automation for integration with third-party control. ghostPOWER over PoE keeps the DSP, Dante network, and mic/line inputs active independent of mains power, protecting paging and monitoring during AC interruptions. ecoRAIL energy management lowers operating cost in always-on deployments. With eight channels of high-Z and low-Z capability, the IX30:8 is well suited to dense multi-zone distributed audio where many independent outputs are required from limited rack space. The amplifier is configured and controlled in SONICUE Sound System Software and can act as a SONICUE control server for WPN1 wall panels, the TPC-1 touch panel, and iOS or Windows devices. Integrators comparing models can review the full Dynacord collection, and reference the two-channel Dynacord C3600FDi for high-power dual-channel low-Z requirements.

Key Features

• 8 channels in 1U — Provides eight independent amplifier channels with 3 kW total power for dense multi-zone distributed audio in a single rack unit.
• 16 x 16 matrix mixer — Runs a fully featured 96 kHz DSP with a 16 x 16 matrix mixer, EQ, dynamics, FIR-Drive, and Dynacord FX so external processing is not required.
• 8x8 Dante networking — Provides eight Dante inputs and eight Dante outputs for distributed audio transport across a managed AV network.
• OMNEO with OCA/AES70 — Combines Dante audio with standards-based OCA/AES70 remote control for IP-based monitoring and configuration.
• High-Z and low-Z operation — Drives 70V and 100V distributed lines as well as low-impedance loudspeakers across all eight channels.
• Eight mic/line inputs — Accepts eight local mic or line sources that can also serve as Dante break-in points to the network.
• MXE-style TaskEngine — Adds scheduling, automation, and system logic for integration with third-party control systems.
• ghostPOWER over PoE — Maintains the DSP, Dante network, and mic/line inputs during mains loss using IEEE 802.3af PoE on the primary port.
• SONICUE control server — Configured in SONICUE and able to serve WPN1 wall panels, the TPC-1 touch panel, and iOS or Windows clients.

Typical Applications

• Multi-purpose room
• Conference room
• Boardroom
• House of worship
• Government space
• Commercial meeting space
• Training room
• Auditorium
• All-hands room

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the Dynacord IX30:8 datasheet. Data subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the IX30:8 support Dante and OMNEO for AV system integration?
Yes. The IX30:8 provides 8x8 Dante audio transport and OMNEO with OCA/AES70 control, so it integrates into managed Dante networks for audio routing and IP-based monitoring and configuration.

Why choose the 8-channel IX30:8 over a 4-channel model?
The IX30:8 offers eight independent amplifier channels and a 16 x 16 matrix mixer in 1U, which suits dense multi-zone distributed audio where many outputs are needed from limited rack space.

Can it drive both 70V/100V distributed lines and low-Z loudspeakers?
Yes. powerTANK technology lets each of the eight channels operate in high-Z (70V/100V) Direct Drive mode or low-Z mode.

How is the amplifier configured and controlled?
The IX30:8 is configured in Dynacord SONICUE Sound System Software and can serve as a SONICUE control server for WPN1 wall panels, the TPC-1 touch panel, and iOS or Windows devices.

What happens to the system during a mains power interruption?
ghostPOWER over PoE keeps the DSP, Dante network, and mic/line inputs active independent of mains power, preserving signal presence and network connectivity during AC loss.

How many local inputs does it provide?
It has eight mic/line inputs on Euroblock connectors with 0 to 60 dB gain and switchable +48 V phantom power, usable directly or as Dante break-in points.

Does Creation Networks provide support and warranty service?
Yes. Creation Networks supplies Dynacord IX series amplifiers with manufacturer warranty and can assist with product selection and AV system integration questions.