{"product_id":"extron-netpa-u-2008-fx-eight-channel-dante-amplifier-with-dsp-200w","title":"Extron NetPA U 2008 FX – Eight Channel Dante Amplifier with DSP 200W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetPA U 2008 FX, part number 60-2027-01.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Extron NetPA U 2008 FX is an eight channel Dante power amplifier with onboard DSP and software configurable outputs. Each channel delivers 200 watts and can be set independently to drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70V, or 100V loads, so a single amplifier can serve low-impedance and constant-voltage zones in the same building. Total power is shared across adjacent channel pairs, which allows power to be allocated where the system actually needs it rather than fixed per channel. Dante and AES67 networking carry audio to the amplifier over standard structured cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulti-zone audio in a commercial building rarely has uniform load requirements. A boardroom runs low-impedance surface speakers, the corridors run 70V distributed ceiling speakers, and a training room sits somewhere between. Traditionally that meant separate amplifiers, separate rack space, and stranded capacity in each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NetPA U 2008 FX handles it in one chassis. Each of the eight 200 watt channels is software configurable for 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70V, or 100V operation, selectable per channel. That configuration lives in software, so a zone can be re-tasked during commissioning or after a room refit without changing hardware or rewiring taps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower sharing between adjacent channel pairs is the other flexibility. Rather than eight fixed 200 watt allocations, the total power of two adjacent channels is shared, so a demanding zone can draw more while its neighbor draws less. In a real building where zone requirements are uneven, that converts stranded amplifier capacity into usable headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio performance is specified end to end. Frequency response through the DSP is 20 Hz to 20 kHz within 0.5 dB and through the amplifier within 1 dB. THD+N through the DSP is below 0.01 percent at 1 kHz at maximum output, and 0.2 percent at 1 kHz at 3 dB below clipping through the amplifier. Signal to noise is 100 dB unweighted from line in to line out and line in to speaker out, and 105 dB from line in to digital out. Crosstalk is below minus 90 dB at 1 kHz fully loaded, and volume control resolves in 0.1 dB steps across a 100 dB range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight mono balanced or unbalanced analog inputs supplement the Dante and AES67 network audio paths. For four channel requirements, the Extron NetPA U 2004 FX shares the same architecture at 200 watts per channel, and the NetPA U 4004 FX offers four channels at 400 watts. Replacement air filters for scheduled maintenance are available as the Extron AFK 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated products at Creation Networks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/extron-netpa-u-2004-fx-four-channel-configurable-output-amplifier-with-dante-and-dsp\"\u003eExtron NetPA U 2004 FX amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/extron-netpa-u-4004-fx-four-channel-dante-amplifier-with-dsp-400w\"\u003eExtron NetPA U 4004 FX amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight 200 watt channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Delivers 200 watts per channel across eight channels into 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70V, or 100V loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware configurable outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each channel's output mode is set in software, so zones can be re-tasked without rewiring or new hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared power across channel pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Total power of two adjacent channels is shared, converting stranded capacity into usable headroom for demanding zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDante and AES67 networking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carries audio over standard structured cabling, removing long analog runs from the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated signal processing handles zone EQ, limiting, and level management without an external processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision volume control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Level adjusts from -100 dB to 0 dB in 0.1 dB steps for accurate zone balancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e — THD+N below 0.01 percent at 1 kHz through the DSP at maximum output level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh signal to noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 dB unweighted from line in to speaker out, and 105 dB from line in to digital out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight analog inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight mono balanced or unbalanced inputs supplement the network audio paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow crosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e — Below -90 dB at 1 kHz with all channels fully loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-hands room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%;margin:0 0 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;width:38%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtron part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e60-2027-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNetPA U 2008 FX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (through DSP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz, +\/-0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (through amplifier)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz, +\/-1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N (through DSP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLess than 0.01% @ 1 kHz at maximum output level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N (through amplifier)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.2% @ 1 kHz at 3 dB below clipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N line in to line out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at maximum output (unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N line in to speaker out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at maximum output (unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N line in to digital out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e105 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at maximum output (unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLess than -90 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e-100 dB to 0 dB (0 to 100 in 0.1 dB steps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8 mono, balanced\/unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications sourced from Extron product documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan one amplifier drive both 70V and low-impedance zones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each of the eight channels is independently software configurable for 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70V, or 100V operation, so a single chassis can serve constant-voltage distributed zones and low-impedance rooms simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does shared power between channel pairs mean in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe total power available to two adjacent channels is pooled rather than fixed at 200 watts each. A zone that needs more can draw more while its paired neighbor draws less, which is useful when zone requirements are uneven, as they usually are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require an external DSP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Onboard DSP handles zone processing including EQ, limiting, and level management. An external processor is only needed if the system requires functions beyond the amplifier's DSP scope, such as acoustic echo cancellation for conferencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs AES67 supported alongside Dante?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the amplifier supports Dante and AES67 audio networking. Confirm the AES67 configuration against your specific network and DSP during design, since AES67 interoperability depends on clocking and stream setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat network infrastructure does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard structured cabling and a switch configured appropriately for Dante audio, including QoS and clocking considerations. Creation Networks can review network requirements for the deployment before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to the NetPA U 2004 FX and 4004 FX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NetPA U 2004 FX offers four channels at 200 watts and the NetPA U 4004 FX four channels at 400 watts. This model provides eight channels at 200 watts, which suits buildings with many small zones rather than fewer high-power ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat routine maintenance is required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir filter replacement on a schedule appropriate to the environment. The Extron AFK 100 supplies replacement filters in 10 packs for Ultra FX Series amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtron provides a manufacturer warranty. 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