Lab Gruppen FAD602 2 x 60 Watt Commercial Amplifier with Direct Drive Technology, Dante Networking and Energy Star Certification - 000-DA702-00010

Product Overview

The Lab Gruppen FAD602 is a 2-channel, 2x60W commercial power amplifier with Direct Drive Technology and Dante network audio, designed for smaller commercial spaces requiring IP-based distributed audio without the cost and complexity of traditional transformer-based 70V systems. It delivers 70V/100V constant-voltage audio directly over Ethernet, making it an efficient, low-footprint solution for background music in small retail locations, hotel rooms, conference rooms, and office areas within larger Dante-networked deployments. The FAD602 is Dante Domain Manager ready and Energy Star certified.

Product Description

The FAD602 provides 60 watts per channel across two independently switchable output zones, each configurable for low-impedance (4/8 ohm) or high-impedance (70V/100V) constant-voltage speaker lines via rear-panel dipswitch. Direct Drive Technology outputs 70V or 100V distributed audio from the amplifier stage directly, eliminating external output transformer requirements and reducing installation cost for smaller zones. A Dante network interface carries audio over standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet from any Dante-enabled source device or DSP, making the FAD602 a natural endpoint in Dante-networked commercial AV systems. Dante Domain Manager compatibility allows the FAD602 to be enrolled in secured, enterprise-grade Dante network domains alongside larger FAD-series amplifiers. Fanless convection cooling ensures no mechanical noise in hotel rooms, private offices, or small conference rooms where ambient quiet is essential. Auto Ramp circuitry activates the amplifier on signal detection and initiates a 20-minute inactivity sleep timer, supporting Energy Star certification and reducing operating costs in spaces with variable occupancy. The unit ships with joining brackets for rack, wall, or table mounting as a 1U half-rack unit.

Key Features

• Dante Network Audio — IP audio transport over standard Ethernet, integrating the FAD602 into scalable Dante distributed audio systems.
• Direct Drive Technology — Outputs 70V/100V distributed audio without an external output transformer, simplifying installation for small zones.
• 2x60W Dual-Zone Output — Powers two independent speaker zones at up to 60W per channel across 4/8 ohm or 70V/100V loads.
• Dante Domain Manager Ready — Compatible with enterprise Dante network management for large multi-amplifier deployments.
• Fanless Convection Cooling — Silent operation with no moving parts, ideal for noise-sensitive small spaces.
• Auto Ramp & Sleep Mode — Signal-activated power-on and 20-minute sleep timer minimize energy use in spaces with variable occupancy.
• Energy Star Certified — Meets commercial energy efficiency requirements for green building and institutional procurement.
• Flexible Mounting — Half-rack 1U enclosure with brackets for rack, wall, or table installation.

Typical Applications

• Hotel room and small corridor Dante audio distribution
• Small retail location background music
• Private office and small conference room audio
• Huddle room and small meeting space background music
• Corporate campus satellite Dante audio zones
• Educational facility small classroom audio
• House of worship small room Dante audio endpoints

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many speakers can the FAD602 drive on a 70V circuit?

A: Each channel provides 60W at 70V. The total wattage of speaker tap settings on a single channel must not exceed 60W. For example, six 10W tap speakers or twelve 5W tap speakers per channel would be within the power budget.

Q: Is the FAD602 suitable for use alongside larger FAD-series amplifiers in the same Dante network?

A: Yes. All FAD-series amplifiers share the same Dante protocol and DDM compatibility, so the FAD602 operates as a standard Dante endpoint alongside FAD1202 and FAD2402 units in the same network domain.

Q: Does the FAD602 need an output transformer for 70V speaker systems?

A: No. Direct Drive Technology outputs 70V or 100V directly from the amplifier stage. Individual 70V speaker tap transformers at each speaker are still required, but no external amplifier-side transformer is needed.

Q: Can the FAD602 be wall-mounted near speaker zones to reduce cable runs?

A: Yes. The included mounting brackets allow wall installation. Wall-mounting the FAD602 close to the speaker zone reduces speaker cable length while the Dante network connection runs over standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet.

Q: What is the difference between the FAD602 and the FA602?

A: Both are 2x60W Direct Drive amplifiers with the same power output and 70V/100V capability. The FAD602 adds a Dante network audio interface, allowing it to receive audio over IP. The FA602 uses only analog Euroblock inputs and is suited for non-networked installations.

Q: Does the FAD602 support high-pass filtering?

A: Yes. A switchable high-pass filter per channel is available to protect small speakers and reduce low-frequency content in background music applications.