English
Power Amplifier Storm Audio PA 16
Description
The StormAudio PA 16 is a sixteen-channel Class D amplifier with UMAC technology, four UREC power supplies and up to 3 kW of power capacity
The StormAudio PA 16 is a sixteen-channel power amplifier in a 3RU chassis, designed for multichannel immersive systems. It uses Class D amplification with UMAC™ technology, developed in partnership with Pascal Audio, and is powered by four separate power supplies based on UREC™ technology, which together deliver up to 3 kW of power capacity.
Connectivity is provided by 16 XLR inputs and the same number of outputs on three-pole terminals for 4 mm cables. The configuration allows all sixteen channels to operate in single-ended mode, or up to four channels in BTL (Bridged Tied Load) mode combined with eight single-ended channels. In single-ended mode with 26 dB gain it delivers 200 W into 8 Ω and 225 W into 4 Ω with all channels driven, and 200 W into 8 Ω and 400 W into 4 Ω with eight channels driven. In BTL mode with 32 dB gain, the manufacturer quotes 800 W into both 8 Ω and 4 Ω with four channels driven.
The signal-to-noise ratio reaches 115 dB and total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N at 1 W) is below 0.005%. Separate power supplies for the individual channel groups contribute to a stable current delivery during dynamic peaks, while the low noise and distortion levels translate into clean detail reproduction and a quiet background in soft passages. StormMonitoring technology allows the unit to be linked with ISP series processors and its status to be monitored remotely. The amplifier comes with a five-year warranty.
Key features
- Channels: Sixteen Class D channels with UMAC technology
- Power supply: Four UREC supplies, capacity up to 3 kW
- Modes: Single-ended and BTL operation
- Noise: Signal-to-noise ratio of 115 dB
- Management: Remote status monitoring via StormMonitoring
Specification
| Rated output | SE channels: 200W at 8 ohms / 225W at 4 ohms, 8 channels: 200W at 8 ohms / 400W at 4 ohms, BTL channels (32dB gain): 4 channels: 800W at 8 ohms / 800W at 4 ohms |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 16 XLR channels |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) | 115dB |
| Configuration | 16-channel single-ended / up to 4 channels BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) + 8 channels SE Class D |
| THD + N | <0.005% |
Storm Audio
StormAudio™, the flagship brand of France-based Immersive Audio Technologies, stands as a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance AV processors and multichannel power amplifiers for reference-grade home cinemas. The company is dedicated to delivering the most faithful, transparent, and spatial audio reproduction possible. At the core of StormAudio processors is real-time signal processing executed by dedicated DSP chips operating independently of OS interventions. Combined with ultra-low-noise analog stages, this architecture delivers acoustic performance on par with elite high-end stereo preamplifiers.
StormAudio natively supports all current 3D immersive audio formats while pioneering unique technologies, such as SphereAudio for binaural spatialization over high-end headphones. The brand was the world's first to implement the advanced Dirac Live calibration suite with full Bass Control module across up to 32 discrete channels, guaranteeing smooth, impact-filled low-frequency response across every seat in the theater.
Manufacturer information (GPSR)
Manufacturer
Immersive Audio Technologies (StormAudio)
8 rue de la Rabotière 44800 Saint-Herblain France
+33 2 49 62 30 49