Biamp Introduces Flexible Voltera D Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers
Voltera D ALCs are available in 1200-watt or 2400-watt configurations across four or eight channels
Biamp, one of the leading suppliers of professional audiovisual solutions, at ISE 2024 in
Barcelona,
Spain, introduced the Voltera D series of networked amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALCs),
which
offers powerful onboard digital signal processors, sophisticated tools for tuning rooms, and a host
of other one-of-a-kind features.
Voltera D ALCs are available in 1200-watt or 2400-watt configurations across four or eight channels.
The Voltera D line is easy to use and configurable by either Tesira or the new Biamp VenueTune
software, depending on user preference and audio network protocols.
Voltera D is one of the very few lines of amplified loudspeaker controllers in the market to feature
redundant network audio, support of failover between mains power and backup generators without a
reboot, and group-controlled raised cosine EQ-making it attractive for large systems.
Voltera D is also the only line of ALCs in the market to provide support of both AVB and Dante and
accurate raised cosine EQ below 160 Hz, which results in more precise elimination of room modes and
optimization of the low-frequency performance of a system. It is also the only 8 x 150-watt ALC on
the market, with competitors starting at 250 to 500 watts per channel, which may be expensive
overkill for many applications.
"The Voltera D series is designed to provide extraordinary audio experiences for the most demanding
applications where the audio must stay on and a protective mute isn't acceptable," said Joe
Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. "Through our new VenueTune
software, installers and designers enjoy a simplified design process and deployment of Voltera D
ALCs, including the ability to select what amplifiers to drive the speakers with and the ability to
predict the current draw and heat dissipation. They also get powerful system tuning and
comprehensive system performance monitoring."
The new VenueTune software offers in-depth control through an intuitive graphical interface, which
uses simple 2D floorplans and a staged workflow to guide system designers and installers. The
software also provides extensive performance and usage logging over time, enabling IT personnel, AV
pros, and venue managers the ability to optimize performance after installation.
All Voltera D models provide high power and channel density in a compact 1 RU enclosure for space
savings while maintaining high efficiency and low idle power. They are capable of high peak voltage
output and using power sharing they can deliver up to 75% of the total amplifier power on any single
channel. They also offer the option of either Lo-Z or Hi-Z per channel to support hybrid
systems-including the ability to manage redundant media interfaces such as AVB, Dante, and AES67.
The Voltera D series is ideal for a wide variety of applications, from houses of worship to
transportation and government buildings, to entertainment and sports venues.