NTX 30
4-channel system amplifiers with on-board DSP
plus ethernet interfaces and extensive software.
plus ethernet interfaces and extensive software.
The NOVA NTX30 is 4-channel power amplifiers, which offer a unique combination of power and audio performance, seamlessly combined with advanced DSP and network control. The NTX30 delivers 1800 watts per channel @8OHM . The NTX30 delivers 35.00 watts per channel @4OHM. State of the art components and a finely optimised design results in generous power reserves that ensures pristine sound quality is maintained even under the most extreme conditions.
► Four channels of sonically pure Class D amplification
► Precise 96kHz digital signal processing
► 4th generation SHARC DSP algorithms
► Over‐designed switch mode power supply
► Up to 16.000 watts RMS total output (4 x 4.000 W RMS)
► Full front panel user interface
► Extensive NOVA.Net control software over Ethernet
► Analog and digital network audio inputs
► Powerful grouping & multi‐layer EQ
► Powerful drive module speaker-centric presets
► LIR Linear Phase crossovers
► Multi-stage peak & RMS limiters
► Virtual Xover limiter for passive systems
► PEQ & FIR equalisers on all inputs
► Ultra lightweighted (16.6 kg only)
► Full-FIR filtering for precisely stable phases with 512 taps per output channel at 96 kHz
► Four channels of sonically pure Class D amplification
► Precise 96kHz digital signal processing
► 4th generation SHARC DSP algorithms
► Over‐designed switch mode power supply
► Up to 16.000 watts RMS total output (4 x 4.000 W RMS)
► Full front panel user interface
► Extensive NOVA.Net control software over Ethernet
► Analog and digital network audio inputs
► Powerful grouping & multi‐layer EQ
► Powerful drive module speaker-centric presets
► LIR Linear Phase crossovers
► Multi-stage peak & RMS limiters
► Virtual Xover limiter for passive systems
► PEQ & FIR equalisers on all inputs
► Ultra lightweighted (16.6 kg only)
► Full-FIR filtering for precisely stable phases with 512 taps per output channel at 96 kHz
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User Manual
NOVA.Net PC Application
Product Picture
NOVA.Net PC Application
The NOVA.Net „System Engineer“ PC app is much more than just a remote control panel for NTX30 amplifier. The PC app and any connected device(s) become intimately intertwined, faithfully duplicating any control adjustments whether they are made in the application or on the front panel of the device itself. Adjust a gain control on the device, and watch the gain value in the app smoothly slide in sympathy. Each input and each output can be named in the application. These names not only appear for the user on the application control panels, but also show when scrolling through the inputs and outputs on the device itself. Even a firmware update can be made easily via the network.
High Speed Interface
The NTX30 amplifiers include a high speed ethernet communications interface that supports
DHCP, static-IP and auto-IP and direct connection to a computer without the need for
a router or a switch.
DHCP, static-IP and auto-IP and direct connection to a computer without the need for
a router or a switch.
Drive Module Concept
The powerful drive module concept allows for abstraction from device centric to speaker
based control. The NTX30 use drive module presets, which are defined as a number
of outputs driven from one DSP input. This system allows for better flexibility
and greater functionality when loading and storing presets.
Drive modules allow for a less processor-centric and more
speakerorientated system design. The NTX30 amplifiers allow 24
drive module presets to be stored. Presets are stored permanently inside the amplifiers and so will always be available even if the devices are not being used with the NOVA.Net software.
based control. The NTX30 use drive module presets, which are defined as a number
of outputs driven from one DSP input. This system allows for better flexibility
and greater functionality when loading and storing presets.
Drive modules allow for a less processor-centric and more
speakerorientated system design. The NTX30 amplifiers allow 24
drive module presets to be stored. Presets are stored permanently inside the amplifiers and so will always be available even if the devices are not being used with the NOVA.Net software.
General Specifications
160.00 Watts RMS
4x Analogue, 2xAES, 2x Networked Audio Interface
High performance 96kHz DSP on all inputs and outputs
Ethernet network, volt‐free relay and contact closure port
Standby after user defined time with fast wake up on audio, deep ECO sleep after user defined time with wake up on command
Front panel switch, network command and audio detection
Power Output
NTX 30
RMS output power per channel, all channels driven with cont. program material & nominal ambient temperature of 40degC / 105degF
4000 Watts
3.500 Watts
1.800 Watts
Audio Performance
NOVA high performance Class-D
Low feedback, multiple loop, with feed‐forward error correction
Analogue input, better than 113dBA typical, AES / Networked Audio input, better than 114dBA typical
Analogue input, better than 113dBA typical, AES / Networked Audio input, better than 114dBA typical
32dB
<7Hz to >30kHz, 4 Ohms, ‐2.5dB points
<0.05% typical, 1kHz signal, AES17 filter, 4 Ohm load
better than ‐85dBr at 1kHz and ‐75dBr at 10kHz
>60V per microsecond typical
>800 at amplifier output
+20dBu
0dBu to +20dBu, continuously adjustable
0dBu to +20dBu, continuously adjustable
Input 20k Ohm, electronically balanced, link directly connected to input
AES48 standard compliant
Transformer isolated with unique active cable equalisation for extended range
Active AES3 signal regeneration. Automatic direct bypass to the AES3 input ensuring
the audio signal will still flow even when the amplifier is powered down
Transformer isolated with unique active cable equalisation for extended range
Active AES3 signal regeneration. Automatic direct bypass to the AES3 input ensuring
the audio signal will still flow even when the amplifier is powered down
AES3 supported sampling rates 24kHz to 192kHz (auto locking)
Digital Signal Processing
32 bit, NOVA proprietary algorithms
96kHz throughout
4x analogue, 2x AES inputs can be routed to four DSP drive modules
Input signal routing, delay, gain, HPF, Phase, Mute, EQ: 2x low shelf, 15x PEQ / band pass and FIR shelving filters
Source, delay, gain, Phase, Mute, crossover filters, VX limiters, EQ: low shelf, 10x PEQ / band pass and shelving filters
10 snapshots for device wide setup, 24 presets for loudspeaker settings, presets can be recalled to sets of outputs or individual outputs
Twelve additional independent overlays of EQ, Delay and Gain, flexible grouping for effective control of amplifier channels in large systems
See the ‘speaker protection systems’ section
Better out of band rejection than Linkwitz‐Riley
Unique Linear Phase alignments
512 filter taps / each output channel at 96 kHz (DF version only)
Power Supply
NOVA high performance Series Resonant
Low quiescent Eco‐Flyback
>600 Joules
85V to 240V, Power supply automatically detects voltage and configures accordingly
47Hz to 63Hz
6A at 115V, 12A at 230V
Protection Systems
Under all circumstances the control and protection systems will endeavour to deliver the maximum power possible for a given set of conditions, applying limiters only in extreme circumstances.
Muting will only occur when a dangerous situation is detected, normal operation automatically resuming when the condition clears. An inbuilt notification system is provided to indicate
problems to remote devices either via the network or the volt‐free changeover relay contacts accessible on the rear panel.
System protection.
• Excessive power supply current or amplifier output current
• Excessive temperature per sub system: PSU, amplifier and DSP
• Mains voltage within acceptable limits
• Internal power rails producing correct output
• Fans operating at correct speed
Muting will only occur when a dangerous situation is detected, normal operation automatically resuming when the condition clears. An inbuilt notification system is provided to indicate
problems to remote devices either via the network or the volt‐free changeover relay contacts accessible on the rear panel.
System protection.
• Excessive power supply current or amplifier output current
• Excessive temperature per sub system: PSU, amplifier and DSP
• Mains voltage within acceptable limits
• Internal power rails producing correct output
• Fans operating at correct speed
Power distribution protection systems
• Mains inrush current limiting for soft start and anti‐surge
• Mains average current limiting for mains breaker management
• Randomised initialisation when remotely powered up
• Mains average current limiting for mains breaker management
• Randomised initialisation when remotely powered up
Monitoring, measurements recorded against time
• Supply current
• Supply voltage
• Thermal capacity
• Each driver current
• Each driver impedance
• Protection
• Limiting for each output
• Supply voltage
• Thermal capacity
• Each driver current
• Each driver impedance
• Protection
• Limiting for each output
Speaker protection
• Sustained clipping prevention
• DC offset protection
• Excessive HF energy (VHF) limiter
• DC offset protection
• Excessive HF energy (VHF) limiter
VX audio output limiters
Vx provides a linear phase virtual crossover and two limiter paths on each output.
This unique system delivers effective protection for systems that incorporate
passive crossovers.
Vx Limit: Multiband peak limiter, two per output
Vx Max: Multiband overshoot limiter, two per output
X‐Max: Driver excursion limiter
T‐Max: Driver thermal limiter (long term power limiter)
This unique system delivers effective protection for systems that incorporate
passive crossovers.
Vx Limit: Multiband peak limiter, two per output
Vx Max: Multiband overshoot limiter, two per output
X‐Max: Driver excursion limiter
T‐Max: Driver thermal limiter (long term power limiter)
Monitoring, device statistics and counters
Number of power cycles counted, number of mains brownout events counted,
fan speeds continuously monitored, fan under‐speed events counted,
various protection mute events counted, driver impedance continuously monitored.
fan speeds continuously monitored, fan under‐speed events counted,
various protection mute events counted, driver impedance continuously monitored.
Physical
Cooling Dual vari‐speed fans, front to back airflow. Washable, tool‐less change filter media
Analogue IN 4x female NeutrikTM XLR
AES3 dual channel IN and LINK 1x female and 1x male NeutrikTM XLR
Amplifiers output 4x Neutrik SpeakonTM NL4 connectors
Mains input connector Neutrik 32A PowerconTM
Front panel display Backlit, graphical, high contrast, daylight visible
Front panel encoders Two, detented, velocity sensitive
Front panel push buttons Large, tactile, illuminated
LED indicators Bright, easily differentiated
Enclosure Standard 19” 2U (88mm), 445mm (17.5”) deep with handles and optional rear support
16.6 kg
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