Zapco ADSP-Z16 IV-12A Integrated 16 Channel DSP 12 Channel Class D Amplifier
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The Zapco ADSP-Z16 IV-12A is an integrated 16-channel Cirrus Logic DSP and 12-channel Class D amplifier delivering 12 x 80 watts at 4 ohms, with optical and coaxial digital inputs and an included remote control.
This listing is the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A. The Zapco integrated DSP amplifier range is also available as the ADSP-Z12 IV-10A (12-channel DSP, 10-channel amplifier).
HD Bluetooth streaming is available with the optional Zapco HD-BT II-D module.
Key specifications
- DSP: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 16 channels
- Amplifier: 12 channels, Class D
- Power at 4 ohms: 12 x 80W
- Power at 2 ohms: 12 x 120W
- Bridged power: 6 x 240W at 4 ohms
- Digital inputs: optical and coaxial, 24-bit/192kHz
- High-level input: 2–20V
- Time alignment: 0–15ms in 0.02ms steps
- Dimensions: 213 x 291 x 50mm
ADSP-Z16 IV-12A integrated 16-channel DSP and 12-channel Class D amplifier
New features, new control and improved sound quality over previous generations.
Full specifications
- DSP Processor: Cirrus Logic CS47048
- Power: 150 MHz / 32 bit / 192 KHz
- 16 channels
- ADC: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 32 bit / 192 KHz
- ADC Dynamic Range / THD: 108 dB / -98 dB
- DAC: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 32 bit / 192 KHz
- DAC Dynamic Range / THD: 140 dB / -120 dB
- Low-level (Pre) sensitivity: 1–5 VRMS
- High-level (Spk In) sensitivity: 2–20V
- Optical digital input: 24 bit / 192 KHz
- Coaxial digital input: 24 bit / 192 KHz
- Frequency response (-3dB): 10 Hz – 22.5 KHz
- S/N input: 110 dBA (D) / 106 dBA (A)
- S/N ratio amp + DSP at max. power: 95 dBA
- THD+N input: 0.002% (D) / 0.005% (A)
- THD+N amplifier + DSP analogue input: 0.07%
- Crosstalk at 1 KHz (DSP only): 90 dB
- Crosstalk amplifier + DSP: 45 dB
- Amp power @ 4Ω: 12 x 80 watts
- Amp power @ 2Ω: 12 x 120 watts
- Amp power @ 4Ω bridged: 6 x 240 watts
- F/R EQ: channels 1–6, graphic & parametric / 31 poles
- Effect EQ: channels 7–8, graphic & parametric / 11 poles
- Mute/Solo: yes, per channel
- Time alignment range / steps: 0–15ms / 0.02ms
- Max delay: 515cm / 0.68cm steps
- Polarity: 0° / 180°
- Remote control included
- HD Bluetooth streaming (with optional HD-BT II-D module)
- PC/display connection: USB / 6-pin Mini DIN
- Dimensions: 213(W) x 291(L) x 50(H) mm
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Specification
| DSP Processor | Cirrus Logic CS47048 |
|---|---|
| Power | 150 MHz/32 bit/192 KHz |
| ADC | Cirrus Logic CS47048 32 bit/192 KHz |
| ADC Dynamic Range/THD | 108 dB/-98 dB |
| DAC | Cirrus Logic CS47048 32 bit/192 KHz |
| DAC Dynamic Range/THD | 140 dB/-120 dB |
| Low level (Pre)/Sensitivity | 1-5 VRMS |
| High Level (Spk In)/Sens. | 2-20 V |
| Optical Digital IN | 24 bit-192 KHz |
| Coaxial Digital IN | 24 bit-192 KHz |
| Frequency Response | (-3dB) 10 Hz - 22.5 KHz |
| S/N Input | 110 dBA (D) - 106 dBA (A) |
| S/N Ratio Amp + DSP at max. power | 95 dBA |
| THD+N Input | 0,002% (D) - 0,005% (A) |
| THD+N Amplif. + DSP Analog Input | 0,07 % |
| Crosstalk at 1 Khz only DSP | 90 dB |
| Crosstalk Amplifier + DSP | 45 dB |
| Amp Power @ 4Ω | 12 x 80 watts |
| Amp Power @ 2Ω | 12 x 120 watts |
| Amp Power @ 4Ω Bridged | 6 x 240 watts |
| F/R EQ | 1-6 ch Gr. & Par./31 poles |
| Effect EQ | 7-8 ch Gr. & Par./11 poles |
| Mute/Solo | Yes, each channel |
| Time Align. (Range/Steps) | 0/15 ms / 0.02 ms |
| Max Delay (Cm/Steps) | 515 cm / 0.68 cm |
| Polarity | 0/180° |
| PC/Display Connection | USB/6-pin Mini DIN |
| Unit Dimensions | 213(W) x 291(L) x 50(H) |
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About the Zapco ADSP-Z16 IV-12A
From our tech experts at CEN
An integrated processor and amplifier, 16 channels of DSP with 16 amplified channels, putting tuning and power in one chassis.
Who it suits
Serious builds where space is limited but the system still needs full processing. Zapco has been making competition-grade electronics for decades, and these are aimed squarely at people who tune properly.
Our tech experts advise
The processing is worth only what the tuning puts into it: measurements in the car, delays for the driving position, crossovers chosen for your drivers. That is the work, and we do it in the vehicle. Installation is priced per vehicle, so get in touch with your make, model and year and we will confirm what it needs. See car audio installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many channels does the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A have?
A: It has a 16-channel DSP and 12 amplified Class D channels, rated at 12 x 80 watts at 4 ohms, 12 x 120 watts at 2 ohms or 6 x 240 watts bridged at 4 ohms.
Q: Does the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A have Bluetooth?
A: HD Bluetooth streaming is available with the optional Zapco HD-BT II-D module. It also has optical and coaxial digital inputs at 24-bit/192kHz.
Q: Is a remote control included with the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A?
A: Yes. A remote control is included. PC and display connection is via USB and 6-pin Mini DIN.
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