Wharfedale WHAR-DP 8015I Power Amplifier

The Wharfedale Pro DP-8015i is a high-efficiency Class-D professional power amplifier with integrated DSP control, designed for demanding live sound, installation, and touring applications. Delivering up to 8000 watts of clean power, it combines digital precision with rugged reliability. The DP-8015i features a built-in 96 kHz DSP processor for crossover, EQ, delay, and limiting functions—making it a powerful, all-in-one solution for modern PA systems. Housed in a compact 2U chassis, it offers advanced thermal management, protection circuits, and network control capability.

Key Features:

• Class-D power amplifier with built-in DSP (96 kHz / 24-bit)
• Massive power output: 2 × 4000 W @ 4 Ω / 2 × 2500 W @ 8 Ω
• Bridge mode: up to 8000 W @ 8 Ω
• Comprehensive DSP functions: crossover, EQ, limiter, delay, and dynamic protection
• Front-panel LCD display with rotary encoder for easy setup
• Network control (via Ethernet) for remote monitoring and adjustment
• Balanced XLR and AES3 inputs, plus XLR link outputs
• Speakon NL4 output connectors
• Lightweight 2U rackmount chassis with efficient fan cooling
• Comprehensive protection: short circuit, overload, clip, thermal, and DC

Specifications:

• Amplifier Type: Class-D, 2-channel with DSP
• Power Output:
  • 2 × 2500 W @ 8 Ω stereo
  • 2 × 4000 W @ 4 Ω stereo
  • 1 × 8000 W @ 8 Ω bridged
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
• THD: < 0.05%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 110 dB
• DSP Processing: 96 kHz / 24-bit
• DSP Features: EQ, crossover, delay, limiter, gain, mute, phase
• Input Connectors: 2 × XLR (analog), 1 × AES3 digital
• Output Connectors: 2 × Speakon NL4
• Cooling: Variable-speed fans with front-to-rear airflow
• Protection: DC, short circuit, thermal, overload, clip limiter, start-up