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DS18 Marine amplifier NXL-M4

DS18 Marine amplifier NXL-M4

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  • IP RatingsIPX5
  • Water RatingWater Resistant
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Mei from Wide Open Sound

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DS18 Marine amplifier NXL-M4

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  • BrandDS18
  • SKUNXL-M4
  • Channels4
  • ClassClass D
Mei says

"Match this amp to your speakers and sub. Wrong power or wiring = weak system — do it once, do it right."

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  • 4-channel platform.
Product description

Product Description
DS18 NXL-M4 Full Range 4-Channel IPX5 Marine Grade Amplifier 150x4 Watts @ 4 Ohm
Designed for intense sessions that keep the party boat rocking; the NXL-M4 is DS18’s newest high-quality, powerful amplifier for the marine or powersport enthusiast looking for big sound with a small footprint!
As a Class D Digital amplifier, the NXL-M4 uses direct insert speaker and power terminals significantly smaller than your average amplifier, making it the perfect size for any vehicle’s custom build: but, what it lacks in size it makes up for in power.
The NXL-M4 handles 150W x 4CH @ 4 Ohms; 230W x 4CH @ 2 Ohms; and 440W x 2CH @ 4 Ohms Bridge of RMS Power and 1800W Peak Power.
Get clean, well defined sound for with enough features (Fully Variable Bass Boost, Low Pass Filter, and High Pass Filter) to tune your music perfectly for optimal audio enjoyment! This full range amplifier handles all speakers insanely well and has the features to make sure they play the way you want them to!
This amplifier is tough enough to stand up to the worst the waves throw at you! All controls are guarded by high strength front covers that guarantee impenetrable defense against the elements; coated 4 layer PCB helps prevent corrosion caused by salt water; and Voltage, Thermal, and Short Circuit Protection for easy monitoring of your power levels.
Order the NXL-M4 for insane power out on the water!
Highlights

Hardware resistant to corrosion and UV Protection
Coated 4 Layers PCB to prevent corrosion
IPX5 Water Resistance Grade
High Level Input For Easy Factory Integration
Front cover to keep the controls safe to the elements
LED Clip Indicator to easier adjustment
Stable and Reliable Class D Circuit Design
Sound Quality Verification Using AP Instruments
Direct Insert Power and Speaker Terminals
Short Circuit, Thermal, and Voltage Protection
4 channel input / 2 channel output

Great For

Marine Audio
Jeep Audio
ATV Audio
Powersports Audio

   Download NXL-M4 Product Manual 

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER
 

Total Watts (Peak)
1800W

RMS Power @ 4 ohm
4 x 150W

RMS Power @ 2 ohm
4 x 230W

RMS Power @ 4 ohm Bridge
2 x 440W

AUDIO
 

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20KHz

Signal to Noise Ratio
>90dB

Efficiency @ 4ohm
>97%

Channel Separation
>55dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.15%

Low Level Input Range
0.2V-6V

High Level Input
Yes: ≥5V

Selectable X-Over
HPF/LPF/FULL

X-Over Filter Range
40Hz - 2KHz

Bass Boost Range
0-12dB

Bass Boost Frequency
45Hz ±5Hz

Phase Selector
No

FEATURES
 

Amplifier Class
Digital (D)

Amplifier Type
Stereo Full Range

Number of Channels
4 Channels

Minimum Impedance
2 ohm (Stereo) / 4 ohm (Bridge)

Led Indicator
Clipping / Protect / Power

Power Input Terminal Size
4 Ga

Fuse Size
70A (2x35A)

Thermal Protection
Yes

Over-Load Protection
Yes

DC Output Protection
Yes

Short Circuit Output Protection
Yes

Voltage Input Protection
Yes

Clipping Protection 
Yes

Body Color / Finish
Gray+White / Aluminum+ABS

Extra Features
 

Water Resistant Rated
Yes, IPX5 (Water Splashing)

PCB Layout Design
4 Layers / Coated

RCA Output
Yes, 2 CH (Left / Right)

UV Compliant
Yes, UV Protected and PCB Coated

Input Sum Selector
Yes, 2Ch or 4Ch Input Mode

Tiffany Style RCA
Yes

High Level Input
Yes, 4ch Speaker level

Stainless Steel Hardware
Yes, (Screws)

Potenciometers 
High Quality Metal Knob 

Remote Level Control
No

Measurement
 

Overall Length
9.6" / 245mm

Overall Wide
4.5" / 116mm

Overall Height
1.7" / 43mm

Heatsink Length 
8.6" / 220mm

 
2.86Kg




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