MPA 152 Retired

Stereo Amplifier - 15 Watts Per Channel

Key Features

30 watts rms output power:
2 x 15 watts @ 4 ohms; 2 x 8 watts @ 8 ohms
ENERGY STAR® qualified amplifier
Extron Patented CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression
Front panel bass, treble, and input level controls
Stereo/dual mono toggle switch
UL 2043 plenum rated

Model	Version Description	Part #
MPA 152	Stereo Amp - 15 Watts/Ch	60-844-01	Retired
MPA 152	ENERGY STAR Qualified Stereo Amp	60-844-02	Retired

This product has been retired.

Suggested Replacement: MPA 152 Plus

The Extron MPA 152 integrated mini power amplifier provides stereo amplification for speaker systems in classrooms and other applications requiring compact, economical audio solutions. It is an ideal step-up from a basic classroom system utilizing built-in video projector speakers. The MPA 152 is an ENERGY STAR® qualified amplifier with an Extron exclusive, highly efficient, advanced Class D amplifier design. It also features patented CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression technology that provides a smooth, clean audio waveform and an improvement in signal fidelity over conventional Class D amplifiers. The Extron exclusive, high efficiency design generates very little heat and allows the amplifier to be fanless and operate in environments with little or no ventilation.

Energy Efficient Amplifier with Auto Power-Down

The MPA 152 ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier is an energy efficient product that conserves energy and reduces costs. With an auto power-down feature that automatically places the amplifier into standby after 25 minutes of inactivity, it consumes 3 watts when idle and less than 1 watt in standby mode.

The MPA 152 is housed in a compact 1U, quarter rack width enclosure. This amplifier is UL 2043 plenum rated, allowing for a concealed installation above a drop ceiling to prevent theft while providing convenient placement of AV equipment.

The MPA 152 delivers 15 watts rms per channel into 4 ohms and 8 watts rms into 8 ohms. It is optimized for driving four 8 ohm ceiling speakers, two in parallel per channel.

The MPA 152 accepts balanced and unbalanced stereo input signals, and provides stereo or dual mono outputs. The front panel includes controls for bass, treble, and input level, and a switch for stereo or dual mono operation. An advanced, automatic clip limiter protects speakers from clipping distortion. For applications requiring volume adjustment and muting control from a location other than the amplifier, remote control capability is available using the optional Extron VCM 100 or VCM 200 analog volume and mute controller or VC 50 analog volume controller.

Features

Inputs: Balanced or unbalanced stereo on a captive screw connector; unbalanced stereo on RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Speaker Outputs: 5 mm captive screw connector

30 watts rms output power:
2 x 15 watts @ 4 ohms; 2 x 8 watts @ 8 ohms

ENERGY STAR® qualified amplifier — The MPA 152 is an ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier and energy efficient product that conserves energy and reduces costs.

Extron Patented CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression — CDRS is an Extron Patented technology that provides a smooth, clean audio waveform and an improvement in signal fidelity over conventional Class D amplifier designs. CDRS eliminates the high frequency switching ripple characteristic of Class D amplifiers, a source of RF emissions which can interfere with sensitive AV equipment such as wireless microphones.

Front panel bass, treble, and input level controls

Stereo/dual mono toggle switch — Allows the user to choose between stereo output, or to sum the left and right channels into dual mono outputs.

UL 2043 plenum rated — The MPA 152 meets UL 2043 for smoke and heat release for installation within a plenum airspace above a drop ceiling - power supply excluded. Above-the-ceiling placement conceals the amplifier to prevent theft, and is convenient for installing equipment when space inside the room is limited.

Balanced and unbalanced buffered audio inputs — Accepts balanced or unbalanced audio input signals on a captive screw connector, and unbalanced audio on both RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack. The three inputs are individually buffered, and can be connected to three separate sources at the same time without altering performance.

Convection cooled, fanless operation — The MPA 152 does not require fans or vents for cooling, ensuring quiet, reliable operation. It generates substantially less heat than conventional power amplifiers, making it ideal for rack-mount applications.

Auto power-down with fast power-up — The MPA 152 meets ENERGY STAR qualification requirements with an auto power-down feature that automatically places the amplifier into standby after 25 minutes of inactivity, dramatically reducing power consumption. It quickly returns to full power status in less than one second upon signal detection.

Automatic clip limiter — Detects actual onset of clipping by comparing input and output waveforms. Gain is automatically reduced with a slow attack and fast release to eliminate clipping. This advanced limiter design protects speakers from clipping distortion.

Remote volume and mute control port — In basic installations without control systems, this port allows the MPA 152 to be remotely controlled using the optional Extron VCM 100 or VCM 200 analog volume and mute controller or VC 50 analog volume controller.

Rack-mountable 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure

Highly reliable, energy-efficient external universal power supply included, replacement part #70-967-01 — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating costs.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	MLA VC10 Plus	Volume Control Module
	MBU 123	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Rack Width Products
	SPK 18	Pre-cut Speaker Cable
	PMK 100	Pole Mount Kit for One 1/4 Rack Width Product
	PMK 155	Pole and select Cable Cubby Enclosures Mounting Kit for up to 1/2 Rack Width Products
	PMK 350	Low Profile Pole Mount Kit for Multiple Products
	RSB 123	Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products
	RSF 123	Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products
	SM 3	SpeedMount Compact Full-Range Surface Mount Speakers
	VC 50	Volume Control Wallplate
	VCM 200 D	Volume and Mute Controller - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	VCM 200 EU	Volume and Mute Controller - EU Wall Frame for Flex55 and EU Enclosures

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MLA VC10 Plus

Volume Control Module

MBU 123

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Rack Width Products

SPK 18

Pre-cut Speaker Cable

PMK 100

Pole Mount Kit for One 1/4 Rack Width Product

PMK 155

Pole and select Cable Cubby Enclosures Mounting Kit for up to 1/2 Rack Width Products

PMK 350

Low Profile Pole Mount Kit for Multiple Products

RSB 123

Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products

RSF 123

Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products

SM 3

SpeedMount Compact Full-Range Surface Mount Speakers

VC 50

Volume Control Wallplate

VCM 200 D

Volume and Mute Controller - Decorator-Style Wallplate

VCM 200 EU

Volume and Mute Controller - EU Wall Frame for Flex55 and EU Enclosures

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	MPA 152 Plus	Stereo Amplifier - 15 Watts Per Channel
	MPA 601	Mono 70/100 V Amplifier - 60 Watts
	NetPA 1001-70V AT	Mono 70 V Audio Power Amplifier with Dante - 100 Watts
	NetPA U 8001 SUB	Mono Subwoofer Amplifier with Dante and DSP 800 watts
	XPA 1002	Two Channel Low Impedance Amplifier 60/100 Watts Per Channel
	XPA 2001	Mono 70/100 V Amplifier - 200 Watts
	XPA 2004	Four Channel Amplifier - 200 Watts Per Channel
	XPA 4002	Two Channel Amplifier - 400 Watts Per Channel
	XPA U 1002	Two Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers 100 Watts Per Channel
	XPA U 1004	Four Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers 100 Watts Per Channel
	XPA U 358	Eight Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers 35 Watts Per Channel
	XPA U 358C	Eight Channel Combo Amplifier 35 Watts Per Channel

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

MPA 152 Plus

Stereo Amplifier - 15 Watts Per Channel

MPA 601

Mono 70/100 V Amplifier - 60 Watts

NetPA 1001-70V AT

Mono 70 V Audio Power Amplifier with Dante - 100 Watts

NetPA U 8001 SUB

Mono Subwoofer Amplifier with Dante and DSP
800 watts

XPA 1002

Two Channel Low Impedance Amplifier
60/100 Watts Per Channel

XPA 2001

Mono 70/100 V Amplifier - 200 Watts

XPA 2004

Four Channel Amplifier - 200 Watts Per Channel

XPA 4002

Two Channel Amplifier - 400 Watts Per Channel

XPA U 1002

Two Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers
100 Watts Per Channel

XPA U 1004

Four Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers
100 Watts Per Channel

XPA U 358

Eight Channel Low and High Impedance Amplifiers
35 Watts Per Channel

XPA U 358C

Eight Channel Combo Amplifier
35 Watts Per Channel

Specifications

MPA 152 with ENERGY STAR®

Audio

Voltage gain

Balanced

25x (28 dB)

Unbalanced

50x (34 dB)

Stereo channel separation

>60 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

74 dB (typical) @ 1 kHz

Bass adjustment

±10 dB @ 80 Hz (reference) to 1 kHz (2 dB tolerance)

Treble adjustment

±10 dB @ 10 kHz (reference) to 1 kHz (2 dB tolerance)

Audio input

Number/signal type

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced input
2 stereo, unbalanced inputs
(The three inputs are individually buffered and mixed together.)

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (main input)
(1) 3.5 mm mini audio jack (tip, ring, sleeve)
1 pair female RCA

Impedance

>10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Maximum level

RCA and TRS inputs

+1 dBV (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

Captive screw input

+9 dBu (balanced) at 1% THD+N

Input sensitivity

Balanced

-8 dBu

Unbalanced

-16 dBV

Input signal detection threshold

RCA and mini audio jacks: -50 dBV ±3 dB, unbalanced
Captive screw connector: -42 dBu ±3 dB, balanced

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 stereo or 2 mono (2 channels total)

Connectors

(1) 5 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole

Load impedance

4 ohms, minimum

Amplifier type

Class D

Output power

8 watts rms per channel, 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD
15 watts rms per channel, 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB

THD + Noise

0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level (1 watt, 8 ohm load)

S/N

74 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted

Damping factor

>30 at 4 ohms

Communications — amplifier

Control port

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

Pin configuration

Pin 1 = +10 VDC, 50 mA (max.), pin 2 = volume/mute (variable voltage), pin 3 = GND

Volume control voltage range

0 V (mute) to 10 V (maximum volume)

General

Power supply

External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 2 A, 24 watts

Power consumption

Typical (1/8 power)

Device

6.2 watts, 4 ohm load

Device and power supply

7.6 watts, 4 ohm load

Quiescent

Device

2.4 watts

Device and power supply

3.1 watts

Standby

Device and power supply

<1 watt (triggered after 25 minutes [±5 minutes] with no signal)

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, no vents

Thermal dissipation

Standby

Device and power supply

<1 watt (3 BTU/hr)

Idle

Device

2.4 watts (8 BTU/hr)

Device and power supply

3.1 watts (10 BTU/hr)

1/8 power

Device

2.5 watts (9 BTU/hr), 4 ohm load

Device and power supply

3.9 watts (13 BTU/hr), 4 ohm load

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf or back of rack mounting kit

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional mini under desk mounting kit

Pole mount

Yes, with optional pole mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

Shipping weight

3 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding the power supply; meets UL 60065 for safety.

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class B, ICES, KCC, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of CEC, ENERGY STAR^® (ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier), EU code of conduct, RoHS, WEEE

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(8.1-073114-D9)

MPA 152 Retired

Energy Efficient Amplifier with Auto Power-Down

Features

Specifications

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