Korena by Guitar Center
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LEA ProfessionalConnect Series Model 168 Amplifier Dante

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LEA Professional Connect Series Model 168 Amplifier Dante
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The Connect 168 Dante concentrates eight 160-watt channels into a 1U networked amplifier for small- to medium-scale installations. Channel-by-channel selection of 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 70V, or 100V operation lets the amplifier serve different system requirements within the same unit. Analog and Dante inputs, internal DSP, crossovers, EQ, delay, and a routable input matrix give installers control of signal distribution. Connect through the onboard Wi-Fi access point, venue Wi-Fi, or FAST Ethernet for cloud monitoring, control, and notifications.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Small- to medium-scale installations that need eight independently selectable HiZ or LoZ amplifier channels.
  • Dante installations requiring analog inputs, network access, and per-channel DSP control.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Installations requiring more than eight amplifier channels.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

LEA Professional Connect Series Model 168 Amplifier Dante construction detail

Detail 01

8-band parametric EQ per channel

Each of the eight channels has its own eight-band EQ.

Detail 02

Up to 48 dB/octave IIR crossovers

Internal DSP offers Linkwitz-Riley and Butterworth crossover filters.

Detail 03

100 ms output delay per channel

Each output can be delayed by up to 100 ms.

Detail 04

Routable input matrix with priority

Inputs may be assigned to any output with primary and secondary input priority.

Detail 05

1U, 14.25 by 19 inches; 13.55 lb

Uses one rack unit and weighs 13.55 pounds.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Cloud functions require connecting the amplifier to a network.
  2. 02Confirm the required per-channel load type: 4 ohm, 8 ohm, 70V, or 100V.
LEA Professional Connect Series Model 168 Amplifier Dante close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many channels does the 168 Dante have?

It provides eight channels rated at 160 watts each.

02Does it work with Dante audio?

Yes. It has Dante inputs as well as analog inputs.

03How can it connect to a network?

Use the built-in Wi-Fi access point, venue Wi-Fi, or FAST Ethernet via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

23 detailsOther
DSP
DSP Architecture Analog Devices Sigma 96kHz DSP Processor with 32-bit Core with Sample Rate Converters
Input Matrix
Routable matrix; any input to any output with primary and secondary input priority
Category Source
detail
Crosstalk
70dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
Load Monitoring
Realtime Load Monitoring and Pilot Tone Detection from Internal or External Sources
External I/O External
I/O In: Toggles Remote On/Off
Amplifier Output Classification
Class D with Proprietary Smart Power Bridge Technology allowing bridged output functionality without sacrificing an amplifier channel
Dimensions (L x W x H) Product
14.25” x 19” x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U) x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U)
Signal to Noise Level
105dB (20Hz to 20kHz referenced to 8Ω)
Korena Special
false
Parametric EQ
8 Band Parametric EQ per channel
Crossovers
Up to 48 dB/Octave IIR Filters (Linkwitz Riley and Butterworth)
Inputs Analog
Balanced Inputs with user selectable 26 dB and 34 dB input sensitivity (2CH = 2 inputs, 4CH = 4 inputs, 8CH = 8
User Adjustable Limiting
Peak Voltage and RMS Voltage
Output Delay
100ms per channel
Tier
new
External I/O Out
Indicates Amplifier Health
Weight 168
13.55lbs / 6.15kg | Shipping: 17.95lbs / 8.14kg
DANTE Only
Power Supply Universal Switch Mode Power Supply with Power Factor Correction (No PFC in 84D, 164D, 88D, & 168D)
Shipping
20” x 22.75” x 3.75” (508mm x 578mm x 95.25mm)
Source Id
site51500000357780
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V,-2.5dB @ 20kHz at 2Ω
Output Protection
DC, VHF, and AC Mains Protection, Overtemp and Current Limiter, fan fault detection

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