Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 Distribution Amplifier
The CDA-16 has been engineered to work with any existing Bowers & Wilkins custom installation speakers. With the ability to drive 16 channels or 8 zones in a compact 1U design, the CDA-16 gives you the maximum performance with the minimum rack space.
The power to impress
Ensure the best possible sound from your in-wall or in-ceiling Custom Installation loudspeakers with our powerful yet compact distribution amplifier.
Compact powerhouse
Offering 16 channels of power, the CDA-16 can enable your whole home with sound yet takes up minimal space thanks to its compact 1U design.
Mighty flexible
CDA-16 has a configurable specification supporting bridging of its Class D stereo channels into even more powerful mono outputs when needed.
| Audio Specifications | |
| Load impedance range | >3Ω per channel (>6Ω in bridge mode) |
| Output Power per channel, non-clipped | >50W into 8Ω >100W into 4Ω |
| Output Power bridge mode, non-clipped | >200W into 8Ω |
| Output Power total, all channels | >400W short term >200W continuous average |
| DC offset voltage | <50mV |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) | <10Hz to >50kHz, any load impedance |
| Frequency response accuracy 20Hz-20kHz | ±0.5dB |
| Signal to Noise ratio (Ref. 50W/8Ω) | >100dB A-Weighted |
| THD+N (1kHz, 12.5W, 4Ω) | typically 0.05% |
| Voltage Gain | 34.9dB to - infinity, adjustable |
| Input impedance | 15KΩ |
| Maximum input voltage | 6.8V peak (4.8V rms sine wave) |
| Signal sense threshold | 2.5mV (independent of Gain setting) |
| Wake-up time | <0.2s (If other zones active) <2s (From all zones inactive) |
| Turn-off time | 15 minutes from last signal detected |
| 12V trigger input threshold | typically 3V (recommended input is 5-15V) |
| Controls & Indicators | |
| Front panel | 1 x Power LED (unit active – White, Fault – Red) 8 x Zone status LEDs (Signal present – White, Fault – Red) |
| Rear panel | 8 x 2-position DIP switches (link to global input) 1 x 3-position switch (power mode: on, auto detect, 12V trigger) 8 x input gain control with Clip indicator LEDs |
| Connectors | |
| Input | 8 x RCA (pair) Phono socket, line in (global in shared with Zone 8) |
| Output | 1 x RCA (pair) Phono socket (global out) 8 x 5.08mm Pitch 4-way Phoenix Combicon style |
| 12V trigger control | 1 x 3.5 mm jack - 12V trigger IN 1 x 3.5 mm jack - 12V trigger OUT (Maximum 100mA pass-through) |
| Power | |
| Power consumption | <0.5W All zones inactive <45W All zones idling 300W maximum average 1,000W peak |
| AC supply | 100-240V 50/60Hz |
| AC inlet | IEC C14, switched |
| Thermal | |
| Thermal dissipation | 1.7 BTU/hr (standby) 150 BTU/hr (idle) 400 BTU/hr (max) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 44.5 mm (1.8in) 1U [55.5 mm (2.2in) plus feet] |
| Width | 437 mm (17.2in) |
| Depth | 310 mm (12.2in) |
| Net weight | 4.5kg (9.9lb) |
| Finish | Black |
Here at Ceiling Speakers we want to make sure that you receive your order as quickly as possible. Whether you need products last minute for a project, or you're simply itching to start enjoying your purchase! As a result we hold excellent stock, and the majority of our catalogue is available for free* next working day delivery (when ordered by 12pm Mon-Fri excluding public holidays).
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UK Mainland
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For orders under £49.00 carriage is charged at £10.00 (inc. VAT)
Northern Ireland
Orders of £149.00 and over (inc. VAT) are carriage free
For orders under £149.00 carriage is charged at £20.00 (inc. VAT)
Isle of Man
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For orders under £299.00 carriage is charged at £30.00 (inc. VAT)
Channel Islands
All orders are subject to a carriage charge of £50
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