L-Acoustics LA7-16I-US: The Ultimate Install Amplified Controller for Stunning Sound
Upgrade your sound system with the LA7.16i! This 16-channel amplified controller is perfect for permanent installations. It features L-SMART power management technology for dynamic matching of your loudspeaker system's real-time needs. • Ideal for multichannel setups, distributed systems, or line sources • Streamlined 2U chassis houses a powerful DSP engine • Supports AVB inputs, AES/EBU, and analog connections
SPECIFICATIONS
- Amplification and power supply
- Output power, all channels loaded
- Peak output power 12 dB Crest Factor, sine burst, 1 kHz, 2 ms
- 16 channels at 4 Ω: 1100 W
- 16 channels at 8 Ω: 1300 W
- 16 channels at 16 Ω: 700 W
- Output power, CEA-2006 / 490A, sine burst, 1 kHz, 20 ms, < 1 % THD
- 16 channels at 4 Ω: 1000 W
- 16 channels at 8 Ω: 920 W
- 16 channels at 16 Ω: 580 W
- Amplification class
- Power supply model
- Universal Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) with Power Factor Correction (PFC)
- External DSP backup voltage input
- Mains rating
- 100 V - 240 V ~ ±10%, 50-60 Hz
- Audio specifications
- Frequency response (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω load, 60 W output power
- Distortion THD+N (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω load, 60 W output power)
- Output dynamic range (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, A-weighted, Digital input)
- Noise level (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω, A-weighted, Digital input)
- DSP
- Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
- Gen.5 Dual SHARC 32-bit, floating point, 96 kHz sampling rate
- I/O routing
- 16 x 16 routing and summation matrix
- Per output channel
- Built-in EQ station with 8 IIR, 4 FIR EQ filters
- Array morphing (LF contour, zoom factor), Air absorption compensation filters
- Internal IIR and FIR EQ algorithms for speaker phase linearization and improved impulse responses
- Output delay from 0 to 1000 ms
- Technologies
- Loudspeaker Management
- L-DRIVE advanced system protection (excursion, temperature and over-voltage)
- Power Management
- L-SMART adaptive power management
- Circuits protection
- Mains and power supply
- Over and under voltage / over temperature / overcurrent / inrush current protection
- Power outputs
- Over current limiting / DC / short circuit / over temperature
- Inputs / Outputs
- AVB input with support of Milan seamless dual networking
- 16 channels 48kHz / 96 kHz from 16 streams of up to 8 channels
- Alternative network protocols
- AES67 - ready (with a future firmware update)
- AES/EBU input (shared connectors with Analog)
- 2 channels (1 x AES/EBU, 44.1 - 192 kHz sampling rate) With active link and bypass relay
- Analog input (shared connectors with AES/EBU)
- Loudspeaker output
- 8 female 4-point terminal blocks
- Control and monitoring
- Network connection
- Dual-port Ethernet Gigabit interface etherCONTM I/O
- General Purpose Inputs / Outputs (GPIO)
- 3 GPIO, isolated optocoupler inputs, isolated relays contacts
- Third-party control solutions
- Operating conditions
- Temperature
- Room temperature from -5o C / 23o F to +50o C / 122o F
- Physical data
- Dimensions W x H x D
- 483 x 88 (2U) x 411 mm / 19 x 3.5 (2U) x 16.2 in
- Weight

The L-Acoustics LA7-16I-US Install Amplified Controller is a must-have for those looking to enhance their sound systems. Ideal for professional installers and audio enthusiasts, this controller offers seamless integration and powerful performance. With its compact 483 x 88 (2U) x 411 mm / 19 x 3.5 (2U) x 16.2 in design and 14.5 kg / 32 lb weight, it's easy to install and manage. Enjoy crystal-clear sound with its high-quality audio specifications and advanced DSP technology.