MartinLogan MP500 Multi-Purpose/Bridgeable/DSP Stereo Power Amplifier

Description

MP500

Power and Versatility in a Compact Package

The MP500 amplifier is the perfect match for our Dynamo In
Wall Subwoofers or Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 system. Configurable as either
a 2 channel Stereo or 1 channel bridged Mono amplifier, MP500’s 500 watts of
available power, flexible inputs, and selectable DSP presets make for a
powerful solution that doesn’t take up a lot of space.

The MP500 is a 2-channel, Multi-Purpose, DSP amplifier with
up to 500 watts of power on tap. In 2-channel mode it outputs 140w x 2 @ 8 ohms
or 250w x 2 @ 4 ohms and when in bridged mode it can output up to 500w x 1 @ 8
ohms. While MP500 can be used to power nearly any speaker, the selectable
onboard DSP presets focus on optimizing all MartinLogan Outdoor products, such
as the MartinLogan Outdoor Foundation System, and Custom Installation
subwoofers. MartinLogan engineers also went the extra step to make sure that
the MP500 could even drive dual subwoofers! These “Dual Subwoofer” DSP presets
ensure powerful and reliable operation for MartinLogan Custom Install
subwoofers. As new supported products are released, the MP500’s DSP is also
easily updatable via PC by following the “Firmware Update” link above. With
this and many other features, the MP500 is one of the most versatile custom
installation amplifiers on the market!

Power Density

We understand rack space can be a challenge. When multiple
amplifiers are required, an optional connector bracket is available to mount 2
MP500’s side by side in the same rack space. With a 1U height and half-rack
width, MP500 makes efficient use of your valuable rack space allowing you to
run up to 4 subwoofers in a single rack space!

MP500 includes both racks mount ears and feet to support
cabinet installations.

Powerful Pairings

Using multiple subwoofers, especially in a Home Theater, has
many benefits. Multiple subs provide more even bass across the room, making
sure that every seat gets an incredible performance. In addition to this, by
spreading the bass across multiple subs, there are more woofers handling the
bass workload. By sharing bass across multiple subwoofers, distortion (and
potential stress on the components) is lowered, resulting in cleaner, more
effortless sound.

Of course the most obvious benefit of increasing the
subwoofer count is the higher maximum output potential, making sure that you
have plenty of “room to spare” in the system to better allow for
those dynamic movie explosions or dramatic musical passages. In a nutshell, the
more subs the better! To that end, MP500 has onboard DSP presets optimized for
both single and dual subwoofer configurations, meaning you can run up to 2
MartinLogan custom subwoofers off a single MP500, and with the optional
connector bracket you can fit 2 MP500s in a single rack space bringing the
potential to run 4 subs off a single rack space!

The Perfect Match

For MP500, MartinLogan engineers created performance
optimized DSP presets for our Custom Installation subwoofers and 8 ohm Outdoor
speakers, ensuring you get incredible sound and reliability. While most
installations will be able to use the bass management within the AVR,
Processor, or other device, we also understand there are situations where a
separate low pass filter may be required. MartinLogan custom subwoofer DSP
presets give you a low pass filter option (when using the Left/Right Input) to
help support your custom installation.

Cool Under Pressure

Taking dealer feedback to heart, the MP500 features a
robust, yet quiet, active cooling system in order to keep things under control
even under extreme playback. With no user intervention required, the cooling
fan will engage as needed to help keep the air flowing across the MP500’s
heatsinks, keeping the fun going. Maximum output, minimal noise.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice