The Peavey IPR Series utilises an advanced design that allows Peavey engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing reliability, thermal efficiency and output power (up to 6,000W at 2 ohms stable). IPR Series amplifiers are designed with a resonant switch-mode power supply and a high-speed class D topology that yields the highest audio resolution and efficiency available. Four DSP-equipped models feature 32-bit, floating-point digital signal processing with program-specific EQ presets that make common sound-reinforcement EQ treatments easy to perform, says the company.
The Peavey IPR Series DSP power amplifiers are the first to integrate Waves technology, in particular MaxxBass, which uses psycho-acoustics to create precise harmonic overtones that give the perceived effect of adding low frequencies to the mix. MaxxBass resides in the amplifiers' 32-bit DSP section and can be adjusted from 0% to 100%.
"Integrating MaxxBass into the Peavey IPR Series gives sound companies and engineers significant advantages," said Fred Poole, senior manager of product development at Peavey Electronics. "Because it creates the illusion of adding bass frequencies without physically doing so, MaxxBass allows sound engineers to dial more low-end into a system without adding more power amps, processing and subwoofers."
"For over 40 years, Peavey Electronics has been a cornerstone in the MI and pro market sectors," stated Tomer Elbaz, general manager of Waves Audio semiconductor and licensing division. "It has been great to work with Peavey's engineering team on this collaborative effort, which resulted in a set of products that offers maximum performance in an extremely lightweight format."
(Jim Evans)
