Description
The Adastra RS121 is a 100V line slave amplifier built for medium to large installations. It takes standard line level audio from a mixer or an RM series mixer amplifier, then drives your speaker runs from a compact, rack-mountable housing. As a Class-D design it stays efficient and lightweight, so it slots into a 19" rack without adding needless weight or heat to the system.
Connections are flexible. Line level inputs run through RCA sockets (phono) or hard-wired removable screw terminals, also known as Euroblock, so you can wire it your way. A separate screw terminal handles 100V input, which lets the RS121 extend an existing 100V installation by connecting straight to the speaker feed, including long distance feeds over standard double-insulated cable. Slave outputs can be cascaded onto further RS slaves, so you can build larger systems as your needs grow. A 24V terminal connects to a security or alert panel and mutes the output during alarm triggering.
Speaker outputs are switchable between 100V and low impedance on the RS121, with low impedance stable down to 2 Ohms. That means you can connect multiple low impedance speakers if you prefer, or stay on the 100V line for longer runs and simpler wiring. Frequency response is 90Hz-20kHz on 100V and 17Hz-90kHz at 2 Ohms, with THD below 1.0%. A single master volume control keeps operation straightforward. The RS121 runs from a 175-264Vac 50Hz IEC supply, so it fits into most standard mains setups without fuss.
Specification
| Fuse rating |
T1A |
| Output power : rms |
120W |
| Dimensions |
433mm x 267mm x 44mm |
| Weight |
4.80KG |
| Power supply |
175-264Vac 50Hz (IEC) |
| Input signal |
Slave line in (RCA/screw terminal), 100V in (screw terminal) |
| Output : signal |
Slave line out (RCA/screw terminal) |
| Outputs : speaker |
100V or 2 Ohm min. (screw terminals) |
| Controls |
Master volume |
| Mute |
24V alarm contacts (screw terminal) |
| THD |
<1.0% |
| Frequency response |
90Hz-20kHz (100V), 17Hz-90kHz (2Ω) |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
What does the RS121 slave amplifier do?
It takes line level audio from a mixer or RM series mixer amplifier and drives 100V or low impedance speakers. It can also extend an existing 100V system or expand a setup by cascading onto further RS slaves.
Can I use low impedance speakers as well as 100V?
Yes. Speaker outputs on the RS121 are switchable between 100V and low impedance, and the low impedance side is stable down to 2 Ohms, so you can run multiple speakers if preferred.
What connections are available for the inputs?
Line level inputs use RCA sockets (phono) or removable screw terminals (Euroblock). A separate screw terminal accepts 100V input for extending an existing installation.
How does the alarm mute work?
A 24V terminal connects to a security or alert panel. When an alarm is triggered, it mutes the amplifier output.
How is the RS121 mounted?
It fits a standard 19" rack. The RS121 is a 1U unit, part of a range that also includes 2U models in the RS series.
What power supply does it need?
It runs from a 175-264Vac 50Hz mains supply via IEC connector, suiting most standard installations.