SONODYNE HS250

Product overview

The SONODYNE HS250 is a 250 W Class D mixer amplifier in one rack unit, with 9 audio input channels, Bluetooth, an MP3 player and a tone generator, from the HS Series of AUSTRALIAN MONITOR mixer amplifiers.

The HS Series is AUSTRALIAN MONITOR's next generation of Class D mixer amplifiers, offered with 60, 120, 250 and 500 W of power, all in a one rack unit package. Each model offers 7 external and 2 internal audio input channels, each with individual channel volume, equaliser and gain control. A user customisable tone generator, an MP3 player, a Bluetooth module, a 3.5 mm jack and a USB charger are included as standard. The series suits installations from the boardroom to the classroom, school hall to bar, restaurant or function space.

Key features

• 250 W Class D amplifier stage
• 4 Ω / 70 V and 100 V outputs
• 9 audio input channels: 6 rear, 3.5 mm line, Bluetooth and MP3
• Individual gain / equalisation control on all external audio inputs
• Priority mute control on channels 1-3, with level and time release control
• Magnetic cover for customer concealed EQ and gain controls
• Embedded tone generator for bell / alert / evac / chime / intruder plus 11 fully customisable user tones
• Embedded MP3 player via the onboard SD card socket, supporting random, sequenced and single playback
• Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR audio receiver supporting the advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP)
• Tamper-proof channel attenuation by disabling external volume controls

Tones, MP3 and Bluetooth

The embedded tone generator provides bell, alert, evac, chime and intruder tones (5 default tones) plus 11 user customisable tones. The MP3 player plays from the onboard SD card socket in random, sequenced or single mode, and the Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR receiver supports A2DP.

In the box

• HS250 mixer amplifier

SONODYNE HS250: frequently asked questions

Which loudspeakers can the HS250 drive?

Its 250 W Class D output drives 4 Ω loudspeakers or 70 V and 100 V loudspeaker lines.

Can a microphone override the music?

Yes. Channels 1-3 have priority mute control with level and time release control.

Which sources can it play without an external player?

MP3 files from an SD card in the onboard socket and audio from a Bluetooth device (A2DP); a 3.5 mm jack on the front takes a line source.

Where can I buy the SONODYNE HS250 in India?

The SONODYNE HS250 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Background music with paging

Restaurants, bars and function spaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the paging microphone to INPUT 1 and set it to MIC.
2. Connect the music source to a line input.
3. Set the priority level threshold and release time for CH1.
4. Set channel and master volumes.

Tip: Priority mute works on channels 1-3, with level and time release control.

Workflow 2: Bluetooth and MP3 playback

Venues that play music from a phone or an SD card.

Connections

Setup

1. Switch Bluetooth on and press PAIR.
2. Or insert an SD card and choose random, sequenced or single playback.
3. Set the level with the channel and master controls.

Tip: The front USB socket is for charging only.