MDA-16T Distribution Amplifier

The Oxmoor line of distribution amplifiers are high performance audio buffer/distribution amplifiers well suited for professional applications. The MDA-16T enables a single input to be distributed among six transformer-isolated output channels. The MDA-26T adds flexibility by providing user-assignable internal jumpers to configure the unit for a single stereo input or two mono inputs.

All of our Distribution Amplifiers feature front panel input gain trim adjustment of ±15 dB to compensate for varying input signal levels. Outputs also feature independently adjustable gain over a ±15 dB range and can deliver a maximum level of ±24 dBm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with greater than 80 dB of isolation between channels to guarantee discrete channels.

Input circuits found in the Oxmoor DA product line can accommodate up to +24 dBu signal levels, and incorporate RF suppression to preserve signal integrity in the presence of radio-frequency interference. Each output driver has an internal jumper that allows configuring for balanced or unbalanced operation.

The MDA-16T and MDA-26T are capable of matching disparate signal levels, allowing hi-fi and professional line-level signals to be freely inter-mixed without additional interfaces. Their impressive audio specifications, along with their compact and rugged design make them ideally suited to recording and broadcast applications.

The MDA-16T features an electronically balanced input and balanced transformer-isolated outputs, with XLR connectors. It requires one rack space.

MDA-16T Part Number: 2500022

Downloadable files for this product

cut sheet (210 kB; PDF)
manual (368 kB; PDF)
high-resolution line drawings (34.2 kB; zipped TIFFs)
product photos (53.1 kB; zipped JPEGs)

Product specifications

Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz	+0, -0.3 dB
Frequency Response	-3 dB Points, Ref. 1 kHz	4 Hz to 60 kHz (+4 dBm Output)
Hum and Noise	Ref. +4 dBm Output @ Unity Gain	-94 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz BW, Unweighted)
Distortion	Ref. +4 dBm Output @ Unity Gain
	THD + Noise	0.0016% (20 Hz to 20 kHz BW)
	SMPTE IMD	0.0021% (60 Hz + 7 kHz, Mixed 4:1)
	Transient Intermodulation	0.0031% (3.15 kHz SQ + 15 kHz Probe, 30 kHz BW)
Crosstalk	Channel to Channel (MDA-26)	-80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Input Terminated w/600 Ohms, Adjacent Channel Driven to +4 dBm)
Audio Input	Type	Electronically Balanced (RF Suppressed)
	Connector	Female XLR
	Pin Out	Pin 1 Shield (Chassis), Pin 2 +, Pin 3 –
	Input Impedance	80 k Ohms
	Nominal Input Level	+4 dBu
	Maximum Input Level	+24 dBu
	Trim Pot Gain Range	±15 dB (Ref. 0 dBu Output)
Audio Output	Type	Balanced Transformer-isolated
	Connector	Male XLR
	Pin Out	Pin 1 Shield (Chassis), Pin 2 +, Pin 3 –
	Source Impedance	150 Ohms (75 Ohms/Side)
	Recommended Load Impedance	600 Ohms or Greater
	Nominal Output Level	+4 dBu (+4 dBu Input)
	Maximum Output Level (Ref. 1 kHz @ Rated THD)
	Terminated w/600 Ohms	+24 dBm (All Outputs Driven Simultaneously)
	Unterminated	+26 dBu
	Trim Pot Gain Range	±15 dB (Ref. 0 dBu Output)
Safety Listing	UL	1419
Mains Power	Power Requirements	100 to 125 VAC or 200 to 230 VAC 50/60 Hz; 13 Watts Maximum
Mechanical	Overall Dimensions	44 H x 482 W x 183 D mm (1.72 H x 19 W x 7.18 D in)
	Finish	Textured Black Paint
	Weight	Shipping: 3.8 Kg (8.5 lb) Net: 3.1 Kg (6.9 lb)

Specifications subject to change without notice. The term MDA is a trademark of the Oxmoor Corporation.

Architect and engineer's specifications

One input, six output audio buffer/distribution amplifier. Individual input and output gain controls. Frequency response: +0, -0.3 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz. Hum and noise (ref. +4 dBm output at unity gain): -85 dB, unweighted. Distortion (ref. +4 dBm output at unity gain): THD, -80 dB/0.01%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz; IMD, -80 dB/0.01%. Audio input: electronically balanced, 3-pin XLR-type. Input impedance: 80 K ohms. Maximum input level: +24 dBu. Audio outputs: transformer-isolated, balanced, 3-pin XLR-type. Source impedance: 150 ohms. Maximum output level: +24 dBm with 600 ohm termination; +26 dBu unterminated. Gain adjustment: ±15 dB via front-panel trim pots. Mounting: rack-mountable, one EIA rack space (44.45 mm; 1.75 in.).

Acceptable: Oxmoor MDA-16T