{"product_id":"ds18-nxl-m2-marine-amplifier","title":"DS18 NXL-M2 2-Channel Marine Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd dedicated two-channel power to your marine audio system with the DS18 NXL-M2 2-channel marine amplifier. Its Class D design delivers 400W RMS per channel at 2 ohms or 250W RMS per channel at 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse its separate amplified channels to power multiple speakers from one unit, with selectable HPF, LPF, or FULL crossover settings for system setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-channel Class D output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose stereo amplification for speakers connected to the amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower at two loads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the published per-channel RMS rating to speakers with a 2-ohm or 4-ohm impedance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose HPF, LPF, or FULL and adjust the filter within the listed range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine-rated construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP55 water-splashing resistance, UV protection, and coated PCB help suit marine installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use low-level RCA or two-channel speaker-level input, depending on your source connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipping, protect, and power LEDs help you monitor amplifier status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Watts (Peak)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRMS Power @ 4 ohm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 250W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRMS Power @ 2 ohm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 400W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower @ 4 ohm Bridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 880W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz - 20KHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;90dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEfficiency @ 4ohm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;55dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow Level Input Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2V-6V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh Level Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes: ≥5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelectable X-Over\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPF\/LPF\/FULL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eX-Over Filter Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Hz - 2KHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Boost Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-12dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Boost Frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45Hz ±5Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhase Selector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo Full Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ohm (Stereo) \/ 4 ohm (Bridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLed Indicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClipping \/ Protect \/ Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Input Terminal Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuse Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80A (2x40A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThermal Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOver-Load Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDC Output Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShort Circuit Output Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage Input Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClipping Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Color \/ Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray+White \/ Aluminum+ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Resistant Rated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, IP55 (Water Splashing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePCB Layout Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Layers \/ Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRCA Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, 2 CH (Left \/ Right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV Compliant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, UV Protected and PCB Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Sum Selector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTiffany Style RCA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh Level Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, 2ch Speaker level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStainless Steel Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, (Screws)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePotenciometers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Quality Metal Knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemote Level Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6\" \/ 245mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Wide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\" \/ 116mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7\" \/ 43mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeatsink Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6\" \/ 220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NXL-M2 combines two amplified channels with selectable crossover modes and both low- and high-level inputs. Its published ratings make it easier to compare output against your speaker impedance before choosing an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts IP55 water-splashing rating and UV-protected, coated PCB address marine-use considerations. The rating does not mean the amplifier can be submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the 9.6\" x 4.5\" x 1.7\" overall dimensions and mounting space before installation. Match speaker impedance to the operating mode: the minimum is 2 ohms in stereo or 4 ohms bridged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for the 4 Ga power input terminal and 80A (2x40A) fuse requirement. Follow the manufacturer instructions and keep connections protected from water; the amplifier is not intended for intentional submersion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RMS output does the DS18 NXL-M2 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rated at 2 x 250W RMS at 4 ohms and 2 x 400W RMS at 2 ohms. The listed bridged output is 1 x 880W at 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the minimum speaker impedance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum is 2 ohms for stereo operation and 4 ohms when bridged. Match your speaker load to the mode you plan to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a source with speaker-level output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The amplifier has two-channel speaker-level input, listed as ≥5V. It also has low-level input with a 0.2V-6V range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the amplifier be submerged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Its IP55 rating is specified for water splashing, and the installation guidance says not to intentionally submerge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat space and fuse should I plan for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow for the listed overall dimensions of 9.6\" x 4.5\" x 1.7\" and the 80A (2x40A) fuse requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop DS18 products at 12 Volt Outlet. Want to learn more about DS18? 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