Rated 4.9 (99 reviews)
The Linea Research 48 M20 is the flagship of the 48M Series, packing 2,500W per channel across 8 outputs into a 2U rack chassis. With 20kW of total continuous power – all channels driven simultaneously – it is engineered for large-scale touring line arrays, arena subwoofer arrays, and high-output festival systems. The onboard 96kHz DSP provides full loudspeaker management including LIR linear phase crossovers and the VX Limiter suite, eliminating the need for external processing.
8
Channels · Independent outputs
2,500W
Power per Channel · @ 4 Ohms
20,000W
Total Power · All channels driven
2U
Form Factor · Rack mount
96kHz
DSP · Onboard processing
Features
7-10% more efficient than competitors (independently verified)
All 8 channels deliver full rated power simultaneously – not burst or peak figures
20kW total continuous output from a single 2U chassis
96kHz DSP with LIR linear phase crossover filters – lower latency than FIR alternatives
VX Limiter suite: Peak, RMS, and Excursion limiting plus multiband limiting for passive 2-way cabinets
Podware PC software for full remote control, preset management, and system configuration
Ethernet remote control with front panel local control
Overlay grouping for Mutes, Gains, Delays, and EQ across multiple amplifiers
Bridged pairs available up to 5,000W per pair
100V line output support for distributed audio installations
Specifications
| Channels | 8 |
| Power per Channel | 2,500W @ 4 Ohms |
| Total Power | 20,000W |
| DSP | 96kHz onboard |
| Control Software | Podware (PC) |
| Network | Ethernet |
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount |
| SKU | ZR1287 |
