Rated 4.9 (99 reviews)
The Linea Research 48 M3 is an 8-channel power amplifier built for touring and installed live sound applications where channel count matters more than raw power per output. Delivering 400W per channel at 4 Ohms – all eight channels simultaneously – it suits distributed speaker systems, delay fills, and monitor rigs. With onboard 96kHz DSP and Linea Research’s efficient Class D topology, the 48 M3 packs serious processing and amplification into a compact 2U chassis.
8
Channels · Independent outputs
400W
Power per Channel · @ 4 Ohms
3,200W
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
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 800W per pair
100V line output support for distributed audio installations
Specifications
| Channels | 8 |
| Power per Channel | 400W @ 4 Ohms |
| Total Power | 3,200W |
| DSP | 96kHz onboard |
| Control Software | Podware (PC) |
| Network | Ethernet |
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount |
| SKU | ZR1262 |
