The Lab Gruppen FA1202 is a dual-channel commercial amplifier rated at 2 x 120W, designed for background music and paging systems where low energy use and simple operation matter. Its Direct Drive constant-power design is Energy Star certified and draws less from the mains, which can reduce running costs and may let the system work on existing electrical circuits. Each channel can drive 4 or 8 ohm loudspeakers or 70V and 100V distributed lines, set by DIP switches on the unit, with a built-in high-pass filter for constant-voltage use. When no audio is present for 20 minutes the amplifier drops into standby, and the Auto Ramp circuit wakes it when signal returns. Input gain sits on the rear panel and needs a tool to change, so settings stay where the installer left them. Connections are Euroblock for both balanced input and speaker output, and an RJ45 port accepts CRC-V wall controllers or the LAB.LEVEL tabletop controller over standard Ethernet cable.
Key Features
- 2 x 120W dual-channel output
- DIP-switch selectable 100V, 70V, 8 ohm or 4 ohm operation, with high-pass filter for constant-voltage lines
- Energy Star certified Direct Drive design with auto standby after 20 minutes without signal and Auto Ramp wake-up
- Rear-panel, tool-adjusted input gain to prevent tampering
- RJ45 port for CRC-V wall controllers and the LAB.LEVEL tabletop controller
- Desktop, half/full rack (optional kit) or wall/under-shelf mounting with included brackets
Ideal Applications
Bars, restaurants, retail stores, hotels, offices, schools and other commercial spaces that need background music or public address in one or two zones.
Compatibility
Works with low-impedance (4/8 ohm) and 70V/100V loudspeakers, balanced line sources via 3-pin Euroblock, and Lab Gruppen CRC-V and LAB.LEVEL remote controllers. Optional rack hardware fits one or two units in a single rack space.