Episode ECA-70MIXAMP-1-240D 240W 1RU Bluetooth Mixer Amplifier

Power a Larger Speaker System with Music and Paging Built In

The Episode ECA-70MIXAMP-1-240D is a single-channel 240W RMS Class D mixer amplifier for 70V distributed speakers or conventional 4–16-ohm speaker loads. Built-in Bluetooth, microphone mixing, source priority, and front-panel controls make it easy to combine background music and announcements in one system.

Power and Speaker Compatibility

• 240W RMS mono output
• Selectable 70V or 4–16Ω speaker output
• Class D amplification
• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz

For 70V systems, add the selected transformer tap wattage of every connected speaker. Keep the combined load below 240W and leave suitable amplifier headroom. A practical design target around 190W or less provides approximately 20% headroom.

This model does not provide a 100V speaker output.

Bluetooth, Microphones, and Audio Sources

• Built-in Bluetooth audio streaming
• 4 microphone/line input channels
• 2 RCA AUX inputs
• 1 EMC emergency audio input
• 48V phantom power for compatible microphones
• RCA mix output for feeding another audio device

Bluetooth is for wireless audio playback only. It does not provide Wi-Fi, app control, network streaming, IP control, or OvrC.

Paging and Priority Control

The amplifier automatically manages priority between connected sources. EMC audio has highest priority, followed by MIC 1, while the remaining microphone and AUX sources operate at normal priority.

This allows background music to lower or mute automatically when an announcement or emergency signal needs to be heard.

Front-Panel Control

• Bluetooth pairing and volume control
• Individual microphone and source levels
• Master volume
• Bass and treble adjustment
• Signal, clipping, output-mode, and protection indicators

Important Limitations

• Single-channel mono output, not stereo
• No 100V output
• No Wi-Fi or built-in network streaming
• No Ethernet, PoE, IP, or OvrC control
• No HDMI or optical digital audio input
• No independent multi-zone audio outputs

Included and Sold Separately

Included: One ECA-70MIXAMP-1-240D mixer amplifier and AC power connection hardware supplied with the unit.

Sold separately: Speakers, microphones, audio sources, speaker wire, RCA cables, paging equipment, and other system accessories.

Dimensions and Installation

• Dimensions: approximately 19.1 × 11.8 × 1.7 inches
• Weight: approximately 8.4 lb
• 1RU chassis
• 120V AC, 60 Hz
• 300W power consumption
• Variable-speed forced-air cooling
• Overheat, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection
• 2-year manufacturer limited warranty

Install the amplifier indoors in a dry, ventilated location. It is not weather rated.

Complete the System

• Episode audio products
• In-wall and in-ceiling speakers
• Speaker wire
• Power management solutions

Need Help Sizing Your Speaker System?

Send Bear Security Shop your speaker models, quantity, 70V tap settings, microphones, and audio sources. We can help confirm the total load and whether the ECA-70MIXAMP-1-240D provides the right amount of power.

Is the ECA-70MIXAMP-1-240D a 70V amplifier?

Yes. It supports either a 70V distributed-speaker system or a conventional 4–16-ohm speaker load.

How much power does it provide?

Episode specifies 240W RMS from its single mono amplifier channel.

How many 70V speakers can I connect?

Add the transformer tap wattage of every speaker. Keep the total below 240W and leave suitable headroom. Around 190W or less provides approximately 20% operating headroom.

Does it support 100V speakers?

No. The manufacturer specifies 70V or 4–16Ω output for this model.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes. Bluetooth is built in for wireless audio playback from compatible phones, tablets, and other Bluetooth sources.

Does Bluetooth provide app or network control?

No. Bluetooth is for audio streaming only. The amplifier does not include Wi-Fi, Ethernet, IP control, or OvrC.

Can microphones and Bluetooth music be used together?

Yes. The built-in mixer combines Bluetooth, microphone, and AUX sources, with priority functions for announcements and emergency audio.

Does it provide phantom power?

Yes. The microphone inputs support 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones.

Is this a stereo amplifier?

No. It is a single-channel mono amplifier designed to feed one shared speaker system.

Can it be installed outdoors?

No. Keep the amplifier indoors in a dry, ventilated location. It can power compatible outdoor speakers when the amplifier remains protected indoors.

What should I confirm before ordering?

Confirm your speaker type, total 70V transformer-tap load or low-impedance load, microphone requirements, audio sources, wiring, and available rack space.