PPA800DSP 2-Way Plate Amplifier 800W 2-Channel with DSP and Bluetooth TWS

Quick Overview

With customizable DSP and 800 watts of clean power (600W for low frequencies; 200W for highs), Dayton Audios PPA800DSP is perfect for building your own powered PA speakers or even retrofitting existing passive speakers. With the ability to set crossover frequency, parametric EQ, and delay for each channel the possibilities are endless. In addition, the 4 additional programmable EQ presets and Bluetooth input gives this amplifier all of the features you would expect from todays powered PA speakers.

Product Highlights

  • High power 2-way plate amp with DSP for creating active speaker systems
  • Customizable crossover frequencies, parametric EQs, limiter, and delay
  • Simple user interface allows easy DSP adjustment (Windows compatible)
  • 5 programmable EQ presets per output for various applications
  • Bluetooth input with TWS functionality for use with phones, tablets, or laptops
  • 2-channel mixer built right in, plus line out for subs or additional speakers

Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads

Dayton Audio PPA800DSP Windows Software
Dayton Audio PPA800DSP User Manual

Buying Options

Dayton Audio PPA800DSP 2-Way Plate Amplifier 800W 2-Channel with DSP and Bluetooth and TWS

The plate amplifier that packs a punch!

Dayton Audio's PPA800DSP plate amplifier produces 800 watts of power split between 2-channels (600W for low frequencies; 200W for highs) with simple adjustable DSP making it an excellent amplifier for building custom, high-output, active 2-way speaker designs. Thanks to the compact size, this amplifier is also a great choice for retrofitting existing passive designs. Perfect for DJs, karaoke, live sound reinforcement, performers, and presenters alike, the PPA800DSP provides not only plenty of good, clean power, but an abundance of additional features to make sure your show goes off without a hitch, and with a minimum of effort or additional hardware to lug around.


Key Specs:

  • Channels: 2
  • LF Power Handling @ 4 ohms (RMS): 600 Watts
  • HF Power Handling @ 4 ohms (RMS): 200 Watts
  • Inputs: 2x XLR Combo Inputs, 1x Bluetooth input
  • Outputs: 1x XLR Output
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.0

Peak Limiter Screenshot

Peak Limiter

Professional speaker systems are designed to be run near full output for extended periods, but under these conditions the drivers need protection from extreme peaks. For protection, the PPA800DSP includes an adjustable limiter to keep the output of the amplifier under control. With adjustable output threshold, attack time, and release time you can set up your system to keep output power at safe levels while preserving most of the original dynamics.

Adjustable Filters Screenshot

Adjustable Filters

With adjustable high and low pass filters on each output (12 to 48 dB/octave), you have the ability to create a seamless transition between your woofer and tweeter without the need for a power robbing passive crossover network. In addition, you can also create a subsonic filter to protect woofers or even control unruly tweeters with rising top end response.

Parametric EQ Screenshot

Parametric EQ

For equalization, the PPA800DSP includes 6 bands of parametric EQ for each output, giving you the ability to minimize specific peaks and dips in the drivers' response and shape the overall response to your taste. In addition, this amplifier has the ability to store a total of 5 custom EQ presets (Labeled: custom, vocal, music, low cut, and high cut) to make it easy to adjust your finished speakers on the fly for use in specific situation.

Adjustable Delay Screenshot

Adjustable Delay

Professional speaker systems are designed to be run near full output for extended periods, but under these conditions the drivers need protection from extreme peaks. For protection, the PPA800DSP includes an adjustable limiter to keep the output of the amplifier under control. With adjustable output threshold, attack time, and release time you can set up your system to keep output power at safe levels while preserving most of the original dynamics.


Built in 2-channel Mixer with Bluetooth

You'll also enjoy the luxury of having a 2-channel mixer on board, which means one less piece of rig to schlep for many situations. Each channel can accommodate XLR or 1/4" input, line or mic level signal. In addition to this creature comfort, you also get a Bluetooth receiver, so you can play backing tracks, break music, or whatever you need - without wires, adapters, and all the associated hassle - right from your smart phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The mixer section also includes an XLR line output so you can feed your signal to another powered speaker or subwoofer. You can choose to send your mix or only the signal from channel 2, on down the line. The mixer section is also home for all the LED indicators: power, signal, limiting, and Bluetooth status - everything you need to know, all at a glance.

Rear view of the PPA800DSP

True Wireless Stereo

TWS Diagram

The PPA800DSP with Bluetooth 5.0 now supports True Wireless Stereo functionality. This allows you to pair 2 individual PPA800DSP units together to share the signal from your transmitting source. Simply connect your source to the first PPA800DSP, power on the second one, and enable TWS by double pressing the Bluetooth on each of the plate amplifiers. The speakers will automatically delegate the left and right signals to the appropriate speaker making setup quick and easy!


Model Number PPA800DSP
Color Black
Unit of Measure Each
UPC 848791005176
Warranty - Parts 5 Years
Warranty - Labor 5 Years
Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) 6.4
Product Height 6.31"
Product Width 2.75"
Product Length 15"
Product Depth --
Amplifier Type Plate Amplifiers
Power Output 600W for low frequencies; 200W for high frequencies
Power Output (RMS @ 70V) Range 253
Output Channels 2
Output Connectors 476
Output Types 285
Inputs 3
Input Connectors 306
Input Impedance --
Signal-to-Noise Ratio --
THD @ Rated Power 0.01
Parametric EQ 6 Bands per output
Phase Adjustment 0° (NOR) or 180° (REV)
Low-pass Crossover Variable
Low Pass Adjustment --
Dynamic Range --
Frequency Response

20 - 20

000 Hz

Efficiency --
Gain --
Bass Boost Variable
Voltage Requirement

120~240 VAC

50/60 Hz

Auto-on Sensitivity --
Stand-by Power Rating --
Special Features Built in user adjustable DSP
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