The HD-PA35UA is a single input audio amplifier for systems demanding the highest energy efficiency. It may be used as a single zone amplifier fed from a variety of RDL or OEM mixers. It is ideal for providing one or more additional zones to a mix originating from another RDL HD series mixer amplifier. The 35 watt power amplifier output is driven from a high-efficiency Class D amplifier stage. The amplifier normally shuts down (standby "sleep" mode) when audio is absent and automatically turns on when needed. The amplifier output level may be VCA controlled using various optional RDL remote controls, or by industry standard 0 to 10 Vdc or 0 to 10k ohm controls. The amplifier provides a constant voltage output (25 V, 70 V or 100 V). The HD-PA35UA is engineered, tested and manufactured in the U.S.A. to strict energy conservation standards. The unit consumes less than 1 watt of mains power in standby mode, and meets power amplifier efficiency specifications with an analog-filtered Class-D digital output stage. The HD-PA35UA provides a front-panel control to set the input gain. An optional remote control connected to the rear-panel RJ45 jack provides for remote adjustment of the output level. The tone controls adjust the equalization at the amplifier output. The presence of a signal at the input causes the HD-PA35UA to fully turn on, activating the power amplifier and all associated equalization and compressor circuitry. When an input signal is absent, a delay timer is initiated. Rear-panel DIP switches are provided to set the power-down delay timer to a value between 10 minutes and 2 hours in 10 minute increments. After the time-out period, the HD-PA35UA enters the sleep mode until an input signal is received. The switches may be set to disable the sleep mode for systems specifying continuous amplifier operation.