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Specifications

PL325

PL340

PL380

MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER 

1kHz, 1% clipping

8 ohms, both channels driven

500

800

1500

4 ohms, both channels driven

850

1250

2500

2 ohms, both channels driven

1250

2000

4000*

8 ohms, bridge mono

1700

2600

5000

4 ohms, bridge mono

2500

4000

8000*

(

*Burst mode testing required due to AC service current limitations)

TYPICAL DISTORTION

 20-3kHz, 3dB below clip, or 20-5kHz, 10dB below clip, or 20-20kHz, 20dB below clip

8 ohms

0.002-0.01%

0.002-0.01%

0.01-0.03%

  

4 ohms

0.005-0.01%

0.005-0.01%

0.03-0.06%

2 ohms

0.02%

0.02%

0.10%

MAXIMUM DISTORTION

4-8 ohms

0.05%

0.05%

0.20%

  

20-20kHz, 1dB below rated power

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

8 ohms

20-20kHz, +/-0.2dB, all models. 

NOISE FLOOR

20-20kHz

32dB Gain

-106dB

-105dB

-104dB

DYNAMIC HEADROOM   

4 ohms

2dB all models

DAMPING FACTOR

8  ohms

500

500

200

OUTPUT CIRCUIT TYPE

Class-H (2 tier)

Class-H (2 tier)

Class-D

INPUT SENSITIVITY

(26dB Setting)

3.28V

3.92V

5.27V

  

(32dB Setting)

1.60V

1.96V

2.67V

INPUT GAIN

(1.2V Setting)

34.5dB

36.4dB

39.1dB

INPUT IMPEDANCE

 

>10k ohms, balanced or unbalanced, all models. 

MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL

(1.2V Setting)

11V (+23dB)

11V(+23dB)

10V (+22dB)

(32dB Setting)

14.6V (+25.5dB)

18V (+27.4dB)

22V (+29dB)

(26dB Setting)

25V (+30dB)

25V (+30dB)

25V (+30dB)

CONTROLS and LEDs,

AC Power Switch, Power (Blue), Br Mono (Yellow), Par (Orange)

FRONT PANEL

Each channel:

Gain Control, 21 detents, 1dB steps.
Signal -35dB, -20dB (Green), -10dB (Orange), Clip (Red).

CONTROLS and LEDs,

Common:

Input Mode: Parallel (Orange), Stereo (Green), Br Mono (Yellow)

REAR PANEL

Sensitivity:  26dB (Orange),  32dB (Green), 1.2V (Yellow).

Each channel:

LF Filter:     Off,  30Hz (Yellow), 50Hz (Orange)
Clip Limit:    Off,  On (Yellow)

INPUT CONNECTORS

Common:

HD-15 DataPort (inputs wired in parallel with XLR)

Each channel:

Male XLR, Female XLR, 3-pin terminal block connector.

OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Each channel:

5-way Binding Posts, Output Red, Common Black
Neutrik Speakon, (Ch 1, 4-wires, accesses both channels). 

AMPLIFIER AND LOAD PROTECTION

Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection.
On/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limiting. 

AC POWER, CORDSET

120V 50/60Hz

8.5A, NEMA-15

12A, NEMA-15

18A, 30A Twist-Loc

230V 50Hz

7.5A, Euro 16A

7A, Euro 16A

11A, Euro 16A

DIMENSIONS

 

All models

2RU, depth 15.63” (39.7cm), mounting rails to rear support ears

 

 

WEIGHT

Net

22lbs (10kg)

22lbs (10kg)

24lbs (11kg)

Shipping

31.5lbs (14.3kg)

31.5lbs (14.3kg)

33.5lbs (15.2kg)

U. S. Patent. No 5767744, D376360 and patents pending.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

Summary of Contents for PowerLight PL325

Page 1: ...TD 000235 01 rev B TD 000235 00 POWERLIGHT 3 SERIES User Manual PL325 1250 watts per channel at 2 ohms PL340 2000 watts per channel at 2 ohms PL380 4000 watts per channel at 2 ohms...

Page 2: ...nsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMO...

Page 3: ...usands of watts of power smoothly and safely QSC amplifiers employ many sophisticated protection circuits These systems provide the highest possible dynamic range without letting the amplifier exceed...

Page 4: ...NUMBER PL325 PL340 PL380 RACK MOUNTING EAR 2RU fits 10 32 or M6 AC POWER SWITCH Relay Controlled Inrush Limiting COOLING VENTS Rear to Front Air Flow Keep Clear OPTIONAL HANDLES See page 8 for Instal...

Page 5: ...is approaching Full Power 20dB Green Middle of Normal Range SIGNAL Green Low End of Normal Range POWER Blue Run or Standby BRIDGE PARALLEL Status of Input Mode Switch Yellow Orange on rear panel LOCKO...

Page 6: ...uts Impedance 10K Balanced Unbalanced PLUGGABLE TERMINAL BLOCKS 5 0mm 3 pin Paralleled with XLRs Balanced Pinout Unbalanced Pinout INPUT MODE SWITCH Bridge Yellow See page 9 Stereo Green Normal Mode P...

Page 7: ...OOLING VENTS Rear Intake Keep Clear SAFETY AGENCY AND RECYCLING MARKS REAR SUPPORT EARS See page 10 AC POWER CABLE Location and Type Vary By Model and AC Voltage SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AC BREAKER PL380 O...

Page 8: ...een set The LED color matches the rear panel readout See PARALLEL INPUT MODE on next page GAIN CONTROLS Each channel has a 21 step Gain control with approximately 20dB of input headroom 1dB steps are...

Page 9: ...ct should be auditioned carefully When bypassed no LED the low frequency response extends to about 3Hz In this wide band mode very large sub audio transients may trigger brief protective muting INPUT...

Page 10: ...92 1387 2178 8 6 A 14 3 A 22 0 A 893 1981 3339 17 0 A 28 3 A 45 3 A 1204 2481 4942 PL340 8 ohms x 2 4 ohms x 2 2 ohms x 2 1 0 7 5 A 11 8 A 19 1 A 1150 2114 3495 13 3 A 21 1 A 31 6 A 1682 2864 5306 25...

Page 11: ...22dB 32dB Setting 14 6V 25 5dB 18V 27 4dB 22V 29dB 26dB Setting 25V 30dB 25V 30dB 25V 30dB CONTROLS and LEDs AC Power Switch Power Blue Br Mono Yellow Par Orange FRONT PANEL Each channel Gain Control...

Page 12: ...to misuse neglect acci dent improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defaced QSC shall not be liable for incidental and or consequential damages This warranty gives you specifi...

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