Product Overview
QSC's “Ultimate Analog” power house amplifier, the PL380 is designed for the most demanding concert and live-sound reinforcement applications. It features the ground breaking PowerLight™ power supply technology, dramatically reducing weight, eliminating AC mains hum and improving audio quality. Comprehensive remote control and monitoring can also be achieved via the Q-SYS networked platform.
Features
- Class D topology provides efficient performance at extreme power loads
- PowerLight switch mode power supply for highest efficiency and improved audio performance
- Flow-thru air path and solid aluminum heat sinks for maximum cooling
- DataPort connection supports external amplifier control and monitoring via Q-SYS
- Detented gain controls with 1 dB steps for precise calibration
- Removable knobs with lock-out security plate to prevent unauthorized tampering
- User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filter per channel (3 Hz, 30 Hz or 50 Hz)
- Three selectable input gains (26 dB, 32 dB, or 1.2 V)
- Front and rear panel LEDs indicate status of switch settings at a glance
- Parallel XLR/M and XLR/F connectors for simple loop-through connectivity
- Neutrik speakON® and "Touch Proof" binding post outputs
- Neutrik powerCON® power cable remains secure on the road
- 3 year warranty, plus optional 3 year extended service contract
- Linear Class H output circuit doubles standard Class B efficiency to reduce AC current consumption and cooling requirements
Specifications
- Stereo Mode (both channels driven)
- 8Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD: 1500 W
- 4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD: 2500 W
- 2Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD: 4000 W
- Bridge Mono Mode
- 8Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD: 5000 W
- 4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD: 8000 W
- Typical Distortion (20 Hz -3 kHz, 3dB below clip, or 20 Hz - 5 kHz, 10dB below clip, or 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 20dB below clip)
- 8Ω: 0.01 - 0.03%
- 4Ω: 0.03 - 0.06%
- 2Ω: 0.10%
- Maximum Distortion (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB below rated power)
- Frequency Response (8Ω): 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
- Noise (20-20 kHz, 32 dB Gain): -104 dB
- Dynamic Headroom (4Ω): 2 dB
- Damping Factor (8Ω): 200
- Output Circuitry: Class D
- Input Sensitivity
- 26 dB Setting: 5.27V
- 32 dB Setting: 2.67V
- Input Gain (1.2V Setting): 39.1 dB
- Input Impedance: >10k, balanced or unbalanced
- Maximum Input Level
- 1.2V Setting: 10V (+22 dB)
- 32 dB Setting: 22V (+29 dB)
- 26 dB Setting: 25V (+30 dB)
- AC Power/Cordset
- 120V 50/60 Hz: 18A / 30A Twist-Loc
- 230V 50 Hz: 11A / Euro 16A
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 (2 RU) x 19 x 15.63 in (8.9 x 48.3 x 15.63 cm)
- Weight: 24lbs (11kg)
- Shipping Weight: 33.5lbs (15.2kg)