QSC GX5
500W/Channel @ 8 ohms Power Amplifier

GX5

The GX5 power amplifier is for professional entertainers that require maximum performance and portability.  This power amp is ideal for speakers in the 500 watt (Program) range, supplies maximum possible power to 4 ohm and 8 ohm loads, and features easy hookup and adjustments.  Owners of popular 4 ohm loudspeakers (dual-woofer, two-way models and many subwoofers) will find the 700 watt (4 ohm) power of the GX5 an ideal match.

The GX5 uses a Class H system, based on key elements of the PLX Series, almost doubling power in the same size and weight. QSC design expertise allows the output devices to shift from low-power to high-power rails in less than a millionth of a second, ensuring that the output power is always right where it needs to be without excess loss.

Uses premium toroidal power transformers for reliable "mid-weight" performance.  A variable-speed fan moves air crosswise through the amplifier, drawing cool air in over the power transformer, through the fan, and then over the heat sink. This keeps the transformer cool and allows a full size heat sink to fit in a down-sized chassis.  As always, the amplifiers are fully protected from the usual hazards of the trade, ensuring stable performance and long life.

GuardRail™ protection delivers full peak power while preventing detrimental overloads. During excessive clipping, or extreme overheating, GuardRail reduces gain just enough to preserve the integrity of the audio and protect the speakers without unprofessional distortion levels or shutdowns.

A subwoofer reduces strain on the full-range speaker, allowing it to play louder, or letting a smaller speaker do the same job. The GX5 supports this mode with a Crossover switch that splits the full-range input entering Ch 1, sending 20 Hz - 100 Hz to the sub (Ch 1) and 100 Hz - 20 kHz to the top box (Ch 2).  The front panel gain controls balance the sub and top box, while GuardRail optimizes peak power into the sub and top individually, for greater musical impact and dynamic range.

Other Features:

• Power levels matched to the most popular speakers usedby entertainers
• Optimized for maximum real-world headroom into 4 ohmand 8 ohm speaker systems
• Inputs: XLR, 1/4" TRS and phono input connectors forcompatibility with any source
• Outputs: Speakon® combo accepts, 1/4" (TS) plugs orSpeakon 2-pole and 4-pole plugs (connects 2 poles only). Binding posts supportall other speaker wiring systems.
• Minimum-depth chassis fits in compact, inexpensiveeffects racks
• Detented gain controls for precise setting andmatching of sensitivity
• Front panel LEDs monitor Power, Signal and Clipping
• Subwoofer/Satellite crossover built-in

Specifications:

• 8 ohms/1 kHz (both channels driven): 500 W
• 8 ohms/1 kHz (single channels driven): 600 W
• 4 ohms/1 kHz (both channels driven): 700 W
• 4 ohms/1 kHz (single channels driven): 850 W
• Distortion (typical) 20 Hz-20kHz, 1 dB below rated power: 8 ohms: lessthan 0.05%
  4 ohms: less than 0.1%
• Signal to Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz): 100 dB
• Input Sensitivity: 1.2 Vrms
• Voltage Gain (8 ohms): 34.4 dB
• Output circuitry: 2-tier Class H
• Power Requirements (1/8 Power, Pink Noise @ 4 ohms,120 V): 6 A
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20kHz, +0, 1 dB
• Dynamic Headroom (4 ohms): 2 dB
• Damping Factor (8 ohms):100
• Input Impedance (ohms):Greater than 20k (balanced)
• Maximum Input Level: +24 dB(16 Vrms)
• InputConnectors (each channel): 3-pin XLR and 1/4" TRS,balanced, parallel
  Phono, unbalanced
• Output Connectors (eachchannel): Speakon®, 1/4", BindingPosts
• Amplifier and Load Protection: Shortcircuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection
  Load protected against DC faults
• Front PanelControls and Indicators: Gain controls, 21detents
  Red Clip LEDs, proportional, 0.1% THD threshold
  Green SignalLEDs, threshold -35 dB
  Blue Power LED, AC on
• Rear PanelControls: Full Range / Crossover switch
  100 Hz, 3rd order LP (sub), 2nd order HP (top)
• Cordset:
    120V 50/60 Hz:NEMA-15
    230V 50 Hz: Euro 16A
• Dimensions: 3.5" H x 19" W x 10.1" D (89 x 483 x 257 mm),  2 RU High
• NetWeight: 26 lbs. (12 kg)
  Shipping Weight: 31 lbs. (14 kg)
• Agency Approvals: UL, CE, RoHS/WEEECompliant

Our Part #  GX5-QSC