The PowerLight 3 Series is designed for the most demanding live audio users, whether in touring rigs or fixed installations. The most requested features of the PowerLight 2 series have been upgraded to deliver "the ultimate analog amplifier", while the QSC Dataport ensures full compatibility with advanced digital processing and QSControl. Three models range in power from 1250 watts to 4000 watts per channel at two ohms, all in two-rack space chassis that are only 15.6" (40 cm) deep and 22 lbs (10 kg).
In addition to higher power, the PowerLight 3 Series
offers higher input voltage, selectable sensitivity, and easily adjusted rear
panel switches with color coded LED indicators. For those users who simply want
a high performance amplifier to go with their existing processor or console, the
PowerLight 3 Series is an ideal choice, offering high power, excellent value,
and zero signal latency. When complete integration of amplifier control,
monitoring and DSP is desired, the PowerLight 3 Series is fully compatible with
the QSControl BASIS networked audio platform, with its comprehensive drag and
drop DSP functionality. Simpler DSP requirements can be met with the DSP-4
processing module.
SPECIFICATIONS |
PL325 |
PL340 |
PL380 |
|
STEREO MODE, Both Channels Driven |
8 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD |
500 W |
800 W |
1500 W |
4 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD |
850 W |
1250 W |
2500 W |
2 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD |
1250 W |
2000 W |
4000 W* |
|
BRIDGE MONO MODE
|
8 ohms EIA
1 kHz 1% THD |
1700 W |
2600 W |
5000 W |
4 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD |
2500 W |
4000 W |
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)
8 ohms
4 ohms
2 ohms |
0.002-0.01%
0.005-0.01%
0.02% |
0.002-0.01%
0.005-0.01%
0.02% |
0.01-0.03%
0.03-0.06%
0.1% |
Maximum
Distortion
(20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB below rated power)
4 to 8 ohms |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.2% |
Frequency
Response (8 ohms) |
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB |
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB |
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB |
Noise
(20-20 kHz, 32 dB Gain) |
-106 dB |
-105 dB |
-104 dB |
Dynamic
Headroom (8 ohms) |
2 dB |
2 dB |
2 dB |
Damping
Factor (8 ohms) |
500 |
500 |
200 |
Output Circuitry |
Class H (2-tier)
|
Class H (2-tier)
|
Class D |
Input
Sensitivity
26 dB Setting
32 dB Setting |
3.28V
1.60V |
3.92V
1.96V |
5.27V
2.67V |
Input Gain
(1.2V setting) |
34.5 dB |
36.4 dB |
39.1 dB |
Maximum
Input Level
1.2V setting
32 dB setting
26 db setting |
11V (+23 dB)
14.6V (+25.5 dB)
25V (+30 dB) |
11V (+23 dB)
14.6V (+25.5 dB)
25V (+30 dB)
|
10V (+22 dB)
22V (+29 dB)
25V (+30 dB) |
AC Power Requirements **
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz |
8.5A
7.5A |
12A
7A
|
18A
11A |
Cordset
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz |
NEMA-15
Euro 16A |
NEMA-15
Euro 16A |
30A Twist-Loc
Euro 16A |
|
ALL MODELS
|
Input Impedance |
> 10k ohms balanced, or
unbalanced |
Cooling |
Variable-speed fan,
rear-to-front air flow |
Connectors (each channel) |
Input: XLR Male, XLR Female
and 3-pin detachable terminal blocks (1 each per channel)
Output: Neutrik Speakon® (ch 1 wired to both channels) and 5-way binding
posts
DataPort: HD-15, input signal in parallel with XLR input connectors |
Front Controls |
AC Power Switch
Gain Controls, 21 detents, 1 dB steps (each channel) |
Front indicators (LED color) |
Power (Blue)
Bridged (Yellow)
Parallel (Orange)
Clip/Prot (Red x 2)
Level -10 (Orange x 2)
Level -20 (Green x 2)
Signal -35 (Green x 2) |
Rear Controls (with LED indicators) |
Input Mode: Bridge (Yellow),
Stereo (Green), or Parallel (Orange)
Gain / Sensitivity: 26dB (Orange), 32dB (Green), or 1.2V (Yellow)
High Pass (each channel): 3 Hz (Off), 30 Hz (Yellow), or 50 Hz (Orange)
Clip Limiter (each channel): Off, On (Yellow) |
Amplifier and Load Protection |
Short circuit, open circuit,
thermal, RF protection. On/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush
limiting |
Dimensions |
Height: 3.5" (8.9 cm) 2RU
Width: 19" (48.3 cm)
Depth: 15.63" (39.7 cm) from front mounting rails |
Weight |
Net: 22 lbs (10 kg)
Shipping: 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg) |
Net: 24 lbs (11 kg)
Shipping: 33.5 lbs (15.2 kg) |