QSC PL380 Power Amplifier, 2500W @ 4 Ohms

QSC PL380 Power Amplifier Features

- PowerLight switch-mode power supply for highest efficiency and improved audio performance
- Flow-through air path and solid aluminum heat sinks for maximum cooling
- DataPort supports remote network 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 gain structures (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 offer double the typical efficiency of Class B, reducing AC current consumption and cooling requirements

QSC PL380 Power Amplifier Specifications

- Stereo Mode:
  - 8 Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD: 1500 W
  - 4 Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD: 2500 W
  - 2 Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD: 4000 W
- Bridge Mono Mode:
  - 8 Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD: 5000 W
  - 4 Ω 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)
  - 8 Ω: 0.001-0.03%
  - 4 Ω: 0.003-0.06%
  - 2 Ω: 0.01%
- Maximum Distortion (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB below rated power): 4 to 8 Ω: 0.02%
- Frequency Response (8 Ω): 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
- Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 32 dB Gain): -104 dB
- Dynamic Headroom (4 Ω): 2 dB
- Damping Factor (8 Ω): 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
- Maximum Input Level:
  - 1.2V setting: 10V (+22 dB)
  - 32 dB setting: 22V (+29 dB)
  - 26 db setting: 25V (+30 dB)
- AC Power Requirements: 230V 50 Hz: 11A
- Input Impedance: > 10k Ω 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

Physical:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 89 x 397 mm
- Weight: 11 kg

Further Product Information Below

QSC PL380 Manual (PDF)

QSC PL380 Data Sheet (PDF)