PL380

Model

5069

Brand

QSC

Description

PowerLight 3 Series is comprised of our “Ultimate Analog” power house amplifier, designed for the most demanding concert and live-sound reinforcement applications. The PL380 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.

Class D topology provides efficient performance at extreme power loads
Three-position Input Sensitivity switch ensures gain-matching with existing amp racks and power systems
User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filters (30 Hz, 50 Hz, Bypass)
DataPort connection supports external amplifier control and monitoring via Q-SYS
XLR and Block Input connectors and Binding post or Neutrik speakON® Output connectors
Comprehensive internal protection protects amplifiers and loudspeakers against over-current, over-temperature and clipping – without compromising program signal

Specification

Specifications

Model	PL380
	OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL, STERO 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*
	OUTPUT POWER, 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, 3 dB below clip, or 20 Hz–5 kHz, 10 dB below clip, or 20 Hz–20 kHz, 20 dB below clip) 8 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms	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	0.2%
Frequency Response (8 ohms)	20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
Noise (20 Hz–20 kHz, 32 dB Gain)	-104 dB
Dynamic Headroom (4 ohms)	2 dB
Damping Factor (8 ohms)	200
Output Circuitry	Class D
Input Sensitivity 26 dB Setting 32 dB Setting	5.27V 2.67V
Maximum Gain (1.2V setting)	39.1 dB
Maximum Input Level 1.2V setting 32 dBu setting 26 dBu setting	10 V (+22 dBu) 22 V (+29 dBu) 25 V (+30 dBu)
AC Power Requirements ** 120V 50/60 Hz 230V 50 Hz	18 A 11 A
Cordset 120V 50/60 Hz 230V 50 Hz	NEMA L5-30P CEE 7/7 16A
Chassis Power Connector All Voltages	32A PowerCon
Input Impedance	> 10 kΩ 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 × 2) Level -10 (Orange × 2) Level -20 (Green × 2) Signal -35 (Green × 2)
Rear Controls (with LED indicators)	Input Mode: Bridge (Yellow), Stereo (Green), or Parallel (Orange) Gain / Sensitivity: 26 dB (Orange), 32 dB (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
Product Dimensions (H×W×D)	89 (2 RU) × 483 × 397 mm 3.5 (2 RU) × 19 × 15.63 in
Carton Dimensions (H×W×D)	610 × 560 × 178 mm 24 × 22 × 7 in
Net Weight	11 kg / 24 lb
Shipping Weight	15.0 kg / 33 lb
Agency Approvals	UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions)

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