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PowerLight 3 SeriesProfessional Power Amplifiers
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* Burst mode testing required due to AC service current limitations Comprehensive full range power ratings with explanations can be found in the following paper: Full Range Power Ratings for PL3 Series (PDF 308K) |
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| PowerLight 3 | |||
| SPECIFICATIONS | PL325 | PL340 | PL380 |
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| 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 |
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| Front Controls | AC Power Switch Gain Controls, 21 detents, 1 dB steps (each channel) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Agency Approvals | UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions) | ||

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