PL380

Power Amplifier

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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

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

  • Class D output circuit produces massive output power with even lower losses and minimal increase in average AC power, dramatically reducing power distribution demands compared to older high power amplifiers


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)

U.S. Patent no. 5767744 and patents pending
*Burst mode testing required due to AC service current limitations
** Representative of current draw with typical music program material with occasional clipping

All specifications are subject to change without notice.