QSC PL380
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
QSC PL380
SPECIFICATIONS 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
2.67VMaximum 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 ACordset
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz
NEMA L5-30P
CEE 7/7 16AChassis Power Connector
All Voltages
32A PowerConInput 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 connectorsFront 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 inCarton Dimensions (H×W×D) 610 × 560 × 178 mm
24 × 22 × 7 inNet 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)