PowerLight 3 Series Amplifier, 1500W/ch @ 8 ohms

Model# QS-PL380

The PowerLight™ 3 Series is designed for the most demanding live audio users, whether in touring rigs or fixed installations. The most requested features of the PowerLight 2 series have been upgraded to deliver "the ultimate analog amplifier", while the QSC Dataport ensures full compatibility with advanced digital processing and QSControl.net™. Three models range in power from 1250 watts to 4000 watts per channel at two ohms, all in two-rack space chassis that are only 15.6" (40 cm) deep and 22 lbs (10 kg). Q-Sys Compatible Advanced monitoring and control when used with a Q-Sys or BASIS system. Learn moreIn addition to higher power, the PowerLight 3 Series offers higher input voltage, selectable sensitivity, and easily adjusted rear panel switches with color coded LED indicators. For those users who simply want a high performance amplifier to go with their existing processor or console, the PowerLight 3 Series is an ideal choice, offering high power, excellent value, and zero signal latency. When complete integration of amplifier control, monitoring and DSP is desired, the PowerLight 3 Series is fully compatible with the QSControl.net BASIS™ networked audio platform, with its comprehensive drag and drop DSP functionality. Simpler DSP requirements can be met with the DSP-4 processing module.

Features
• FEATURES	• Front and rear panel LEDs indicate status of switch settings at a glance
• PowerLight switchmode power supply for highest efficiency and improved audio performance	• Parallel Dataport, XLR/M and XLR/F connectors for simple loop-through connectivity
• Flow-thru air path and solid aluminum heat sinks for maximum cooling	• Neutrik Speakon® and "Touch Proof" binding post outputs
• DataPort supports remote computer control and/or external DSP-4 modules	• Neutrik Powercon® power cable remains secure on the road
• Detented gain controls with 1 dB steps for precise calibration	• 3 year warranty, plus optional 3 year extended service contract
• Removable knobs with lock-out security plate to prevent unauthorized tampering	• PL380
• User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filter per channel (3 Hz, 30 Hz, or 50 Hz)	• Class D output circuit re-doubles the output power with even lower losses and minimal increase in average AC power, dramatically reducing power distribution demands compared to older high power amplifiers
• Three selectable input gains (26 dB, 32 dB, or 1.2 V)

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