PL325 (Discontinued)

PowerLight Amplifier

Discontinuation Notice: The PL325 Amplifier has been discontinued.
Please contact your local Sales Director for more details.

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
SPECIFICATIONS PL325 [discontinued] PL340 [discontinued] PL380
  OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL, STEREO MODE,
both channels driven
8Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD 500 W 800 W 1500 W
4Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD 850 W 1250 W 2500 W
2Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD 1250 W 2000 W 4000 W*
  OUTPUT POWER, BRIDGE MONO MODE
8Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD 1700 W 2600 W 5000 W
4Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD 2500 W 4000 W 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



0.002-0.01%
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%

0.2%
Frequency Response (8 ohms) 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
Noise (20 Hz–20 kHz, 32 dB Gain) -106 dB -105 dB -104 dB
Dynamic Headroom (4 ohms) 2 dB
Damping Factor (8 ohms) 500 200
Output Circuitry 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
Maximum Gain (1.2V setting) 34.5 dB 36.4 dB 39.1 dB
Maximum Input Level
1.2V setting
32 dBu setting
26 dBu setting
11 V (+23 dBu)
14.6 V (+25.5 dBu)
25 V (+30 dBu)
10 V (+22 dBu)
22 V (+29 dBu)
25 V (+30 dBu)
AC Power Requirements **
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz
8.5 A
7.5 A
12 A
7 A
18 A
11 A
Cordset
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz
NEMA-15
CEE 7/7 16A
NEMA L5-30P
CEE 7/7 16A
Chassis Power Connector
All Voltages
20A PowerCon
32A PowerCon
  ALL MODELS
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
Dimensions Height: 3.5" (8.9 cm) 2RU
Width: 19" (48.3 cm)
Depth: 15.63" (39.7 cm) from front mounting rails
Weight Net: 22 lb (10 kg)
Shipping: 31.5 lb (14.3 kg)		 Net: 24 lb (11 kg)
Shipping: 33.5 lb (15.2 kg)
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.