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
PL380
$2,939.99 Regular Price
$2,399.99Sale Price
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)