Bose PowerMatch PM8500 User Manual

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PowerMatch ™ Amplifier Product Line Overview
PowerMatch PM8500 and PM8500N
The PowerMatch PM8500 and PM8500N are configurable professional audio amplifiers. The two versions are identical except that
the PM8500N version adds an RJ45 connector on the rear panel to allow network setup, control, and remote monitoring of multiple
PM8500N units using Bose
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ControlSpace
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Designer™ software and standard network equipment.
Accessory Cards
The PM8500 features a digital input slot that allows for accessory plug-in cards to be used. These cards allow for added I/O flexibility.
For example, the PM ESPLink card provides a shared 8-channel uncompressed digital audio bus between one or more PM8500 units
and a ControlSpace ESP engineered sound processor. Visit pro.Bose.com for information on other available accessory cards.
Ideal for use with RoomMatch ™ array module loudspeakers
RoomMatch loudspeakers connect and configure easily to PM8500 amplifiers. Built-in loudspeaker and array EQs together with suitable
output power ratings make the PM8500 amplifier an ideal counterpart in designs using RoomMatch array module loudspeakers.
Interfacing with a ControlSpace
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ESP-88 engineered sound processor
PowerMatch amplifiers are designed to integrate with existing ControlSpace products, including the ESP-88 processor. While
PowerMatch amplifiers can operate without an ESP-88 processor, the ESP-88 processor enables comprehensive signal routing,
processing, control, and distribution capability. When the ControlSpace ESP-88 processor is used with an installed ESPLink output
card, the ESP-88 becomes the input signal entry and processing point. Multiple PM8500 amplifiers equipped with PM ESPLink cards
can receive and pass-through 8 channels of uncompressed digital audio. Figure 1 below shows an example of one ESP-88 processor
sharing 8 channels of audio to three PM8500 amplifiers. Visit pro.Bose.com for details on the full ControlSpace line of products and
accessories.
Figure 1. Bose
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ESPLink connection example
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Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Specifications

General

Efficiency	75 %
Amplifier class	D
Audio input channels	8 channels
Audio output channels	8.0 channels
Peak power per channel	500 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	102 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.1 %
USB port type	USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Speakers connectivity type	-
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Purpose	Performance/stage
Cooling type	Active
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Package weight	15700 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
LED indicators	Fault

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	12900 g