Bose PowerMatch PM8500 User Manual

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The following chart shows examples of the types of loads possible and the mode required:
Intended Loudspeaker Load Number of Affected Channels Power Rating Max Channels Output Mode
2 to 16 Ohms 1 500 W @ 4Ω 8 Mono
4 to 8 Ohms 2 1000 W @ 8Ω 4 V-Bridge (Low-Z)
70-V “constant voltage” lines 2 800 W @ 70V 4 V-Bridge (70V)
100-V “constant voltage” lines 2 1000 W @ 100V 4 V-Bridge (100V)
2 Ohms requiring high current 2 1000 W @ 2Ω 4 I-Share (Low-Z)
4 Ohms requiring high power 4 2000 W @ 4Ω 2 Quad (Low-Z)
70-V “constant voltage” lines 4 1600 W @ 70V 2 Quad (70V)
100-V “constant voltage” lines 4 2000 W @ 70V 2 Quad (100V)
Note: Configure the output mode of the amplifier before connecting loudspeakers. See page 24 for details on front panel configuration.
Carefully follow the proper connection method for the selected output configuration.
The wiring of the connector varies by amplifier output configuration. The output pin assignments for Mono (single channel) and V-bridge
configurations are printed on the rear panel of the amplifier. The following graphics illustrate wiring examples for the different output
configuration modes.
Figure 8. Output wiring showing the four basic configurations

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