PLD Series Amplifiers 29 
Application Guide—Portable PA Rev. E, Apr. 2015
Application: Stereo bi-amp mains
•  Two 4Ω + 8Ω high-power double-woofer bi-amp mains, stereo
Equipment
Current draw 
120 V / 230 V
Rack 
spaces Total watts Weight
Old paradigm
Low-power two-channel amp
High-power two-channel amp
~13 A / ~6.5 A 5 2750 ~100 lb
New paradigm
Two PLD4.2 4.7 A / 2.3 A 4 5200 37 lb