QSC PLD Series - 3 PLD Series Specifications

PLD Series Amplifiers 39
Application Guide—Portable PA Rev. E, Apr. 2015
3. PLD Series Specifications
PLD4.2 PLD4.3 PLD4.5
Burst power Burst power Burst power
Four channels separate
1
8Ω
500 watts 900 watts 1200 watts
4Ω
700 watts 1400 watts 2000 watts
2Ω
600 watts 1200 watts 1600 watts
Two channels parallel
1
(AB and/or CD)
8Ω
1200 watts 2400 watts 4000 watts
4Ω
1500 watts 2000 watts 2400 watts
2Ω
1500 watts 2500 watts 4000 watts
Four channels parallel
1
(ABCD)
8Ω
1600 watts 3500 watts 4500 watts
4Ω
2500 watts 5000 watts 7500 watts
2Ω
1700 watts 3500 watts 4500 watts
1Ω
2500 watts 5000 watts 7500 watts
Two channels bridged mono(A+B and/or C+D)
8Ω
1200 watts 2400 watts 4000 watts
4Ω
1500 watts 2400 watts 2400 watts
Four channels bridged+parallel mono (AB+CD)
8Ω
1600 watts 3500 watts 4500 watts
4Ω
2500 watts 5000 watts 7500 watts
Typical distortion
8Ω
0.01–0.03% 0.01–0.03% 0.01–0.03%
4Ω
0.03–0.06% 0.03–0.06% 0.03–0.06%
Maximum distortion 4Ω–8Ω
1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Frequency response (8Ω load)
20 Hz–15 kHz, ±0.2 dB 20 Hz–15 kHz, ±0.2 dB 20 Hz–15 kHz, ±0.2 dB
Noise
(unweighted, output unmuted) -101 dB -101 dB -101 dB
(A weighted, output muted)
-109 dB -109 dB -109 dB
Maximum gain (+4 dBu sensitivity)
34 dB 38.4 dB 38.4 dB
Damping factor (8Ω load)
>150 >150 >150
Input impedance
>10 kΩ, balanced or unbalanced >10 kΩ, balanced or unbalanced >10 kΩ, balanced or unbalanced
Maximum RMS input level
3.9 V (+14 dBu) setting
12.28 V (+24 dBu) 12.28 V (+24 dBu) 12.28 V (+24 dBu)
1.2 V (+4 dBu) setting
3.88 V (+14 dBu) 3.88 V (+14 dBu) 3.88 V (+14 dBu)
Controls and indicators (front)
Power; Channel MUTE buttons; Channel SELECT buttons; Channel input signal and clip LED indicators; Channel output meters and limit
LED indicators; HOME, ENTER, EXIT, and GAIN navigation buttons; MASTER CONTROL knob
Controls and indicators (rear)
AC power disconnect switch
Input connectors
Four female XLR; four male XLR loop-through
Output connectors
Six NL4 Speakon
Amplifier and load protection
Short circuit; Open circuit; Thermal; RF protection; DC fault; Active inrush limiting; Input current limiting
AC power input
Universal power supply, 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Dimensions (HWD)
3.5” × 19” ×12”
89 mm × 482 mm × 305 mm
3.5” × 19” ×16”
89 mm × 482 mm × 406 mm
3.5” × 19” ×16”
89 mm × 482 mm × 406 mm
Weight—net/shipping
18.5 lb (8.4 kg) / 22 lb (10 kg) 21 lb (9.5 kg) / 25 lb (11.3 kg) 22 lb (10 kg) / 26 lb (11.8 kg)
Agency approvals
UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class A (conducted and radiated emissions)
Carton contents
Locking IEC cable, Quick Start Guide, USB cable
1
1 kHz sine wave at 1% THD, all channels driven