QSC PowerLight 3 PL325, PL340, PL380 Power amplifier User Manual

Below you will find brief information for PowerLight 3 PL380, PowerLight 3 PL340, PowerLight 3 PL325. The PL325 and PL340 continue the PowerLight legacy started in 1994, combining a powerful, lightweight and efficient switchmode supply with our most advanced Class-H linear output section. Their reference-quality audio performance, high thermal capacity, and touring-grade ruggedness continue to lead the industry. The PL380 combines the PowerLight supply with a Class-D audio output section, doubling the output power while further reducing losses. The Class-D output section outperforms most competitive linear amplifiers, offering the best full-range audio performance available in this power range.

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Key features

  • PowerLight switchmode power supply
  • Flow-through air path and solid aluminum heat sinks
  • DataPort supports remote computer control
  • Detented gain controls with 1 dB steps for precise calibration
  • Removable knobs with lock-out security plate
  • Independant user-defeatable clip limiter
  • Selectable low-frequency filter for each channel
  • Three selectable input gains
  • Front and rear panel LEDs indicate status
  • Parallel XLR male, XLR female, 3-pin header, and DataPort connectors

Frequently asked questions

The PL325 and PL340 both have a class-H output circuit. The PL325 has a 2500 watt output while the PL340 has 4000 watt output.

The PL380 has a class-D output circuit, which delivers more power with lower losses.

The Clip Limit switch is designed to reduce the audibility of clipping without changing the program dynamics in any other way.

The High Pass Filter switch can prevent speakers from sub-audio overload, but can have an audible effect on percussive material.

The three input modes are Bridge, Stereo, and Parallel. Bridge mode sends Ch1 signals out-of-phase to Ch2, producing twice the normal voltage swing. Stereo mode operates each channel independently. Parallel mode connects the inputs of both channels together.

The three input sensitivities are 26dB, 32dB, and 1.2V. 26dB and 32dB settings provide the same voltage gain for all models. The 1.2V setting provides the same input sensitivity for all models.
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