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
8
Ω
500 watts
900 watts
1200 watts
4
Ω
700 watts
1400 watts
2000 watts
2
Ω
600 watts
1200 watts
1600 watts
Two channels parallel
1
(AB and/or CD)
8
Ω
1200 watts
2400 watts
4000 watts
4
Ω
1500 watts
2000 watts
2400 watts
2
Ω
1500 watts
2500 watts
4000 watts
Four channels parallel
1
(ABCD)
8
Ω
1600 watts
3500 watts
4500 watts
4
Ω
2500 watts
5000 watts
7500 watts
2
Ω
1700 watts
3500 watts
4500 watts
1
Ω
2500 watts
5000 watts
7500 watts
Two channels bridged mono(A+B and/or C+D)
8
Ω
1200 watts
2400 watts
4000 watts
4
Ω
1500 watts
2400 watts
2400 watts
Four channels parallel mono (AB+CD)
8
Ω
1600 watts
3500 watts
4500 watts
4
Ω
2500 watts
5000 watts
7500 watts
Typical distortion
8
Ω
0.01–0.03%
0.01–0.03%
0.01–0.03%
4
Ω
0.03–0.06%
0.03–0.06%
0.03–0.06%
Maximum distortion 4
Ω
–8
Ω
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
Frequency response (8
Ω
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 (8
Ω
load)
>150
>150
>150
Input impedance
>10 k
Ω
, balanced or unbalanced
>10 k
Ω
, balanced or unbalanced
>10 k
Ω
, 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