QSC GX5 Power Amplifier

QSC GX5 Power Amplifier Product Features

• Power levels matched to the most popular speakers used by entertainers
• Optimized for maximum real-world headroom into 4 ohm and 8 ohm speaker systems
• Inputs: XLR, 1/4-inch TRS and phono input connectors for compatibility with any source
• Outputs: Speakon® combo accepts, 1/4-inch (TS) plugs or Speakon 2-pole and 4-pole plugs (connects two poles only). Binding posts support all other speaker wiring systems
• Minimum depth chassis (10.1-inch / 257 mm) fits in compact, inexpensive effects racks
• Lightweight - GX3 and GX5 less than 26 lb (12.5 kg). GX7 only 15.5 lb (7 kg)*
• Detented gain controls for precise setting and matching of sensitivity
• GuardRail™ automatically protects the amplifier and loudspeakers from damage due to temperature rise or overdrive without shutting down the show
• Front panel LEDs monitor power, signal and clipping
• Subwoofer/satellite crossover built-in
• * 230V 16.5 lb (7.5 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

• 8 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven) 500 W
• 8 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven) 600 W
• 4 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven) 700 W
• 4 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven) 850 W
• Distortion (1 dB below rated power, 1 kHz) 8 ohms: less than 0.02% 4 ohms: less than 0.05%
• Signal to Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz) 100 dB
• Input Sensitivity 2 V rms
• Voltage Gain 34.4 dB
• Output Circuitry 2-tier Class H
• Power Requirements (1/8 power, pink noise at 4 ohms, 120V) 6 A
• Frequency Response 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0, -1 dB
• Dynamic Headroom (4 ohms) 2 dB
• Input Impedance Greater than 20 kΩ (balanced)
• Maximum Input Level +24 dBu (16 V rms)
• Input Connectors (each channel) 3-pin XLR and 1/4-inch TRS, balanced, parallel
• Phono, unbalanced
• Output Connectors (each channel) Speakon®, 1/4-inch, Binding posts
• Amplifier and Load Protection Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection
• Load protected against DC faults
• Front Panel Controls and Indicators Gain controls, 21 detents
• Red CLIP LEDs, proportional, 0.1% THD threshold
• Green SIGNAL LEDs, threshold 35 dB below clipping
• Blue POWER LED, AC on
• Rear Panel Controls Full Range / Crossover switch 100 Hz, 3rd order LP (sub), 2nd order HP (top)
• Product Dimensions (H×W×D) 89 × 483 × 257 mm 3.5 × 19 × 10.1 in
• Carton Dimensions (H×W×D) 610 × 380 × 153 mm 24 × 15 × 6 in
• Net Weight 12.6 kg / 28 lb
• Shipping Weight 14.5 kg / 32 lb
• Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE Compliant

• Idle 0.3 60
• 8 + 8 ohms, 1/8 power 3.3 734
• 8 + 8 ohms, 1/3 power 8.5 1456
• 8 + 8 ohms, full power 16.2 1891
• 4 + 4 ohms, 1/8 power 5.8 1160
• 4 + 4 ohms, 1/3 power 11.2 2162
• 4 + 4 ohms, full power 24.5 3754