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PowerLight
With an unequaled reputation for sound quality

and reliability, the PowerLight Series is a range of

advanced-technology professional audio amplifiers

designed for touring professionals. PowerLights

feature QSC’s exclusive PowerWaveTM technology for

extraordinary audio performance, reliability and

reduced weight.Thirteen models offer a range of power

from 200 to 4,500 watts per channel, allowing you to

choose the right power for even the largest of systems.

Power Factor Correction (PFC) on the PowerLight 6.0

and PowerLight 9.0 lowers current draw by over 40%,

making them the most efficient amplifiers available.

With PowerWaveTM technology, PowerLight amplifiers take your PowerLight Features

sound to a whole new level.Not only does it give you tighter bass and clean transparent highs,
PowerWave also cuts waste heat and boosts reliability. PowerWave is a revolutionary switching
• PowerWave™ switching technology—for improved audio performance
power supply technology that provides ample current to the audio power circuitry by charging
• High efficiency, Class H linear output circuit lowers AC current consumption
and cooling requirements by 40% or more (on selected models)
the supply rails 230,000 times a second though an ultra-low impedance circuit. So unlike amplifiers
that use conventional supplies, the audio signal is never starved prematurely and remains crisp
• PFC on PL 6.0 & 9.0 improves audio performance & lowers AC current requirements
and clean.
• “HV”models are optimized to provide maximum power at 8 and 4 ohms
• “X”models feature dual power points for bi-amp applications
PowerLight Series amplifiers also boast a set of useful Model Watts per channel • PL 2.4MB mono-block delivers 2400 watts while operating on a 15 amp breaker
features. Individually selectable clip limiters lower PL 8Ω 4Ω 2Ω*
200 325 500
• Data Port for remote computer control
distortion and protect speakers, and a standby mode 1.0
1.0HV 300 500 nr • User defeatable clip limiter reduces distortion, protects speakers
allows remote AC control.
1.4 300 500 700 • Advanced thermal management system for superior cooling
The PowerLight Series also includes unique models for 1.5X Ch-1 450 700 1000 • Detented gain controls with 2 dB steps for easy resetting
Ch-2 200 325 500
maximum flexibility when building your systems. Bi-amp • Comprehensive LED status arrays
models (1.5X, 1.6HVX & 3.8X) provide a large channel and
1.6HVX Ch-1 725 1100 nr
Ch-2 275 500 nr • Variable speed fan for quiet operation
smaller channel to match the power requirements of 1.8 400 650 900 • Remote AC power control
woofers and high-frequency drivers. High-voltage 2.0HV 650 1000 nr • DC, subsonic audio, and thermal overload protection
models (1.0HV, 1.6HVX,& 2.0HV) are optimized for maximum 2.4MB Mono 1000 1550 2400
3.4 725 1150 1700 • Neutrik “Combo” (XLR & 1/4”) and barrier balanced input connectors
power at 4 ohms, saving rack space and cost. A mono-
3.8X Ch-1 900 1400 2400
block (2.4MB) provides up to 2400 watts at 2 ohms for Ch-2 450 800 1400 1675 MacArthur Boulevard
single channel applications such as subwoofers. 4.0 900 1400 2000 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
6.0PFC 1500 2500 3150 Ph: 800/854-4079 or 714/957-7100
• 3 year warranty plus optional 9.0PFC 1800 3200 4500 Fax: 714/754-6174
3 year extended service contract! 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1% THD *1 kHz, 1% THD www.qscaudio.com
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 POWERLIGHT SPECIFICATIONS PL 1.0 PL 1.0HV PL 1.4 PL 1.5X PL 1.6HVX PL 1.8 PL 2.0HV PL 2.4MB PL 3.4 PL 3.8X PL 4.0 PL 6.0PFC PL 9.0PFC
Stereo Mode (both channels driven) Continuous Average Output Power Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Mono Ch 1 Ch 2
8 ohms FTC 0.1% THD 20 Hz–20 kHz 200W 300W 300W 450W 200W 725W 275W 400W 650W 1000W 725W 900W 450W 900W 1500W 1800W*
8 ohms EIA 1.0% THD 1 kHz 210W 325W 325W • • 450W 725W 1050W 750W • 1000W 1625W 1950W
4 ohms FTC 0.1% THD 20 Hz–20 kHz 325W 500W 500W 700W 325W 1100W 500W 650W 1000W 1550W 1150W 1400W 800W 1400W 2500W 3200W*
4 ohms EIA 1.0% THD 1 kHz 350W 525W 550W • • 700W 1000W 1700W 1225W • 1600W 2650W 3400W
2 ohms EIA 1.0% THD 1 kHz 500W • 700W 1000W 500W nr nr 900W nr 2400W 1700W 2400W 1400W 2000W 3150W 4500W
Bridge Mono Mode Continuous Average Output Power
8 ohms FTC 0.1% THD 20 Hz–20 kHz 650W 1000W 1000W • • 1300W 2000W • 2300W • 2800W 5000W 6400W
4 ohms EIA 1.0% THD 1 kHz 1000W nr 1400W • • 1800W nr • 3400W • 4000W 6300W 9000W
Distortion (SMPTE-IM) < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.02% < 0.02%
THD(Typical): 4 to 8 ohms: 20Hz-20kHz, 10 dB below
rated power. 1.0 kHz and below, full rated power 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.06% 0.15%

Damping Factor (1 kHz and below) > 350 > 350 > 350 > 350 > 350 > 350 > 350 > 500 > 500 > 500 > 500 > 2000 > 2000
Signal to Noise (20 Hz–20 kHz) 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 108 dB 105 dB 105 dB 107 dB 107 dB
Input Sensitivity @ 8 ohms (in Vrms) 1.00 1.00 0.96 1.12 1.00 1.12 1.00 1.14 1.16 1.11 0.96 1.08 1.24 1.06 2.70 3.00
Voltage Gain (in dB) 40x (32 ) 50x (34) 50x (34) 50x(34) 40x(32) 63x(36) 50x(34) 50x (34) 63x (36) 80x (38) 80x (38) 80x(38) 49x(34) 80x (38) 40x (32) 40x (32)
Output Circuitry AB AB H (2-Step) 2-Step AB 2-Step AB H (2-Step) H (2-Step) H (3-Step) H (3-Step) 3-Step 2-Step H (3-Step) H (4-Step) H (4-Step)
Cooling (Variable speed fans, rear-to-front air flow) Single Fan Single Fan Single Fan Single Fan Single Fan Dual Fans Dual Fans Dual Fans Single Fan Single Fan Single Fan Four Fans Four Fans
Height (1 RU= 1.75“ (4.45cm) ) 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 2 RU 3 RU 3 RU 3 RU 3 RU 3 RU
Weight (net) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 59 lbs (27 kg) 59 lbs (27 kg)
120v Current Consumption (1/8 Power Pink
6.0 A 7.6 A 5.5 A 6.4 A 8.5 A 6.25 A 9.6 A 6.9 A 11.5 A 15.2 A 15.2 A 16 A 19 A
Noise @ 4 ohms) Multiply current by 0.5 for 230V units
All models All models
Connectors (each channel) Input: Neutrik “Combo” XLR + 1/4” TRS input and Barrier strip (eurostyle detachable headers on PL 6.0 and 9.0 only)
Output: “Touch-proof ” binding posts (PL 6.0 and 9.0 include Neutrik Speakon and 60A rated binding post)
Frequency Response 20 Hz–20 kHz, ± 0.15 dB / 2 Hz–50 kHz, +0, -3 dB (6.0 & 9.0 only) 5 Hz–60 kHz, +0, -3 dB (2.0 HV,3.4 & 4.0 only) 8 Hz–100 kHz, +0, -3 dB (all other models)
Input Impedance 10 k Ω unbalanced, 20 k Ω balanced
Amplifier Protection Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic and RF protection. Stable into reactive or mismatched loads.
Controls Front: AC switch, Ch.1 and Ch. 2 gain knobs, Ch. 1 and Ch.2 clip limiter switches
Rear: Parallel/Stereo/Bridge switch, Remote AC Control terminal strip
Load Protection On/off muting, DC-fault power supply shutdown
Indicators PROT: Red LED (each channel) CLIP: Red LED
STANDBY: Yellow LED LEVEL -10 dB: Yellow LED
PWR-ON: Green LED LEVEL -20 dB: Yellow LED
SIGNAL: Green LED
Power Requirements 120, 230 Vac, 50-60 Hz
Power Connectors 30 amp twist lock (PL 3.8 X, PL 4.0, PL 6.0PFC & PL 9.0 PFC) 15 amp edison (all other models) Export versions have removable IEC connectors
Width / Height 19.0“ (48.3 cm)rack mounting (all models) 17.9“ (45.5 cm) deep behind front mounting rails (all models) Overall Depth on PL 6.0 and PL 9.0 (19.5”)

* @ 0.2% THD nr=not rated 1675 MacArthur Boulevard • Costa Mesa, CA 92626 • Ph: 800/854-4079 or 714/957-7100 • Fax: 714/754-6174 • www.qscaudio.com