Powerlight 2 series, Pl2 base model specifications – QSC Audio PL224 User Manual

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PowerLight 2 Series

PL2 Base Model Specifications

PL218

PL224

PL230

PL236

Stereo Mode (both channels driven)

Continuous average output power per channel

8Ω / FTC 20 Hz - 20 kHz / 0.03% THD

310 W

440 W

575 W

725 W

8Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD

350 W

475 W

625 W

800 W

4Ω / FTC 20 Hz - 20 kHz / 0.05% THD

525 W

715 W

900 W

1100 W

4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD

600 W

825 W

1050 W

1300 W

2Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD

900 W

1200 W

1500 W

1850 W

Bridge Mono Mode

16Ω / FTC 20 Hz - 20 kHz / 0.1% THD

650 W

900 W

1200 W

1500 W

8Ω / FTC 20 Hz - 20 kHz / 0.1% THD

1100 W

1500 W

2000 W

2400 W

4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD

1800 W

2400 W

3000 W

3700 W

Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

-107 dB

-108 dB

-107 dB

Input Sensitivity at 8Ω

1.23 Vrms

1.16 Vrms

1.17 Vrms

1.23 Vrms

Input Sensitivity at 4Ω

1.15 Vrms

1.10 Vrms

1.07 Vrms

Voltage Gain

32 dB

34 dB

35 dB

36 dB

Output Circuitry

Class H, 2-tier

Power Requirements (1/8 power pink noise at 4Ω)**

8 A*

9 A*

10 A*

Distortion (SMPTE-IM)

< 0.01%

Distortion (typical)

10 dB below rated power; 20 Hz - 20 kHz

< 0.015% THD

Full rated power: 5 kHz and below

< 0.01% THD

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB / 8 Hz – 100 kHz, +0, -3 dB

Damping Factor

> 500

Input Impedance

6k ohm unbalanced / 12k ohm balanced

Input Clipping

10 Vrms (+22 dBu)

Cooling (each channel)

Variable speed fan, rear-to-front air flow

Connectors (each channel)

Input: 1/4" TRS, 3-pin XLR and 3-pin detachable terminal blocks (1 each per channel)

Output: Neutrik Speakon

and touch proof binding post

Controls

Front: AC switch / Ch.1 and Ch.2 gain knobs

Rear: DIP switch for Ch. 1 and Ch. 2: clip limiter on/off, LF filter on/off, LF filter frequency select 30 or 50 Hz; inputs parallel or

stereo; bridge mode

Indicators

Parallel Inputs: Orange LED / Bridged: Yellow LED / Power-On: Green LED /

Clip/Prot: Red LED / Level -10 dB: Amber LED / Level -20 dB: Green LED / Signal -35 dB: Green LED (1 per channel)

Amplifier Protection

Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, RF protection. Stable into reactive or mismatched loads

Load Protection

On/off muting / DC-fault power supply shutdown

Dimensions (HWD)

3.5" (8.9 cm) 2 rack spaces x 19" (48.3 cm) rack mounting x 14" (35.6 cm) from front mounting rails

Weight - Net / Shipping

21 lbs (9.5 kg) / 27 lbs (12.3 kg)

*at 120 VAC, both channels driven; multiply current by 0.5 for 230V units ** Note: 1/8 power is representative of current draw with typical music program material with occasional clipping

PL2 Base Model

DataPort

PL2A Model

Terminal

block inputs

XLR inputs

1/4" TRS

inputs

Configuration

switches

Speakon

outputs

Binding post

outputs

Cooling air

inlet vents

DIP switch

configuration chart

Serial number label

Locking IEC connector

for AC power cord

Serial number label

DataPort

Terminal

block inputs

Locking IEC connector

for AC power cord

Configuration

switches

Speakon

outputs

Heavy duty

XLR inputs

Binding post

outputs

Cooling air

inlet vents

LED indicators