QSC Audio PL224 - Manual (Page 2)

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 -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 1.07 Vrms
Voltage Gain 32 dB 34 dB 35 dB 36 dB
Output Circuitry AB Class H, 2-tier Class H, 2-tier Class H, 2-tier
Power Requirements (1/8 power pink noise at 4Ω)** 8 A* 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