• PowerLight switchmode power supply for highest efficiency and improved audio performance
• Flow-thru air path and solid aluminum heat sinks for maximum cooling
• DataPort supports remote computer control and/or external DSP-4 modules
• Detented gain controls with 1 dB steps for precise calibration
• Removable knobs with lock-out security plate to prevent unauthorized tampering
• User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filter per channel (3 Hz, 30 Hz, or 50 Hz)
• Three selectable input gains (26 dB, 32 dB, or 1.2 V)
• Front and rear panel LEDs indicate status of switch settings at a glance
• Parallel Dataport, XLR/M and XLR/F connectors for simple loop-through connectivity
• Neutrik Speakon® and "Touch Proof" binding post outputs
• Neutrik Powercon® power cable remains secure on the road
• 3 year warranty, plus optional 3 year extended service contract

PL340 and PL325

• Linear Class H output circuit doubles standard Class B efficiency to reduce AC current consumption and cooling requirements

PL380

• Class D output circuit re-doubles the output power with even lower losses and minimal increase in average AC power, dramatically reducing power distribution demands compared to older high power amplifiers

PowerLight 3
SPECIFICATIONS	PL325	PL340	PL380
	STEREO MODE, Both Channels Driven
8 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD	500 W	800 W	1500 W
4 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD	850 W	1250 W	2500 W
2 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD	1250 W	2000 W	4000 W*
	BRIDGE MONO MODE
8 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD	1700 W	2600 W	5000 W
4 ohms EIA 1 kHz 1% THD	2500 W	4000 W	8000 W*
Typical Distortion (20 Hz -3 kHz, 3dB below clip, or 20 Hz - 5 kHz, 10dB below clip, or 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 20dB below clip) 8 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms	0.002-0.01% 0.005-0.01% 0.02%	0.002-0.01% 0.005-0.01% 0.02%	0.01-0.03% 0.03-0.06% 0.1%
Maximum Distortion (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 dB below rated power) 4 to 8 ohms	0.05%	0.05%	0.2%
Frequency Response (8 ohms)	20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB	20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB	20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 32 dB Gain)	-106 dB	-105 dB	-104 dB
Dynamic Headroom (4 ohms)	2 dB	2 dB	2 dB
Damping Factor (8 ohms)	500	500	200
Output Circuitry	Class H (2-tier)	Class H (2-tier)	Class D
Input Sensitivity   26 dB Setting   32 dB Setting	3.28V 1.60V	3.92V 1.96V	5.27V 2.67V
Input Gain (1.2V setting)	34.5 dB	36.4 dB	39.1 dB
Maximum Input Level   1.2V setting   32 dBu setting   26 dBu setting	11V (+23 dBu)  14.6V (+25.5 dBu) 25V (+30 dBu)	11V (+23 dBu)  14.6V (+25.5 dBu) 25V (+30 dBu)	10V (+22 dBu) 22V (+29 dBu) 25V (+30 dBu)
AC Power Requirements **   120V 50/60 Hz    230V 50 Hz	8.5A 7.5A	12A 7A	18A 11A
Cordset   120V 50/60 Hz    230V 50 Hz	NEMA-15 CEE 7/7 16A	NEMA-15 CEE 7/7 16A	NEMA L5-30P  CEE 7/7 16A
Chassis Power Connector   All Voltages	20A PowerCon	20A PowerCon	32A PowerCon
	ALL MODELS
Input Impedance	> 10k ohms balanced, or unbalanced
Cooling	Variable-speed fan, rear-to-front air flow
Connectors (each channel)	Input: XLR Male, XLR Female and 3-pin detachable terminal blocks (1 each per channel) Output: Neutrik Speakon® (ch 1 wired to both channels) and 5-way binding posts DataPort: HD-15, input signal in parallel with XLR input connectors
Front Controls	AC Power Switch Gain Controls, 21 detents, 1 dB steps (each channel)
Front indicators (LED color)	Power (Blue) Bridged (Yellow) Parallel (Orange) Clip/Prot (Red x 2) Level -10 (Orange x 2) Level -20 (Green x 2) Signal -35 (Green x 2)
Rear Controls (with LED indicators)	Input Mode: Bridge (Yellow), Stereo (Green), or Parallel (Orange) Gain / Sensitivity: 26dB (Orange), 32dB (Green), or 1.2V (Yellow) High Pass (each channel): 3 Hz (Off), 30 Hz (Yellow), or 50 Hz (Orange) Clip Limiter (each channel): Off, On (Yellow)
Amplifier and Load Protection	Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection. On/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limiting
Dimensions	Height: 3.5" (8.9 cm) 2RU Width: 19" (48.3 cm) Depth: 15.63" (39.7 cm) from front mounting rails
Weight	Net: 22 lbs (10 kg) Shipping: 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg)		Net: 24 lbs (11 kg) Shipping: 33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
Agency Approvals	UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions)