QSC GX5 - Power Amplifier
Description
GX Series amplifiers are ideal for professional entertainers who require maximum performance and portability on a limited budget. The hallmarks of the QSC brand - professional audio quality, meticulous engineering, precision manufacturing and long-term reliability - are all intrinsic to GX. Add contemporary styling, multiple input/output options, light weight, and advanced protection circuitry, and the GX Series clearly represents real value - something everyone can use.
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" TRS and phono input connectors for compatibility with any source Outputs: Speakon® combo accepts, 1/4" (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" / 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 GX3 GX5 GX7 Output power per channel 8 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven) 300 W 500 W 725 W 8 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven) 350 W 600 W 800 W 4 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven) 425 W 700 W 1000 W 4 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven) 500 W 850 W 1200 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 1.2 V rms Voltage Gain 32.2 dB 34.4 dB 36.1 dB Output Circuitry Class B 2-tier Class H 2-tier Class H Power Requirements (1/8 power, pink noise at 4 ohms, 120V) 6.3 A 6 A 10.1 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" TRS, balanced, parallel Phono, unbalanced Output Connectors (each channel) Speakon®, 1/4", 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) Dimensions Height: 3.5" (89 mm) 2RU Width: 19" (483 mm) Depth: 10.1" (257 mm) Weight Net: 27 lb (12.1 kg) Shipping: 31 lb (14.1 kg) Net: 28 lb (12.6 kg) Shipping: 32 lb (14.6 kg) 120V model: Net: 15.5 lb (7 kg) Shipping: 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) 230V model: Net: 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) Shipping: 21.5 lb (9.75 kg) Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE Compliant AC Current and Heating, 120 VAC (multiply current by 0.5 for 230 VAC) GX3 GX5 GX7 Operating Condition AC amps BTU/hour AC amps BTU/hour AC amps BTU/hour Idle 0.2 44 0.3 60 0.6 82 8 + 8 ohms, 1/8 power 1 4.1 904 3.3 734 6.7 1169 8 + 8 ohms, 1/3 power 2 6.1 1160 8.5 1456 13.3 1807 8 + 8 ohms, full power 3 9.75 1109 16.2 1891 26.5 2167 4 + 4 ohms, 1/8 power 1 6.3 1515 5.8 1160 10.1 1963 4 + 4 ohms, 1/3 power 2 9.4 2105 11.2 2162 18.5 2612 4 + 4 ohms, full power 3 15.0 2297 24.5 3754 40 4478 1 1/8 power represents typical maximum operating conditions 2 1/3 power represents over-driven program levels 3 Full power is breaker limited to short periods For 230 V, multiply AC current by 0.5 For 100 V, multiply AC current by 1.25 All specifications are subject to change without notice.