Overview
Power levels matched to the most popular speakers. Inputs: XLR, 1/4" TRS and phono. Outputs: Speakon® combo and binding posts.
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-inch TRS and phono input connectors for compatibility with any source
- Outputs: Speakon® combo accepts, 1/4-inch (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-inch / 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
- 8 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven): 500 W
- 8 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven): 600 W
- 4 ohms / 1 kHz (both channels driven): 700 W
- 4 ohms / 1 kHz (single channel driven): 850 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: 34.4 dB
- Output Circuitry: 2-tier Class H
- Power Requirements (1/8 power, pink noise at 4 ohms, 120V): 6 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-inch TRS, balanced, parallel
- Phono, unbalanced
- Output Connectors (each channel): Speakon®, 1/4-inch, 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-inch (89 mm) 2RU
- Width: 19-inch (483 mm)
- Depth: 10.1-inch (257 mm)
- Weight: Net:Net: 28 lb (12.6 kg)
- Shipping: 32 lb (14.6 kg)
- Agency Approvals: UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE Compliant
AC Current and Heating, 120 VAC
(multiply current by 0.5 for 230 VAC)
Operating Condition AC amps BTU/hour - Idle0.3 60
- 8 + 8 ohms, 1/8 power 1 3.3 734
- 8 + 8 ohms, 1/3 power 2 8.5 456
- 8 + 8 ohms, full power 3 16.2 1891
- 4 + 4 ohms, 1/8 power 1 5.8 1160
- 4 + 4 ohms, 1/3 power 2 11.2 2162
- 4 + 4 ohms, full power 3 24.5 3754
- 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
