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QSC PLX1804 PLX2 Series Professional Power Amplifiers

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QSC PLX1804 PLX2 Series Professional Power Amplifiers

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Description

The QSC PLX1804 is a premium quality, high-power amplifier designed for the most demanding live performance uses. Built on the third generation of QSC PowerLight® technology, PLX2 amplifiers combine light weight, superlative audio quality and proven QSC reliability. With power ratings up to 3,600 watts, PLX2 amplifiers are capable of providing plenty of clean, undistorted output to the most power hungry speaker systems. PLX2 series amplifiers have the refined, rugged good looks usually associated with high performance racing cars, competition bikes, professional power tools, and high power machinery. A solid, cast-aluminum front panel adds professional style to any rack while also acting as an integral I-beam, rigidly tying the chassis together for years of on-the-road reliability. Additional mechanical touches such as the side stiffening rails, rear rack ears and cable tie anchor points attest to QSC's years of experience and attention to detail. QSC has even designed the integrated front handles so the amplifier slides into a rack without scraping the installers fingers on the rack sides. The exterior appearance of PLX2 amplifiers conveys what's inside - simply and truly, 13 to 21 pounds of the most advanced professional power amp on the planet. PowerLight switchmode technology replaces a large, heavy AC transformer (typically 20 lbs. / 9 kg) with a highly efficient and lighter-weight active design. Conventional AC transformers provide 100 or 120 energy pulses per second, the PowerLight supply delivers 190,000 to 230,000 pulses per second. More pulses make it easier to provide on-demand power for the amplifier's output section. The power supply doesn't "sag" so bass notes stay full and powerful while the high end remains crisp and clean. PLX2 audio power circuitry achieves performance normally associated with studio reference amplifiers. In order to reduce crossover distortion, precision bias tracking makes minute adjustments as amplifier temperature changes. The benefit is cleaner high-frequency and more consistent sound no matter how hard the amplifier is driven. The higher power models use QSC-exclusive class H output circuitry, a form of audio "turbocharging" that increases maximum power without affecting the basic audio quality. Read more

Features

  • Very light weight ("02" models, 21 lb/9.5 kg, "04" models 13 lb/5.9 kg)
  • Cooling design exhausts hot air out the front, keeping the rack cool -flow-through heat sinks require no filters that could become clogged
  • Front panel LED power, clip, -10 dB, and signal present indicators for system monitoring and troubleshooting - 02 models also feature bridge and parallel mode LED indicators
  • Two Speakon® NL4 output connectors provide positive-locking speaker connections - upper connector provides both channel outputs on all four poles (Channel 1: 1+, 1-; channel 2: 2+, 2-) for bridged mono or for single-cable connection to bi-amplified speakers
  • 21-position front-panel gain controls for precise, repeatable amplifier adjustment

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The QSC PLX1804 is a premium quality, high-power amplifier designed for the most demanding live performance uses. Built on the third generation of QSC PowerLight® technology, PLX2 amplifiers combine light weight, superlative audio quality and proven QSC reliability. With power ratings up to 3,600 watts, PLX2 amplifiers are capable of providing plenty of clean, undistorted output to the most power hungry speaker systems. PLX2 series amplifiers have the refined, rugged good looks usually associated with high performance racing cars, competition bikes, professional power tools, and high power machinery. A solid, cast-aluminum front panel adds professional style to any rack while also acting as an integral I-beam, rigidly tying the chassis together for years of on-the-road reliability. Additional mechanical touches such as the side stiffening rails, rear rack ears and cable tie anchor points attest to QSC's years of experience and attention to detail. QSC has even designed the integrated front handles so the amplifier slides into a rack without scraping the installers fingers on the rack sides. The exterior appearance of PLX2 amplifiers conveys what's inside - simply and truly, 13 to 21 pounds of the most advanced professional power amp on the planet. PowerLight switchmode technology replaces a large, heavy AC transformer (typically 20 lbs. / 9 kg) with a highly efficient and lighter-weight active design. Conventional AC transformers provide 100 or 120 energy pulses per second, the PowerLight supply delivers 190,000 to 230,000 pulses per second. More pulses make it easier to provide on-demand power for the amplifier's output section. The power supply doesn't "sag" so bass notes stay full and powerful while the high end remains crisp and clean. PLX2 audio power circuitry achieves performance normally associated with studio reference amplifiers. In order to reduce crossover distortion, precision bias tracking makes minute adjustments as amplifier temperature changes. The benefit is cleaner high-frequency and more consistent sound no matter how hard the amplifier is driven. The higher power models use QSC-exclusive class H output circuitry, a form of audio "turbocharging" that increases maximum power without affecting the basic audio quality. Read more

Features

  • Very light weight ("02" models, 21 lb/9.5 kg, "04" models 13 lb/5.9 kg)
  • Cooling design exhausts hot air out the front, keeping the rack cool -flow-through heat sinks require no filters that could become clogged
  • Front panel LED power, clip, -10 dB, and signal present indicators for system monitoring and troubleshooting - 02 models also feature bridge and parallel mode LED indicators
  • Two Speakon® NL4 output connectors provide positive-locking speaker connections - upper connector provides both channel outputs on all four poles (Channel 1: 1+, 1-; channel 2: 2+, 2-) for bridged mono or for single-cable connection to bi-amplified speakers
  • 21-position front-panel gain controls for precise, repeatable amplifier adjustment

About the QSC PLX1804 PLX2 Series Professional Power Amplifiers

The QSC PLX1804 is a high-power, four-channel professional amplifier from the PLX2 Series, engineered to deliver substantial output in a compact and efficient 2U rack-mountable chassis. This model utilizes advanced Class D amplification technology paired with a highly efficient switch-mode power supply, achieving an exceptional power-to-weight ratio and significantly reduced heat generation compared to traditional amplifier designs. The four independent channels provide system designers with versatile configuration options, making the PLX1804 an ideal choice for powering multi-zone distributed audio systems, bi-amplified or tri-amplified speaker arrays, and clusters of stage monitors where channel count and space efficiency are critical. Its ability to deliver clean, reliable power across all channels simultaneously makes it a workhorse for installed sound in performing arts venues, houses of worship, and commercial applications.

Each channel of the PLX1804 is equipped with individual level controls and comprehensive status indication via LED meters on the front panel, allowing for precise gain staging and real-time monitoring of signal and clipping. The amplifier incorporates sophisticated protection circuitry that guards against common failure modes such as thermal overload, short circuits, and excessive DC offset, ensuring the long-term reliability of both the amplifier and the connected loudspeakers. The flexible design supports various load configurations, with channels capable of being bridged in pairs to deliver higher power to a single load, providing additional versatility for powering main loudspeakers or subwoofers when needed.

Constructed with a durable steel chassis, the PLX1804 features a forced-air cooling system with temperature-controlled variable-speed fans, ensuring efficient thermal management even during sustained high-power operation. Connectivity is comprehensive, with balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS inputs for each channel, and robust binding post speaker outputs. By combining high channel density, substantial power output, and proven reliability in a space-saving form factor, the QSC PLX1804 offers audio system integrators a powerful and flexible amplification solution that maximizes performance per rack unit, simplifying system design and reducing infrastructure complexity.

Key Features

  • Very light weight ("02" models, 21 lb/9.5 kg, "04" models 13 lb/5.9 kg)
  • Cooling design exhausts hot air out the front, keeping the rack cool -flow-through heat sinks require no filters that could become clogged
  • Front panel LED power, clip, -10 dB, and signal present indicators for system monitoring and troubleshooting - 02 models also feature bridge and parallel mode LED indicators
  • Two Speakon® NL4 output connectors provide positive-locking speaker connections - upper connector provides both channel outputs on all four poles (Channel 1: 1+, 1-; channel 2: 2+, 2-) for bridged mono or for single-cable connection to bi-amplified speakers
  • 21-position front-panel gain controls for precise, repeatable amplifier adjustment

QSC PLX1804 PLX2 Series Professional Power Amplifiers Specs

Amplifier Performance
Channels
4
Amplifier Class
Class D (Switch-mode)
Rated Power (8Ω per Ch)
450W
Rated Power (4Ω per Ch)
650W
Bridge-Mono Power (8Ω)
1300W per pair
Electrical Specifications
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-0.3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.05% (20Hz-1kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>105 dB (A-weighted)
Damping Factor
>500 @ 8Ω
Input & Output
Input Connectors
4x XLR & 1/4" TRS
Output Connectors
4x Binding Posts
Input Sensitivity
1.4 Vrms
Control & Operation
Front Panel Controls
Level per channel, LEDs
Protections
Thermal, Short Circuit, DC
Cooling
Dual Variable Speed Fans
Physical & Thermal
Rack Spaces
2U
Dimensions
89 mm H x 483 mm W x 422 mm D
Weight
16.8 kg

Key Features

  • Very light weight ("02" models, 21 lb/9.5 kg, "04" models 13 lb/5.9 kg)
  • Cooling design exhausts hot air out the front, keeping the rack cool -flow-through heat sinks require no filters that could become clogged
  • Front panel LED power, clip, -10 dB, and signal present indicators for system monitoring and troubleshooting - 02 models also feature bridge and parallel mode LED indicators
  • Two Speakon® NL4 output connectors provide positive-locking speaker connections - upper connector provides both channel outputs on all four poles (Channel 1: 1+, 1-; channel 2: 2+, 2-) for bridged mono or for single-cable connection to bi-amplified speakers
  • 21-position front-panel gain controls for precise, repeatable amplifier adjustment

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