QSC PL380 2023 - Black

QSC PL380

PowerLight 3 Series is comprised of our “Ultimate Analog” power house amplifier, designed for the most demanding concert and live-sound reinforcement applications. The PL380 features the ground breaking PowerLight™ power supply technology, dramatically reducing weight, eliminating AC mains hum and improving audio quality. Comprehensive remote control and monitoring can also be achieved via the Q-SYS networked platform.

• Class D topology provides efficient performance at extreme power loads
• Three-position Input Sensitivity switch ensures gain-matching with existing amp racks and power systems
• User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filters (30 Hz, 50 Hz, Bypass)
• DataPort connection supports external amplifier control and monitoring via Q-SYS
• XLR and Block Input connectors and Binding post or Neutrik speakON® Output connectors
• Comprehensive internal protection protects amplifiers and loudspeakers against over-current, over-temperature and clipping – without compromising program signal

SPECIFICATIONSPL380 OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL, STERO MODE, both channels driven8Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD1500 W4Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD2500 W2Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD4000 W* OUTPUT POWER, BRIDGE MONO MODE8Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD5000 W4Ω EIA 1 kHz 1% THD8000 W*Typical Distortion
(20 Hz–3 kHz, 3 dB below clip, or 20 Hz–5 kHz, 10 dB below clip, or 20 Hz–20 kHz, 20 dB below clip)
8 ohms
4 ohms
2 ohms
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

0.2%Frequency Response (8 ohms)20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.2 dBNoise (20 Hz–20 kHz, 32 dB Gain)-104 dBDynamic Headroom (4 ohms)2 dBDamping Factor (8 ohms)200Output CircuitryClass DInput Sensitivity
26 dB Setting
32 dB Setting
5.27V
2.67VMaximum Gain (1.2V setting)39.1 dBMaximum Input Level
1.2V setting
32 dBu setting
26 dBu setting
10 V (+22 dBu)
22 V (+29 dBu)
25 V (+30 dBu)AC Power Requirements **
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz
18 A
11 ACordset
120V 50/60 Hz
230V 50 Hz
NEMA L5-30P
CEE 7/7 16AChassis Power Connector
All Voltages
32A PowerConInput Impedance> 10 kΩ balanced, or unbalancedCoolingVariable-speed fan, rear-to-front air flowConnectors (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 connectorsFront ControlsAC power switch
Gain controls, 21 detents, 1 dB steps (each channel)Front Indicators (LED color)Power (Blue)
Bridged (Yellow)
Parallel (Orange)
Clip/Prot (Red × 2)
Level -10 (Orange × 2)
Level -20 (Green × 2)
Signal -35 (Green × 2)Rear Controls (with LED indicators)Input Mode: Bridge (Yellow), Stereo (Green), or Parallel (Orange)
Gain / Sensitivity: 26 dB (Orange), 32 dB (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 ProtectionShort circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection. On/off muting, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limitingProduct Dimensions (H×W×D)89 (2 RU) × 483 × 397 mm
3.5 (2 RU) × 19 × 15.63 inCarton Dimensions (H×W×D)610 × 560 × 178 mm
24 × 22 × 7 inNet Weight11 kg / 24 lbShipping Weight15.0 kg / 33 lbAgency ApprovalsUL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions)