PowerMatch® Class-D amplifier - New, proprietary design combines Class-D efficiency with a dual-feedback circuit that continuously monitors and controls both the current and voltage of the output devices
This combination provides the PowerMatch amplifier with the highest-quality output power, audio performance, reliability and efficiency
QuadBridge™ output mode - Outputs can be configured as single, dual, or quad channel modes, which allows 4 kW of power to be allocated between 2 to 8 channels
These software-selectable configurations range from 8 channels at 500 watts, 4 channels at 1000 watts, 2 channels at 2000 watts or mixed combinations
Dual or quad modes can drive either low-impedance or 70 V or 100 V loads
The Bose PowerMatch PM8500 is a configurable professional power amplifier delivering concert sound quality for fixed installation sound reinforcement systems. Building on the ruggedness proven by 20 years of experience building Class-D power amplifiers for the automotive market, the PM8500 adds numerous new Bose patented technologies to simultaneously provide class-leading power, efficiency, sound quality and reliability.
PowerMatch® Class-D amplifier - New, proprietary design combines Class-D efficiency with a dual-feedback circuit that continuously monitors and controls both the current and voltage of the output devices
This combination provides the PowerMatch amplifier with the highest-quality output power, audio performance, reliability and efficiency
QuadBridge™ output mode - Outputs can be configured as single, dual, or quad channel modes, which allows 4 kW of power to be allocated between 2 to 8 channels
These software-selectable configurations range from 8 channels at 500 watts, 4 channels at 1000 watts, 2 channels at 2000 watts or mixed combinations
Dual or quad modes can drive either low-impedance or 70 V or 100 V loads
PeakBank™ power supply - Regenerative 4-quadrant power supply with fast-tracking PFC supports high efficiency, while improving the peak burst power for superior transient response and current reserve for bass impact
8 x 500 W from single household AC mains - The PM8500 delivers 4 kW rated power from a single AC mains outlet, with greater than 75% conversion efficiency
Optimized loudspeaker processing - Integrated audio DSP for loudspeaker EQ, crossover, delay and limiting
When used with RoomMatch® and other Bose loudspeakers, the presets provide all required signal processing with optimized protection limiting of self-powered loudspeakers
Software setup and network monitoring - All models have USB for Bose ControlSpace® Designer programming, with PM8500N adding Ethernet network control and monitoring
Digital expansion card slot - Accommodates optional PowerMatch digital expansion cards such as the PowerMatch ESPLink and PowerMatch CobraNet® cards
Digital expansion cards help expand the input capability from analog to digital sources
Amplifier Signal Type - Audio
Amplifier Type - Power Amplifier
Spec Sheet available - Yes
Communication Ports:
Ethernet on PM8500N
Mount Type:
Rack
Number of Channels:
8
Number of Inputs:
8
Number of Outputs:
8
Number of Watts Per Channel:
500 Watt
Rack Units (Height):
2
AC Voltage:
120 Volts
Depth:
20.70 in
Height:
3.50 in
Width:
19 in
Product Weight:
28 lbs
Shipping Weight:
35 lbs
Maximum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
20 kHz
Maximum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
20000 Hz
Minimum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
20 Hz
Minimum Frequency Response (Bandwidth):
0.02 kHz
Operating Temperature (Maximum):
104 F
Operating Temperature (Minimum):
32 F
Current Draw:
15 Amps
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N):
0.10 %
CobraNet card
- CobraNet Card for PM8500 / 8500N Configurable Power Amplifier
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