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QSC GXD8 Professional Power Amplifier (800W @ 8ohms)

The QSC GXD series Power amplifier is optimised for use with 8 and 4 ohm loudspeaker loads. GXD amplifiers deliver just the right amount of power to rival the most popular speakers used by entertainers and production professionals. These speakers are equipped with woofers that fall into categories of continuous power capacity - low-power drivers that can handle 150 - 250 watts, and mid to high-power drivers rated around 250-400 watts. 

The GXD amplifiers are unique to other amps in this category that provide little more than a front panel screen to control the same functions that have been under rear-panel, DIP switch control for decades. The GXD amps bring full-function loudspeaker processing capability to a new price point with all the processing necessary to get the most from a loudspeaker system. The DSP section includes High and Low-Pass filters (24dB LR), 4-band parametric equaliser, signal alignment delay, and RMS/Peak speaker protection limiting. Twenty presets for selected typical systems are provided as generic “starting points” are included.

The most common cause of loudspeaker failure is amplifier clipping. The digital limiter used in the GXD amplifiers is set to prevent the amplifier from being driven into clipping while delivering the maximum usable output. In addition to amplifier limiting it also provides smart speaker protection by simply setting the loudspeaker’s continuous power and impedance (4Ω and 8Ω), and selecting whether Mild, Medium or Aggressive protection is desired.

Product Features

• High peak output power with up to a whopping 4500 Watts
• Power levels matched to the most popular loudspeakers and optimised for maximum real-world headroom
• Class-D output stage with a universal power supply for high performance and efficiency
• Extensive and powerful loudspeaker processing built in
• Includes High & Low-Pass filters, 4-band PEQ, Limiting, and Delay
• Large LCD display simplifies amplifier setup and indicates amp status
• Inputs: Parallel XLR and 1/4” TRS connectors for compatibility with any source while providing convenient loop-thru capability
• Precision rotary encoders for gain and DSP parameter control
• Outputs: Professional binding post and NL4 connectors (compatible with NL2) provide for mono and bi-amp speaker connections
• Digital Limiting automatically protects the amplifier from damage due to temperature rise or overdrive
• Adjustable speaker protection to match your loudspeaker’s power and impedance
• Front panel LEDs indicate signal presence, input overload, and amplifier clipping