Description
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
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Model | GX5 |
| Output power per channel | |
| 8Ω continous, both channels driven | 500 W |
| 4Ω continous, both channels driven | 700 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) |
| Product Dimensions (H×W×D) | 89 × 483 × 257 mm 3.5 × 19 × 10.1 in |
| Net Weight | 12.6 kg / 28 lb |
| Agency Approvals | UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE Compliant |
| AC Current and Heating, 120 VAC (multiply current by 0.5 for 230 VAC) | GX3 |
| Operating Condition | |
| Idle | AC amps-0.3 BTU/hour-60 |
| 8 + 8 ohms, 1/8 power 1 | AC amps-3.3 BTU/hour-734 |
| 8 + 8 ohms, 1/3 power 2 | AC amps-8.5 BTU/hour-1456 |
| 8 + 8 ohms, full power 3 | AC amps-16.2 BTU/hour-1891 |
| 4 + 4 ohms, 1/8 power 1 | AC amps-5.8 BTU/hour-1160 |
| 4 + 4 ohms, 1/3 power 2 | AC amps-11.2 BTU/hour-2162 |
| 4 + 4 ohms, full power 3 | AC amps-24.5 BTU/hour-3754 |
