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4-Channel Power Amplifier for Touring and Installations
With 5,000 W across four channels in a single rack space at a mere 7.4kg/16.3lbs weight, the M50Q is equally versatile in touring and permanently installed racks. Legendary sound quality deriving from Powersoft′s patented technologies, and outstandingly high efficiency are making the M50Q the leader in its class. Optimized for mid-sized sound systems and 4Ω loads, it is a fantastic value, practically as well as commercially.
In use worldwide by leading touring and event sound companies, Powersoft amplifiers are preferred among the top ranking system designers, sound engineers, and contractors for providing reliable premier-grade power and headroom in the smallest possible package size. Maximum efficiency warrants minimum current draw, heat dissipation and power consumption, resulting in ′green′ products, saving the user a substantial amount of money over time.
The M50Q is also available with on-board DSP and Ethernet interface. While the high-performance DSP with FIR/IIR filters is hidden inside and safe against accidental or intentional tampering, monitoring of vital system and amplifier data can be done via Armonía Pro Audio Suite™ software, the same user interface on the same network as for all Powersoft amplifiers. Locally, the M50Q DSP+ETH lets the user access up to four presets per pushbutton on the rear panel.
Key applications:
- Small to Medium Scale Portable and Installed Systems
- Stage Monitoring
- Fullrange Loudspeakers
- Large/High Power 70/100V Systems
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- Resorts and Hotels
- Theme Parks
- Live and Dance Clubs
- Mobile DJ′s
Key benefits/features:
- Weight and space saving: highly efficient switch mode PSU and Class D design in only one rack space (1U) and appr. 7kg/15lbs
- Maximum flexibility: 2- and 4-channel models, all channel pairs bridgeable
- Outstanding sonic quality per design, including patented output filters
- Power saving: reduced current draw resulting in lower power consumption and cost – Green Audio Power™!
- Highly integrated and communicative: internal state-of-the-art DSP and Ethernet interface*
All features:
- Compact size and light weight - all models only 1 RU and 12 kg (26 pounds) for easier racking and shipping
- Powersoft legendary universal switch mode power supply up to 290V tolerant , compact, high performance
- AC mains voltage switchable 115V/230V
- Detachable AC mains cord
- Low Inrush Limiting reduces AC inrush current, removing the need for expensive power sequencers
- Fixed frequency switch mode output stage for highest grade audio accuracy
- Patented output filter with ripple cancellation network
- Recessed front panel level controls and LED indicators
- Temperature controlled continuous variable speed fan, front to rear airflow
- Neutrik® XLR balanced input and Speakon® output connectors
- Fully protected circuitry design including DC, infrasonic, high frequency, thermal overload and short circuit
- Clip and RMS limiters to protect loudspeakers from damage from clipped wave forms and steady non-audio signals
- Full four years warranty
* = DSP+ETH version only
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Number of channels
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4 |
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| Output power |
4 Ω |
8 Ω |
100V |
70V |
8 Ω bridged |
| EIAJ test standard, 1 kHz, 1% THD |
4 x 1,250 W |
4 x 750 W |
4 x 1,250 W **
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4 x 1,200 W
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2,500 W per channel pair
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| Max. output voltage |
135 V(peak) |
| Max. output current |
65 A(peak) |
| AC MAINS POWER |
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| Power supply |
Universal, regulated switch mode |
| Operating voltage |
100 V - 240 V (factory selection) ± 10%, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
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| Consumption / current draw |
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@ 230 V |
@ 115 V |
| Idle |
64 W |
0.51 A |
0.6 A |
| 1/8 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* |
905 W |
5.8 A |
11.6 A |
| 1/4 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* |
1,772 W |
11.1 A |
22.2 A |
| THERMAL |
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| Environmental operating temperature |
0-45° C / 32-113° F |
| Thermal dissipation |
Fan, continuously variable speed, temperature controlled, front to rear airflow |
| Idle |
55 kcal/hr |
218 BTU/hr |
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| 1/8 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* |
241kcal/hr |
955 BTU/hr |
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| 1/4 of max. output power @ 4 Ω* |
449 kcal/hr |
1,781 BTU/hr |
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| AUDIO |
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Gain
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32dB, 30dB, 28dB, 26dB, 24dB, 22dB, 20dB, 18dB, 14dB, 4dB, -∞, user selectable |
| Input sensitivity @ 8 Ω |
1.94 V / 7.97 dBu |
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| Max input level |
6 V / 17.8 dBu |
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| Input impedance |
10 kΩ |
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| Frequency response |
10 Hz - 30 kHz (1 W @ 8 Ω, ± 3 dB) |
THD+N / SMPTE IMD
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< 0.05% @ 1/2 of full power |
| DIM100 IMD |
typ. <0.005% (<0.02% @ >0.1 W) |
| S/N ratio |
>110 dBA (20 Hz - 20 kHz, A weighted) |
| Crosstalk separation |
>70 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Slew rate |
40 V/µs @ 8 Ω, input filter bypassed |
| Damping factor @ 8 Ω |
>5000 @ 100 Hz |
| FRONT PANEL |
| Indicators |
3 LEDs per channel: 2 x green, 1 x red 3 status LEDs: 1 x green, 1x white, 1 x yellow |
| Controls |
1 stepped level attenuator pot per channel Mains switch
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| Maintenance |
Dust filters foam behind front panel
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| REAR PANEL |
| Audio signal input connectors |
4 x balanced Neutrik® XLR female
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| Loudspeakers output connectors |
4 x Neutrik® Speakon NL4MD |
| AC mains |
IEC C13 16A connector; AC mains cord with 3-pin plug 15A for US, IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation |
| Controls |
2 x link switch, linking analog inputs 1 & 2 and 2 & 4
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| CONSTRUCTION |
| Dimensions |
W 483 mm / 19", H 44.5 mm / 1U, D 358 mm / 14.1"
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| Weight |
7.3 kg / 16 lbs |
| Chassis |
1 mm (0.04”) steel chassis and steel removable dust cover, 3 mm (0.12”) steel front panel, screw hole preotection, steel side reinforcement & rear support |
M50Q DSP+ETH ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Output power |
4 Ω |
8 Ω |
100V
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70V |
8 Ω bridged |
| EIAJ test standard, 1 kHz, 1% THD |
4 x 1,250 W |
4 x 750 W |
4 x 1,250 W ***
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4 x 1,200 W ****
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2,500 W per channel pair
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| REAR PANEL |
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Network data port Ethernet
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1 x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches |
| DSP preset selection |
2 x Pushbutton (stepping through bank of 4 presets) 2 x 4 LED preset indicators |
DSP
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A/D converter
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Dual 24bit 24/48 kHz Tandem® architecture, dynamic range 118 dB(A) mono, 100 dB(A) stereo, THD <0.02% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| D/A converter |
Dual 24bit 24/48 kHz Tandem® architecture, 115 dB(A) dynamic range, THD <0.02% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Presets |
Bank of 4 presets, management and upload via Armonía Pro Audio Suite™ |
| Delay for time alignment |
<10 ms per output |
| Crossover filters |
Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, 6dB/oct to 48dB/oct |
| Output equalizer |
Up to 9 fully parametric per channel: peaking, hi/lo shelving, hi/lo pass, band pass, band stop, all pass |
Input equalizer
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5 types (PEQ, shelving, band pass, band stop, all pass) |
| Limiters |
Peak limiter, RMS limiter, frequency dependent RMS limiter
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* = With pink noise signal ** = External high-pass filter required *** = DSP preset with high-pass filter required **** = DSP preset with high-pass filter and output voltage limiter required
Powersoft reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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Images:
- M50Q, front panel, lo res (176.67 kB)
- M50Q, rear panel, lo res (119.08 kB)
- M50Q DSP+ETH, rear panel, lo res (140.61 kB)
- M50Q, angle 1, lo res (182.96 kB)
- M50Q, angle 2, lo res (212.79 kB)
- M50Q, angle 3, lo res (171.14 kB)
- M Series, stack, angle 1, lo res (551.25 kB)
- M Series, stack, angle 2, lo res (504.83 kB)
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DSP Networking provides impressive remote control capabilities. Based on Powersoft DGMDSP-C, the DSP allows high quality real-time processing for live and install applications. |
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Armonía Pro Audio Suite is the new software for remote control and monitoring of Powersoft amplifiers: K Series, M DSP+ETH Series, D Series, Q Series Duecanali and Ottocanali 1204 DSP+ETH. On-line or off-line system setup and tuning, real-time management and monitoring of all vital functions from a remote PC via a single intuitive graphical user interface. Learn more... |
- PC software for management of sound system including Powersoft amplifiers
- Compatible with Powersoft models of the following series: K, M*, Q**, D**, Ottocanali* and Duecanali. (* = requires "DSP+ETH" version / ** = requires "R" version)
Armonía Datasheet (929.39 kB)
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- Vastly extended features and functionality with DSP equipped amplifiers
- Faster, "real-time" communication and extended functionality with AESOP equipped amplifiers
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