QSC GX5

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" TRS and phono input connectors for compatibility with any source

Outputs: Speakon® combo accepts, 1/4" (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" / 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

Power rating:

8Ω / both channels driven / 1 kHz: 500 W

8Ω / single channel driven / 1 kHz; 600 W

4Ω / both channels driven / 1 kHz; 700 W

4Ω / single channel driven / 1 kHz; 850 W

2Ω / both channels driven / 1 kHz: 350 W

Distortion (typical): 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 1 dB below rated power 8Ω: less than 0.05% / 4Ω: less than 0.1%

Signal to Noise: (20 Hz - 20 kHz) 100 dB

Input Sensitivity: 1.2 Vrms

Voltage Gain (8Ω): 34.4 dB

Output Circuitry: 2-tier Class H

Power Requirements (1/8 power, pink noise at 4Ω, 120 V):6A

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0, 1 dB

Dynamic Headroom (4Ω): 2 dB

Damping Factor: 100

Input Impedance (Ω): Greater than 20k (balanced)

Maximum Input Level: +24 dB (16 Vrms)

Input Connectors (each channel): 3-pin XLR and 1/4" TRS, balanced, parallel Phono, unbalanced

Output Connectors (each channel) Speakon, 1/4", 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

Blue Power LED, AC on

Rear Panel Controls: Full Range / Crossover switch

100 Hz, 3rd order LP (sub), 2nd order HP (top)

Dimensions (HWD): 3.5" (2RU) x 19" x 10.1" (89 mm x 483 mm x 257 mm)

Weight Shipping / Net: 31 (14 kg) / 26 lbs (12 kg)