QSC GXD8 4500 Watts Power Amplifier

GXD Series amplifiers are ideal for entertainment and production applications requiring performance and the convenience of integral signal processing. The hallmarks of the QSC brand – professional audio quality, engineering and manufacturing focused on long-term reliability - are all intrinsic to GXD. Add contemporary styling, multiple routing options, light weight, digital signal processing and advanced protection circuitry, and the GXD Series clearly represents real value – something everyone can use. The GXD series is optimized for use with 8 and 4 ohm loudspeaker loads. GXD amplifiers deliver just the right amount of power to the most popular speakers used by entertainers and production professionals.

Key Features

• High peak output power with up to 1600 watts from the GXD 4 and a whopping 4500 Watts from the GXD 8.
• Power levels matched to the most popular loudspeakers and optimized for maximum real-world headroom into 4Ω and 8Ω speaker systems.
• Class D output stage with a universal power supply for high performance and efficiency.
• Extensive and powerful loudspeaker processing built in. Includes high and low-pass filters, 4-band parameteric EQ, 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.

Technical Specifications

8Ω dynamic, both channels driven : 1500 watts
4Ω dynamic, both channels driven : 2250 watts
8Ω continuous, both channels driven : 800 watts
4Ω continuous, both channels driven : 1200 watts
Damping Factor (8Ω) 100
Input Impedance 20 kΩ (balanced), 10 kΩ (unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level +23.5 dBu
Input Connectors (each channel) 3-pin XLR/F / 1/4" TRS, balanced
Output Connectors (each channel)
NL4, binding posts
NL4 pinout:
Channel A on 1+, 1-; Channel B on 2+, 2-
Channel B on 1+, 1-
Amplifier and Load Protection
Short circuit, open circuit, thermal, RF protection
Load protected against DC faults
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
2 × Rotary Encoders
3 × Operational buttons (HOME, ENTER, EXIT)
2 × Green Signal LEDs indicate signal presence
2 × Red A/D Clip LEDs indicate input over-drive and/or amplifier current clipping
Blue Power LED ring indicates AC on
2.12" × 1.0", 256 × 128 pixel LCD
DSP Functions
High-pass filter, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley, adjustable frequency 20 Hz to 4 kHz
Low-pass filter, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley, adjustable frequency 60 Hz to 4 kHz
4-band parametric EQ with variable frequency, gain, and bandwidth
Peak limiter with power, agressiveness, and impedance selection
Delay 50 msec max.
Dimensions (HWD) 3.5" (2 RU) × 19" × 10.2" (89 mm × 483 mm × 259 mm)
Weight (Net) 13.2 lb (6.0 kg)
Weight - Shipping 17.3 lb (7.8 kg)
Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant
Carton and Contents Power cable and quick start guide