Description
QSC CX168 8 Channel Low-Z Power Professional Amplifier 



  Features:    Specifications:
  • 100 watts per channel at 70 volts (CX108V)
  • 90 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 130 watts per channel at 4 ohms (CX168)
  • Compact size - only two rack spaces and 14" deep for reduced rack space
  • Channel pairs bridgeable for maximum flexibility
  • Exclusive PowerLight switch-mode power supply technology for high performance and compact size
  • Active Inrush Limiting eliminates AC inrush current, removing the need for expensive power sequencers
  • Four HD15 DataPorts (one per channel pair) for Q-Sys and QSControl computer control and monitoring
  • Custom integrated gain control security cover for tamper-proof installations
  • 1 dB recessed detented gain controls for fast and accurate settings
  • Detachable Euro style input and output connectors
  • DIP switch control for clip limiters, high-pass filters, bridge mono and parallel operation
  • Selectable high-pass filters protect speakers and prevent speaker transformer saturation with minimal effect on program material (33 Hz or 70 Hz; CX168)
  • Comprehensive front panel indicators including signal, clip, bridge mono and parallel input LEDs
  • Fully protected - including DC, infrasonic and ultrasonic, thermal overload and short circuit protection
  • High-performance Class AB+B complementary bipolar output circuitry
  • Light weight - only 21 pounds (9.5 kg) for easier racking and shipping
  • 3-year warranty plus optional 3-year extended service contract
  • All CX Series amplifiers meet the European Union's, 2006 RoHS directive to restrict the use of hazardous materials used in electronic devices.
  • 8 ohms 0.05% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 90W
  • 4 ohms 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 130W
  • 8 ohms 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 100W (All Channels), 140W (Single Channel)
  • 4 ohms 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 140W (All Channels), 180W (Single Channel)
  • 16 ohms 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz (BRIDGE MONO MODE): 180W
  • 8 ohms 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz (BRIDGE MONO MODE): 260W
  • Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz): -107 dB
  • Input Sensitivity (for full-rated output power): 1.35 Vrms @ 8 ohms
  • Voltage Gain: 20x (26 dB)
  • Input Clipping: 6 Vrms (+18 dBu)
  • Output Circuitry: Class AB+B
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB, 8 Hz - 50 kHz, +0/-3 dB
  • Damping Factor: Greater than 200 (5 kHz and below)
  • Input Impedance: 6 kilohms unbalanced, 12 k ohm balanced
  • Distortion (SMPTE-IM): Less than 0.02%
  • Distortion (typical) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz10 dB below rated powerLess than 0.1% THD
  • Distortion (typical) 1.0 kHz and belowfull rated p: Less than 0.03% THD
  • Connectors Input: 3-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks, (one per ch.)
  • Connectors DataPort: HD-15 Connector, (Ch 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8)
  • Connectors Output: Two 8-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks
  • Cooling: Variable speed fan, rear-to-front airflow through tunnel heat sink
  • Controls Front: AC switch, Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 gain knobs
  • Controls Rear: DIP switches for Ch.1 - Ch.8, clip limiter on/off, LF filter on/off, LF filter freq select 33 or 70 Hz for CX168, LF filter freq select 50 or 75 Hz for CX108V, inputs parallel or stereo; bridge mode
  • Indicators PWR-ON: Green LED
  • Indicators SIGNAL-35db: Green LED (1 per channel)
  • Indicators CLIP: Red LED (1 per channel)
  • Amplifier Protection: Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and RF protection; Stable into reactive or mismatched loads
  • Load Protection: On/off muting; Individual channel DC fault blocking
  • Dimensions: 19" (48.3 cm) rack mounting, 3.5"(8.9 cm) tall (2 rack spaces), 14" (35.6 cm) deep (from front mounting rails)
  • Weight: 1 lb (9.5 kg) net, 27 lb (12.3 kg) shipping
  • Power Requirements: 100, 120, 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz (configured at factory)











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