The PM500X1bd is a 500 Watt mono amplifier with high dynamic power using Class-bd technology and a conformal coated pc board designed for motorsport and marine applications.
Overview
With its super efficient Class-bd circuit topology, the PM500X1bd will drop some serious BASS! Due to its dedicated low frequency response, this amplifier is optimized for mid-bass speakers or subwoofers only. No need to worry because its 1-ohm capability will drive a pair of 4-ohm DVC subwoofers or quad-configuration of 2-ohm DVC subwoofers with ease.
- High level input capable with Auto Turn-On circuit
- Features C.L.E.A.N. Set-up
- Optional remote Punch Level Control (PLC2) ready (w/ input clip indicator)
- RCA pass-thru outputs
- 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
- On-board Punch EQ with +18dB boost @ 45Hz
- Muted turn on
- Stealth top mounted control panel
- Cast aluminum heatsink
- Short circuit protection
- Over current protection
- Infrasonic filter
- Marine grade two part epoxy coating on circuit boards
- Marine grade stainless steel hardware
- 2-Year Warranty
Technologies
CE Compliant
This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 EC).
CEA-2006 Compliant
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
Element Ready™ - Amps
These amplifiers are protected against Dust, UV, Corrosion, and feature Stainless hardware.
Class BD
Class BD amplifiers have 75-80% efficiency ratings vs. 20-60% efficiency ratings of traditional class A/B amplifiers.
Balanced Differential Inputs
Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
DSM
DSM utilize 1% tight-tolerances improving efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.
MEHSA3
MEHSA3 reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
NOMAD
NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.
C.L.E.A.N. Set-Up
C.L.E.A.N. (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) is a patented circuit with in/out clip LEDs to help match a source to amp and optimize output.
Specifications | |
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Heat Sink Type | Cast aluminum |
Speaker Wire Gauge | 8 AWG to 18 AWG |
Power Wire Gauge | 4 AWG |
Signal Output | Low level: 1 RCA pair |
Power Input Connector | Captive C-Clamp |
Speaker Output Connector | Captive C-Clamp |
Signal Input | Hi/Low level: 1 RCA pair |
Bridgeable | No |
Tone Controls | Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz |
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power) | 500 Watts |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Input Sensitivity | 150 mV - 12 V |
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®) | 224 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 410 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm 787 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm |
Efficiency (average) | 86% @ 4-Ohm |
Shipping Weight | 10.8 Lbs. (4.89 Kg.) |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise) | 4-Ohm: <1.0% 2-Ohm: <1.0% 1-Ohm: <1.0% |
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music) | 35 A |
Recommended Fuse (not included) | 80 A |
Suggested Alternator | 75 A |
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power) | 150 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 300 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm |
Crossover Controls | Low-Pass (LP): 50-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth Infrasonic Filter (IF): 28Hz @ 12dB/Octave All-Pass (AP): No |
Operating Voltage | 9 - 16 VDC |
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave) | 70 A |
Cooling | Convection |
Remote Controls | Optional Punch Level Control (PLC2) Ready |
Visual Indicators | Power/Protect/Thermal LED Input Clip LED3 Output Clip LED1,2,3 LED Color Legend: 1BLUE: <0.5% THD 2VIOLET: 1% THD 3RED: 10%+ THD |
Circuit Topology Class | Class BD |
Frequency Response | 20Hz to 250Hz +/- 1.0dB |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.38 x 7.76 x 11.03 (in) 6.05 x 19.71 x 28.02 (cm) |