QSC CMX300Va 2-Channel Power Amplifier (Discontinued)
Part # CMX300Va
Model # CMX 300Va
The CMX 300Va is an economical and rugged power amplifier designed to meet the needs of system integrators. It is based upon the proven, rock-solid, reliable performance found in the award winning RMX Series.

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Description

Details

The CMX 300Va feature set is designed for wide-ranging application in facilities such as performance halls, houses of worship, sports clubs, gymnasiums, dance venues, pubs, and FGM/BGM systems. The CMX 300Va provides unmatched performance, the right power for the job and an affordable price point.

Proven and Reliable Power Plant

CMX 300Va amplifier incorporates everything QSC has learned in more than forty years of striving to deliver worry-free operations without failures. The design of these amplifiers starts with our world-class power supplies. The CMX 300Va uses a powerful, high-current toroidal transformer and filtering to ensure generous energy reserves. This allows the amplifiers to effortlessly handle high-level transients, even when driving abusive 2-ohm speaker loads.

CMX 300Va amplifier is protected from damage from shorted outputs. Automatic current limiting protects the amplifier from damage until the short is corrected. CMX 300Va amplifier also features DC protection systems to prevent loudspeaker damage in the unlikely event of an output transistor failure. DC voltage from the power supply is never passed directly to your speakers, even in the event of an output circuit failure.

Superior Performance

The CMX 300Va amplifier delivers true and accurate studio-quality sound. A full complementary output circuit using high-grade linear output devices generates accurate, flat-frequency response with low distortion.

Features

Features

  • “Flex-Use” loading options allow you to drive low-impedance loads down to 2 ohms and certain models to drive 70 and 100V distributed loudspeaker systems.
  • “Flex-Use” Input connectivity choices including actively balanced barrier strip, XLR, or ¼" TRS.
  • “Flex-Use” Output connectivity choices include NL4 Speakon™ and detachable terminal block.
  • Rack mountable with chassis less than 16" or 40.6 mm deep.
  • 1 dB recessed, detented gain controls for fast, accurate and repeatable settings.
  • Tamper-proof security cover for gain controls.
  • Recessed rear DIP switches for easy selection of stereo, parallel, or bridged mode operation, and the additional choice of enabling/disabling low frequency filter protection.
  • Low-noise variable-speed fans with rear-to-front airflow keep amplifiers and racks cool.
Specification
Stereo Mode
8Ω / FTC 20 Hz – 20 kHz / 0.1% THD185 W
8Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 0.1% THD200 W
4Ω / FTC 20 Hz – 20 kHz / 0.1% THD280 W
4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 0.5% THD300 W
2Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD430 W
Bridge-Mono Mode
8Ω / FTC 20 Hz – 20 kHz / 0.1% THD530 W
8Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 0.1% THD600 W
4Ω / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD830 W
70V Direct Drive / EIA 1 kHz / 1% THD600 W
Signal to Noise (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)> -100 dB
Input Sensitivity at 8Ω1.15 V (+3.4 dBu)
Voltage Gain at 8Ω31.6 x (30 dB)
Output CircuitryClass AB
Power Requirement
Typical, 1/8 power pink noise at 4Ω, 120 VAC4.4 A
Typical, 1/8 power pink noise at 4Ω, 230 VAC2.2 A
Severe, 1/3 power pink noise at 4Ω, 120 VAC6.6 A
Severe, 1/3 power pink noise at 4ΩΩ, 230 VAC3.3 A
Distortion (SMPTE-M)< 0.02%
Distortion (typical)
20 Hz – 20 kHz: 10 dB below rated power< 0.03% THD / 4Ω and 8Ω
1.0 kHz and below: full-rated power< 0.03% THD / 4Ω and 8Ω
Frequency Response20 Hz – 20 kHz: ±1 dB, -3 dB points: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
Damping Factor (1 kHz and below)> 300 at 8Ω
Input Impedance10k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced
Input Clipping10 Vrms (+22 dB)
CoolingContinuously variable-speed fan, rear-to-front air flow
Connectors
InputActive balanced; barrier strip, XLR and ¼" (6.3 mm) – TRS tip and XLR pin 2 positive
OutputDetachable terminal block and Neutrik™ Speakon™
Controls
FrontAC switch, Ch. 1 & 2 gain knobs
Rear10-position DIP switch
Indicators
Power-onGreen LED
SignalYellow LED (1 per channel)
ClipRed LED (1 per channel)
ProtectRed LED
Amplifier ProtectionStable into reactive or mismatched loads
Load ProtectionOn/off muting, AC coupling (CMX 300Va and CMX 500Va)
Load ProtectionTriac crowbar (CMX 800Va and CMX 2000Vaon each channel)
Power Requirements120 and 230 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Dimensions (HWD)
2 RU models3.5" (89 mm) 2 rack spaces x 19" (483 mm) rack mounting x 15.9" (404 mm) deep to rear support ears
Net Weight35 lbs (15.9 kg)
Shipping Weight41 lbs (18.6 kg)
Reviews

Customer Reviews 1 item(s)

This is a great system. It has all the power I needed for my application.
I would recommend Jeff Palladino and Pro Acoustics to anyone who may be thinking about updating an existing audio system or installing a new one. Jeff didn’t tell me what he thought I should have, he walked me through all the different options and explained the pros and cons of each. He made it simple enough for me to understand what would work best for me in my situation. Even after I had paid for the system, but Jeff didn’t stop there. He was always only a phone call away to help with the installation and set-up until everything was exactly the way I wanted it. He even followed up after that to make sure everything was just the way I wanted it to be and I didn’t need any more help. If I ever have any audio needs in the future I will be calling Jeff. The sound is great Jeff, thanks. Review by Pete / (Posted on 2/1/2017)

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