- DESCRIPTION
- FEATURES
- SPECIFICATIONS
The CX168 provides a high level of channel density in a small,
lightweight form factor ideal for multi-zone audio systems.
Representing the culmination of QSC’s extensive experience
in power amplifier development, the CX168 is a highly
versatile, reliable, and user-friendly tool that will likely remain
a central component of your system for years to come.
- 90W per channel @ 8 Ω, 130W @ 4 Ω
- Channel pairs bridgeable for maximum flexibility
- PowerWave technology delivers tighter bass and cleaner highs
- Four HD-15 DataPort connectors (one per channel pair) for Q-SYS
- control/monitoring
- Power Ratings:
- 8 Ω, 0.05% THD: 90W
- 4 Ω, 0.1% THD: 130W
- Midband Rating, 8 Ω, 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 100W all channels, 120W single channel
- Midband Rating, 4 Ω, 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 140W all channels, 180W single channel
- 16 Ω 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 180W
- 8 Ω 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 260W
- Input Impedance: 6 kΩ unbalanced, 12 kΩ balanced
- Input Connectors: 3-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks (one per channel)
- Data Port Connector: HD-15 Connector (Ch 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8)
- Output Connector: Two 8-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks
- Front Controls: AC switch, Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 gain knobs
- Rear Controls: DIP switches for Ch. 1 - Ch. 8, clip limiter on/off, LF filter on/off, LF
- filter freq select 33 or 70 Hz, inputs parallel or stereo; bridge mode
- 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 (W x H x D): 19" x 3.5" x 14" (2 U)
- Weight: 21 lbs. net, 27 lbs. shipping
QSC CX168 Compact 8-CH Low-Z Power Amplifier
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- DESCRIPTION
- FEATURES
- SPECIFICATIONS
The CX168 provides a high level of channel density in a small,
lightweight form factor ideal for multi-zone audio systems.
Representing the culmination of QSC’s extensive experience
in power amplifier development, the CX168 is a highly
versatile, reliable, and user-friendly tool that will likely remain
a central component of your system for years to come.
- 90W per channel @ 8 Ω, 130W @ 4 Ω
- Channel pairs bridgeable for maximum flexibility
- PowerWave technology delivers tighter bass and cleaner highs
- Four HD-15 DataPort connectors (one per channel pair) for Q-SYS
- control/monitoring
- Power Ratings:
- 8 Ω, 0.05% THD: 90W
- 4 Ω, 0.1% THD: 130W
- Midband Rating, 8 Ω, 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 100W all channels, 120W single channel
- Midband Rating, 4 Ω, 0.1% THD 1 kHz: 140W all channels, 180W single channel
- 16 Ω 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 180W
- 8 Ω 0.1% THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 260W
- Input Impedance: 6 kΩ unbalanced, 12 kΩ balanced
- Input Connectors: 3-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks (one per channel)
- Data Port Connector: HD-15 Connector (Ch 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8)
- Output Connector: Two 8-pin Euro-style detachable terminal blocks
- Front Controls: AC switch, Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 gain knobs
- Rear Controls: DIP switches for Ch. 1 - Ch. 8, clip limiter on/off, LF filter on/off, LF
- filter freq select 33 or 70 Hz, inputs parallel or stereo; bridge mode
- 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 (W x H x D): 19" x 3.5" x 14" (2 U)
- Weight: 21 lbs. net, 27 lbs. shipping
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