Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine 500 Watt Class-bd Mono Amplifier - PM500X1BD

Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine 500 Watt Class-bd Mono Amplifier - PM500X1BD

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.

Features:

• 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

Technology:

• 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.
  
• Class BD
  Class BD amplifiers have 75-80% efficiency ratings vs. 20-60% efficiency ratings of traditional class A/B amplifiers.
  
• Element Ready™ - Amps
  These amplifiers are protected against Dust, UV, Corrosion, and feature Stainless hardware.
  
• 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.
  
• Engineered In The USA
  These Avatars are a personal signature from the Rockford Fosgate team member(s) who designed and engineered this fanatic product. This statement illustrates our commitment to being Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.
  
• C.L.E.A.N. Set-Up
  Patented circuit with in/out clip LEDs to help match a source to amp and optimize output.

Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 9 - 16 VDC
• Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave): 70A
• Crossover Controls:
  • Low-Pass (LP): 50-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth 
    
  • Infrasonic Filter (IF): 28Hz @ 12dB/Octave 
    
  • All-Pass (AP): No
• Rated Power  (RMS Continuous Power)
• 150 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 
  
• 300 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm 
  
• 500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
• Suggested Alternator: 75 A
• Efficiency (average): 86% @ 4-Ohm
  
• Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
  
  • 224 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm 
    
  • 410 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm 
    
  • 787 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
    
• Input Sensitivity: 150 mV - 12 V
  
• Signal InputHi/Low level: 150 mV - 12 V
• Number of Channels: 1
• Total Power (Sum of Rated Power): 500 Watts
  
• CEA-2006 Compliant:
  
  • CEA-2006 Power Rating
    
    • 150W x 1 @ 4?
      
    • ?1.0% THD+N
• Tone Controls: Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
• Signal Input:
  • Hi/Low level: 1 RCA pair
    
• CEA-2006 Compliant:
  • CEA-2006 Power Rating
    
  • 150W x 1 @ 4Ohm
    
  • <1.0% THD+N
    
• Tone Controls: Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
  
• Signal Output: Hi/Low level: 1 RCA pair
• Power Input Connector: Captive C-Clamp
• Power Wire Gauge: 4 AWG
• Signal Output: Low level: 1 RCA pair
• Speaker Output Connector: Captive C-Clamp
• Speaker Wire Gauge: 8 AWG to 18 AWG
  
• Heat Sink Type: Cast aluminum
  
• 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
  

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 2.38"
• Width: 7.76"
• Depth: 11.03"

Approximate Weight:

• Shipping: 10.8 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 2 Year Parts & Labor