Product Description
The Bose Professional PowerMatch PM8500N configurable professional power amplifier provides concert-quality sound with a high level of scalability and configurability for fixed installation sound reinforcement systems. Ethernet-based networking enables configuration, control and monitoring, and an expansion slot supports input from optional digital audio accessory cards. The front-panel USB connection allows for direct configuration PC connection to a single amplifier. PowerMatch amplifiers utilize numerous Bose Professional technologies to deliver an unprecedented combination of performance, efficiency and ease of installation—all in a reliable, proprietary design.
Specification
| Brand | Bose Professional |
| Model | PowerMatch PM8500N |
| Product Type | Configurable Professional Power Amplifier |
| Amplifier Class | Class D |
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Rated Power @ 2Ω | 450 W/channel |
| Rated Power @ 4Ω | 500 W/channel |
| Rated Power @ 8Ω | 300 W/channel |
| Maximum Rated Power | 4000 W @ 4Ω |
| Mono Mode | 450 W @ 2Ω / 500 W @ 4Ω / 300 W @ 8Ω |
| V-Bridge Mode | Up to 1000 W/channel |
| I-Share Mode | Up to 1000 W |
| Quad Mode | Up to 2000 W |
| High-Impedance Support | 70V / 100V |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
| THD+N | <0.4% @ 1 W |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >102 dB, A-weighted |
| Channel Separation | >65 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Damping Factor | >1000 @ 4Ω |
| Analog Inputs | 8 balanced line-level |
| Input Connectors | 8 × 3-pin Euroblock |
| Input Impedance | >100 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Level | +24 dBu |
| Input Sensitivity | 0 / +4 / +12 / +24 dBu, selectable |
| Analog Outputs | 2–8, configurable |
| Output Connectors | 2 × 8-pin Euroblock |
| Digital Audio | Optional expansion card |
| DSP | Integrated |
| DSP Resolution | 24-bit / 48 kHz |
| DSP Routing | 8 × 8 matrix |
| Input EQ | 5-band PEQ, notch, shelving, HPF, LPF |
| Loudspeaker EQ | 9-band PEQ, shelving, HPF, LPF |
| Array EQ | 2-band RoomMatch array EQ |
| Crossover | Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley up to 48 dB/octave |
| Maximum Output Delay | 3 seconds |
| Audio Latency | <0.95 ms |
| Limiters | Peak & RMS voltage |
| Network / Control | Ethernet via RJ-45 |
| Computer Interface | USB Type-B / RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Software | ControlSpace Designer 3.2 or later |
| Cooling | Variable-speed fans, front-to-rear airflow |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1789 W |
| Standby Power | 31 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88 × 483 × 525 mm |
| Rack Space | 2U |
| Net Weight | 12.9 kg |
| Color | Black |