Description
Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine 500 Watt Class-bd Mono Amplifier
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.
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
General Specifications
CEA-2006 Compliant
CEA-2006 Power Rating150W x 1 @ 4Ω
≤1.0% THD+N
Cta-2006 Compliant
Number of Channels
1
Total Power
(Sum of Rated Power)
(Sum of Rated Power)
500 Watts
Rated Power
(RMS Continuous Power)
(RMS Continuous Power)
150 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm
300 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
300 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
500 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
Dynamic Power
(PVC/PowerCube®)
(PVC/PowerCube®)
224 Watts x 1 @ 4-Ohm
410 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
787 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
410 Watts x 1 @ 2-Ohm
787 Watts x 1 @ 1-Ohm
Bridgeable
No
Frequency Response
20Hz to 250Hz +/- 1.0dB
Input Sensitivity
150 mV - 12 V
Circuit Topology Class
Class BD
Efficiency (average)
86% @ 4-Ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)
4-Ohm: <1.0%
2-Ohm: <1.0%
1-Ohm: <1.0%
2-Ohm: <1.0%
1-Ohm: <1.0%
Signal Input
Hi/Low level: 1 RCA pair
Signal Output
Low level: 1 RCA pair
Tone Controls
Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz
Crossover Controls
Low-Pass (LP): 50-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth
Infrasonic Filter (IF): 28Hz @ 12dB/Octave
All-Pass (AP): No
Infrasonic Filter (IF): 28Hz @ 12dB/Octave
All-Pass (AP): No
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
Input Clip LED3
Output Clip LED1,2,3
LED Color Legend:
1BLUE: <0.5% THD
2VIOLET: 1% THD
3RED: 10%+ THD
Power Wire Gauge
4 AWG
Power Input Connector
Captive C-Clamp
Speaker Wire Gauge
8 AWG to 18 AWG
Speaker Output Connector
Captive C-Clamp
Cooling
Convection
Heatsink
Operating Voltage
9 - 16 VDC
Recommended Fuse
(not included)
(not included)
80 A
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music)
35 A
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)
70 A
Suggested Alternator
75 A
Dimensional Diagram
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2.38 x 7.76 x 11.03 (in)
6.05 x 19.71 x 28.02 (cm)
6.05 x 19.71 x 28.02 (cm)
Shipping Weight
10.8 Lbs. (4.89 Kg.)
