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Page 12 Installation and Operating Guide English
Installation and Operating Guide pro.Bose.com
PowerMatch
®
Amplifier Line Overview
PowerMatch configurable professional power amplifiers
PowerMatch multi-channel power amplifiers are highly efficient, reliable and configurable. Four amplifier models provide channel and
power options for most fixed-installation audio systems. Each model offers front panel USB connectivity for full access to settings using
ControlSpace
®
Designer™ software. Network versions of each amplifier feature a rear panel RJ45 connector, allowing network setup,
control, and remote monitoring of one or more PowerMatch amplifiers using ControlSpace Designer software and standard network
equipment.
Onboard Loudspeaker Processing and Front Panel Interface
All amplifier models share the same onboard loudspeaker processing and front panel interface but vary in channel count, power, and
Ethernet connectivity.
The following table summarizes the key differences between the PowerMatch amplifier models:
PowerMatch Amplifier Models Total Rated Power Channels (max.) Output Connectors Recommended AC Mains Circuit IEC Power Cord
PM8500 / PM8500N 4000 watts 8 2 20A (120 V) or 16A (230 V) C19
PM8250 / PM8250N 2000 watts 8 2 15A (120 V) or 10A (230 V) C13
PM4500 / PM4500N 2000 watts 4 1 15A (120 V) or 10A (230 V) C13
PM4250 / PM4250N 1000 watts 4 1 15A (120 V) or 10A (230 V) C13
Accessory Cards
PowerMatch amplifiers feature a digital expansion slot for accessory plug-in cards. These cards allow for added I/O flexibility. For
example, the Bose
®
PM ESPLink card provides a shared 8-channel uncompressed digital audio bus between one or more PowerMatch
units and a ControlSpace ESP engineered sound processor. Visit pro.Bose.com for additional information and to view the latest list of
PowerMatch accessory cards.
Accessory Card Product Code
PowerMatch Dante™ network card PC 359844-0020
PowerMatch CobraNet
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card PC 345975-0110
PowerMatch ESPLink digital input card PC 349898-0110
PowerMatch AES3 input card PC 638301-0010
Ideal for use with RoomMatch
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array module loudspeakers
RoomMatch loudspeakers connect and configure easily to PM8500 and PM4500 amplifiers. Built-in loudspeaker and array EQs together
with suitable output power ratings and optimized loudspeaker limiting/protection make these amplifiers ideal for use in designs with
RoomMatch array module loudspeakers.
Interfacing with ControlSpace
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engineered sound processors
PowerMatch amplifiers are designed to be used independently or in any system with most professional audio processing equipment
and loudspeakers. However, there are unique advantages to using PowerMatch with Bose ControlSpace ESP engineered sound
processors. These processors enable multi-channel input options, mixing, routing, processing, and distribution capabilities – all using a
single configuration tool, ControlSpace Designer software.
Using a Bose ESPLink connection, a ControlSpace ESP engineered sound processor can route 8 digital audio channels to multiple
PowerMatch amplifiers for low latency in-rack audio distribution. For wiring digital audio between racks or for use in larger distributed
systems, Audio over Ethernet expansion cards are also available for use with the PowerMatch and ControlSpace ESP processors.
Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
CobraNet is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
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