Bose PowerMatch PM8250N User Manual

English User Guide Page 35
pro.Bose.com Installation and Operating Guide
Sample Output Configurations for Different Loudspeaker Loads
For reference, the following two examples illustrate two different output configurations using RoomMatch
®
array module loudspeakers
with PM8500 or PM4500 amplifiers. Front panel configuration settings are provided. While not covered in this documentation,
ControlSpace
®
Designer™ software provides additional configurability to these examples. Further information on this software can be
found on pro.Bose.com.
Configuration of a RoomMatch
®
Two-Module Array (Example 1)
In this example, two full-range RoomMatch array modules are connected to one PowerMatch
®
amplifier, arranged as follows:
(2) Bose
®
RoomMatch 7010 array module loudspeakers (70° H x 10° V)
(1) Bose PowerMatch PM4500 configurable professional power amplifier (PM8500 amplifier similar)
Figure 12. RoomMatch two-module array configuration
Note: All RoomMatch loudspeaker connections use Neutrik NL4 speakON-type cable connectors. Please refer to RoomMatch
loudspeaker documentation for further details.
Front Panel Configuration Menu Settings:
1. MAIN MENU < CONFIG < OUTPUT CONFIG
Set the output configuration for channels 1-4 to MONO mode.
2. MAIN MENU < DSP < SPEAKER PRESETS
For channels 1 and 3 set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RM_Array LF.”
For channels 2 and 4 set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RM_Array HF.”
3. MAIN MENU < DSP < ARRAY EQ
For each input channel that is routed to an output channel, set the MODULES value to 2 and the V-Angle parameter to
20 degrees, which is the total vertical angle of the shown modules. Ensure that the state of the Array EQ is set to ON.
Configuration of a RoomMatch RMS215 Subwoofer Module (Example 2)
In this example, one subwoofer module is connected to one PowerMatch amplifier, arranged as follows:
(1) Bose RoomMatch RMS215 subwoofer
(1) Bose PowerMatch PM8500 configurable professional power amplifier
Figure 13. RoomMatch subwoofer configuration
Front Panel Configuration Menu Settings:
1. MAIN MENU < CONFIG < Output Config
Set the output configuration for channels 1+2 and 3+4 to V-Bridge (Low-Z) mode.
2. MAIN MENU < DSP < Speaker Presets
For channels 1+2 and 3+4, set SERIES to “RoomMatch” and MODEL to “RMS215.”

Bose PowerMatch PM8250N Specifications

General

Damping factor	1000
Amplifier class	D
Audio output channels	- channels
Peak power per channel	- W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	99 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.4 %
Bridge-mode power output per channel (4 Ohm)	500 W
Purpose	Performance/stage
Equalizer	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Speakers connectivity type	-
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	11100 g