Overview
Featuring 12 channels (8 mono channels or 4 mono + 4 stereo channels), built-in high quality effects and a massive 630 watts per channel at 4Ω, the EMX5 is versatile and powerful enough to handle most small and medium gigs.
- 2x 630W [4Ω], 2x 460W [8Ω] (1kHz THD+N less than 10% CEA2006)
- 2x 500W [4Ω], 2x 370W [8Ω] (1kHz THD+N less than 1% CEA2006)
- Powerful High Efficiency Class-D Amplifier
- 12 Line Inputs (8 mono + 4 stereo)
- High-Z input (channel 4) to connect guitars or basses directly
- 1-Knob Master EQ
- Onboard Feedback Suppressor
- Comprehensive, professional 24 different effects
- Metal chassis for extended operation and robustness
- Large handles for extreme portability and protection
- Universal power supply eliminates concern on power fluctuations
- Optional rack-mount kit available
Finance
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Specs
Outline
| I/O | Inputs | TOTAL 12 channels : 8 Mono (MIC/LINE), 4 Stereo (LINE) |
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| Phantom power | +48 V |
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| Outputs | SPEAKERS [A, B], AUX1 SEND, AUX2 SEND, STEREO OUT [L, R], REC OUT [L, R] |
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| Control and others | FOOT SWITCH : Effect Mute on/off |
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| Bus | Stereo: 1, AUX: 2 (Including FX) |
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| Input Channel Function | PAD | 30 dB (CH1-4) |
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| Hi-Z | Supported (CH4) |
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| HPF | 80 Hz, -12 dB/oct. (CH1–3) |
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| COMP | 1-knob COMP (CH1–4) |
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| EQ HIGH | 10 kHz +15 dB / -15 dB (Shelving) |
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| EQ MID | 2.5 kHz +15 dB / -15 dB (Peaking) |
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| EQ LOW | 100 Hz +15 dB / -15 dB (Shelving) |
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| On-board processors | DSP | SPX Algorithm 24 programs, Feedback suppressor, Master EQ, Monitor EQ |
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| On-board amplifiers | Maximum output power @4ohms | 1kHz THD+N less than 10% (CEA2006) : 630 W + 630 W, 1kHz THD+N less than 1% (CEA2006) : 500 W + 500 W |
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| Maximum output power @8ohms | 1kHz THD+N less than 10% (CEA2006) : 460 W + 460 W, 1kHz THD+N less than 1% (CEA2006) : 370 W + 370 W |
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| Level Meter | 2 × 7 points LED meter (-20, -10, -6, 0, +6, +10, PEAK) |
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General specifications
| Frequency response | Input to SPEAKERS : +1 dB/-3 dB (40 Hz to 20 kHz), Input to STEREO OUT, AUX1 SEND, AUX2 SEND : +0.5 dB/-1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) , refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz |
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| Total harmonic distortion | Input to SPEAKERS: 0.1% @ 10 W (40 Hz to 20 kHz), 0.05% @ 50 W (1 kHz) ; Input to STEREO OUT, AUX1 SEND, AUX2 SEND: 0.03% @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), 0.007% @ +20 dBu (1 kHz), (THD+N, measured with 22 kHz LPF) |
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| Hum & noise level | Equivalent input noise | -117 dBu (Noise is measured with A-weighting filter) |
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| Residual output noise | Input to SPEAKERS : -70 dBu(40Hz to 20kHz, STEREO MASTER LEVEL: min); Input to STEREO OUT, AUX1 SEND, AUX2 SEND : -82dBu(20Hz to 20kHz, STEREO MASTER LEVEL: min) (Noise is measured with A-weighting filter) |
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| Crosstalk | -85 dB (1 kHz, Measured with 1 kHz band pass filter) |
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| Protection circuit | Load protection | DC-fault |
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| Amplifier protection | Over heat protection, Over current protection, Integral power protection |
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| Power supply protection | Over heat protection, Over current protection |
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| Power requirements | AC 100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz |
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| Power consumption | 42 W (Idle) / 210 W (1/8 Power) |
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| Dimensions | W | 465 mm (18 5/16") |
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| H | 308 mm (12 1/8") |
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| D | 325 mm (12 13/16") |
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| Net weight | 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) |
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| Accessories | Owner’s Manual, Technical Specifications, AC power cord (2.5 m) |
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| Options | Foot switch: FC5, Rack-mount brackets: RK-EMX7 |
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| Others | Operating Temperature : 0 to +40℃ |
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(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of signal generator (Rs) = 150 Ω All level controls are at their maximum position if not specified.)
Input Characteristics
| Input Jack | MIC/LINE | Hi-Z | Actual Load Impedance | For Use with Nominal | Input Level | Connector |
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| Sensitivity *1 | Nominal Level (▼ Position) *2 | Max. Before Clip |
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| CH 1–4 | XLR | MIC | - | 3 kΩ | 50–600 Ω Mics | -60 dBu (0.775 mV) | -43 dBu (5.48 mV) | -15 dBu (138 mV) | Combo jack *3 (Balanced) |
| LINE | - | -30 dBu (24.5 mV) | -13 dBu (173 mV) | +15 dBu (4.36 V) |
| Phone | MIC | - | 8 kΩ | 600 Ω Lines | -50 dBu (2.45 mV) | -33 dBu (17.3 mV) | -5 dBu (436 mV) |
| LINE | - | -20 dBu (77.5 mV) | -3 dBu (548 mV) | +25 dBu (13.8 V) |
| CH 4 (Hi-Z) | Phone | MIC | ON | 1 MΩ | 10 kΩ Lines | -50 dBu (2.45 mV) | -33 dBu (17.3 mV) | -5 dBu (436 mV) | Phone jack *4 (Unbalanced) |
| LINE | -20 dBu (77.5 mV) | -3 dBu (548 mV) | +20 dBu (7.75 V) |
| CH 5/6, 7/8 | XLR | - | - | 3 kΩ | 50–600 Ω Mics | -60 dBu (0.775 mV) | -43 dBu (5.48 mV) | -15 dBu (138 mV) | XLR-3-31 *5 (Balanced) |
| Phone | 10 kΩ | 600 Ω Lines | -20 dBu (77.5 mV) | -3 dBu (548 mV) | +25 dBu (13.8 V) | Phone jack *4 (Unbalanced) |
| CH 9/10, 11/12 | XLR | - | - | 3 kΩ | 50–600 Ω Mics | -60 dBu (0.775 mV) | -43 dBu (5.48 mV) | -15 dBu (138 mV) | XLR-3-31 *5 (Balanced) |
| Pin | 10 kΩ | 600 Ω Lines | -8 dBu (316 mV) | +10 dBu (2.45 V) | +25 dBu (13.8 V) | RCA pin (Unbalanced) |
| CH 11/12 | Mini jack | - | - | 10 kΩ | 600 Ω Lines | -8 dBu (316 mV) | +10 dBu (2.45 V) | +25 dBu (13.8 V) | Stereo mini jack *6 (Unbalanced) |
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
*1 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dBu (1.228 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain. (All level controls are at their maximum position.)
*2 Level controls setting : Channel level controls are at their t position. Master level controls are at their maximum position.
*3 1&Sleeve = GND, 2&Tip = HOT, 3&Ring = COLD
*4 Tip = Signal, Sleeve = GND
*5 1 = GND, 2 = HOT, 3 = COLD
*6 Tip = LEFT, Ring = RIGHT, Sleeve = GND
Output Characteristics
| Output Jack | Actual Source Impedance | For Use with Nominal | Output level | Connector |
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| Nominal | Max. Before Clip |
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| STEREO OUT L, R | 600 Ω | 10 kΩ Lines | +4 dBu (1.228 V) | +20 dBu (7.75 V) | Phone jack *1 (Impedance balanced) |
| AUX SEND 1, 2 | 600 Ω | 10 kΩ Lines | +4 dBu (1.228 V) | +20 dBu (7.75 V) | Phone jack *1 (Impedance balanced) |
| REC OUT L, R | 600 Ω | 10 kΩ Lines | -10 dBV (0.308 V) | +18 dBV (7.75 V) | RCA pin (Unbalanced) |
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms 0 dBV = 1.00 Vrms)
*1 Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND
Speaker Output Characteristics
| Output Jack | Actual Source Impedance | For Use with Nominal | Output level | Connector |
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| 1 kHz THD+N < 1% (CEA2006) | 1 kHz THD+N < 10% (CEA2006) |
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| SPEAKERS A, B | < 0.1 Ω | 4 Ω Speakers | 600 W | 710 W | speakON NL4 *1 Phone jack *2 |
| 8 Ω Speakers | 400 W | 500 W |
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
*1 1+ = Positive, 1- = Negative
*2 Tip = Positive, Sleeve = Negative
