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Rockford Fosgate PM400X4 Punch marine/powersports 4-channel amplifier — 50 watts RMS x 4

Item # 575PM400X4

Rockford Fosgate designed their PM400X4 4-channel amplifier for marine and powersports applications.

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Rockford Fosgate designed their PM400X4 4-channel amplifier for marine and powersports applications.

Item # 575PM400X4

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About the Rockford Fosgate PM400X4

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A powerful, versatile amp for your boat

Rockford Fosgate designed their PM400X4 4-channel amplifier for marine and powersports applications. It'll power systems with front and rear speakers, it'll drive a couple of subs in 2-channel mode, or you can switch the amp to 3-channel mode to power a set of speakers and a subwoofer. 

A powerful, versatile amp for your boat

Rockford Fosgate designed their PM400X4 4-channel amplifier for marine and powersports applications. It'll power systems with front and rear speakers, it'll drive a couple of subs in 2-channel mode, or you can switch the amp to 3-channel mode to power a set of speakers and a subwoofer. 

Built tough for life on the water or off the road

Using a Class AB design, the PM400X4 delivers outstanding performance from a compact package. It's built to stand up to outdoor life, too, with conformal-coated circuitry that withstands moisture and dirt and stainless steel hardware that won't succumb to corrosion.

Rockford Fosgate also uses the innovative Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application (MEHSA3) construction process, which yields up to five times better heat transfer than traditional mounting techniques. As a result, this amp will rock out without overheating, even when tucked into a tight space.

Level setting made easy

The PM400X4 uses Rockford Fosgate's CLEAN level setting technology, so there's no more guesswork while setting your gain levels. Easy-to-see LED indicators identify clipping so you can set your amp up for maximum performance while eliminating distortion.

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Product highlights:

  • 4-channel marine amplifier
  • 50 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (400 watts peak)
  • 100 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms
  • 200 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (bridged)
  • CEA-2006 compliant
  • Class AB amp technology
  • conformal-coated circuit board — suitable for powersports and marine applications
  • marine-grade stainless steel hardware
  • hidden top-mount control panel
  • CLEAN set-up technology with LED input/output indicators
  • speaker-level inputs (speaker wire to RCA adapter required)
  • variable low-pass and high-pass filters
  • frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • built-in Punch EQ with +18dB boost @ 45Hz
  • fuse rating: 60A x 1 (fuse not included)
  • dimensions: 11-1/16"W x 2-7/16"H x 8-13/16"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # PM400X4

What's in the box:

  • 4-Channel marine amplifier
  • 2.5mm Allen wrench
  • Four 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws
  • Setup guide
  • Certificate of Performance Verification

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Features

CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a system of testing and measurement methods for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates a uniform method for determining an amplifier's RMS power output and signal-to-noise ratio. The criteria for measuring power uses a DC input voltage of 14.4 volts and the RMS power output is measured into a 4Ω load with 1% or less Total Harmonic Distortion plus noise (THD+N). CEA-2006 allows consumers to compare amplifiers and receivers under identical conditions. The CEA-2006-rated RMS power output is 50 watts RMS x 4 channels. Additionally the power output into 2Ω is 100 watts RMS x 4 channels and the bridged output is 200 watts RMS x 2 channels (into 4Ω).

Cast Aluminum Heatsink: The cast aluminum heatsink dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. Casting improves cooling efficiency approximately 30% over conventional extruded heatsink designs.

Dynamic Thermal Management (DTM): DTM evenly distributes excess heat across the amplifier's entire heatsink.

MEHSA³ (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application-3rd Generation): MEHSA is a Rockford Fosgate proprietary process that increases the heat transfer from the MOSFET devices to the heatsink. The multi-layer insulated metal MEHSA substrate operates with minimal thermal resistance, spreading heat both downward and outward to quickly dissipate heat from each device across the heatsink. This allows greater power output, enhanced thermal stability, and maximum reliability.

Trans-ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier): Trans-ANA is a circuit that allows the audio signal to pass through the amplifier at low voltage. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage rails via a pair of drive transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an active node formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies. The result is crystal clear sound quality.

NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision): NOMAD is an intelligent protection circuit that uses an analog computer to make real time decisions regarding temperature, voltage, current and impedance. The amplifier is protected without limiting sound output unless needed.

DSM (Discrete Surface Mount): High speed robotics are used in the manufacturing process to place 1% tolerance parts and large board traces. DSM improves the efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature.

CLEAN Set-Up: Rockford's integrated level setting technology, CLEAN (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise), replaces sophisticated test equipment with input/output clip LEDs, allowing you to match the source unit's output to the amp's gain, and optimize the amp's output. The input clip indicator works in conjunction with the audio source volume, illuminating red when the source reaches it's clipping point. The output clip indicator works in conjunction with the input level dial on the amp, illuminating the appropriate color depending on the audio content used for the setup.

Balanced Differential Inputs: Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables by measuring the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal, then subtracting the voltage common to both conductors (noise), resulting in only the clean signal entering the amplifier.

Controls

Input Level: The front and rear sections of the amplifier have separate input level controls. To accommodate the varying range of signal levels from today's factory and aftermarket radios, the input levels are adjustable from 150mV to 12V.

Crossover: The amplifier's internal crossovers are also independent for the front and rear channels. The slope is 12 dB/octave and both can be set to high-pass, all-pass (full range), or low-pass operation. The crossover points are variable from 50 Hz to 250 Hz.

Punch EQ: Both the front and rear amplifier sections have Punch EQ circuits, the function of which changes with the crossover switch. When the crossover is set to low-pass, the Punch EQ acts as a variable bass boost; 0-18 dB at 45 Hz. When the crossover is set to high-pass, the Punch EQ acts as variable treble boost, 0-14 dB at 12.5 kHz. When the crossover is set to all-pass, both the bass and treble boost circuits are active.

Input Switch: With the input switch in the 2-channel position, connecting only the front inputs will send the signal to both the front and rear sections of the amplifier. In the 4-channel position, both front and rear inputs must be used.

Connections

Power Connections: The power and ground terminals are captive c-clamp wire connectors and will accommodate up to 4-gauge wire. An external 60-amp fuse (not included) must be installed on the power wire. The remote turn-on terminal will accept up to 14-gauge wire. A Phillips head screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals.

Fuse: The amplifier does not have an on-board fuse. A 60 amp fuse should be placed on the power wire within 18" of the battery.

Speaker Connections: The four pair of speaker output terminals are also captive c-clamps and will accept up to 8-gauge wire. A Phillips head screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals.

Signal Input: The front and rear RCA inputs will accept either a line-level or speaker-level input. A speaker-level signal can be connected using a Speaker Wire to RCA adapter (sold separately). When using a speaker-level input signal, the auto turn-on feature is active and the remote turn-on terminal becomes a 12 volt output to turn on/off an additional amplifier or other component.

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