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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Bose
®
PowerMatch
™
PM8500 configurable professional power amplifier!
The PowerMatch PM8500 Configurable Professional Amplifier delivers concert sound quality for fixed-installation sound reinforcement
systems. Building on the ruggedness proven by 20 years of experience building Class-D amplifiers for the automotive market, the
PowerMatch PM8500 amplifier adds numerous new Bose proprietary technologies to simultaneously provide class-leading power,
efficiency, sound quality, and reliability.
This document delivers detailed installation and stand-alone configuration information. The information furnished in this guide is
intended to help you install and set up the product, but does not include all details of design, production, or variations of the equipment.
Nor does it cover every possible situation that may arise during installation, operation, or maintenance. If you need assistance beyond
the scope of this guide, please contact your local Bose Representative or Technical Support specialist.
Throughout this document, the naming convention “PM8500” refers to both the PM8500 and PM8500N versions, unless stated
otherwise.
Additional Documents
The following additional documents can help guide you through the setup and use of this product:
• PowerMatchPM8500CongurableProfessionalAmplierInstallationandSafetyGuidelines
This document outlines safety warnings, precautions, basic setup, and configuration. A printed version of this guide is supplied with
the amplifier.
• ControlSpaceDesigner™SoftwareUserGuide(PDF)
This document provides detailed instructions on how to use ControlSpace Designer PC software to fully configure, update, network
control, and monitor the PowerMatch amplifier. This document and the free ControlSpace Designer software can be downloaded from
pro.Bose.com.
Product Features
• PowerMatch Class-D Amplifier
New, proprietary design combines Class-D efficiency with a dual feedback circuit that continuously monitors and controls both the
current and voltage of the output devices. This combination provides the PowerMatch amplifier with the highest-quality output power,
audio performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• QuadBridge™ Output Mode
Outputs can be configured as single, dual, or quad channel modes, which allows 4 kW of power to be allocated between 2 to 8
channels. These software-selectable configurations range from 8 channels at 500 watts, 4 channels at 1000 watts, 2 channels at 2000
watts, or mixed combinations. Dual or quad modes can drive either low-impedance or 70 V or 100 V loads.
• PeakBank™ Power Supply
Regenerative 4-quadrant power supply with fast-tracking Power Factor Correction (PFC) supports high efficiency, while improving the
peak burst power for superior transient response and current reserve for bass impact.
• 8 x 500 W from Single AC Mains Outlet
The PM8500 delivers 4 kW rated power from a single AC mains outlet, with greater than 75% conversion efficiency.
• Optimized Loudspeaker Processing
Integrated audio DSP for loudspeaker EQ, crossover, delay, and limiting. When used with RoomMatch™ and other Bose
loudspeakers, the presets provide all required signal processing with optimized protection limiting of self-powered loudspeakers.
• Software Setup and Network Monitoring
All models have USB for Bose ControlSpace Designer software programming, with PM8500N adding Ethernet network control and
monitoring.