Since the 1976 release of the P2200, our first professional power amplifier, Yamaha has strived to achieve the highest possible levels of sound quality, power output, and reliability in sound reinforcement, studio, and installed applications. The new PX series power amplifiers continue this tradition of excellence, utilizing Yamaha’s renowned digital signal processing technology and unparalleled professional audio expertise to achieve a light, durable design, capable of delivering maximum output power to the speakers while simultaneously protecting them with optimized processing. Driven by a newly-developed Class-D amplifier the four new models that make up the PX series are suitable for a broad range of sound reinforcement and installation environments.
PX Series | Power Amps | Products | Yamaha
Powerful, Efficient Design
PX series models are driven by a newly developed Class-D amplifier engine that concentrates all the necessary functions into a single custom LSI chip, and uses PLL technology to control transfer characteristics in real time, achieving impressive sound quality and power. This new single-chip architecture offers higher output and improved performance in a more lightweight, yet reliable design. A combination of cutting-edge technology and an exhaustive component selection process make PX Series amplifiers supremely efficient amplifiers with low noise, reliable protection features, and above all, outstanding sound quality.
DSP for audio processing – Input Routing & Output Routing
Amp Mode allows user to configure the system without any difficulty by selecting the input routing and output routing. Totally 15 types of pattern can be selected.
Input routing (Dual/Parallel/Single/SUM)
Speaker System Structure
FULL+FULL
SUB+SUB
FULL+SUB
Bi-Amp
Boost Full
Boost Sub
Versatile Lineup
With a lineup comprising four new models – 1,200 W x2 PX10, 1050 W x2 PX8, 800 W x2 PX5, and 500 W x2 PX3* – the PX series offers a versatile range of different power output capabilities suitable for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications. The PX3 and PX5 also come equipped with a Power Boost Mode that combines the power output from two channels into one, achieving significantly higher single-channel power levels to drive high power handling speakers when needed (note that the number of channels available is halved in this case). *Power output figures rated at 4 Ω
Sophisticated Signal Processing
PX series models come with flexible onboard PEQ, crossover, filters, delay, and limiter functions as standard, allowing quick and easy system setup via the LCD display, without the need for any additional outboard gear. All models also feature Yamaha’s intelligent D-CONTOUR multi-band dynamic processing, allowing users to achieve consistent clarity and high-quality sound at any output level by tailoring the frequency response of each connected speaker for either front-of-house or monitor configurations.
Easy, Intuitive Setup
To accommodate users with varying levels of sound reinforcement experience, the PX series offers both Basic and Advanced setup modes. Basic mode allows even inexperienced users to easily configure a system that meets their needs, while Advanced mode offers experienced users more precise control over every aspect of their sound. All models feature eight programmable presets for instant recall and reduced setup time that can be saved to a USB thumb drive and shared with other PX amplifiers.
Smart Configuration Wizard
The Config Wizard allows users to save even more time during system setup by assigning optimized speaker settings that match your system configuration– simply select the appropriate filter and crossover for each speaker, and Config Wizard will do the rest. Config Wizard also features presets* specifically tuned for each model in Yamaha’s extensive lineup of passive speakers, including the popular CBR, Club, Installation, and VXS/VXC series, and an advanced mode that allows more detailed configuration of parameters such as input routing, input sensitivity, amp gain, and speaker impedance. *Presets may be added and updated in the future.
Flexible Connectivity, Durable Construction
Equipped with both XLR and TRS inputs, and binding post, SpeakON and phone outputs, PX Series amplifiers offer the flexibility needed for a variety of setups and environments, and the durability to stand up to extended road-use thanks to the sturdy chassis and carrying handle design.
Utilities for Safe and Secure Operation
PX Series amplifiers make it fast and easy to configure panel settings, monitor amplifier status, and transfer data via USB, and also feature a panel locking function to keep your settings safe. Users can even export information such as internal device and log data to USB for rapid troubleshooting should difficulties arise.
PX Series | Power Amps | Products | Yamaha
100V models
PX10
PX8
PX5
PX3
Output power; 1kHz Non-clip 20msec Burst Both channels driven
8Ω
1000W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
4Ω
1200W x 2
1050W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
2Ω
700W x 2
600W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
8Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
800W x 1
600W x 1
4Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
1200W x 1
1000W x 1
120V models
PX10
PX8
PX5
PX3
Output power; 1kHz Non-clip 20msec Burst Both channels driven
8Ω
1000W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
4Ω
1200W x 2
1050W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
2Ω
700W x 2
600W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
8Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
800W x 1
600W x 1
4Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
1400W x 1
1000W x 1
220V-240V models
PX10
PX8
PX5
PX3
Output power; 1kHz Non-clip 20msec Burst Both channels driven
8Ω
1000W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
4Ω
1200W x 2
1050W x 2
800W x 2
500W x 2
2Ω
700W x 2
600W x 2
500W x 2
300W x 2
8Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
800W x 1
600W x 1
4Ω/Power Boost Mode
–
–
1400W x 1
1000W x 1
General specifications
PX10
PX8
PX5
PX3
Sampling frequency rate
Internal
48kHz
48kHz
48kHz
48kHz
A/D D/A Converters
AD/DA: 24-bit linear, 128 times over sampling
AD/DA: 24-bit linear, 128 times over sampling
AD/DA: 24-bit linear, 128 times over sampling
AD/DA: 24-bit linear, 128 times over sampling
Total harmonic distortion
0.1% (1kHz, 10W), 0.3% (1kHz, Half power)
0.1% (1kHz, 10W), 0.3% (1kHz, Half power)
0.1% (1kHz, 10W), 0.3% (1kHz, Half power)
0.1% (1kHz, 10W), 0.3% (1kHz, Half power)
Frequency response
±1.0dB (1W, 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)
±1.0dB (1W, 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)
±1.0dB (1W, 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)
±1.0dB (1W, 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)
S/N ratio
101dB (A-weighted, 8Ω, Gain setting = +14dBu)
101dB (A-weighted, 8Ω, Gain setting = +14dBu)
100dB (A-weighted, 8Ω, Gain setting = +14dBu)
100dB (A-weighted, 8Ω, Gain setting = +14dBu)
Crosstalk
Less than -60dB (Half Power, 8Ω, 1kHz, Vol max input 150Ω shunt)
Less than -60dB (Half Power, 8Ω, 1kHz, Vol max input 150Ω shunt)
Less than -60dB (Half Power, 8Ω, 1kHz, Vol max input 150Ω shunt)
Less than -60dB (Half Power, 8Ω, 1kHz, Vol max input 150Ω shunt)
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
Indicators
POWER x1 (Green), ALERT x1 (Red), USB x1 (Green), PROTECT x2 (Red), CLIP/LIMIT x2 (Red), SIGNAL x2 (Green); Auto LED off feature
POWER x1 (Green), ALERT x1 (Red), USB x1 (Green), PROTECT x2 (Red), CLIP/LIMIT x2 (Red), SIGNAL x2 (Green); Auto LED off feature
POWER x1 (Green), ALERT x1 (Red), USB x1 (Green), PROTECT x2 (Red), CLIP/LIMIT x2 (Red), SIGNAL x2 (Green); Auto LED off feature
POWER x1 (Green), ALERT x1 (Red), USB x1 (Green), PROTECT x2 (Red), CLIP/LIMIT x2 (Red), SIGNAL x2 (Green); Auto LED off feature
Processors
Input summing; D-CONTOUR(FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF); Delay(0 – 74msec); HPF/LPF(cutoff frequency 20Hz~20kHz with polarity control); Speaker Processor(6 band PEQ + Limiter + Delay)
Input summing; D-CONTOUR(FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF); Delay(0 – 74msec); HPF/LPF(cutoff frequency 20Hz~20kHz with polarity control); Speaker Processor(6 band PEQ + Limiter + Delay)
Input summing; D-CONTOUR(FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF); Delay(0 – 74msec); HPF/LPF(cutoff frequency 20Hz~20kHz with polarity control); Speaker Processor(6 band PEQ + Limiter + Delay)
Input summing; D-CONTOUR(FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF); Delay(0 – 74msec); HPF/LPF(cutoff frequency 20Hz~20kHz with polarity control); Speaker Processor(6 band PEQ + Limiter + Delay)
Latency
1.5 msec (Analog Input to Speakers)
1.5 msec (Analog Input to Speakers)
1.5 msec (Analog Input to Speakers)
1.5 msec (Analog Input to Speakers)
Presets
8 user amplifier presets (Factory preset: Speaker presets for Yamaha passive speakers)
8 user amplifier presets (Factory preset: Speaker presets for Yamaha passive speakers)
8 user amplifier presets (Factory preset: Speaker presets for Yamaha passive speakers)
8 user amplifier presets (Factory preset: Speaker presets for Yamaha passive speakers)
Protection circuit
Load protection
POWER switch on/off: Output mute; Output voltage protection: Over voltage limiter, user configurable by wattage and speaker preset; DC-fault: Power Supply shutdown (NOT restored automatically)
POWER switch on/off: Output mute; Output voltage protection: Over voltage limiter, user configurable by wattage and speaker preset; DC-fault: Power Supply shutdown (NOT restored automatically)
POWER switch on/off: Output mute; Output voltage protection: Over voltage limiter, user configurable by wattage and speaker preset; DC-fault: Power Supply shutdown (NOT restored automatically)
POWER switch on/off: Output mute; Output voltage protection: Over voltage limiter, user configurable by wattage and speaker preset; DC-fault: Power Supply shutdown (NOT restored automatically)
Amplifier protection
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Output mute (Restored automatically); Over current: Output mute (Restored automatically); Over voltage: Output limiter (Restored automatically); Integrated Power Limit: Output limiter (Restored automatically)
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Output mute (Restored automatically); Over current: Output mute (Restored automatically); Over voltage: Output limiter (Restored automatically); Integrated Power Limit: Output limiter (Restored automatically)
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Output mute (Restored automatically); Over current: Output mute (Restored automatically); Over voltage: Output limiter (Restored automatically); Integrated Power Limit: Output limiter (Restored automatically)
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Output mute (Restored automatically); Over current: Output mute (Restored automatically); Over voltage: Output limiter (Restored automatically); Integrated Power Limit: Output limiter (Restored automatically)
Power supply protection
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Power supply shutdown; Over voltage: Power supply shutdown; Over current: Power supply shutdown
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Power supply shutdown; Over voltage: Power supply shutdown; Over current: Power supply shutdown
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Power supply shutdown; Over voltage: Power supply shutdown; Over current: Power supply shutdown
Thermal: Output limiter (Restored automatically) → Power supply shutdown; Over voltage: Power supply shutdown; Over current: Power supply shutdown
Amplifier class
Class D, Balanced output circuit (BTL)
Class D, Balanced output circuit (BTL)
Class D, Balanced output circuit (BTL)
Class D, Balanced output circuit (BTL)
Cooling
16 step variable speed fan x 2, front to rear airflow
16 step variable speed fan x 2, front to rear airflow
16 step variable speed fan x 2, front to rear airflow
16 step variable speed fan x 2, front to rear airflow
Power requirements
Depending on area of purchase; 100V 50Hz/60Hz, 120V 60Hz, 220V-240V 50Hz/60Hz *Verified as operating at rated power voltage +/- 10% voltage.
Depending on area of purchase; 100V 50Hz/60Hz, 120V 60Hz, 220V-240V 50Hz/60Hz *Verified as operating at rated power voltage +/- 10% voltage.
Depending on area of purchase; 100V 50Hz/60Hz, 120V 60Hz, 220V-240V 50Hz/60Hz *Verified as operating at rated power voltage +/- 10% voltage.
Depending on area of purchase; 100V 50Hz/60Hz, 120V 60Hz, 220V-240V 50Hz/60Hz *Verified as operating at rated power voltage +/- 10% voltage.
Power consumption
310W (1/8 MAX power, 4Ω, Pink noise at all channels), 60W (4Ω, Idling)
280W (1/8 MAX power, 4Ω, Pink noise at all channels), 60W (4Ω, Idling)
230W (1/8 MAX power, 4Ω, Pink noise at all channels), 55W (4Ω, Idling)
160W (1/8 MAX power, 4Ω, Pink noise at all channels), 55W (4Ω, Idling)
Dimensions
W
480mm (18-7/8″)
480mm (18-7/8″)
480mm (18-7/8″)
480mm (18-7/8″)
H
88mm (3-7/16″): 2U
88mm (3-7/16″): 2U
88mm (3-7/16″): 2U
88mm (3-7/16″): 2U
D
388mm (15-2/8″)
388mm (15-2/8″)
388mm (15-2/8″)
388mm (15-2/8″)
Net weight
7.4 kg (16.31 lbs)
7.2 kg (15.87 lbs)
6.9 kg (15.21 lbs)
6.9 kg (15.21 lbs)
Accessories
USB cover, Owner’s Manual, Specification sheet, AC cable (2.0m) x 1
USB cover, Owner’s Manual, Specification sheet, AC cable (2.0m) x 1
USB cover, Owner’s Manual, Specification sheet, AC cable (2.0m) x 1
USB cover, Owner’s Manual, Specification sheet, AC cable (2.0m) x 1
Others
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
USB 2.0 Standard-A Connector (Female) for Save/Load, Speaker preset update, Firmware update with USB memory; AC inlet x1 with AC cord clamp
Yamaha PX8
$989.99
(PX10 Pictured)
Description
PX Series | Power Amps | Products | Yamaha
Since the 1976 release of the P2200, our first professional power amplifier, Yamaha has strived to achieve the highest possible levels of sound quality, power output, and reliability in sound reinforcement, studio, and installed applications. The new PX series power amplifiers continue this tradition of excellence, utilizing Yamaha’s renowned digital signal processing technology and unparalleled professional audio expertise to achieve a light, durable design, capable of delivering maximum output power to the speakers while simultaneously protecting them with optimized processing. Driven by a newly-developed Class-D amplifier the four new models that make up the PX series are suitable for a broad range of sound reinforcement and installation environments.
PX Series | Power Amps | Products | Yamaha
Powerful, Efficient Design
PX series models are driven by a newly developed Class-D amplifier engine that concentrates all the necessary functions into a single custom LSI chip, and uses PLL technology to control transfer characteristics in real time, achieving impressive sound quality and power. This new single-chip architecture offers higher output and improved performance in a more lightweight, yet reliable design. A combination of cutting-edge technology and an exhaustive component selection process make PX Series amplifiers supremely efficient amplifiers with low noise, reliable protection features, and above all, outstanding sound quality.
DSP for audio processing – Input Routing & Output Routing
Amp Mode allows user to configure the system without any difficulty by selecting the input routing and output routing. Totally 15 types of pattern can be selected.
Versatile Lineup
With a lineup comprising four new models – 1,200 W x2 PX10, 1050 W x2 PX8, 800 W x2 PX5, and 500 W x2 PX3* – the PX series offers a versatile range of different power output capabilities suitable for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications. The PX3 and PX5 also come equipped with a Power Boost Mode that combines the power output from two channels into one, achieving significantly higher single-channel power levels to drive high power handling speakers when needed (note that the number of channels available is halved in this case). *Power output figures rated at 4 Ω
Sophisticated Signal Processing
PX series models come with flexible onboard PEQ, crossover, filters, delay, and limiter functions as standard, allowing quick and easy system setup via the LCD display, without the need for any additional outboard gear. All models also feature Yamaha’s intelligent D-CONTOUR multi-band dynamic processing, allowing users to achieve consistent clarity and high-quality sound at any output level by tailoring the frequency response of each connected speaker for either front-of-house or monitor configurations.
Easy, Intuitive Setup
To accommodate users with varying levels of sound reinforcement experience, the PX series offers both Basic and Advanced setup modes. Basic mode allows even inexperienced users to easily configure a system that meets their needs, while Advanced mode offers experienced users more precise control over every aspect of their sound. All models feature eight programmable presets for instant recall and reduced setup time that can be saved to a USB thumb drive and shared with other PX amplifiers.
Smart Configuration Wizard
The Config Wizard allows users to save even more time during system setup by assigning optimized speaker settings that match your system configuration– simply select the appropriate filter and crossover for each speaker, and Config Wizard will do the rest. Config Wizard also features presets* specifically tuned for each model in Yamaha’s extensive lineup of passive speakers, including the popular CBR, Club, Installation, and VXS/VXC series, and an advanced mode that allows more detailed configuration of parameters such as input routing, input sensitivity, amp gain, and speaker impedance. *Presets may be added and updated in the future.
Flexible Connectivity, Durable Construction
Equipped with both XLR and TRS inputs, and binding post, SpeakON and phone outputs, PX Series amplifiers offer the flexibility needed for a variety of setups and environments, and the durability to stand up to extended road-use thanks to the sturdy chassis and carrying handle design.
Utilities for Safe and Secure Operation
PX Series amplifiers make it fast and easy to configure panel settings, monitor amplifier status, and transfer data via USB, and also feature a panel locking function to keep your settings safe. Users can even export information such as internal device and log data to USB for rapid troubleshooting should difficulties arise.
PX Series | Power Amps | Products | Yamaha
Preset speakers
Fullrange
Subwoofer
Bi-AMP
Additional information