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Equipment file · Touring amplifier with DSP

X Series amplifier

Powersoft · 2010s

Evidence status · documented

Identity and core specifications are documented; some historical fields remain unavailable.

Powersoft's X Series (X4, X4L, X8) combines multichannel amplification with full DSP, routing and matrixing in one chassis; the X8 gives 8 channels up to 40,000 W total, with a universal three-phase supply and optional Dante.

Introduced
2010s
Category
Touring amplifier with DSP
Intended use
Large touring and installed amplification
Production
Powersoft

Equipment photographs · 1

X Series touring amplifier platform

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X Series touring amplifier platform·Powersoft·© Powersoft, used for identification and historical commentary

Why it mattered

  1. 01

    Putting loudspeaker management inside the amplifier cut racks and cabling.

  2. 02

    Its universal supply simplified international touring.

Engineering record

Power
X4 20,000 W; X4L 32,800 W; X8 40,000 W[1]
Power supply
Single, bi- or three-phase without manual selection[2]

Original pricing

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2026 equivalent

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Use in the field

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Manuals & original documents

Sources

  1. 1X SeriesPowersoft · manual
  2. 2X8Powersoft · manual

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