Power Dynamics PDW500MP3 - 500W Powered PA Mixer with 6 Zones and Media Player

Power Dynamics PDW500MP3 - 500W Powered PA Mixer with 6 Zones and Media Player

The Power Dynamics PDW500MP3 is an all-in-one professional audio solution designed to offer complete control and exceptional versatility for public address (PA) and background music installations. This powerful powered mixer combines 500W of power, a multi-channel mixer, and an integrated media player in a robust 2U chassis, perfect for 19-inch rack mounting. Its key advantage lies in its ability to manage up to six speaker zones independently, allowing for volume adjustments in each specific area as needed. This functionality makes it the ideal choice for a wide range of public and commercial spaces.

Thanks to its high-efficiency Class D amplifier, the PDW500MP3 guarantees clear and powerful sound performance with reduced energy consumption. It offers complete flexibility in speaker connection, being compatible with both 100V/70V line systems, ideal for long cable runs, and conventional low-impedance speakers (4, 8, and 16 ohms). Furthermore, its integrated media player eliminates the need for external sound sources, allowing you to play audio directly from USB devices and SD cards, tune into FM radio, or stream music wirelessly via its built-in Bluetooth receiver.

Main Features

• 6 Independent Zone Management: Allows you to control the volume of up to six different areas individually, providing precise sound control adapted to each space.
• Powerful and Efficient Amplifier: Equipped with a Class D amplifier with 500W maximum power (400W RMS), ensuring a clear and robust sound for any application.
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• Universal Speaker Compatibility: Offers outputs for 100V/70V lines and for low impedance speakers of 16, 8 and 4 ohms, adapting to any type of commercial audio installation.
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• Integrated Multimedia Player: Includes a module with Bluetooth connectivity for audio streaming, USB and SD ports for MP3 file playback, and an FM radio tuner.
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• Professional Microphone Inputs: It has an XLR microphone input with switchable +24V phantom power, ideal for condenser and announcement microphones, and a 6.3 mm jack input with priority function for important announcements.
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• Tone and Effects Controls: Incorporates bass and treble controls to perfectly equalize the sound, as well as an echo effect control for microphone inputs.
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• Rack-mountable design: Its standard 19-inch format and 2U height make it easy to integrate into rack cabinets alongside other professional audiovisual equipment.

Key Benefits for Your Installation

The PDW500MP3 centralizes the functions of amplifier, mixer, and player into a single compact unit, simplifying installation and reducing the space required. Its ability to manage different zones with varying volumes is perfect for complex environments where background music is needed in one room, announcements in another, and silence in a third. Modern Bluetooth connectivity and physical inputs ensure you always have an easy way to play the audio content you need, from background music to live announcements.

Ideal Applications

This powered mixer is the perfect solution for a wide variety of commercial and public venues requiring a reliable and easy-to-manage sound system. Its most common applications include:

• Commerce and Retail: Supermarkets, shopping centers and stores for background music and promotional advertisements.
• Hospitality: Hotels, restaurants and bars to decorate different areas such as the dining room, terrace or lobby.
• Education and Corporate: Schools, town halls and offices for announcement and sound systems in meeting rooms or common areas.
• Leisure and Sport: Gyms, sports centers and other public spaces that need a versatile and powerful sound system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect a condenser microphone for announcements?

Yes, the XLR input has 24V phantom power that can be activated to use condenser microphones, which require this power to function.

What type of speakers can I use with this amplifier?

You can use either 100V or 70V line speakers, which are ideal for covering large areas, or standard 4, 8 or 16 ohm passive speakers.

Is it possible to play music wirelessly from a mobile phone?

Yes, the built-in Bluetooth receiver allows you to pair your smartphone, tablet, or other compatible device to wirelessly stream audio.

How does the microphone priority function work?

When speaking through the microphone connected to the priority input (Mic 1), the volume of other audio sources is automatically attenuated, ensuring that announcements are heard clearly.

Project description

Amplified PA mixer with 400W RMS output (500W max). Operates on 70V/100V lines and with low-impedance speakers (4, 8, 16 ohms). Features six zone outputs with independent volume control for each. Includes a built-in media player compatible with USB, SD card, FM tuner, and Bluetooth receiver. Also includes an XLR microphone input with 24V phantom power, a 6.3 mm jack microphone input with priority function, two RCA line inputs, and one RCA line output. Bass, treble, and echo controls are included. Rack-mountable in a 19-inch (2U) form factor, with dimensions of 420 x 310 x 95 mm.