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Rockford Fosgate PM400X4Punch Marine 400 Watt 4-Channel Amplifier

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The PM400X4 is a 400 Watt, 4-channel amplifier that uses Class-A/B topology and a conformal-coated PC board to suit marine and motorsport environments.

Buyer confidence

88%

Highlights

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Marine grade two part epoxy coating on circuit boards
  • Marine grade stainless steel hardware
  • Muted turn on

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
50 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
82 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 137 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 266 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Bridgeable
Yes
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1.0dB
Input Sensitivity
150 mV - 12 V
Circuit Topology Class
Class A/B

Key specs

Full specs
Number of Channels
4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)
400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)
50 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)
82 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 137 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 266 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged

Highlights

Overview
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Marine grade two part epoxy coating on circuit boards
  • Marine grade stainless steel hardware
Overview

The PM400X4 is a 400 Watt, 4-channel amplifier that uses Class-A/B topology and a conformal-coated PC board to suit marine and motorsport environments.

Best for

  • 4-way front-stage / rear-fill systems
  • 3-way front-stage with subwoofer systems
  • Applications requiring corrosion-resistant electronics in marine or motorsport settings

Key points

  • 400 Watt total, 4-channel output
  • Class-A/B amplification for dynamic power delivery
  • Conformal-coated printed circuit board for marine/motorsport durability
  • Balanced differential inputs
  • Element Ready™ design and NOMAD/MEHSA3/DTM technologies
  • CE compliant; engineered in the USA

Fit and use

Designed to power typical multi-channel car or boat audio layouts: use the front channels for component speakers and the rear channels for fill or subwoofer duties depending on system design.

What to know

This amplifier is built and coated for exposure common to marine and motorsport use; the conformal coating helps protect circuitry from moisture and vibration. It uses Class-A/B topology for high dynamic power and includes balanced differential inputs for reduced noise. Verify compatibility with your speakers and syst…

Highlights

Key features

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Marine grade two part epoxy coating on circuit boards
  • Marine grade stainless steel hardware
  • Muted turn on
  • High level input capable with Auto Turn-On circuit
  • Cast aluminum heatsink
  • Stealth top mounted control panel
  • On-board Punch EQ with +18dB boost @ 45Hz
  • Over current protection
  • Short circuit protection
  • 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover
  • Features C.L.E.A.N. Set-up
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Manufacturer details

The PM400X4 is a 400 Watt 4-channel amplifier with high dynamic power using Class-A/B technology and a conformal coated pc board designed for motorsport and marine applications.

Additional details

The PM400X4 is perfect for 4-way front-stage/rear-fill or 3-way front-stage/subwoofer systems. Simply drop a pair of component speakers on the front channels and subs on the rear and BOOM - you got "The PUNCH." With its flexible design, the PM400X4 is an excellent amplifier choice for virtually any vehicle.

Technologies
Element Ready™ | Amps

Element Ready™ | Amps

All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &

NOMAD

NOMAD

NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and ...

MEHSA3

MEHSA3

MEHSA3 reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life

DTM

DTM

Our engineers at Rockford Fosgate have developed an award winning cooling design called DTM (Dynamic Thermal

TRANS•ana

TRANS•ana

An award winning studio quality circuit borrowed from the pro audio company Hafler. TRANS-ana is a sound quality

CE Compliant

CE Compliant

This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives

Balanced Differential Inputs

Balanced Differential Inputs

Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the (+) and (-) input signal. The circuitry subtracts

Engineered In The USA

Engineered In The USA

[av• uh•tahr -noun] 1. an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude, or view of life 2. a

DSM

DSM

DSM - An industry-leading manufacturing process, DSM utilizes high-speed robotics, high-quality 1% tight-tolerance

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Specs

Specifications

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Number of Channels4
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)400 Watts
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)50 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 100 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 200 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)82 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm 137 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm 266 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged
BridgeableYes
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1.0dB
Input Sensitivity150 mV - 12 V
Circuit Topology ClassClass A/B
Efficiency (average)67% @ 4-Ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)4-Ohm: <1.0% 2-Ohm: <1.0%
Signal InputHi/Low level: 2 RCA pair
Signal Output-
Tone ControlsFront Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or Front Punch EQ2 Treble: 0dB to +12dB @ 12.5kHz Rear Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or Rear Punch EQ2 Treble: 0dB to +12dB @ 12.5kHz Function depends upon LP/AP/HP switch position
Crossover ControlsFront High-Pass/Low-Pass (HP/LP): 50Hz-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth Rear High-Pass/Low-Pass (HP/LP): 50Hz-250Hz @ 12dB/octave Butterworth All-Pass: Yes
Remote Controls-
Visual IndicatorsPower/Protect/Thermal LED Input Clip LED3 Output Clip LED1,2,3 LED Color Legend: 1BLUE: <0.5% THD 2VIOLET: 1% THD 3RED: 10%+ THD
Power Wire Gauge8 AWG to 4 AWG
Power Input ConnectorCaptive C-Clamp
Speaker Wire Gauge8 AWG to 18 AWG
Speaker Output ConnectorCaptive C-Clamp
CoolingConvection
Operating Voltage9 - 16 VDC
Recommended Fuse (not included)60 A
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music)30 A
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)60 A
Suggested Alternator75 A
Dimensions (H x W x D)2.38 x 7.76 x 11.03 (in) 6.05 x 19.71 x 28.02 (cm)
Shipping Weight10.8 Lbs. (4.89 Kg.)
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