YAMAHA P SERIES II AMPLIFIERS PUSH THE POWER

—Feature High Output, Maximum Efficiency and Switchable Filters—

DALLAS, TX (March 13, 2003)—Yamaha Commercial Audio announces the release of the P Series II power amplifiers at NSCA 2003. The new entries represent an upgrade to the current P Series line, and are designed to deliver a combination of high-output power and efficient operation for any permanent on mobile sound reinforcement application.

Yamaha P5000S

The P2500S, P3500S, P5000S and P7000S deliver respective power outputs of 250, 375, 525 and 700-watt power per channel into 8-Ohm loads. Models P2500S and P3500S will be available in April 2003, with remaining product shipping in July 2003.

“This upgrade addresses the requests for high powered, lightweight amplifiers that will withstand any live sound environments,” states Larry Italia, Commercial Audio general manager.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the P Series II provides three output modes: normal Stereo Mode routes separate input signals to independent channels with L/R signal control; Parallel Mode routes a single input to two independent channels with L/R signal control; and Bridged Mono Mode, which provides the highest power output.

Yamaha P Series

Switchable, sweepable filters on each input channel can be set as “low pass” to allow easy use as a subwoofer amplifier, or “high pass” when low frequencies require attenuation. The range of these filters is 25Hz–150Hz.

The combination of Yamaha’s exclusive EEEngine technology with MOSFET circuitry enables the P Series II to perform with exceptional efficiency. Upgraded onboard limiters provide optimum protection against hard clipping, while integrated Yamaha Speaker Processing (YSP) circuitry, accessible from a rear-mounted switch, enables the amps to enhance the audio performance of Yamaha’s Club Series loudspeakers. The 2-RU design features front-panel 31-position input attenuators and signal indicators. Each channel contains both professional balanced XLR and 1/4” balanced input connectors, plus 1/4” Speakon and 5-pole binding-post output connections.

For more information on the P Series II, visit Yamaha at NSCA 2003, Dallas Convention Center, Demo Room C144 or Booth 1713; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.