Yamaha PX8
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Essential Information About the Yamaha PX8 Power Amplifier
Essential Information About the Yamaha PX8 Power Amplifier
- High Power in 2U: 2x 1050W at 4 ohms (and 2x 800W at 8 ohms) for demanding live configurations.
- Built-in DSP: HPF/LPF filters, crossover, PEQ, delays, limiter, and presets for Yamaha speakers.
- D-Contour: quick optimization according to "FOH/MAIN," "MONITOR," or "OFF" usage.
- Class-D Amplification: newly developed amplification engine with dedicated LSI for excellent efficiency.
Manufacturer Information
Yamaha
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A Reference in the PX Series: Power, Processing, and Versatility
Designed for sound reinforcement, the Yamaha PX8 power amplifier is part of the PX series, a range created to combine high power reserves and intelligent onboard processing. This approach simplifies rack setups, speeds up deployment, and ensures reliable operation while maintaining the flexibility needed for sound reinforcement environments (concerts, DJs, performances, multipurpose rooms, mobile installations).
With its 2U format and lightweight design, the PX8 strikes an effective balance between transport, rack integration, and performance, especially for powering passive speakers on front of house or monitors.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
The Yamaha PX8 targets service providers, sound engineers, bands, and venues seeking a power amplifier capable of delivering stable amplification with immediately available processing tools. It is suitable for both FOH (main system) and monitoring use, thanks to its quick adjustment functions and dedicated D-Contour.
If you need to switch between configurations (different stages, different speakers, distance constraints), the preset, filtering, and delay functions help save setup time while maintaining consistent sound quality.
Technical specifications
| Power | 2x 800W into 8 ohms, 2x 1050W into 4 ohms | Limiter | integrated |
| Amplifier | newly developed Class-D | Speaker presets | Yamaha |
| LSI | custom (custom LSI) | D-Contour | FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF |
| PEQ | built-in | Height | 2U |
| Crossover | integrated | Dimensions | 480 x 88 x 388 mm |
| Filters | integrated | Weight | 7.2 kg |
| Delays | integrated | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha PX8 suitable for powering a front of house and passive monitors?
This model can be used at FOH for the main system as well as for monitoring. The D-Contour offers FOH/MAIN and MONITOR modes to quickly adapt the processing to this use.
What DSP processing is integrated into the PX8?
The amplifier includes HPF/LPF filters, a crossover, and a PEQ. Delays and a limiter are also available for speaker alignment and system protection.
Can Yamaha speaker presets be used with this amplifier?
Presets dedicated to Yamaha speakers are included to speed up system setup. The D-Contour function can then be set to FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, or OFF depending on the broadcast. These settings allow for neutral operation in OFF mode.
What are the dimensions and weight of the amplifier?
The rack-mount chassis occupies 2U and measures 480 x 88 x 388 mm. Its weight is 7.2 kg.
Does the Yamaha PX8 allow adjustment of delay between multiple speakers?
The built-in delays allow adjustment of the time alignment between different speakers or monitors.



