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QTX Amplifiers

QTX amplifiers here include compact digital stereo amps with microphone inputs and rack-mounting power amplifiers in the Q and QA series. The page also carries an active PA cabinet with a built-in amplifier and a 12 inch portable PA system that comes with VHF wireless microphones. Pick a Q series rack amp for venues, DJs and performers, or a compact amp with mic inputs for domestic or commercial use.

Choosing QTX Amplifiers

Decide whether you need a power amplifier for separate speakers, a compact amplifier with microphone inputs, or a speaker with the amplifier built in.

Q series stereo power amplifiers

Q series amplifiers are 19" rack-mountable stereo units, 2U high and fan cooled, for venues, DJs and performers. They take 6.3mm jack or RCA inputs and give SPK, 6.3mm jack or 4mm post outputs, and the series runs from the 240W 172.051UK to the 1000W 172.055UK, with the 172.052UK at 480W and the 172.054UK at 600W.

QA series dual channel amplifiers

The QA series 172.020UK and 172.025UK are dual channel power amplifiers with overheat and overload protection, balanced and unbalanced inputs and several input and output connection types, in a 2U 19" rack case. The 172.020UK is rated 400W RMS and the 172.025UK 1000W.

Compact amplifiers with microphone inputs

The 103.120UK and 103.122UK are Class D digital stereo amplifiers giving 55W max per side, with 2 x 6.3mm microphone inputs and rotary controls for mic volume, tone and echo. The 103.120UK has four selectable inputs, three stereo RCA inputs plus a 3.5mm input on the front panel, while the 103.122UK has three selectable stereo inputs, Bluetooth, and a built-in media player with USB and SD inputs and an FM receiver. The two amplifiers connect speakers by spring clip terminals.

Amplified PA speakers

For a speaker with the amplifier inside, the 178.512UK Quest active PA cabinet has an inbuilt class-AB amplifier, a USB and SD media player with FM tuner and Bluetooth, an XLR line output and an output for a passive speaker to make a 2-speaker PA system. The 178.847UK QRPA portable PA includes VHF handheld wireless microphones and runs from mains or a rechargeable battery.

NeedExampleDetail
Mic and music in one compact amp103.122UKBluetooth, USB and SD player, FM
Rack amp for a DJ or venue172.054UK600W, 2U, fan cooled
Dual channel with protection172.020UK400W RMS, balanced inputs
1000W stereo rack amp172.055UK2U, jack or RCA inputs
PA with wireless mics178.847UKVHF handhelds, battery or mains

Related categories

See the full QTX range, QTX microphones, QTX drivers and QTX LED lights. Add speakers, or compare mixer amplifiers and power amplifiers in the audio and visual department.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the QTX Q and QA series?

The Q series are stereo power amplifiers for venues, DJs and performers, with 6.3mm jack or RCA inputs, SPK, 6.3mm jack or 4mm post outputs, and fan cooling. The QA series 172.020UK and 172.025UK are dual channel amplifiers with balanced and unbalanced inputs and overheat and overload protection. The Q and QA models are 2U high and mount in a 19" rack.

Which QTX amplifier should I choose?

Pick by how it will be used: a rack-mounted power amplifier, a compact amplifier with microphone inputs, or a PA cabinet with the amplifier built in. For venues, DJs and performers, the 600W 172.054UK is a Q series stereo amplifier that mounts in a 19" rack. The 103.122UK is a compact Class D amplifier with two microphone inputs, Bluetooth and a built-in media player, and the 178.512UK Quest active PA cabinet has an inbuilt class-AB amplifier.

Can I plug microphones straight into a QTX amplifier?

Yes, the 103.120UK and 103.122UK compact amplifiers have 2 x 6.3mm microphone inputs with rotary controls for mic volume, tone and echo effects, while Master Volume, Treble and Bass rotaries set the overall output. The 178.512UK active PA cabinet also has microphone and line level inputs with independent volume settings, and its connection options include jack, XLR, RCA and minijack.

Can the QTX Quest active PA cabinet drive a second speaker?

Yes, the internal amplifier of the 178.512UK has an output for a passive speaker, making a convenient 2-speaker PA system. The cabinet also has an XLR line output, treble and bass tone controls, a USB and SD player for mp3 tracks that also works as an FM tuner or Bluetooth receiver, rear wheels and a 35mm pole mount socket for stand mounting.

Does the QTX portable PA come with wireless microphones?

Yes, the 178.847UK QRPA portable PA includes VHF handheld wireless microphones. It also has Bluetooth to pair with smartphones and tablets, auxiliary and wired microphone inputs, and a built-in media player with USB and SD. The 178.847UK runs from mains or a rechargeable battery and has wheels and a retractable handle for events on the go.

Why buy from West Midlands Electrics

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Written by the West Midlands Electrics technical team

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