M2 500 Watt Mono Element ReadyTM Amplifier

Overview

The M2-500X1 is designed to withstand the elements, the M2-500X1 Element Ready™ amplifier is a 500-Watt, class-D model.

Features

• UV stable powder coated cast aluminum heatsink
• Element Ready™ design protects against outdoor exposure
• Conformal coated circuit board protects against dust and water
• Zinc Nickel-plated Marine grade brass connection terminals
• Optimized using AudioGraph PowerCube measurement tool
• Integration with OEM and Aftermarket Radios
• C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
• Low Impedance Stability
• RATS (Rockford Automated Testing System) proprietary quality & performance tested
• Auto-Sense bypass switch for vehicles with RAP (Retained Accessory Power)
• Continuously Variable On Board Punch EQ
• Short Circuit & Over Current Protection
• Top Mounted Control Panel
• Includes RLC Remote Level Control
• Fully Adjustable 12 dB/octave High and Low pass Butterworth Crossovers
• Balanced Differential Inputs eliminates noise picked up by signal cables
• Variable Infrasonic Filter
• Integrated Power and Speaker Terminals
• "Auto-Sense" turn-on with remote out (high level in)
• Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
• CEA-2006 Compliant & CE Compliant
• 2-Year Warranty
• RCA pass-thru outputs
• Rollback Protection

Technologies

• Element Ready™ | Amps: All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
• CTA-2006 Compliant: Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CTA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
• Class-D: High efficiency amplifier design that reduces current consumption from the charging system.
• P.O.W.E.R.: Power supply circuit design that allows the amplifier to increase output power as voltage increases.
• C.L.E.A.N. Technology: C.L.E.A.N. (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) is a patented circuit with in/out clip LEDs to help match a source to amp and optimize output.
• Balanced Differential Inputs: Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
• MEHSA 4 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application): MEHSA⁴ reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
• NOMAD: NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.
• Rollback Protection: During demanding musical conditions, the amplifier can dynamically reduce demand to prevent stress on the output devices.
• CE Compliant: This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 EC).

Specifications

Number of Channels	1
Total Power (Sum of Rated Power)	500 Watts
CEA-2006 Compliant	CEA-2006 Power Rating 300W x 4 @ 4Ω ≤1.0% THD+N
Rated Power (RMS Continuous Power)	300 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 500 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
Dynamic Power (PVC/PowerCube®)	350 Watts x 1 @ 4Ω 590 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
Bridgeable	No
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 250 Hz
Input Sensitivity	Low-Level: 150 mV - 4 V High-Level: 450 mV - 12 V
Circuit Topology Class	Class D
Efficiency (average)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+Noise)	4Ω: <1.0% 2Ω: <1.0%
Signal-to-Noise (CEA)	CEA-2006: >75 dB Rated-Power: >100 dB
Channel Separation
Common Mode Rejection Ratio	>55 dB
Damping Factor
Accepts RCA Input	Yes
Signal Input	Low-Level: 2 RCA High-Level: 4-Pin Molex
Signal Output	Low-Level: 2 RCA (Pass-Thru active with RCA or Hi-Level input)
Pass Thru Output	Yes
Tone Controls	0 to +18 dB @ 45 Hz
Adjustable Crossovers	Yes
Crossover Controls	Low-Pass: 50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth Infrasonic: 15 Hz - 40 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
Remote Controls	Yes
Visual Indicators	Power/Protect C.L.E.A.N. In C.L.E.A.N. Out
Power Wire Gauge	4 AWG
Power Input Connector	Compression Terminal Block
Speaker Wire Gauge	8 AWG
Speaker Output Connector	Compression Terminal Block
Cooling	Convection
Heatsink Type	Die Cast Aluminum
Operating Voltage	9 - 16 VDC
Recommended Fuse (not included)	80 A
Average Current Draw (13.8V Music)
Max. Current Draw (13.8V Sinewave)	52 A
Suggested Alternator
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.9" x 6.8" x 8.5" (4.9 cm x 17.3 cm x 21.5 cm)
Shipping Weight	4.8 lb. (2.18 Kg)

Videos

• M2 Amplifier Product Overview - Serious Marine Sound! Rockford Fosgate is proud to announce new M2 Element Ready amplifiers for 2020, featuring the following technologies: • Element Ready: built to stand up to the marine environment • C.L.E.A.N.: for easy setup and optimized output • P.O.W.E.R. supply: generates more power as voltage increases