M2 500 Watt Mono Element Ready™ Amplifier M2-500X1
M2 500 Watt Mono Element Ready™ Amplifier M2-500X1
Designed to withstand the elements, the M2-500X1 Element Ready™ amplifier is a 500 watt, class-D model, capable of operating at 4Ω or 2Ω mono. This amplifier is extremely efficient because of its class D technology which reduces demand on the electrical system. The amp also features C.L.E.A.N. circuitry to help you adjust your gain settings, a P.O.W.E.R. Supply that generates more power as voltage increases, and integrated Punch EQ that corrects for acoustic deficiencies while delivering up to 3X the bass. For subwoofers, a variable infrasonic filter and remote level control allows you to tune the bass for the desired level for the music.
The M2 Series were developed for marine audio environments that feature UV resistant protection and special internal conformal coating that protect the electronics from water. It’s designed for those who want a reliable – with all the power and performance you’ve come to expect from Rockford Fosgate – at an economical price. Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are renowned world-wide for being “under rated,” easily surpassing all specifications, and most importantly, generating more power than their ratings. The latest generation of M2 Series amplifiers are also designed to be easy to setup and configure, making them perfect for use in any application.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
- Element Ready™ design protects against outdoor exposure
- Zinc Nickel-plated Marine grade brass connection terminals
- UV stable powder coated cast aluminum heatsink
- Conformal coated circuit board protects against dust and water
- C.L.E.A.N. input/output clip detection and indicator LEDs
- Optimized using AudioGraph PowerCube measurement tool
- Focused mass heat sink allows critical aluminum material to be located around hottest internal devices
- Continuously Variable On Board Punch EQ
- Includes RLC Remote Level Control
- Top Mounted Control Panel
- Fully Adjustable 12 dB/octave High and Low pass Butterworth Crossovers
- Short Circuit & Over Current Protection
- Variable Infrasonic Filter
- Integrated Power and Speaker Terminals
- Balanced Differential Inputs eliminates noise picked up by signal cables
- RCA pass-thru outputs
- Integration with OEM and Aftermarket Radios
- "Auto-Sense" turn-on with remote out (high level in)
- Auto-Sense bypass switch for vehicles with RAP (Retained Accessory Power)
- Low Impedance Stability
- Quality & Performance tested using proprietary RATS (Rockford Automated Testing System)
- CEA-2006 Compliant & CE Compliant
- 2-Year Warranty
- Rollback Protection
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
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
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Element Ready™ | Amps
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CTA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier's ...
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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.
High efficiency amplifier design that reduces current consumption from the charging system.
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Class-D
High efficiency amplifier design that reduces current consumption from the charging system.
Power supply circuit design that allows the amplifier to increase output power as voltage increases.
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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. (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) is a patented circuit with in/out clip LEDs to help ...
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C.L.E.A.N. Set-Up
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.
Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
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Balanced Differential Inputs
Differential inputs eliminate noise picked up by signal cables.
MEHSA4 reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
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MEHSA 4 (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application)
MEHSA4 reduces MOSFET temperatures, lowers distortion, increases durability and prolongs the output device life span.
NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and ...
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NOMAD
NOMAD is a "real time" analog computer that protects your amplifier from shorting speaker wires and dangerously low speaker impedances.
During demanding musical conditions, the amplifier can dynamically reduce demand to prevent stress on the output ...
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Rollback Protection
During demanding musical conditions, the amplifier can dynamically reduce demand to prevent stress on the output devices.
This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 ...
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CE Compliant
This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 EC).
(Sum of Rated Power)
(RMS Continuous Power)
500 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
(PVC/PowerCube®)
590 Watts x 1 @ 2Ω
High-Level: 450 mV - 12 V
2Ω: <1.0%
High-Level: 4-Pin Molex
(Pass-Thru active with RCA or Hi-Level input)
50 Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
Infrasonic:
15 Hz - 40 Hz @ 12dB/Octave Butterworth
C.L.E.A.N. In
C.L.E.A.N. Out
(not included)
(4.9 cm x 17.3 cm x 21.5 cm)
Return Authorization
Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.
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