The FRS 2800 is a dual channel power amplifier, rated for a maximum output of 2800 watts when bridged and driving a single monaural speaker, or 1300 watts per channel in stereo mode with a 2 ohm speaker load. This is more than enough power to fill any medium to large concert venue with the level of crystal clear sound quality expected from a power amplifier of professional caliber. Like the amplifiers in the FR series, the FRS 2800 is equipped with Mackie's Fast Recovery technology, enabling the amplifier to be driven all day with maximum volume, and no distortion.

In addition to Fast Recovery, the FRS 2800 has two important features that extend its life, and protect the investment that you have made in your speakers. First, an optional 30 Hz high pass filter can be selectively enabled or disabled via a switch located at the back of the unit. Disable this filter to use the unit to power the subwoofer of your choice, or enable it when running standard speakers. With the filter enabled, the FRS 2800 will automatically attenuate those frequencies that are below the normal range of human hearing, protecting your speakers from subsonic bass frequency damage. Additionally, the FRS 2800 features an automatic limiting circuit, which can also be disabled if desired. When enabled, the limiter reduces the volume of transient attacks such as bass slaps, preventing the clipped waveforms that can cause speaker damage.

Saving your back, or the backs of your roadies, is the new switching power supply that Mackie has developed for the FRS series. With it, the FRS 2800 weighs just 22 pounds. The flagship amplifier from the FR series weighed a whopping 56 pounds!

Mackie has long been considered an innovator in the sound reinforcement industry, and their mixers, and studio monitors have found their way into many of the world's top recording studios. With their foray into the field of live sound amplification, it is safe to say that Mackie is well on its way to becoming just as powerful a force in the concert hall as it already is in the studio. Mackie FRS 2800 Power Amplifiers are the most powerful units in Mackie's new FRS series, building upon technologies that were introduced by the FR series and putting them into a package that is lighter and easier to store and transport than ever.

Mackie FRS 2800 Power Amplifiers - Summary:
* Rated for a maximum of 2800 watts (bridged, mono) or 1300 watts per channel in stereo mode
* Weighs only 22 pounds; lightest amplifier in its power class
* Fast Recovery technology and limiting circuit ensure that distortion is eliminated even at the highest volume levels, and that clipping does not occur due to transient attacks
* User selectable 30 Hz high pass filter prevents damage to main speakers from subsonic bass frequencies below human hearing