Furman PL-8C – 15A Rackmount Power Conditioner with Lights

Product Overview

The Furman PL-8C is a 15A rackmount power conditioner built for professional audio and video racks in conference rooms, equipment closets, and mobile rigs. It combines Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) surge suppression with Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) noise filtration to deliver clean, protected power across nine outlets. As a commercial-grade AV power distribution unit, it occupies a single rack space and includes dual pull-out lights for rack illumination. This is a foundational choice for surge protection for rack equipment and reliable power distribution in any installation.

Product Description

The PL-8C is engineered as the essential rack power conditioner with pull-out lights, providing the protection layer every professional AV rack should start with. Its SMP circuitry delivers non-sacrificial surge suppression with zero ground contamination, while Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) monitors incoming voltage and powers down connected equipment during dangerous over-voltage conditions. LiFT filtration reduces AC line noise, lowering the noise floor for consoles, DAWs, amplifiers, and digital signal processing in commercial AV power distribution settings.

Nine total outlets — eight on the rear panel and one front convenience outlet — are split across two isolated banks to minimize inter-component interference, and three widely spaced rear outlets accommodate bulky wall-wart transformers. Dual smooth-track retractable LED lights, controlled by a front-panel dimmer, illuminate gear inside the rack, and a rear BNC connector powers a standard gooseneck lamp for additional illumination. For installations that need integrated power sequencing in a similar single-rack-space footprint, compare the Furman P-8 PRO C power conditioner, or browse the full Furman power collection to match the right unit to your deployment.

Key Features

• Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) — Non-sacrificial surge suppression with zero ground contamination protects connected gear from spikes and surges without degrading over time.
• Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) — AC noise filtration lowers the noise floor for cleaner audio and video performance across sensitive equipment.
• Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) — Continuous voltage monitoring shuts down power during dangerous over-voltage conditions to safeguard your rack.
• Nine Total Outlets — Eight rear-panel outlets plus one front convenience outlet provide ample power distribution for a full rack of equipment.
• Dual Pull-Out LED Lights — Two dimmable, retractable front-panel lamps illuminate rack gear without distracting from a performance or presentation.
• Two Isolated Banks — Isolated outlet banks minimize inter-component interference and noise contamination between connected devices.
• Wall-Wart Spacing — Three widely spaced rear outlets accommodate bulky AC power transformers without blocking adjacent receptacles.
• Single Rack Space Design — The 19-inch chassis mounts in one rack unit with included rack ears for clean integration into any commercial rack.

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