CPS 8.5

500 W/CH 8‑CH amplifier

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Eight channels in one compact rack-efficient unit
500 W per channel
70/100 V operation for distributed systems
Class-D design for optimum efficiency
Slot for optional RCM-810 module, allowing IRIS-Net control and monitoring
IRIS-Net selection of each channel's impedance (2-10 Ω in 0.1 Ω steps)
Rear-mounted attenuators
Switchable 50 Hz high-pass filter (Hi-Z mode)
Complete protection: thermal, overload, shorts, HF, DC, back-EMF, inrush current
Phoenix-type input and output connections
Remote power-on/off contact
Programmable power-on delay settings
Front-to-rear fans

Specifications

Height	3.47" (88.1mm)
Width	19" (482.6mm)
Depth	16.59" (421.5mm)
Specifications

Frequency Response (-3 dB)	15 Hz-30,000 Hz
Weight Net	30.64lbs (13.9kg)
Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD<0,2%) 70v	450Watts
Electronics Type	Amplifier
Analog Inputs	8, electronically balanced, Phoenix-type
Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 2Ω	500Watts
Maximum Input Voltage	+22 (9.76 Vrms)
Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 8Ω	250Watts
Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD<0,2%) 8Ω	225Watts
Mains Voltage	220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz or 120 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 50 - 60 Hz
Maximum Bridged Output 8Ω	1000Watts
CAN Bus Interface	Optional (RCM-810 card)
Maximum Bridged Output 4Ω	1000Watts
Cooling	Front-to-Rear, continuously variable fans
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05%
Audio Network	No
Slew Rate	28V/µs
Variable Load Drive (VLD)	Yes
DIM 30	0.02%
Topology	Class-D
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)	100dB
Impedance	2/4/8/8 VLD/71 V/100VΩ
Input Impedance (Balanced)	20kΩ
Input Sensitivity	0 dBu (.775V)-2ω, +3 dBu (1.1V)-4/8ω, +6 dBu (1.55) 70V/100V
Network Control (IRIS-Net)	Optional (RCM-810 card)
Amplifier Gain	32 dB (Lo-Z), 33 dB (70V), 36dB ((100V))
Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 4Ω	500Watts
Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 100v	500Watts
Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 70v	500Watts
Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD<0,2%) 100v	500Watts
Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD<0,2%) 4Ω	450Watts

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