Description
Experience unparalleled audio power and versatility with the Cloud CA2500 Auto Power Sharing Amplifier. Ideal for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications, this 2-channel amplifier is designed to meet the demands of diverse settings, from retail stores to industrial facilities. The auto power sharing feature intelligently distributes up to 1kW of audio power between channels, allowing for efficient driving of different types and numbers of loudspeakers. The energy-efficient Class D output stages provide substantial weight and size savings compared to traditional designs, ensuring both performance and portability. Safety features such as output DC detection, overcurrent protection, and thermal monitoring guarantee reliable operation in any environment. The switch-on delay feature enhances speaker protection during power-up, contributing to the longevity of your audio equipment. Whether you need to drive low impedance loudspeakers or high impedance (100V-line or 70V-line) distribution systems, the Cloud CA2500 Auto Power Sharing Amplifier delivers exceptional audio quality and flexibility.
Specifications:
- Channels: 2
- Power Output: 2x500W
- Impedance: 4Ω/8Ω
- Voltage: 100V
- Rack Size: 2U
- Class: D
- Safety Features: Output DC detection, overcurrent protection, thermal monitoring
- Additional Feature: Switch-on delay for speaker protection
Product Specifications
Performance
- Output Power:
- CA2250: total output power 500 W, both channels
- CA2500/CA4250/CA6160/CA8125: total output power 1 kW, all channels
- Outputs:
- Low-impedance: 4 ohms or 8 ohms (selectable)
- High-impedance: 70 V or 100 V (rms)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 dB/-1 dB
- High Pass Filter: -3 dB @ 65 Hz via rear panel switches
- Distortion: 0.019%THD+N @1 kHz, 1 dB below rated output
- Noise: -94 dBr, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, relative to full power
- Crosstalk:
- Ch1 to Ch2: < -98 dB @1 kHz, -79 dB @10 kHz
- Other channel combinations: -107 dB @1 kHz, -98 dB @10 kHz (typical)
Inputs
- Connectors: 3-pole 3.5 mm-pitch plug-in screw-terminal connectors
- Sensitivity: 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms)
- Input Impedance: 10 kohms (balanced); 5 kohms (unbalanced)
General
- Output connectors: 2-pole 5 mm-pitch plug-in screw-terminal connectors
- Power input: 85 to 265 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
- Mains protection:
- Internal fuses:
- CA2250: 1 x 250 V fuse, 20 x 5 mm, rating T4AH
- CA2500, CA4250, CA6160, CA8125: 2 x 250 V fuses, 20 x 5 mm, rating T4AH
- Normal operating temperature 0 °C to 35 °C (Note performance and specifications cannot be guaranteed outside this range)
- Power Consumption
- Standby & APD: 1.919 W (24.29 VA)
- Mute: 17.87 W (36.85 VA)
- Idle: 24.33 W (43.6 VA)
- 1/8th power: 165.1 W (193.5 VA)
- 1/3rd power: 388.0 W (415.4 VA)
- Heat loss
- Standby & APD: 6.9 kJ/hr (6.6 BTU/hr)
- Mute: 64.3 kJ/hr (61.0 BTU/hr)
- Idle: 87.6 kJ/hr (83.1 BTU/hr)
- 1/8th power: 108.3 kJ/hr (102.7 BTU/hr)
- 1/3rd power: 197.3 kJ/hr (187.1 BTU/hr)
- Amplifier Protection
- Overcurrent
- DC
- Thermal monitoring
- Switch-on delay
- Status Indicators: Power applied, Protection active, Signal peak, and Signal present
- Cooling: Variable speed fan
Physical
- Dimensions (W x H x D):
- Net
- CA2250: 482.6 mm x 88 mm x 231.3 mm (19 in x 3.46 in x 9.11 in)
- CA2500, CA4250, CA6160, CA8125: 482.6 mm x 88 mm x 381.8 mm (19 in x 3.46 in x 15.03 in)
- Shipping
- CA2250: tbc
- CA2500, CA4250, CA6160, CA8125: 606 mm x 164 mm x 558 mm (23.9 in x 6.5 in x 22 in)
- Weight
- Net
- CA2250: 4.50 kg (10.1 lb)
- CA2500: 6.75 kg (15.1 lb)
- CA4250: 7.10 kg (15.9 lb)
- CA6160: 7.55 kg (16.9lb)
- CA8125: 7.95 kg (17.8 lb)
- Shipping
- CA2250: tbc
- CA2500: 8.75 kg (15.1 lb)
- CA4250: 9.10 kg (15.9 lb)
- CA6160: 9.55 kg (16.9lb)
- CA8125: 9.95 kg (17.8 lb)
Delivery: 2-3 working days
