Electro-Voice CPS8.5 High-Power 8x500W Amplifier
Upgrade your sound system with the Electro-Voice CPS8.5 Amplifier! It's perfect for delivering powerful audio in a variety of settings. • Cutting-edge Class-D technology for maximum efficiency. • Flexible power options for 2 Ohms, 4 Ohms, 70V, or 100V lines without a transformer. • Bridging capabilities for double output power. The optional RCM-810 remote control module slots provide control network functionality for easy system diagnostics via IRIS-Net software and Variable Load Drive (VLD). Ideal for Cinema, Club Sound, Commercial Sound/Life Safety, Performance & Sports Venues, Stadium Systems, and more. Don't miss out on this powerful audio solution!
Features:
- Designed for multiple applications like Cinema, Club Sound, etc.
- Four channels, each delivering up to 500 W, with low or high impedance options
- Phoenix-type input and output connections
- Remote power-on/off contact
- Rear-mounted attenuators
- Module slot for optional RCM-810 card for IRIS-Net control and monitoring
- Optional RCM-810 card enables VLD configuration in IRIS-Net for precise output channel power matching
- 50 Hz high-pass filter in Hi-Z mode
- Class-D design for optimum efficiency
- Complete protection package
Specifications:
- Amplifier Gain 32 dB (Lo-Z), 33 dB (70V), 36 dB(100V)
- Analog Inputs 4, electronically balanced, Phoenix-type
- Audio Network No
- CAN Bus Interface Yes (With Optional RCM-810Card)
- Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 100v 500Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 2 Ω 500Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 4 Ω 500Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 70v 500Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (1 kHz, THD 1%) 8 Ω 250Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD < 0,2%) 100v 450 Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD < 0,2%) 4 Ω 450 Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD < 0,2%) 70v 450 Watts
- Continuous Rated Power (20-20 kHz, THD < 0,2%) 8 Ω 225 Watts
- Cooling Front-to-Rear, continuously variable fans
- DIM 30 0.02 %
- Electronics Type Amplifier
- Frequency Response 15 Hz-30 kHz
- Input Impedance (Balanced) 20 kO
- Input Sensitivity 0 dBu (.775V)-2 Ω, +3dBu (1.1V)-4/8 Ω, +6 dBu (1.55) 70V/100V
- Input Sensitivity 0 dBu (.775V)-2 Ω,+3 dBu (1.1V)-4/8 Ω, +6 dBu (1.55) 70V/100V
- Intermodulation Distortion (SMPTE) 0.05 %
- Mains Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz or 120 V,50 - 60 Hz, 50 - 60 Hz
- Maximum Bridged Output 4 Ω 1000 Watts
- Maximum Bridged Output 8 Ω 1000 Watts
- Network Control (IRIS-Net) Optional
- Slew Rate 28 V/¦Ìs
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 %
- Variable Load Drive (VLD) Yes
- Height 2RU 88.1 mm (3.47')
- Width 481 mm (18.94')
- Depth 421.5 mm (16.59')
- Weight Net 11.1 kg (24.47 lbs)

The Electro-Voice CPS8.5 Amplifier is a powerful audio solution designed for various settings such as Cinema, Club Sound, Commercial Sound/Life Safety, Performance & Sports Venues, and Stadium Systems. It has four amplifier channels that can run as either low or high impedance, delivering up to 500 W per channel. With Phoenix-type input and output connections, a remote power-on/off contact, and rear-mounted attenuators, it offers convenient installation and operation. The amplifier features a module slot for the optional RCM-810 remote control module, allowing for remote system diagnostics via IRIS-Net software as well as Variable Load Drive (VLD). It has a Class-D design for optimum efficiency and a complete protection package. The amplifier measures 2RU (88.1 mm or 3.47') in height, 481 mm (18.94') in width, and 421.5 mm (16.59') in depth, with a net weight of 11.1 kg (24.47 lbs). It operates on mains voltage of 220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz or 120 V, 50 - 60 Hz.