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Electrovoice CP3000
The Electro-Voice CP3000S is a lightweight, high-efficiency Class-H dual-channel power amplifier designed for demanding live touring and professional sound installations. Part of EV’s Compact Precision Series, it uses an optimized switch-mode power supply to deliver up to 1600 Watts per channel at 2 Ohms while weighing only 8.15 kg.
Technical Specifications
The complete breakdown of its performance capabilities across different loads can be tracked below:
| Specification | Value / Rating |
| Topology | Class-H High-Efficiency |
| Power Output (Dual Mode, 1 kHz, 1% THD) | 2 x 1600W @ 2Ω • 2 x 1100W @ 4Ω • 2 x 600W @ 8Ω |
| Power Output (Continuous, 20Hz–20kHz) | 2 x 900W @ 4Ω • 2 x 450W @ 8Ω |
| Maximum Bridged Output | 3200W @ 4Ω • 2200W @ 8Ω |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz – 40,000 Hz (+/-1dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) | 107 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.05 % |
| Damping Factor | > 300 |
| Form Factor & Size | 2U Rack Mount • 88.1 x 483 x 368.8 mm |
| Net Weight | 8.15 kg (17.97 lbs) |
Key Features & Protection
- High Efficiency Design: Class-H operation reduces heat generation and power consumption by roughly 50% compared to traditional Class-AB designs.
- Flexible Operating Modes: Supports dual, parallel, and bridged mono configurations depending on your system wiring needs.
- Comprehensive Protection Package: Features an 8-level onboard protection suite. This includes dynamic limiters, electrical/thermal overload protection, short-circuit protection, HF/DC output filtering, back-EMF protection, and an inrush current limiter with delayed output connection on power-up.
- Rig Rigidity & Thermal Control: Built in Germany with a robust steel chassis, utilizing a 3-stage front-to-rear fan cooling path to handle high-ambient touring environments up to +40°C.
- Connectivity: Equipped with electronic balanced XLR inputs with pass-through routing alongside secure Neutrik Speakon outputs.
| Specification | Metric / Measurement Value |
| Amplifier Topology | Class-AB with Extended Headroom |
| Continuous Power (1 kHz, 1% THD) | 2 x 1800W @ 2Ω • 2 x 1300W @ 4Ω • 2 x 850W @ 8Ω |
| Rated Output (20Hz–20kHz, <0.1% THD) | 2 x 1500W @ 2Ω • 2 x 1200W @ 4Ω • 2 x 750W @ 8Ω |
| Max Bridged-Mono Output | 3600W @ 4Ω • 2600W @ 8Ω |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 30,000 Hz (-1dB ref. 1kHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 105 dB (A-weighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.05% (at rated output power) |
| Damping Factor | > 300 (1 kHz / 8 Ohms) |
| Form Factor & Dimensions | 3U Rack Mount • 132.5 x 483 x 426 mm |
| Net Weight | 29 kg (63.93 lbs) |
