Apex Digital CloudPower Series User manual
CP1504
CP704
CP354
CP3004
CloudPower™ SeriesCloudPower™ Series
REMOTE CONTROLLABLE CLASS-D INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERSREMOTE CONTROLLABLE CLASS-D INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERS
CP1504D
CP704D
CP354D
CP3004D
CP716D
Operation Manual V2
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Operation Manual V2
Firmware version 1.3
Serial number of this product
CloudPower™ SeriesCloudPower™ Series
REMOTE CONTROLLABLE CLASS-D INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERSREMOTE CONTROLLABLE CLASS-D INSTALLATION AMPLIFIERS
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CAUTION: toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donot
removecover(or back). Nouser-serviceable parts
inside. Referservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of an
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude
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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presenceof important operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsintheliteratureaccompanyingthe
equipment.
Instructions
Before installing or operating the equipment, read all
safety instructions, warnings and operating instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Keep all safety,
installationandoperatinginstructionsforfuturereference.
Installing and Operation Location
Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose this
apparatus to drips or splashes. Do not place any objects
lledwithliquids,suchasvases,ontheapparatus.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat. No naked ames, such as
lightedcandles,shouldbeplacedontheapparatus.
Do not install the apparatus in a conned space such as
a book case or similar unit. Do not block any ventilation
openings.
Ensurethatforeignobjectsandliquidscannotgetintothe
equipment.
Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedby theman-
ufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
speciedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over .
The apparatus should be located close
enough to the AC outlet so that you can
easilygraspthepowercordplugatany
time.
The mains plug, the appliance coupler or the mains
switch is used as the disconnect device. Either device
shall remain readily operable when the apparatus is
installedorused.
Power Source and Grounding
This product should be operated only from the power
source indicated on the apparatus or in the operating
instructions. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to the premises where the equipment is to
be used, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electricianforreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
Connect Class I construction apparatus to an AC outlet
withaprotectivegroundingconnection.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral
conveniencereceptacles,asthiscanresultinariskofre
orelectricshock.
Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
pointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unusedforlongperiodsoftime.
Power supply class I grounding requirements:
Forprotectionfromfaultcurrents,theequipmentshallbe
connectedtoagroundingterminal. Plugthe system
powercordintoanACoutletthatprovidesagroundcon-
nection.Substitutecordsmaynotprovideadequatefault
protection. Only use the power cord supplied with this
productoranauthorized/equivalentreplacement
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Sweden:
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
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companyordealer.
Cleaning, Maintenance and Servicing
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Donotuseliquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.
Useadampclothforcleaning.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Referallservicing
toqualiedservicepersonal.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposedtorainormoisture, does not operate normally
orhasbeendropped.
Intended Use
The equipment may only be used for the purpose
describedintheoperationinstructions. Nevercarryout
any work on the equipment other than as specied in
theoperatingmanual.
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthrough
openings,astheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepoints
or short-cut parts, which could result in a re or electric
shock.
Childrenshould never use theapparatuswithout close
adultsupervision.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels can
cause hearing loss.
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Electrical and electronic equipment may contain haz-
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Important Safety Instructions 3
Table of Contents 6
Introduction 7
Product Highlights 8
APEX CloudPower Series 9
Before You Get Started 10
Front Panel 11
Rear Panel 12
Processing & Signal Flow 14
Processing Details 16
Output Operation 70/100V 16
Presets 16
Operation Interfaces 17
Front Panel Operation 18
Homepage 19
Settings 20
Audio Menu 20
Mixer Matrix 21
Gain 21
Delay 22
PEQ 22
X-Over 23
Limiter 24
Signal Generator 24
Presets 25
Hotspot 26
Cloud 26
Network 27
About 27
Notes on Networking 28
IntelliCloud Web Interface 30
Accessing the Web UI 31
Login 32
USER Homepage 33
Mixer Matrix 35
Gain 36
Delay 37
PEQ 38
X-Over 41
Limiter 42
Speaker Preset 44
Table of Contents
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IntelliCloud Web Interface
Sidebar Menu | Network Devices 45
GROUPS 46
Edit Groups 47
Assign Groups 48
Gain 49
Delay 49
PEQ 50
Settings Menu 51
Device Name 51
Global Preset Library 52
Output Mode (70/100V, Bridge) 53
Network Settings 54
Hotspot 54
Cloud Connect 55
Login Credentials 55
Streaming Services 56
Spotify 56
Apple AirPlay 57
Firmware Update 58
About 59
Speaker Preset Creator 59
Speaker Preset Library 60
OEM Conguration 61
Application Examples 62
Specifications 64
Warranty 70
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Apex CloudPower™ for your sound reinforcement needs. The
innovative CloudPower series is a professional amplier solution equipped with integrated
DSP features and secure remote control capabilities via the cloud.
With APEX IntelliCloud, you can conveniently manage your ampliers remotely from
your ofce environment. This not only streamlines your operations but also allows you
to monitor performance and make adjustments without the necessity of on-site visits,
resulting in valuable time and cost savings.
Foreword
The APEX CloudPower Series professional ampliers feature built-in DSP and secure
remote control over the cloud. Easily connect the amplier to the WebUI on any HTML5
capable browser (MAC, PC, IOS, Android) with the built-in WiFi hotspot, or to a local area
network via cat5 cable. The unique internal streaming source option makes it possible to
playback Spotify and Apple AirPlay sources straight from your mobile device without the
need for external hardware.
Multiple ampliers can be controlled through the same webUI using the trusted and
comprehensive workflow of our IntelliCloud software. Featuring high-end studio-grade
analogue circuit designs, the APEX CloudPower™ Series sets a new benchmark in powered
system management and speaker processing design. The proprietary Class-D amplier
control loop features GlidePath technology and exceptionally low intermodulation gures,
resulting in wide stereo imaging.
CloudPower™ is founded on our proprietary GlidePath architecture, with DSP and
amplier circuits fully integrated for outstanding performance. GlidePath employs DC
coupling throughout the signal path, dramatically reducing the time offsets and distortion
associated with AC coupling. The result: crisper, punchier bass and brighter, more natural
high frequencies, delivering superb intelligibility and higher perceived volume. CloudPower
models with power ratings ranging from 350W to 3000W per channel t all applications
from small commercial spaces to the largest theatre.
Whether the application is a standalone system amplier, or a comprehensive networked
system with multiple ampliers, the APEX CloudPower Series is designed to provide
the solution that our clients demand. With comprehensive loudspeaker preset capability,
implementing CloudPower™ into your system couldn’t be easier.
Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group. Dante and Dante logos are trademark of Audinate
Group LTD. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
Introduction
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• All models can directly drive low impedance or 70/100V loudspeakers
• Intuitive IntelliCloud web interface
• Remote management from anywhere in the world
• Built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot for access without network connectivity
• Internal streaming source supporting Spotify and Apple Airplay
• Four analog balanced line inputs
• Dante™ audio network integrated in ‘D’ models
• 3 stages of on board 64bit DSP:
User processing DSP facilities:
• Gain, mute and phase inversion
• Delay, up to 250ms (combined with group delay)
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• RMS and Peak limiter
Speaker processing DSP facilities:
• Delay up to 30ms
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• RMS and Peak limiter
Group processing DSP facilities:
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• Group delay, up to 250ms (combined with user delay)
• Group gain, mute and phase inversion
• Additional 12-band parametric EQ per group
• Internal Global Preset and Speaker Preset library
• Apex GlidePath technology - our proprietary control loop provides a load
independent frequency response and low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
• Power supply with worldwide operation from 100-240 Vac. Active power factor
• Low idle loss (heat) through the use of a proprietary control loop which relaxes the
output stages’ dead time
• Daylight viewable colour OLED display
• Slimline 1U chassis
Product Highlights
Product Highlights
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APEX CloudPower™ Series
CP354D 4 x 350W with 4x4 Dante™CP354 4 x 350W
CP704D 4 x 700W with 4x4 Dante™CP704 4 x 700W
CP716D 16 x 700W with 16x16 Dante™
CP1504D 4 x 1500W with 4x4 Dante™CP1504 4 x 1500W
CP3004D 4 x 3000W with 4x4 Dante™CP3004 4 x 3000W
CloudPower™ Series
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Before You Get Started
About this Manual
Carefully read all instructions and warnings before
operating this device. Keep this manual in a safe
place so that it can be referred to when required.
The latest manual revision can be downloaded from
the download section of the Apex website:
http://www.apex-audio.be/downloads
This manual describes use of the CloudPower™
series
Inspection and Unpacking
This appliance has been carefully packed in the
factory and the packaging was designed to withstand
rough handling. Should the unit appear to have been
damaged in transit, do not discard any of the packing
material and notify the carrier immediately as they
will be responsible.
Save all the packing materials for future use if you
ever need to ship the unit again.
Please check the list below against the contents of
the packaging. If any items are missing or damaged,
contact the Apex dealer or distributor where you
purchased the unit.
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• AC power cable Europe
• Network cable, “straight” type
Operating Environment
The CloudPower™ is designed to operate in most
normal climates, at a temperature between 0 °C and
The Apex CloudPower™ incorporates internal
fan-cooling, which should keep the unit within its
operating temperature. However, should the unit
be installed in an equipment rack it is important to
ensure that the temperature inside the rack does not
exceed the upper limit. Under such circumstances,
additional rack-mounted cooling fans may be
necessary.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Fit solid blanks (not ventilation blanks) to unused
rack spaces to ensure effective air circulation.
Leaving gaps in between items of equipment
degrades the effectiveness of forced–air cooling.
Power Requirements
Before you connect any unit to the mains, please
make sure that the voltage of your local AC supply is
within the acceptable range of the unit.
The Apex CloudPower™ is designed to work from an
between 50 and 60 Hz. No AC voltage selector is
provided as the device automatically adjusts to the
incoming AC voltage.
Precautions should be taken so that the appliance
is properly grounded at all times. This unit must be
earthed.
Installation
If the unit is brought into a warm room from a cold
environment, internal condensation may occur.
Ensure that the unit has been allowed to reach
ambient temperature before switching it on. We
recommend one hour.
Although this unit is intended for installation in a
free standing. If the unit is installed in a flight-case or
through the front panel holes and the four screws
from the back panel. For normal use no extra support
is needed, but in more extreme conditions, such as
on the road, we recommend the unit is supported at
the rear.
Before You Get Started
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The front panel features a modern and intuitive design, with a daylight-viewable color OLED display
a single rotary encoder for front-panel operation, a physical power switch and ventilation vents. All in-
corporated within a compact 1U 19” rack frame, ensuring both functionality and space efciency.
Colour daylight-viewable
OLED Display
Selectable
Submenus Power Switch
Rotary Encoder for menu navigation and data entry.
The rotary can be pressed inwards to peform an ENTER action.
Front PanelFront Panel
Front PanelBefore You Get Started
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IEC connectors accept worldwide operation
from 100-240Vac. CloudPower must be
grounded (earthed) with the safety ground
pin to the mains distribution system.
Never disconnect the earth (ground) pin on
the mains cable (AC power cord).
Amplier output connectors are sturdy
terminal block connectors. Channels are
located from left to right. Each channel has a
marked hot (+) and cold (-) terminal.
Balanced analog line inputs are available
on terminal block connectors with clearly
marked hot (+), cold (-) and ground terminals.
The use of twin-and-screen cable is recom-
mended. In order to link inputs, physical splits
can be made directly on the terminal block
connectors.
The input impedance is 20k Ohms.
CP354D - 4 channel
CP716D - 16 channel
16 channel CP716D
4 channel models
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1
2
3
2 3 456
Balanced
1 = Ground
2 = Hot +
3 = Cold -
Unbalanced
Pin = Hot +
Screen = Cold -
Screen = Ground
RCA
+
-
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear Panel
1 2
3
XLR
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RJ-45 Ethernet connectors are available for Dante network connectivity on the ‘D’ models.
Each Dante card comes with two network ports: one primary and one secondary.
The secondary network port can be congured to provide redundancy for the primary network port.
Creating a parallel network ensures that any cable or switch failure does not result in audio loss.
By default, the Dante card is congured in “switched” mode, allowing devices to be connected in a
daisy-chain within a single network. However, it is not advisable to use daisy chain mode for more
than a few devices.
To enable redundant mode, please congure the settings within Dante Controller.
RJ-45 Ethernet connector for control via the web interface.
Connect this port to your LAN.
The USB connector is intended for service only.
Terminal block connector for
REMOTE applications, EN-54 ready.
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Please note: these features are slated for implementation in rmware versions beyond 1.3
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Standby
If you connect the two STBY pins, the
amplier will go into standby. The pins
must be connected potential free. You
may not apply voltage to them.
Relay
If the amplier is turned off or if a fault is detected, the
connection between C (center) and NC (normally closed)
is established. When everything is functioning properly,
the relay engages and the connection shifts to NO
(normally open).
When the device is connected to an active network, the yellow
LINK LED above the in-use connector lights up. Data activity on the
network is indicated by the illumination of the green ACT LED. It is
normal for the ACT LED to icker either sporadically or continuously.
The switched 100/1000 Base-T network connections automatically
detect whether standard or crossover Cat-5e cables are in use. The
green ACT LED ashes to signify network activity. When a 1000
Mbps connection is established, the orange LED remains solid to
indicate a 1000 Mbps connection.
C
NC
NO
RELAY
COIL
Rear Panel Rear Panel
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6x GROUP Processing Features6x GROUP Processing Features
USER Processing FeaturesUSER Processing Features
The USER controls are channel-based features that apply to each channel individually.
They can be operated by the user via the front panel and web interface and offer the following controls:
Mixer Matrix Allows the summation of all available analog and digital inputs via faders.
Mute Controls the mute status.
Gain Controls the amout of gain, ranging from -80 dB to 15 dB.
Polarity Flips the polarity 180°.
12 Band PEQ 12 bands of EQ with a choice of 16 different lter types per band including all-pass lters.
IIR HPF X-Over innite impulse response high-pass lter, with a choice of 19 lter variations.
IIR LPF X-Over innite impulse response low-pass lter, with a choice of 19 lter variations.
User Delay Set a delay time up to 250 ms.
Note: the USER delay time is shared with the GROUP delay time, their sum cannot exceed 250ms.
RMS Limiter RMS limiter with adjustable threshold, attack and release times.
Peak Limiter Peak limiter with adjustable threshold and release time.
Note: the USER RMS and peak limiter are processed after the group processing block
70/100V HPF An extra 100 Hz 12dB/oct high-pass lter to protect transformers from distortion and damage
when driving a 70/100V system.
Note: This lter is processed at the very end of the signal chain, after the SPEAKER processing and can
only be activated via the web interface’s settings menu: Settings (cog icon) > Output.
The GROUP controls are multi-channel features and will affect all channels assigned to them.
Every channel of each amplier in the network can be assigned to one or multiple groups, up to 6 in total.
A group can have an unlimited number of channels assigned as members.
Groups can only be accessed through the web interface’s sidebar menu and not via the front panel.
They allow the user to operate multiple channels at once and offer the following controls:
Group Delay Relatively add delay time up to 250 ms for every channel in the group.
Note: the GROUP delay time is shared with the USER delay, their sum cannot exceed 250ms.
Mute Mute every channel in the group.
Gain Relatively add or subtract gain on every channel in the group, ranging from -80 dB to + 15 dB.
Polarity Flips the polarity 180° for every channel in the group.
12 Band PEQ 12 bands of EQ for with a choice of 16 different lter types per band including all-pass lters,
which effect every channel in the group.
Note: The group delay and gain settings are relative to the settings of the individual channels, the PEQ settings are absolute.
The CloudPower offers DSP processing in three stages. Speaker specic processing can be provided
by a manufacturer and loaded onto a channel using a SPEAKER PRESET. Additionally, users can apply
two layers of processing: rst, through the USER controls, affecting individual channels, and second,
through six GROUP controls, which can affect multiple channels simultaneously.
The gure below depicts a simplied version of the signal ow:
Processing & Signal FlowProcessing & Signal Flow
accessable to the user via the web UI
USER
Processing
Channel
Inputs
6 x GROUP
Processing
SPEAKER PRESET
Processing
AMPAMP
Processing & Signal Flow
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SPEAKER PRESET Processing FeaturesSPEAKER PRESET Processing Features
6 x GROUP
SPEAKER PRESET
USER
USER
USER
Matrix
Mixer
Matrix
Mixer
CH
INPUTS
CH
INPUTS
MuteMute
MuteMute
PolarityPolarity
PolarityPolarity
PolarityPolarity
IIR HPFIIR HPF
IIR HPFIIR HPF
12 Band
PEQ
12 Band
PEQ
RMS
Limiter
RMS
Limiter
RMS
Limiter
RMS
Limiter
12 Band
PEQ
12 Band
PEQ
12 Band
PEQ
12 Band
PEQ
Delay
250 ms
Delay
250 ms
Peak
Limiter
Peak
Limiter
70/100V
HPF
70/100V
HPF
Peak
Limiter
Peak
Limiter
Delay
30 ms
Delay
30 ms
Delay
250 ms
Delay
250 ms
IIR LPFIIR LPF
IIR LPFIIR LPF
FIR
768 Taps
FIR
768 Taps
GainGain
GainGain
GainGain
METERS
SPEAKER PRESETS are channel-based features that can be loaded onto individual channels using preset les
that can be made in the preset creator or provided by OEM manufacturers. The user doesn’t have direct access
to these controls but can choose to load or clear the speaker preset from a channel. A speaker preset can con-
tain the following features:
Gain Controls the amout of gain, ranging from -80 dB to 15 dB.
Polarity Flips the polarity 180°.
Speaker Delay Set a delay time up to 30 ms.
Note: the speaker delay is added on top of the combined 250 ms USER/GROUP delay.
12 Band PEQ 12 bands of EQ with a choice of 16 different lter types per band including all-pass lters.
IIR HPF X-Over innite impulse response high-pass lter, with a choice of 19 lter variations.
IIR LPF X-Over innite impulse response low-pass lter, with a choice of 19 lter variations.
FIR Filter Allows to load a FIR lter le with 768 taps.
RMS Limiter RMS limiter with adjustable threshold, attack and release times.
Peak Limiter Peak limiter with adjustable threshold and release time.
Note: these are the last limiters at the end of the signal chain.
The chart below illustrates the most extensive signal path possible for a single channel, utilizing the
complete processing capability of the CloudPower. Note that the group blocks consist of 6 layers,
indicating that a single channel can undergo processing by all six groups simultaneously. The VU
meters, which are visable in the web interface and on the front panel OLED display, are measured at
the end of the signal path, just prior to the 70/100V high-pass-lter which closes the processing chain.
AMPAMP
Processing & Signal FlowProcessing & Signal Flow
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Delay from input to output
Min: 1 ms caused by latency, even with all processing features enabled (exept for delay).
Max: 1 ms latency + 250 ms user/group delay + 30 ms speaker preset delay = 281 ms in total.
Max PEQ bands per channel
12 user bands + 6 x 12 group bands + 12 speaker preset bands = 96 PEQ bands in total.
Additional filters
+ 2 user crossover filters + 2 speaker crossover filters + speaker FIR filer + 70/100V HPF = a maximum of 102 possible
filters on a single channel.
Max limiters per channel
User RMS & Peak + Speaker RMS & Peak = 4 limiters in total.
Limiter gain reduction metering
The gain reduction meters correspond to all limiters in the signal path, indicating the total limiter activity from input to
output.
Gain scale
At 0 dB gain setting, the amplification from the line input to the amplifier output is 26 dB.
With a gain setting of +15 dB, the amplification reaches 41 dB.
Speaker Preset les contain specic DSP processing settings that can be applied to individual amplier
channels. End users have the option to select a loudspeaker type from a preset library, eliminating the need to
congure parameters manually.
These speaker presets are developed by the speaker OEM and can be uploaded and stored in the amplier’s
speaker preset folders via the WebUI. If necessary, users can further customize processing using the USER and
GROUP controls. Speaker presets can be loaded onto a channel using either the web interface or the front panel.
Global Preset les contain all audio DSP settings for each of the amplier’s channels, including:
USER, GROUP and SPEAKER PRESET parameters.
They do not contain any other settings found in the settings menu such as:
Output operation and conguration (100V HPF, bridge mode), network settings and streaming account details.
When utilizing the amplier with a 70 or 100V transformer system, ensure that you employ a high-
pass lter (HPF) to prevent signicant transformer saturation. Our recommended conguration is a
63Hz HPF with a 24dB/octave roll-off. The minimum response requirement is -3dB at 70Hz with a
12dB/octave slope.
The CloudPower amplier has two types of preset libraries,
Global Presets and Speaker Presets.
70/100V System
WARNING
Processing DetailsProcessing Details
PresetsPresets
Output OperationOutput Operation
Firmware version 1.3 and higher offer an additional 100Hz 12dB/octave HPF
at the end stage of the processing for this purpose. You can activate this
additional HPF through the web interface via Settings > Output.
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A CloudPower device can be controlled through either of the following interfaces:
Front Panel OLED & Rotary Encoder
Serves as an alternative control method that
does not require additional devices or a net-
work connection.
IntelliCloud Web Interface
The web interface serves as the primary method of
operating the amplier and can be accessed in the
following ways:
»Via a local network, whether wired or wireless
»Through the cloud, allowing remote management
from anywhere.
»Using the internal hotspot, removing the need for an
active network or wired connection.
Operation InterfacesOperation Interfaces
Operation Interfaces
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Please note:
Changes made from the front panel will be immediately visually updated in the web interface.
However, when changes are made from the web UI while also interacting with the front panel, you will need
to exit and re-enter the active menu on the front panel in order for the changes to become visable there.
All controls are performed using a single
rotary encoder. Rotate the encoder to
navigate through the menus.
Pressing the rotary controller inwards
executes an ENTER action.
The colored OLED display ensures excellent
readability, even in daylight conditions.
While the CloudPower is primarily designed for use with its intuitive IntelliCloud web interface, the
front panel provides a secondary method of controlling the amplier’s most important features without
the need for network connectivity. It grants access to the amplier’s IP conguration and allows
adjustment of most audio settings.
Front Panel OperationFront Panel Operation
Front Panel Operation
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The homepage displays the most important statuses of the amplier, including the output level and
mute status of all channels, along with the status of the network features.
The STATUS ICONS display the current status of the network, cloudconnect and
hotspot respectively. When connected or active, the icons will turn green. A white
icon indicates there is no connection or the feature is turned off.
Homepage
The VU METER provides a visual indication of the output
level for each channel. The color of the VU bar indicates the
amount of limiting that is applied.
Green : no limiting is applied.
Orange : 1 to 3 dB of gain reduction is applied.
Red : more than 3 dB of gain reduction is applied.
This indication is related to all limiters in the signal path,
and thus, it indicates the total limiter activity from input to
output.
Pressing ENTER while a channel is selected will change
its MUTE STATUS. The selected channel is marked by a grey
rectangular background.
You can access the SETTINGS MENU by selecting the cog
wheel and pressing ENTER. This is where you can access all
audio and network features, as well as the preset libraries.
Channel names, which can be
customized using the web UI are
displayed fully on the 4-channel
models.
For CP716D, the homepage will only display the channel numbering (A, B, C to P) and their
corresponding mute status. These mute statuses can also be adjusted directly from the homepage.
Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operation
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Through the audio submenu, we can access audio processing and settings, including the mixing matrix,
gain level, delay times, PEQ, crossover, limiter, and the signal generator.
The settings menu provides access to the audio processing features, global and speaker presets, and
network features.
Settings Menu
Settings / Audio Menu
Select and press the return icon to navigate back one level in
the menu and return to the hompage.
While in the Audio submenu, keep
turning the rotary encoder to view the
second page of the audio menu in order
to access the SIGNAL GENERATOR.
Turn the rotary encoder to select
and highlight the submenu you
wish to access, then press the
encoder to enter.
Turning the encoder will highlight the selected submenu.
To enter the submenu, press the rotary encoder.
MIXING MATRIX GAIN LEVELS DELAY TIMES
PEQ X-OVER LIMITER
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