Cloud Electronics MPA240 MK2 240W Integrated Mixer Amplifier

The Cloud MPA240MK2 is a high-performance, 240W integrated mixer amplifier, designed to provide superior audio for a variety of professional environments, such as houses of worship, retail outlets, hotels, and licensed premises. With a combination of advanced features, this compact 1U unit serves as a mixer, power amplifier, and paging system in one unit, making it ideal for spaces where music, announcements, and flexible paging are needed. The MPA240MK2 provides both flexibility and reliability with its low power consumption, clear sound reproduction, and versatile functionality.

Designed with modern needs in mind, the MPA240MK2 integrates six unbalanced stereo line inputs, two balanced microphone inputs with phantom power, and a full set of EQ controls for mic and music sources. It also offers selectable paging and priority settings, with the ability to work with Bluetooth and other Cloud remotes. With robust power output and reliable protection circuitry, the MPA240MK2 ensures outstanding audio performance across a range of audio systems, from low impedance loudspeakers to high-voltage 70/100 V-line systems.

Key Features

• 240W output power, perfect for various professional installations
• Six unbalanced stereo line inputs, plus two balanced mic inputs with 12V phantom power
• Separate EQ adjustments for both mic and music sources
• Selectable priority modes for paging, VOX mic-over-music, and automatic mic priority
• Compatible with Cloud remote controllers RL-1 & RSL-6 Series
• Supports BT-1 Bluetooth and LM-2 Active Input Plates
• Transformerless output stage for 4/8 ohm and 70/100 V-line systems
• Automatic power-down function for energy efficiency
• Forced-air cooling system with variable speed control

Technical Specifications

Line Inputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
Sensitivity: 195 mV (-12 dBu) to 2.0 V (+8 dBu)
Input Impedance: 47 kohms
Headroom: 16 dB
Noise: <-90 dB (22 kHz bandwidth)
Equalisation: HF: ±10 dB @ 10 kHz, LF: ±10 dB @ 50 Hz

Microphone Inputs
Frequency Response: -3 dB @100 Hz (fixed filter) to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
Sensitivity: 2.54 mV (-50dBu) to 245 mV (-10 dBu)
Input Impedance: 3.3 kohms (balanced)
Phantom Power: 12 V, switchable per-input by jumpers
Headroom: 16 dB
Noise (EIN): -126 dBu
Equalisation: HF: ±10 dB @ 5 kHz, LF: ±10 dB @ 100 Hz

High Voltage Input
Frequency Response: via Mic I input -3 dB @100 Hz (fixed filter) to 20 kHz, ±1 dB, via Line 5 input 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
Input Gain Control: 10 dB to 20 dB
Noise: <-90 dB (22 kHz bandwidth)

Facility Input
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
Sensitivity: 0.775 V (0 dBu)
Input Impedance: 10 kohms (balanced)
Headroom: 18 dB
Noise Gate: -60 dB

Main Outputs
Output Power: 240 watts (MPA240 MK2) at 1 kHz continuous sine wave
Minimum Load: Low-Z output 4 ohms, High-Z output 70 V-line MPA240 MK2 66 ohms, 100 V-line MPA240 MK2 33 ohms
Frequency Response: Low-Z output 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB, High-Z output 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB (65 Hz filter off)
THD + N: < 0.05% @ 1 kHz
Protection: Fixed level signal limiter: DC, over-current, and over-temperature protection

Auxiliary Output
Nominal Output Level: 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms), balanced
Noise: <-90 dB, 22 kHz bandwidth

General
Power Input: Universal type, 85 to 265 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz
Fuse Details: 5 x 20 mm, time delay, 4 A
Normal Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C (Note: performance and specifications cannot be guaranteed outside of this range)
Cooling: MPA240 MK2 forced air cooling, variable speed
Power Consumption: Idle 9.6 W (MPA240 MK2), 1/8th Power 48 W (MPA240 MK2), 1/3rd Power 104.6 W (MPA240 MK2)
Heat Loss: Idle 34.5 KJ/hr (MPA240 MK2), 1/8th Power 64.3 KJ/hr (MPA240 MK2), 1/3rd Power 87.7 KJ/hr (MPA240 MK2)

Dimensions
Net: 482.6 mm x 44 mm (1U) x 150 mm (less connectors & knobs)
Shipping: 560 mm x 60 mm x 290 mm, 22” x 2.4” x 11.4”

Weight
Net: 2.15 kg / 4.8 lbs
Shipping: 3.2 kg / 7.2 lbs