IQ-PIP- USP3/CN

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he Crown® IQ-PIP-USP3/CN is a 3rd TgenerationDSP-based PIP™ (Program-

mable Input Processor) input module for PIP2™ compatible amplifiers.* It connects the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allow- ing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via System Architect or IQwic™ software. In addition, the USP3/CN allows the transport of real-time digital audio via CobraNet over the same Ethernet network.

The USP3/CN is a HiQnet and TCP/IQ series component and connects to the audio con- trol/monitor network using a standard 100Mb Ethernet hardware (switches, Network Interface Cards, and cables). CobraNet™ audio is avail- able over the same 100Mb Ethernet network, providing a simple to install, single plug solution for audio distribution, control, and monitoring.

The USP3/CN’s SHARC DSP processor gives the user an enormous amount of digital signal

Features

• 100Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for

Input compressors and output limiters for each

CobraNet audio, and HiQnet or TCP/IQ control

 

channel

 

 

and monitoring

Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise

• Analog audio inputs allow CobraNet network

 

masking

Sine generator

audio input, CobraNet audio backup, or a hard-

wire emergency override of CobraNet audio

Load supervision

 

• “Listen Bus” amplifier output monitor via

Full error reporting

 

CobraNet

• 24 bit digital to analog conversion with 32 bit,

• Firmware upgrades via the network

• 10 user selectable presets

floating point DSP processing

• Reliable FLASH memory backup of all param-

• 64 assignable filters with 9 different filter types

eters

including all-pass filters

• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable War-

• Over 2 seconds of delay available per

ranty completely protects your investment and

channel

guarantees its specifications

 

processing. Audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & mute, input compressors, filters, delays, multimode output limiters, error report- ing, and load monitoring are all available. A built in noise generator and sine-wave genera- tor provide noise masking and test capabilities. The enhanced AUX port capability allows the user to interface with the amplifier to provide external manual control and monitoring.

Offering crisp, clear sound and the wide dynamic range possible with CobraNet, the IQ- PIP-USP3/CN provides unprecedented power and flexibility in one compact—and very afford- able—module.

The IQ-PIP-USP3/CN requires Harman Pro System Architect software or IQwic software available from www.iqaudiosystems.com.

For more details about the Crown IQ-PIP-USP3/CN, contact the Crown Technical Support Group at 800-342-6939 or 574-294- 8200. Also, visit the Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.

*You must have a PIP2-compatible amplifier to use the IQ- PIP-USP3/CN. To determine if your amplifier is PIP2-compat-

ible, look for the logo on the back of the amplifier. The IQ-PIP-USP3/CN is NOT compatible with older Crown PIP amplifiers, and cannot be used with CT210 or MA3600 amplifiers

Specifications

General

Internal Controls: A Reset/Preset switch, accessible with a straightened paper clip through the PIP panel, selects the next user preset if pressed for less than 2 seconds, resets the PIP to preset “0” if pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Connectors:

Balanced Audio Input Connector

Single 5-pin removable barrier-strip connector for both channels.

AUX Connector

Configurable for AUX input or AUX output. Listen Bus is available through CobraNet.

Network Connector

The dual RJ45 CobraNet connectors allow a Primary & Secondary connection to the 100Mb Ethernet network. Should the Primary con- nection lose link activity with the network,

the USP3/CN will automatically switch to the Secondary connection to ensure uninterrupted audio and control. The indicators on the RJ45 connectors display network information con- cerning the Ethernet and CobraNet connections.

Indicators:

Preset Indicator

Signals the number of the current preset, if active, by flashing a series of flashes equal to the current preset number.

IQ Data Indicator

Flashes when the IQ-PIP-USP3/CN receives a valid command that is addressed to the IQ-PIP- USP3/CN.

Switches:

Reset/Preset Switch

Used to change presets, restore settings to fac- tory default or restore all the presets to the fac- tory defaults. During operations of the switch, the Data indicator flashes as an aid to the user.

Memory Backup: 512 kbyte non-volatile FLASH memory for backup of run-time parameters, presets, and program storage. Capable of greater than 10 year data retention and esti- mated 20+ year life-cycle.

Communications: 100Mb Fast Ethernet con- forming to IEEE 802.3.

Power Requirements (provided by the ampli- fier): +24VDC @ 350mA, –24VDC @ 30mA. < 8.7 Watts.

Overall Audio Performance:

DSP Processing: 32 bit, Floating Point, 665 µs latency.

DAC Conversion: 24 bit, 135 µs latency.

Dynamic Range: 103 dB typical (A-weighted,20Hz–20kHz, audio sourced from muted CobraNet channel).

Distortion: < 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz–20kHz.

Frequency Response: ± 0.5 dB, 20Hz–20kHz.

Input/Output Monitor Accuracy: Typically

±1dB.

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