Description

At the heart of a Digital B-Chain™ system, the Crown DBC Network Bridge allows you to distribute multiple channels of digital audio over standard fast Ethernet hardware and cabling for use in traditional, e-cinema and d-cinema applications.

The DBC Network Bridge accepts standard analog and/or AES digital audio and CobraNet™ digital channels from other Cinema processors (Dolby®, DTS®), Cinema Servers, or Alternative Content Media Players; and bridges them to a Crown DBC network. This network is Crown’s proprietary “Single-Click” solution that provides system control, monitoring, and digital audio transport. The DBC network (fed by the DBC Bridge) distributes the digital audio and system-wide control protocol to Crown amplifiers. The DBC Network Bridge also provides the necessary system equalization, which is stored and recalled via a series of presets for use in both feature film and alternative content programming.

Key Features
# Accepts 8 inputs (7.1 surround) via one of the following formats: Analog, AES/EBU, or CobraNet*
# Selectable mic or line auxiliary analog XLR inputs for alternative content
# Primary and Secondary 100mb Ethernet Single-Click” connection for DBC network
# Front-panel LCD display and control functions of internal presets and system setup
# Full 32-channel CobraNet digital audio transmit/receive capability
# Enhanced matrix mixer capable of full 8x32 crosspoint matrix mixing
# 24-bit/48 kHz converters
# Studio-grade DSP with multiple filter banks for each channel (up to 256 filters)
# 32 presets, 32 scenes, and 32 events can be stored, labeled, and recalled
# Analog monitoring of cinema processor inputs, pre-amp, or post-amp signals
# Multiple-function control port for third-party automation/control
# Internal clock/calendar for scheduling events
# Auto leveling functions for dynamic volume control of auditoriums or lobby
# Ambient leveling functions for maintaining maximum signal-to-noise ratio
# Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable warranty

Description

The Crown PIP-USP3 is a 3rd generation DSP-based PIP (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers**. It connects the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allowing it to be remotely controlled and monitored. The PIP-USP3 is a networked device that allows for it to be controlled via either HiQnet and System Architect or TCP/IQ and IQwic. This flexibility allows for the user to either expand an existing TCP/IQ network or start a new HiQnet project with the same component and features.

The USP3’s SHARC DSP processor gives the user an enormous amount of digital signal processing. Audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & mute, input compressors, filters, delays, multimode output limiters, error reporting, and load monitoring are all available. A built-in noise generator and sinewave generator 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 widest dynamic range possible with full 24-bit converters, the IQ-PIP-USP3 provides unprecedented power and flexibility in one compact—and very affordable—module.

Key Features: • 100 Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for HiQnet or TCP/IQ control and monitoring. • Listen Bus amplifier output monitor. • 24-bit conversion with 32-bit, floating point DSP processing. • 64 assignable filters with 9 different filter types including allpass filters. • Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel. • Input compressors and output limiters for each channel. • Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise masking. • Sine-wave noise generator. • Load supervision. • Full error reporting. • Firmware upgrades via the network. • 10 user-selectable presets. • Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters.

Description

The PIP-USP3CN is a networked device that allows for it to be controlled via either HiQnet and System Architect or TCP/IQ and IQwic. This flexibility allows for the user to either expand an existing TCP/IQ network or start a new HiQnet project with the same component and features. The network is connected using standard 100Mb Ethernet hardware (switches, Network Interface Cards, and cables). CobraNet™ audio is available 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 processing. Audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & mute, input compressors, filters, delays, multimode output limiters, error reporting, and load monitoring are all available. A built in noise generator and sinewave generator 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.

Key Features: • 100 Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for both CobraNet audio and HiQnet or TCP/IQ control and monitoring. • Analog audio inputs allow audio input to the CobraNet network, CobraNet audio redundancy, or a hardwire emergency override of CobraNet audio. • "Listen Bus" amplifier output monitor via CobraNet. • 24-bit digital to analog conversion with 32-bit, floating point DSP processing. • 64 assignable filters with 9 different filter types including allpass filters. • Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel. • Input compressors and output limiters for each channel. • Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise masking. • Sine-wave noise generator. • Load supervision. • Full error reporting. • Firmware upgrades via the network. • 10 user-selectable presets. • Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters.

Description

The Crown PIP LITE is a PIP (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers. The PIP-LITE is a
networked device that can be controlled via either HiQnet and System Architect or TCP/IQ and IQwic. This flexibility allows the user to either expand an existing TCP/IQ network or start a new HiQnet project with the same component and features. This provides faster ommunications than the previous current
loop, IQ bus, connectivity method. The audio path in the PIP LITE is processed totally in the analog domain. The SmartAmp feature set offers a range of automation functions which
provide greater control over amplifier peration and helps to save both time and money.

Key Features:

# An IQ Network™ Programmable Input Processor with TCP/IQ (connects to an IQ System via 100 Mb Ethernet).
# Remote control and monitoring of PIP2-compatible Crown amplifiers and some PIP1.
# Faster IQ communications than the IQ bus.
# Can be connected to the same network used to pass CobraNet audio.
# mplements SmartAmp features: input compressors, multimode output limiters, error reporting and load monitoring.
# AUX connector configurable for AUX input, AUX output, or Listen Bus.
# Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.

Description

The Crown VCA-MC4 and VCA-MC8 are optional level-control modules for the Crown CTs multichannel power amplifiers. The VCA-MC4 is for the CTs 4200, and the VCA-MC8 is for the CTs 8200. A VCA-MC module provides independent remote level control for each channel. 4-pin removable Phoenix-style barrier connectors provide the +10VDC control voltage, ground, and control lines for two amplifier channels. Thus, the 4-channel CTs 4200 uses two connectors; the 8-channel CTs 8200 uses four connectors. Crown CTs 4200 and 8200 amplifiers can be supplied with a VCA-MC module already factory-installed, or your choice of MC modules can be easily added to the amplifier by any authorized Crown Service Center.

VCA-MC4 Used in conjuction with a VCA-MC module, this is a 1-gang panel with one potentiometer that provides remote volume control for one or more CTs amplifier channels. The potentiometer on the panel is wired directly to the VCA connectors on the VCA-MC.

Features • Independent remote level control for each channel. • 4-pin removable Phoenix-style barrier connectors provide the +10VDC control voltage, ground, and control lines for two amplifier channels. • Optional wall-mount level control panels for use with VCA modules: 1-VCAP and 4-VCAP.

Description

The Crown VCA-MC4 and VCA-MC8 are optional level-control modules for the Crown CTs multichannel power amplifiers. The VCA-MC4 is for the CTs 4200, and the VCA-MC8 is for the CTs 8200. A VCA-MC module provides independent remote level control for each channel. 4-pin removable Phoenix-style barrier connectors provide the +10VDC control voltage, ground, and control lines for two amplifier channels. Thus, the 4-channel CTs 4200 uses two connectors; the 8-channel CTs 8200 uses four connectors. Crown CTs 4200 and 8200 amplifiers can be supplied with a VCA-MC module already factory-installed, or your choice of MC modules can be easily added to the amplifier by any authorized Crown Service Center.

This is a 2-gang panel with four potentiometers that provide remote volume control for four or more CTs amplifier channels. The potentiometers on the panel are wired directly to the VCA connectors on the VCAMC.

Features • Independent remote level control for each channel. • 4-pin removable Phoenix-style barrier connectors provide the +10VDC control voltage, ground, and control lines for two amplifier channels. • Optional wall-mount level control panels for use with VCA modules: 1-VCAP and 4-VCAP.

Description

P.I.P.-CLP is designed to detect and prevent overload. The same
error detecting circuit that is used to signal the IOC
indicator is used to activate this error-driven compressor.
It is not a typical signal-driven compressor, but a circuit to
prevent any overload. It can yield up to 13 dB or
additional signal safety margin without noticeable
program change.