The Crown® PIP-USP4 is a 4th generation DSP-based PIP™ (Programmable Input Processor) input module for CTs Series two channel amplifiers. The USP4 connects to an Ethernet network allowing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via System Architect. In addition, the USP4 allows the transport of real-time digital audio via AES3/EBU or CobraNet™.
The USP4 is a HiQnet™ series component and connects to the audio control/monitor network using Ethernet hardware (switches, Network Interface Cards, and cables). The audio signal is available over the same Ethernet network, providing a simple to install, single plug solution for audio distribution, control, and monitoring.
The USP4’s OMNIDRIVEHD™ processor gives the user an enormous amount of digital signal processing. LevelMAX™ limiters, proprietary FIR and IIR filters, audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & mute, compressors, delays, error reporting and load monitoring are all available. Built in noise and sine-wave generators provide noise masking and test capabilities. The enhanced AUX port allows users to interface with the USP4 to provide additional external control and monitoring.
Offering crisp clear sound and the widest dynamic range possible, the PIP-USP4 provides unprecedented power and flexibility in one compact—and very affordable—module.
The USP4 can be installed in any CTs two channel amplifier. The USP4 is currently only available in with CobraNet™ or AES for digital audio transport.
Features
Ultra smooth processing by onboard high-definition BSS OMNIDRIVEHD DSP with 24-bit,192 kHz Cirrus Logic SHARC A/D and D/A converters and true 96 kHz processing
World-class FIR and IIR filter
LevelMAX peak, RMS and transducer thermal voltage power limiters combine for a smooth and accurate response, better sound, and higher usable SPL
Ethernet single-plug solution for CobraNet audio and HiQnet control and monitoring
Auto Standby for increased energy efficiency
Multiple Input Options Include: Analog, CobraNet. and AES3 Digital Audio
Digital Audio On/Off Ramp allows users to send pre or post processed analog signal out of the module to adjacent amplifiers
Amplifier output monitor using the Foldback control through the CobraNet network
SLM (Sweep Load Monitoring) with system-level diagnostics
Ambient Leveler senses the ambient sound level of a room via connected loudspeakers
64 assignable filters with 9 different filter types including all-pass filters
Over 4 seconds of delay available per channel
Input compressors for each channel
Firmware upgrades via the network
50 user selectable presets
Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters