Overview — Crown PIP-USP3/CN

The PIP-USP3/CN is a DSP-based PIP™ module that integrates into a 100 MB Ethernet network via HiQNet™ protocol. An extremely versatile speaker-processing unit that mounts right in your Crown amplifier, this compact module greatly reduces the costs of typical audio systems while eliminating the rack space needed for signal processing. The PIP-USP3 offers up to thirty-two filters per channel as well as load supervision that continuously monitors the load impedance using the signal source as the test signal. It also includes compressors, limiters, error reporting, ten internal presets, up to two seconds of delay per channel, and noise and sine-wave generators. Line voltage monitoring is also available when the module is installed in Crown CTs series amplifiers.

The PIP-USP3/CN module includes all of the features of the PIP-USP3 as well as integrating CobraNet transport in the same single 100-MB Ethernet connection. Signal routing is easily controlled via System Architect software. The PIP-USP3/CN also provides two analog audio inputs that can be configured as a redundant signal or for page-over applications. This feature saves audio bandwidth within the CobraNet network by providing local signal processing of the signal at the amplifier. This module features an amplifier output listen bus or Foldback that allows you to route the amplifier output signal back through Ethernet to a central listening position.

More information concerning CobraNet may be found at www.cobranet.info.

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