APEX INTELLI-Q REAL TIME SYSTEM OPTIMIZER

The Intelli-Q is the first of a new breed of fast, easy-to-use, digital problem solvers from Apex. Intelli-Q's super-quick processors and intuitive operation allow the precision, control and reset-ability expected from the best digital devices but with the response and sound until now only possible with analogue.

Intelli-Q Hardware
Each remotely-controlled 1U, rack-mount Optimizer provides two completely discrete, identical, link-able audio channels each with a unique and exciting combination of sophisticated audio tools sure to get the best from any Front of House, Stage Monitor or In-Ear system:
• A Real-Time 30-band 'Constant Q' Graphic Equalizer - the only such digital equalizer that works as quickly and cleanly as you do. EQ curves can be drawn freehand, and the results heard instantly without audio side effects. Sophisticated compensation calculations eliminate interference between neighbouring frequency bands so that what you see is really what you get, a perfect partner to the new generation of acoustic measuring tools.
• 10 bands of Apex Parametric EQ - fully over-lapping with a variable wide-Q on boost and variable tight "notch" response on cut.
• Fully variable High and Low Pass Fliters - choose between Butterworth, Bessel and Linkwitz-Riley curves and 6/12/18/24 dB per Octave roll-off.
• Two-Band fully-variable frequency Shelving EQ.
• Dual - band Compressor – variable crossover frequency, ratio, attack and release, and a unique variable threshold for each stage of the soft knee response.
• Output Delay - variable up to 5 seconds.
• System Output Limiter - a post-fader, hard-limiter, with variable threshold and release, to protect both ears and speaker systems.
• Up to 16 Intelli-Q dual-channel Optimizers can be linked together and controlled using a hard-wired or radio-remote PC.
• As there is no dedicated ʽMasterʼ or ʽSlaveʼ, all units are identical for easy configuration and hire-stock management.
• In addition to balanced main-signal inputs and outputs, side chain inputs are fitted for use as extra inputs or to control the dual-band compressor.
• A 48V phantom-powered mic input is available for the on-screen 30-band Spectrum Analyzer which has a
dedicated pink noise generator.

For decades, dbx’s patented Subharmonic Synthesis has rattled foundations enhancing the bass in a variety of professional applications including nightclub and DJ mixing, theatre and film sound, music recording, live music performance and broadcasting. dbx’s Subharmonic Synthesis process actually produces a new, Waveform Modeled bass note, exactly an octave below the bass in the original audio.

The dbx 510 answers the call of audio professionals everywhere delivering Subharmonic Synthesis in the convenient design of a 500 Series module. The 510’s two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of smoothness and control, while the independent Low Frequency Boost circuit is designed to get the most out of high-performance, low frequency speaker systems. Unlike other attempts at bass synthesis, the dbx process produces musical low frequencies that don’t interfere with mid and high-band information, even when the maximum synthesis and boost are applied. The result is a low-end punch that people really feel!

Put some boom in your room with the dbx 510!

The MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 provides four frequency-selective expanders/noise gates in a single rack space. Each section comprises an ultra-fast gate, a program dependent expander, a filter section and precision meters indicating both threshold point and gain reduction.

The included side chain parametric filters allow the user to fine-tune control signals so that the gate reacts only when required. The Interactive Attack Control (IAC) circuit analyzes the program material to calculate the attack time of the gate. Separate hold and release controls offer additional flexibility. The XR4400 has a switchable operating mode for the gate and expander. With the MODE function off, the unit works in gate mode using an extremely fast attack time, thus preserving the transient details of the program material. In expander mode, the device analyzes the shape and dynamic contents of the input signal to calculate the control time parameters. The result is that vocals, instruments and complex mix signals can be cleaned up without audible clicks or other detrimental effects.

A couple function on the XR4400 provides a great deal of flexibility to link the expander/gate sections in a master/slave configuration.

SPECIFICATIONS
Input: Coaxial RCA digital audio, PCM stereo or Dolby Digital
Output: Left and Right RCA analog
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, (+/- 0.5 dB)
THD: 0.025%
Power Requirement: Input: 100V~240V AC, Output: 5V DC (use Xantech supplied power supply only)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Unit: 4-3/4” x 1” x 1-15/16” (119 x 25 x 48 mm)
Single pack carton: 7-1/4” x 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” (185 x 85 x 165 mm)
Weight:
Unit: 0.25 lbs (0.12 kg)
Single pack carton: 0.85 lbs (0.40 kg)

The Soundweb London BLU-101 offers a fixed configuration of 12 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs, configurable signal processing, AEC processing, and a high bandwidth, fault tolerant digital audio bus.

The BLU-101 has open architecture which is fully configurable through HiQnet™ London Architect. A rich palette of processing and logic objects and a "drag and drop” method of configuration provide a simple and familiar design environment.

The BLU-101 contains dedicated AEC processing for up to 12 independent AEC algorithms. The AEC algorithm can be applied to signals coming from the local analog inputs or from the digital audio bus. 12 individual AEC references (one per algorithm) allow the user to provide a solution for multiple conferencing spaces using a single device.

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Noise Cancellation (NC) are also provided per AEC algorithm. AGC ensures that microphone levels remain at an optimum level, and NC removes steady state noise (such as from a projector fan or air conditioning device) from the signal path.

This processor features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 48 channels which uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. Fiber media converters can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 40km.

The BLU-101 is compatible with the entire Soundweb London family and its 48 channel digital audio bus represents channels 1-48 of the larger 256 channel digital audio bus when integrated with the BLU-800, BLU-320, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-BIB and BLU-BOB devices.

Analog Inputs provide software configurable gain in 6dB steps up to +48dB per channel and software selectable Phantom Power per channel.

Phantom Power, Signal Present and Clip information per channel is easily accessible, without the requirement for a PC, from clear front panel LED indication. A bi-directional locate function allows devices to be identified both from and within HiQnet London Architect.

12 Control Inputs and 6 Logic Outputs allow the BLU-101 to be integrated with GPIO compatible devices. The Soundweb London Interface Kit, comprehensive documentation which details how Soundweb London systems can be integrated with third party control systems, is included within the installation of HiQnet London Architect.

The BLU-101 and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.

Key Features:
• 12 Analog Inputs (with 48v Phantom Power per Channel)
• 8 Analog Outputs
• Configurable Signal Processing
• 12 Channels of AEC Processing with Auto Gain Control and Noise Cancellation
• Rich Palette of Processing and Logic Objects
• 48 Channel, Low Latency, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
• Clear Front Panel LED Indication
• Bi-Directional Locate Functionality
• 12 Control Inputs and 6 Logic Outputs for GPIO Integration
• Soundweb London Interface Kit for Third Party Control System Integration (Documentation)
• HiQnet Device
• Configuration, Control and Monitoring from HiQnet London Architect