LAB GRUPPEN ACN3C 3WAY STEREO-4 and 5WAY MONO CROSSOVER

In an active loudspeaker system the crossover network is connected, in the signal path,
before the power amplifiers. An active crossover network feeds separate signals to the
bass, mid, and treble power amplifiers. The power amplifiers in turn power the corresponding
loudspeaker drivers for the bass, mid, and treble ranges.
This method has several advantages, especially in large PA systems, compared to passive
dividing where the crossover network is connected between the power amplifiers and the
loudspeakers. You get for example lower distortion, in particular distortion that is caused by
loud bass tones which intermodulate with the mid, and treble ranges. An active system also
eliminates the power losses, associated with passive crossover networks.

LAB.GRUPPEN's ACN C crossovers are designed around a four-pole state variable filters,
which are derived from the theory of analog computers. The most common way to alter
crossover frequencies in such a circuit is to turn a multiple ganged potentiometer. However
most potentiometers have bad tolerances (20 % or worse), and these tolerances affect the
accuracy of the crossover frequencies and the flatness of the summed output.
A better way of altering the crossover frequency is applied in the ACN 2/3C; namely the use
of "Digital Hexcode" switches. This allows the use of close tolerance components, which
result in a crossover frequency accuracy better than 1 %.
By careful selection of these components, an optimum density of available crossover frequencies
has been created, especially in the region between 800 Hz and 2 kHz. This has made it possible
to achieve a continuity of phase and of group delay time together with the speaker system. This
leads in turn to an improved intelligibility in the vocal region.
12, or 18 dB/octave slopes can be ordered as an option. The 24/octave slope has equal phase
at the crossover frequency region, in accordance with Linkwitz-Riley. To achieve flatness in the
summed output, the high and lowpass filters meet each other at 6 dB.
Each of the outputs of the ACN 2/3C have been equipped with shelving equalization, which gives
an adjustable bass boost of upto +12 dB, and a treble boost of upto +12 dB. In the ACN 3C the
mid output has an additional shelving boost, but that works at a lower corner frequency. With the
help of this equalization it is possible to align the frequency response of the speaker system. You
can, for example, compensate the roll-off in the treble of so-called "Constant Directivity“-type horns.
It also means you negate the need, for an external (graphic) equalizer, in several applications.

Key Features:

3-way stereo or 4- and 5-way mono
Switchable crossover frequencies:
32 frequencies between 80 Hz and 4.8 kHz
No dangerous "x10 switches" or frequency knobs on the front
The standard slope is 24 dB/octave. Optional: 12 and 18 dB/octave slopes
Switchable subsonic filters
Front panel gain controls
Mute switch on all outputs
Mono bass switch
Electronically balanced inputs with transformer option

The DX 4008 is a complete 4 input - 8 output digital loudspeaker management system designed for the touring or fixed sound installation markets.

The absolute latest in available technology is utilized with 32-bit (40-bit extended) floating point processor and high performance 24-bit Analog Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents noise and distortion induced by truncation errors of the commonly used 24-bit fixed-point devices. A complete set of parameters include I/O levels, delay,polarity, 6 bands of parametric EQ per channel, multiple crossover selections and full function limiters. The DX 4008 can be controlled or configured in real time on the panel or with the intuitive PC GUI accessed via the RS 232 interface. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and function once available. Multiple setup storage and system security complete this professional package.

With the DSP 260 digital 2-in-6 sound system manager, DYNACORD is continuing its proud tradition in the fi eld of innovative digital signal processors.
Based on the most modern hardware, this system manager offers tried-and-tested as well as new algorithms for the simple and swift construction of active multi-way systems. As much importance has been attached here by the developers to high user-friendliness as to the realization of an extremely favorable price.
24-bit sigma-delta AD/DA converters and a 32-bit floating-point signal processor make possible a dynamic range of 111 dB. In addition to the two analog inputs, a digital stereo input in AES/EBU format is available. A -6 dB pad switch in front of the AD converters offers additional security against overload when the device is connected to mixing desks with very high output levels. The 6 individually mutable outputs are electronically balanced and available on XLR sockets. For all inputs and outputs, easily read LED level meters are provided on the front panel.
Users can choose whether to configure their own systems at the device itself using the controls and display provided or else by means of the intuitive editing software.
3-way stereo, 2-way stereo + FR, 4-way mono + FR etc. Furthermore, factory presets compatible with those of the tried-and-tested DSP-244 are available for Dynacord loudspeaker systems.
In terms of DSP, the device offers parametric and graphic EQs as well as a delay function in the input and crossover, channel EQ, channel delay and a level control with limiter in each output channel.
An RS-232 interface allows Master/Slave operation of multiple devices as well as GPI switching of settings. A PC (the editing software runs under Windows) can be connected via the USB interface on the front panel.
A variable parameter lockout function allows you to determine which settings and parameters can be accessed directly at the device. This is just one of many features that make the DSP 260 an ideal choice also for the rental business.
The wealth of features combined with its outstanding audio performance and favorable price commend this audio system manager for a multitude of professional applications.
General Mains Voltage 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Power Consumption 25W Audio Analog Inputs 2x XLR IN, electronically balanced, 2x XLR THRU OUT, electronically balanced Digital Inputs 1x XLR AES/EBU IN Nominal Input Voltage 1.23 V / +4 dBu Maximum Input Voltage (Without -6dB Analog Pad Engaged) 8.7 V / +21 dBu Input Impedance 10k ohm Common Mode Rejection -80 dB @ 1 kHz (typical) A/D Conversion 24-Bit Sigma-Delta Outputs 6x XLR OUT, electronically balanced Nominal Output Voltage 1.23 V / +4 dBu Maximum Output Voltage 8.7 V / +21 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohm D/A Conversion 24-Bit Sigma-Delta Frequency Response 10 Hz-22 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB) THD+N < 0.01% (band limited 22Hz-22kHz) Dynamic Range 111 dB unweighted, band limited 22 Hz - 22 kHz Interfaces USB USB Type B on front panel (PC Interface) 9-pin DSUB Software Confi gurable for GPI Preset Recall or Master/Slave Connection to second DSP 260 unit Signal Processing Sample Rate 48 kHz Data Format 24-Bit Internal Processing 32-Bit Floating Point Physical Dimensions (WxHx) 19 x 14 x 1.75 inches (482.6 x 355.6 x 44.45 mm) Weight (Net) 10.1 lb (4.6 kg) Weight (Gross) 13.0 lb (5.9 kg)