Modules; Installing A P.i.p. Module - Crown STUDIO AMPLIFIER Owner's Manual

8 Accessories
8.1 P.I.P. Modules
One advantage of Studio Reference amplifiers is the
ability to customize them using P.I.P. (Programmable In-
put Processor) modules. Each amplifier is equipped with
an edge card connector inside the back panel P.I.P.
compartment. The modules install easily:
Fig. 8.1 Installing a P.I.P. Module
Here are some of the available P.I.P. modules:
AMC
O U T P U T
Programmable
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
unites many features of the P.I.P.-XOV and
P.I.P.-CLP. It offers a variable 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley
crossover and an IOC -driven, variable threshold com-
pressor. In addition, it provides "constant-directivity" horn
equalization and filter-assisted B
tion. Biamping and triamping capabilities are provided
via XLR connectors.
EDC b C H - 2
Programmable I N P U T
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
combines a sophisticated error-driven com-
pressor and smooth limiter with a subsonic filter for each
channel. The compressors have adjustable attack and
release times, and can be set to track each other. The
I N P U T
GND
vented box equaliza-
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C H - 1
I N P U T
GND
I I I I I II II II II II
compressors activate when a signal will clip the input,
an IOC error occurs, or the output exceeds the selected
threshold. The subsonic filters have corner frequencies
of 24, 28, 32 and 36 Hz.
FTE
C H - 2 I N P U T
Programmable
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
includes all P.I.P.-FXT features, and adds
12 dB/octave RFI filters, variable 18 dB/octave high-pass
filters, and 6 dB/octave 3 kHz shelving networks for "con-
stant-directivity" horn equalization. Screw terminal plugs
are provided for input.
integrates the amplifier into Crown's pat-
ented IQ System . ® The IQ System provides centralized
computer control of 1 to 2,000 amplifiers. Each ampli-
fier channel can be monitored and controlled from an
inexpensive personal computer. Any combination of mic-
and line-level signals can also be mixed and routed with
optional MPX-6 , SMX-6
™ ™
ers, and the MRX series matrixers.
control features of the IQ-P.I.P.-AP plus the ability to
function as a stand-alone unit as part of the IQ
System's distributed intelligence .
smooth output limiter for transparent loudspeaker pro-
tection, power supply gates for energy savings, ODEP
conservation which protects the output devices with
precision input signal control, interrupt-driven report-
ing that lets you define error conditions, and config-
urable short detection.
CLP
Programmable
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
is designed to detect and prevent overload.
Its compressor is driven by the amplifier's built-in IOC
error detection circuitry. Unlike typical signal-driven com-
Professional Studio Amplifiers
C H - 1 I N P U T
and AMB-5 mixer/multiplex-
™
offers the monitoring and
™ Features include a
C H - 2 C H - 1
I N P U T I N P U T
GND