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Summary of Contents for Electro-Voice Merlin ISP-100
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Page 1: Special Applications
Special Applications Merlin ISP-100 Integrated Signal Processor for Electro-Voice X-Array™ Install Loudspeakers OWNERS MANUAL Rev-B... - Page 2 Merlin X-Array Install Manual (this page left blank intentionally) page 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Threshold Calculation Given Amplifier Gain ................... 16 7. SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY ..........................17 7.1. Direct from Factory ............................17 7.2. Download from the INTERNET ........................17 7.3. Bundled with New Merlin ISP-100 ........................ 17 INSTALLATION ..............................17 8.1. Loading the Software ............................ 17 OPERATION ................................ 17 10. -
Page 4: Introduction
HF horn and vented- signal routing, and speaker excursion protection, box direct-radiator low end. Rated frequency among others. The Merlin ISP-100 is controlled by response of 50 to 20,000 Hz. an attached PC connected to the ISP-100 through a serial connection. -
Page 5: Xi-1153/64
CONFIGURATIONS: A METHOD TO system and the crossover used to drive it. The INCREASE DIRECTIVITY Merlin ISP-100 provides processing that allows the 3.1. Description vertical coverage of the systems to be narrowed in the upper bass and lower midrange (see the... -
Page 6: Xi-1153/64 And Xi-1183/64 Normal Three-Way Vs Overlap (Dipole) Three-Way Operation
Merlin X-Array Install Manual = HORIZONTAL = VERTICAL 2. Correspondingly, an increase in directivity ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 dB is noted over the same FIGURE 1 - range for the overlap condition. 3.2.2. Xi-2153/64 and Xi-2183/64 Normal Three- way vs Overlap (Tripole) Three-way Operation Figure 3 shows the beamwidth and directivity of the dual-woofer three-way systems operating in the... -
Page 7: Quickmaps
In addition, all high-frequency A 0- to 650-ms delay and a five-band filter set are located before the crossover. This filter set is used FIGURE 5 - 2-Way Quick Map Electro-Voice X-Array Install Merlin ISP-100 2-Way Quick Map LOW OUT... -
Page 8: Stereo Three-Way System With Dual Subwoofers
Merlin X-Array Install Manual for two purposes. The first is to provide a high-pass which may function as a subsonic filter or a filter for the low-frequency woofer in the full-range crossover filter when used with subwoofers, and to system - which may function as a subsonic filter or provide equalization filters for tuning the a crossover filter when used with subwoofers. -
Page 9: Quickmap Input And Output Assignments
QuickMAPs have been assigned to module #1 of the ISP-100. Where possible, the remaining outputs All outputs of the two-way QuickMAP have a latent follow the Merlin ISP-100 convention of assigning delay of 10 sample periods (about 208 us). outputs in low- to high-frequency order, high- to Unavoidably however, the three-way QuickMAP has low-number module order, and letter “a”... -
Page 10: Projects And Quicksets
Merlin X-Array Install Manual Both sub-channel outputs have been assigned to Although subwoofer-woofer overlap naming the same output module in each of the two capability is included, QuickSETs for this operation QuickMAPs (module #4 for the two-way QuickMAP are reserved for future release, and are not and module #2 for the three-way). -
Page 11: Stereo Xi-1183/64 With Dual Xi-1191 Subs
Merlin X-Array Install Manual configuration without subwoofers 5.2.3.6. QuickSET for mid overlap three-way con- QuickSET name: Xi-1153/64 NNNN figuration without subwoofers 5.2.1.4. QuickSET for mid overlap three-way con- QuickSET name: Xi-2153/64 YNNN figuration with subwoofers having normal tuning 5.2.4. Stereo Xi-2183/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs QuickSET name: Xi-1153/64 YNNY Project name: Xi-2183/64 5.2.1.5. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Gain Structure For The Two-Way Systems
Merlin X-Array Install Manual turned off then back on.) Therefore, any 2. Increase the high-frequency digital gain in the adjustments made to the analog gain structure to “Filters” menu by +8 dB. From the Vue-It improve the signal-to-noise ratio must be program, click on the “Filters”... -
Page 13: Driver Excursion Protection
Merlin X-Array Install Manual EXCURSION PROTECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM LOOK-AHEAD INPUT OUTPUT LIMITER DELA Y EXCURSION FILTER SIDE CHAIN 4. Set the mid-bass-frequency analog output gains the power amplifier gain must be known in order to to –8 dB. From the Vue-It program, click on any set the threshold levels of the protection limiters. -
Page 14: Excursion Filter
The values may be determined by loading a specific through any feedback scheme. Thus the gain system’s Project into the VUE-IT program and then structure from the Merlin ISP-100 through to the single-clicking on a specific limiter. power amplifiers is extremely important for proper CAUTION: The factory supplied limiter thresholds limiter protection operation. -
Page 15: Power Amplifier Gain Setting
Merlin X-Array Install Manual TABLE - LIMITER THRESHOLD SETTINGS DIRECTIONS: 1. Set power amplifier gain to desired setting. 2. Apply sinewave signal of 0.100 V rms (100 mV) at 400 Hz to amplifier input. 3. Measure amplifier output voltage. 4. Lookup new threshold in table: a. -
Page 16: Threshold Determined By Lookup Table
7. SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY of the measured output voltage and the The X-Array Install Merlin ISP-100 setup software recommended threshold. and manual is available three different ways: 1. 6.4.2. Threshold Calculation Given Amplifier Gain direct from the factory, 2. -
Page 17: Direct From Factory
Vue-It program may be typically found in the The manual and software are included with each following directory: C:\PROGRAM FILES\VUE- new Merlin ISP-100. To place an order for a new IT\ISP-100\. Double click on the Vue-IT icon to start Merlin ISP-100 contact your local authorized Merlin the program. -
Page 18: Technical Support
11.1. Files Used by VUE-IT Projects fax, or call: Project File: <File Name>.VUE Technical Support Department Project QuickMAP File: <File Name>.QMS Electro-Voice X-Array Speaker Systems Project QuickSET File: <File Name>.QMO Telex Communications, Inc. Project GPI Settings: <File Name>.GPO 12000 Portland Ave. S. - Page 19 Merlin X-Array Install Manual 12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952/884-4051, Fax: 877/863-4166, www.electrovoice.com ©Telex Communications, Inc., 1998 • Litho in U.S.A. 38109-754 Rev B Part Number 535297 Rev-A 9838 page 19...