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Merlin X-Array Install Manual
1.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.
DESCRIPTION of X-ARRAY INSTALL SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 4
2.1. X-Array Install Two-Way Systems ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1.
Xi-1122/85: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2.
Xi-1152/64: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.3.
Xi-1152/94: ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. X-Array Install Three-Way Systems ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1.
Xi-1153/64: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2.
Xi-1183/64: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3.
Xi-2153/64: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.4.
Xi-2183/64: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. X-Array Install Subwoofer ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1.
Xi-1191: ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3.
OVERLAP vs. NON-OVERLAP CONFIGURATIONS: A METHOD TO INCREASE DIRECTIVITY ....................... 5
3.1. Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Examples ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2.1.
3.2.2.
Xi-2153/64 and Xi-2183/64 Normal Three-way vs Overlap (Tripole) Three-way Operation .............. 6
4.
QUICKMAPS .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Stereo Two-Way System with Dual Subwoofers ............................................................................................. 7
4.2. Stereo Three-Way System with Dual Subwoofers .......................................................................................... 8
4.3. QuickMAP Timing, System Synchronization, and Latency ............................................................................. 8
4.4. QuickMAP Input and Output Assignments ..................................................................................................... 9
5.
PROJECTS AND QUICKSETS ........................................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Two-Way Projects ......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1.
Stereo Xi-1122/85 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 10
5.1.2.
Stereo Xi-1152/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 10
5.1.3.
Stereo Xi-1152/94 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 10
5.2. Three-Way Projects ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1.
Stereo Xi-1153/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 10
5.2.2.
Stereo Xi-1183/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 11
5.2.3.
Stereo Xi-2153/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 11
5.2.4.
Stereo Xi-2183/64 with Dual Xi-1191 Subs .................................................................................... 11
5.3 Optimizing Gain Structure for Minimum Noise .............................................................................................. 11
5.3.1
Adjusting the Gain Structure for the Two-Way Systems ................................................................. 12
5.3.2
Adjusting the Gain Structure for the Three-Way Systems .............................................................. 12
6.
DRIVER EXCURSION PROTECTION ................................................................................................................. 13
6.1. Protection Method ........................................................................................................................................ 13
6.2. Protection Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 13
6.2.1.
Limiter ............................................................................................................................................ 15
6.2.2.
Excursion Filter .............................................................................................................................. 15
6.2.3.
Look-Ahead Delay .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.3. Gain Structure .............................................................................................................................................. 15
6.3.1.
Power Amplifier Gain Setting .......................................................................................................... 15
6.3.2.
ISP-100 Output Gain Setting .......................................................................................................... 15
6.4. Setting the Limiter Threshold Level .............................................................................................................. 15
6.4.1.
Threshold Determined by Lookup Table ......................................................................................... 16
6.4.2.
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
8.
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................... 17
8.1. Loading the Software .................................................................................................................................... 17
9.
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 18
11. UE-IT File System ................................................................................................................................................ 18
11.1.
Files Used by VUE-IT Projects .............................................................................................................. 18
11.2.
Location of Files .................................................................................................................................... 18
11.3.
Archiving Projects .................................................................................................................................. 18
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