Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20,US,W/P,PWRCON TOP,RMS,MILAN

Description

Overview

Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X20™ design extends the award-winning, state-of-the-art ULTRA-X40™ point source technology to a smaller version for size- and weight-critical applications. Features include:

An innovative, highly efficient class-D amplifier that reproduces any sound source with linearity over a wide dynamic range.

A concentric driver configuration that has all the benefits of a coaxial driver, yet none of the disadvantages. In addition, this configuration supports directional control of frequencies down to 600 Hz.

A rotatable, extremely well-behaved horn designed for very precise, even coverage. This horn design, in conjunction with the concentric driver configuration, delivers the same pattern regardless of orientation.

The ULTRA-X20 loudspeaker provides high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in a very compact, vented enclosure. The loudspeaker features two 5-inch cone low-frequency drivers and one 2-inch diaphragm compression driver coupled with a rotatable 110° x 50° constant-Q horn. A more controlled pattern is available on the ULTRA-X22™ model, which is fitted with a rotatable 80° x 50° constant-Q horn. A broader coverage version, the ULTRA-X23™, offers a 110° x 110° constant-Q horn.

Because of its proprietary, high-frequency horn, the beamwidth remains consistent within close tolerances in both the horizontal and vertical planes, and across the horn’s operating frequency range. Uniformly predictable polar behavior takes much of the guesswork out of system design and assures optimal system performance.

A proprietary three-channel, class-D digital power amplifier powers the ULTRA-X20 loudspeaker, which has a total peak power output of 860 watts. Audio processing includes electronic crossover, correction filters for phase and frequency response, and driver protection circuitry. Phase-corrected electronics ensure flat acoustical amplitude and phase response, resulting in exceptional impulse response and precise imaging.

The amplifier/processing package incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC™, which auto-selects the correct operating voltage, suppresses high voltage transients, filters EMI and provides soft-start power-up. The ULTRA-X20 cabinet has audio XLR and PowerCON 20 input and looping output connectors. The digital audio version provides a Milan Certified1 format with an etherCON TOP connector and powerCON TRUE1 TOP input and looping output.

Remote monitoring is possible on the analog version via the optional RMS remote monitoring system module, which in conjunction with the optional RMServer™ hardware unit, provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® Control Software. The digital version provides integrated monitoring via Compass Control Software.

Meyer Sound builds the slightly curved enclosure out of aluminum with a slightly textured black finish. A powder-coated, round-perforated steel grille provides protection to the front of the loudspeaker. The cabinet weighs only 27 lbs (12.3 kg).

The ULTRA-X20 includes two integral M8 rigging points on each end to enable a variety of configurations including those requiring pole mounting, hanging individually from a single point, wall mounting or ceiling mounting. In addition, the ULTRA-X20 includes four M6 threaded holes with 5-inch by 2.75-inch (127 mm by 70 mm) hole pattern on the rear for use with third-party wall mounts.

Optional rigging accessories include a 35 mm to M8 pole adapter, a U-bracket, a yoke, and a pinnable link on a channel that allows the hanging of one or two units from a single pick-up point. Other options include weather protection and custom color finishes.

Features And Benefits

A compact, elegant and light aluminum enclosure encases exceptional fidelity and surprising power capability
Extraordinarily flat amplitude and phase response ensures tonal accuracy and precise imaging
Wide pattern covers broad listening areas
Rotatable horn provides installation flexibility
Integral stand mount and QuickFly® mounting options facilitate rigging

Applications

Multi-purpose Audio/Visual
Corporate rental
Houses of worship
Conference rooms
High-end private installations
Retail spaces
Theater

Specifications

ACOUSTICAL²	ULTRA-X20	ULTRA-X22	ULTRA-X23
Operating Frequency Range³	60 Hz – 18 kHz	60 Hz – 18 kHz	60 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Response⁴	65 Hz – 17.5 kHz ± 4 dB	65 Hz – 17.5 kHz ± 4 dB	65 Hz – 17.5 kHz ± 4 dB
Phase Response	95 Hz – 18 kHz ±45°	95 Hz – 18 kHz ±45°	95 Hz – 18 kHz ±45°
Linear Peak SPL⁵	127 dB with 20 dB crest factor (M-noise), 123.5 dB (Pink Noise), 125.5 dB (B-noise)	128.5 dB with 20 dB crest factor (M-noise), 123.5 dB (Pink Noise), 125 dB (B-noise)	127.5 dB with 20 dB crest factor (M-noise), 124 dB (Pink Noise), 125.5 dB (B-noise)
COVERAGE
	Rotatable horn: 110° x 50°	Rotatable horn: 80° x 50°	110° x 110°
TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency	Two 5-inch cone drivers; 6 Ω nominal impedance
High Frequency	One 2-inch diaphragm compression driver connected to a rotatable horn; 8 Ω nominal impedance
AUDIO INPUT	ANALOG AUDIO VERSION	DIGITAL AUDIO VERSION
Type	Differential, electronically balanced	—
Maximum Common Mode Range	±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection	—
Connectors	XLR 3-pin female input with male loop output; optional XLR 5-pin connectors to accommodate both balanced audio and RMS signals; XLR 3-pin TOP (Total Outdoor Protection) connectors on weather-protected units only.	etherCON TOP
Input Impedance	10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3	—
Wiring⁶	Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 1 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies Pin 2: Signal + Pin 3: Signal – Pin 4: RMS (polarity insensitive) Pin 5: RMS (polarity insensitive) Case: Earth ground and chassis	—
Nominal Input Sensitivity	0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music	—
Input Level	Audio source must be capable of producing of +20 dBV (10 V rms) into 600 Ω to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker.	—
Digital Format	—	Milan Certified
AMPLIFIER
Type	Three-channel, Class-D
Total Output Power⁷	860 W peak
THD, IM, TIM	<0.02%
Cooling	Convection
AC POWER
Connector	powerCON 20 input with loop output; powerCON TRUE1 TOP with loop output on digital and weather-protected units
Automatic Voltage Selection	90–265 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Safety Rated Voltage Range	100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Turn-on and Turn-off Points	90 V AC turn-on, no turn-off; internal fuse protection above 265 V AC
CURRENT DRAW
Idle Current	0.15 A rms (115 V AC); 0.13 A rms (230 V AC); 0.16 A rms (100 V AC)
Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec)	0.9 A rms (115 V AC); 0.5 A rms (230 V AC); 1.1 A rms (100 V AC)
Burst Current (<1 sec)⁸	1.6 A rms (115 V AC); 0.8 A rms (230 V AC); 1.8 A rms (100 V AC)
Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current	3.5 A peak (115 V AC); 1.8 A peak (230 V AC); 4.1 A peak (100 V AC)
Inrush Current	< 20 A peak
REMOTE MONITORING	ANALOG AUDIO VERSION⁹	DIGITAL AUDIO VERSION
	Optional RMS module: two-conductor twisted-pair network that reports all operating parameters of amplifiers to system operator’s host computer via the RMServer hardware unit.	Integrated monitoring via Compass Control Software
PHYSICAL
Dimensions	W: 7.44 in (189 mm) x H: 19.04 in (484 mm) x D: 8.66 in (220 mm)
Weight	27 lb (12.3 kg)
Enclosure	Aluminum with slightly textured black finish
IP Rating	Weather-protected version rated IP54. See the ULTRA-X20 Operating Instructions for details.
Protective Grille	Powder-coated, round-perforated steel
Rigging	Two integrated M8 threaded points on each end; optional accessories for various rigging options (see accessories section); four M6 threaded holes with 5-inch by 2.75-inch (127 mm by 70 mm) hole pattern on the rear for use with third-party wall mounts.