Meyer Sound ULTRA-X40,US,110,STD

Description

Overview

Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X40 and ULTRA-X42 designs continue the tradition of the highly successful UPA loudspeakers—so versatile they have been a universal standard in almost every application for over 35 years. From touring performances to theme parks, worship venues to theater shows, and lecture halls to large scale concerts, Meyer Sound technology has delivered exceptional fidelity with high power, low distortion, and uniformly predictable behavior.

To this legacy, Meyer Sound incorporated technology from the popular and award-winning LEO® family of loudspeakers to bring multiple enhancements to bear in the ULTRA-X40/42 designs:

Innovative, highly efficient class-D amplifier and advanced signal processing that reproduce any sound source with linearity over a wide dynamic range.

Weight reduction of 25 lb (11 kg), as well as a reduction in overall size compared to the UPA loudspeakers for increased power-to-weight and -size ratios.

Concentric driver configuration with all the benefits of a coaxial driver, yet none of the disadvantages. In addition, this configuration supports directional control of frequencies down to 400 Hz.

Extremely well-behaved, rotatable horns designed for very precise, even coverage. These horn designs, in conjunction with the concentric driver configuration, deliver consistent patterns despite the orientation.

With these enhancements, the ULTRA-X40/42 loudspeakers provide high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in a more compact, vented enclosure. The ULTRA-X40 loudspeaker features two 8-inch cone low-frequency drivers and one 3-inch diaphragm compression driver coupled with a rotatable 110° x 50° Constant-Q horn. A more controlled pattern is available on the ULTRA-X42 model, which is fitted with a 70° x 50° constant-Q horn.

Because of the proprietary, high-frequency horns, the beamwidth remains consistent within close tolerances in both the horizontal and vertical planes and across the horns’ 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-X40/42 loudspeakers, which each have a total peak power output of 1950 watts. Advanced 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-X40/42 cabinet provides audio XLR and powerCON20 input and looping output connectors.

The optional RMS remote monitoring system module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software.

Meyer Sound builds the trapezoidal enclosure out of premium multi-ply birch with a slightly textured black finish. A powder-coated, round-perforated steel grille provides protection to the front of the loudspeaker.

The ULTRA-X40/42 includes 11 integral M8 rigging points. It also includes an integral 35 mm stand mount receptacle with M20 threads for added stability. With this versatile integrated rigging, the ULTRA-X40/42 is ready for a wide variety of applications including those requiring pole mounting, hanging individually in horizontal or vertical orientations, or clustering.

Optional rigging accessories include an adjustable 35 mm pole with M20 slug, a U-bracket, a yoke, a pinnable link on a channel that allows the hanging of multiple units from a single pick-up point, and cluster plates for horizontal and vertical loudspeaker grouping. Other options include weather protection and custom color finishes.

Features and Benefits

Exceptional fidelity and surprising power capability delivered in a compact, light enclosure
Extraordinarily flat amplitude and phase response ensures tonal accuracy and precise imaging
Wide (ULTRA-X40) or Controlled (ULTRA-X42) pattern
Rotatable horn provides installation flexibility
Integral stand mount and QuickFly® mounting options facilitate rigging

Applications

Stadiums and theme parks
Concert halls and houses of worship
Theatrical sound reinforcement
Portable and installed audio-visual systems
Nightclubs
Compact voice reinforcement systems

Specifications

ACOUSTICAL	ULTRA-X40	ULTRA-X42
Operating Frequency Range²	55 Hz – 19.5 kHz	55 Hz – 19.5 kHz
Frequency Response³	56 Hz – 19 kHz ± 4 dB	58 Hz – 18 kHz ± 4 dB
Phase Response	90 Hz – 19.5 kHz ±45°	90 Hz – 19.5 kHz ±45°
Maximum SPL⁴	138 dB	140 dB
Linear Peak SPL⁵	132.5 dB with 18 dB crest factor (M-noise), 130 dB (Pink Noise), 131 dB (B-noise)	134 dB with 18.5 dB crest factor (M-noise), 132 dB (Pink Noise), 134 dB (B-noise)
COVERAGE
	Rotatable horn: 110° x 50°	Rotatable horn: 70° x 50°
TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency	Two 8-inch cone drivers; 4 Ω nominal impedance
High Frequency	One 3-inch diaphragm compression driver connected to a rotatable horn; 8 Ω nominal impedance
AUDIO INPUTS
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 connector to accommodate both balanced audio and RMS signals.
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.
AMPLIFIER(S)
Type	three-channel, Class-D
Total Output Power⁷	1950 W peak
THD, IM, TIM	<0.02%
Cooling	Convection
AC POWER
Connector(s)	powerCON 20 input with loop output
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	0.27 A rms (115 V AC); 0.25 A rms (230 V AC); 0.29 A rms (100 V AC)
Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec)	1.9 A rms (115 V AC); 1.0 A rms (230 V AC); 2.2 A rms (100 V AC)
Burst Current (<1 sec)8	3.1 A rms (115 V AC); 1.5 A rms (230 V AC); 3.4 A rms (100 V AC)
Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current	6.9 A peak (115 V AC); 3.4 A peak (230 V AC); 7.9 A peak (100 V AC)
Inrush Current	<20 A peak
RMS NETWORK (OPTIONAL)
	Two-conductor twisted-pair network that reports all operating parameters of amplifiers to system operator’s host computer
PHYSICAL
Dimensions	W: 12.51 in (318 mm) x H: 22.31 in (567 mm) x D: 14 in (356 mm); D with handles: 15.38 in (391 mm)
Weight	52 lb (23.6 kg)
Enclosure(s)	Premium multi-ply birch with slightly textured black finish
Protective Grille	Powder-coated, round-perforated steel
Rigging	11 integrated M8 threaded points; 35 mm Pole Mount with M20 thread; optional accessories for various rigging options (see accessories section).