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
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ACOUSTICAL |
ULTRA-X40 |
ULTRA-X42 |
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Operating Frequency Range2 |
55 Hz – 19.5 kHz |
55 Hz – 19.5 kHz |
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Frequency Response3 |
56 Hz – 19 kHz ± 4 dB |
58 Hz – 18 kHz ± 4 dB |
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Phase Response |
90 Hz – 19.5 kHz ±45° |
90 Hz – 19.5 kHz ±45° |
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Maximum SPL4 |
138 dB |
140 dB |
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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) |
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COVERAGE |
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Rotatable horn: 110° x 50° |
Rotatable horn: 70° x 50° |
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TRANSDUCERS |
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Low Frequency |
Two 8-inch cone drivers; 4 Ω nominal impedance |
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High Frequency |
One 3-inch diaphragm compression driver connected to a rotatable horn; 8 Ω nominal impedance |
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AUDIO INPUTS |
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Type |
Differential, electronically balanced |
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Maximum Common Mode Range |
±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection |
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Connectors |
XLR 3-pin female input with male loop output; optional XLR 5-pin connector to accommodate both balanced audio and RMS signals. |
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Input Impedance |
10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3 |
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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 |
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Nominal Input Sensitivity |
0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music |
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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. |
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AMPLIFIER(S) |
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Type |
three-channel, Class-D |
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Total Output Power7 |
1950 W peak |
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THD, IM, TIM |
<0.02% |
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Cooling |
Convection |
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AC POWER |
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Connector(s) |
powerCON 20 input with loop output |
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Automatic Voltage Selection |
90–265 V AC, 50–60 Hz |
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Safety Rated Voltage Range |
100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz |
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Turn-on and Turn-off Points |
90 V AC turn-on, no turn-off; internal fuse protection above 265 V AC |
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CURRENT DRAW |
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Idle Current |
0.27 A rms (115 V AC); 0.25 A rms (230 V AC); 0.29 A rms (100 V AC) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Inrush Current |
<20 A peak |
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RMS NETWORK (OPTIONAL) |
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Two-conductor twisted-pair network that reports all operating parameters of amplifiers to system operator’s host computer |
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PHYSICAL |
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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) |
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Weight |
52 lb (23.6 kg) |
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Enclosure(s) |
Premium multi-ply birch with slightly textured black finish |
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Protective Grille |
Powder-coated, round-perforated steel |
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Rigging |
11 integrated M8 threaded points; 35 mm Pole Mount with M20 thread; optional accessories for various rigging options (see accessories section). |
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