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SmartAmp Automation for Networked Audio
NETWORKED PRODUCTS PIPS
PIP USP3
Digital Signal Processing for Networked Audio
T
he Crown PIP USP3 is a 3rd generation DSP-based PIP (Programmable
Input Processor) input module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers.* It con-
nects the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allowing it to be remotely
controlled and monitored. This module connects to the audio control/moni-
tor network using standard 100 Mb Ethernet hardware (switches, Network
Interface Cards, and cables).
The USP3’s SHARC DSP processor gives the user an enormous amount of
digital signal processing. Audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & mute,
input compressors, filters, delays, multimode output limiters, error report-
ing, and load monitoring are all available. A built-in noise generator and sine-
wave generator provide noise masking and test capabilities. The enhanced
AUX port capability allows the user to interface with the amplifier to provide
external manual control and monitoring.
Offering crisp, clear sound and the widest dynamic range possible with full
24-bit converters, the PIP USP3 provides unprecedented power and flex-
ibility in one compact—and very affordable—module.
100 Mb Ethernet single-plug
solution for networked control
and monitoring.
Listen Bus amplifi er output moni-
tor (through CobraNet™).
24-bit conversion with 32-bit,
fl oating point DSP processing.
64 assignable fi lters with 9 differ-
ent fi lter types including all-pass
fi lters.
Over 2 seconds of delay available
per channel.
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Input compressors and output
limiters for each channel.
Dual, uncorrelated noise genera-
tors for noise masking.
Sine-wave noise generator.
Load supervision.
Full error reporting.
Firmware upgrades via the net-
work.
10 user-selectable presets.
Reliable FLASH memory backup
of all parameters.
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A Programmable Input Processor
with system networking capa-
bilities (connects via 100 Mb
Ethernet).
Remote control and monitoring
of PIP2-compatible Crown ampli-
fi ers as well as some PIP1 -com-
patible amplifi ers.*
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Can be connected to the same
network used to transmit
CobraNet™ audio.
Implements SmartAmp features:
input compressors, multimode
output limiters, error reporting
and load monitoring.
AUX connector confi gurable for
AUX input, AUX output, or Listen
Bus.
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T
he Crown PIP LITE is a PIP (Programmable Input Processor) input
module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers. The PIP-LITE connects to an
audio control network via 100 Mb Ethernet. The audio path in the PIP LITE
is processed totally in the analog domain. The SmartAmp™ feature set offers
a range of automation functions which provide greater control over amplifier
operation and helps to save both time and money.
ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
TCP / IQ
* Please refer to the module compatibility chart at the end of the System Solutions
section.
FEATURES
FEATURES
* Please refer to the module compatibility chart at the end of the System Solutions
section.