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UX3600

Specifications

Features and Benefits

• Single operational mode

• Preset EAW Greybox™ signal processing delivers EAW Focusing™ to

optimize performance

• Comprehensive, intuitive front panel control makes computer

control unnecessary for most adjustments

• 10 parametric EQs per input channel and per output channel

• EAWPilot™ software allows comprehensive computer control

• Filter parameters are compatible with EAW Resolution modeling and

alignment software for optimized performance

Description

The UX3600 provides a complete suite of state-of-the-art digital signal processing tools. Advanced capabilities and features set the UX3600 apart from other processors in its class. This high end processor controls sound systems with a variety of output channels and also delivers optimized processing of specific EAW loudspeakers.

Built-in System functions include EQ filter, delay, gain, crossovers, and polarity. However, these functions are implemented using custom-designed algorithms to optimize their usefulness when applied to loudspeakers.

For example, unlike many bell filter designs, the UX3600’s produce a flat frequency response when reciprocal cut and boost filters are overlaid. Also, to more accurately calculate signal delay distances, a temperature setting permits compensation for sound speed differences.

Loudspeaker preset processing is available for specific EAW loudspeakers and loudspeaker arrays. The UX3600 implement EAW’s innovative Greybox™ settings, including EAW Focusing™, as part of the preset processing to correct loudspeaker anomalies that cannot be corrected with conventional digital processing. Advanced limiting maintains sound quality while achieving maximum output levels based on amplifier outputs. An ambient humidity setting provides appropriate “air loss” equalization based on listening distances. While the output settings in Greyboxes are locked to deliver optimal loudspeaker performance, the user still retains control of input gain, EQ, signal delay, and polarity for the entire loudspeaker. This mode’s simplicity makes the UX3600 practical for entry level users and fast to operate for experienced users, providing a high degree of system consistency while retaining all necessary, user adjustable, alignment controls.

The UX3600 uses standard USB protocol and cabling for computer control using the custom EAWPilot software. Up to 50 user-defined presets can be save into device non-volatile memory. Two year warranty.

Compliance

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR, 3 INPUT X 6 OUTPUT

See NOTES TABULAR DATA for details

PERFORMANCE

Operating Range 15 Hz to 22 kHz, +/- 0.25 dB

THD + Noise <0.005%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +10 dBu

Channel Separation 80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Dynamic Range >110 dB, A-weighted, analog in to analog out

INPUTS (3X)

Analog Mode Type Electronically balanced

Connector 3x XLR female

Impedance 20k ohm (balanced), 10k ohm (unbalanced)

CMR 50 dB 30 Hz to 20 kHz

Crosstalk -110 dB, 1 kHz

Maximum Level 24 dBu, 12.3 V

Analog to Digital Converters (3x)

Resolution/Sampling 24 bit, 48 kHz

OUTPUTS (6X)

Analog Type Electronically balanced

Connector 6x XLR male

Impedance <50 ohm

Crosstalk -110 dB, 1 kHz

Maximum Level 24 dBu, 12.3 V @>600 ohm load

Absolute Min >50 ohm/20nf

Digital to Analog Converters (6x)

Resolution/Sampling 24 bit, 48 kHz

DIGITAL PROCESSING

Processor 50 Mflop, 32 bit, 48kHz Sharc

Latency 1.6 ms

COMMUNICATION

Type USB (1.1)

Control Software EAWPilot™

AC MAINS (nominal)

Connector IEC C14

Maximum Input Range 100V to 240V 50Hz to 60Hz

Load <50VA

Temperature Range 32° F to 104° F / 0° C to 40° C

ORDERING DATA

Description Part Number

EAW UX3600 Signal Processor 2039199

Supplied Accessories

AC Mains Cable 120V (6 ft) and 220V (1 m)

USB Cable 6 ft / 1.8 m

Optional Accessories

None

Part 15 EN 60065:2002, EN 55103-1:1997, EN 55103-2:1997, EN55103-1, EN55103-2, EN60065

Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 • fax 508 234 8251 • www.eaw.com

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: RD0709 Rev 100 July 2012

UX3600

Specifications

PERFORMANCE DATA

See NOTES GRAPHIC DATA for details

CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

(Ch A to Ch C and Ch 1 to Ch 6)

See NOTES TABULAR DATA for details

EQ FILTERS (10 filters for each input and output channel)

Parametric

Type Symmetrical boost / cut

Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1/24 octave steps

Gain +/-15 dB, 0.1 dB steps

Bandwidth 0.2 to 2 octave, 0.1 octave steps

Q 0.25 to 64, 0.1 octave step

Low / High Shelf

Slope 6 dB / 12 dB

Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1/24 octave steps

Low / High Pass

Slope 6 dB / 12 dB per octave

Bypass

Bypass Filter For each individual filter

Bypass EQ For all EQ filters

CROSSOVER (each output channel)

Low Pass / High Pass

Slopes Butterworth, Bessel: 6 dB to 48 dB per octave, 6 dB steps

Slopes Linkwitz-Reily: 12 dB to 48 dB per octave, 12 dB steps

Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1/24 octave steps

Bypass For each individual low and high pass filter

OTHER CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

Input Delay 0.00 to 1200 ms, 20.83 us steps

Output Delay 0.00 ms to 1200 ms, 20.83 us steps

Gain +/-15 dB

Polarity Normal/Inverted

Mute Mute/Unmuted

Source Select

In A to In C 2x Analog (two signals are summed)

Out 1 to Out 6 In A to In C

Limiter (Out 1 to Out 6)

Threshold -40 dBu to 20 dBu in 0.1 dB steps

Ratio 1:1 to 20:1 and Inf:1, integer steps

Attack 40 us to 1 ms, 10 us steps / 1 ms to 40 ms, 1 ms steps

Release 10 ms to 3 s, 10 ms steps

Knee Hard/Soft

Bypass Each output limiter

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

FRONT PANEL

Meters

Input (3x) 4 segment LED, Clip = 0 dBFS = full scale on ADC

Output (6x) 2 segment LED, Clip = 0 dBFS = full scale on DAC

2 segment LED, LIM = Limiter threshold

Buttons

Inputs A to C Selects input channel for editing

Output 1 to 6 Selects output channel for editing

Input Mutes (3x) Mutes the output of the input channel

Output Mutes (6x) Mutes the output of the output channel

EQ Equalization

DELAY Signal Delay

LEVEL Level and Polarity

MENU

Channel setup

Crossover (X-Over)

Limiter (Comp / Lim Setup)

User Programs (Program)

Global Functions (Utilities)

Other

Data Entry Encoder 4 up/down/left/right buttons navigate system menu

Display Backlit LCD 122 pixel x 32 pixel graphic

USB Port Connector type B

REAR PANEL

Power Switch Turns AC mains on and off

GLOBAL FUNCTIONS

Units Imperial/metric

Temperature 32 F to 114 F / 0 C to 40 C degrees, 1 F degree steps

(used to convert delay time to distance)

Humidity 10% to 100% relative, 1% steps (functions only in

loudspeaker optimization for the air loss

pre-emphasis filter)

LCD Contrast 0 to 10 (relative scale)

Front Panel Lock Password protects all fuctions except Mute buttons

Input Configuration Analog

Programs 50 memories for user configuration

Memory Recall <1 s, all parameters

Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 • fax 508 234 8251 • www.eaw.com

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: RD0709 Rev 100 July 2012

UX3600

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SIGNAL DIAGRAM

(Loudspeaker Processor Mode)

Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter, Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter, Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter, Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter, Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter, Preset EAW Focusing™ Loudspeaker Processing: Sub-system Crossover, EQ, Gain, Polarity, Limiter,

Gain & Polarity

10 EQ Filters

Gain & Polarity

10 EQ Filters

Gain & Polarity

10 EQ Filters

Input (s) Source

Source Select & Sum Source Select & Sum Source Select & Sum n-

Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 • fax 508 234 8251 • www.eaw.com

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: RD0709 Rev 100 July 2012

UX3600

Specifications

REAR PANEL INPUTS / OUTPUTS

POWER

6 5

OUTPUTS

4 3 2 1

PUSH

C

INPUTS

PUSH

B

PUSH

A

2

3

1

ANALOG

2

3

1

ANALOG

2

3

1

ANALOG

UX3600 TECHNOLOGY

UX3600 Design Challenges: The goal for UX3600 digital signal processor was to provide a comprehensive set of digital processing tools in a 3 input by 6 output processor. In addition, the processor’s hardware had to be able to implement

EAW Focusing™ in order to provide preset, factory-optimized processing for specific EAW loudspeakers. This would include those intended for standalone use and those normally used in arrays. The preset processing allows unused input and output channels to have standard processing for other uses.

MANUFACTURED IN CHINA © 2012

LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. “EAW” IS A REGISTERED

TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.

EAW Focusing™ : Using innovative analysis tools and methods developed by EAW, specific, long-standing, loudspeaker problems were isolated and analyzed as to their solutions using DSP. However, the desired complex filter responses required accuracies grossly lacking in conventional DSP filters based on the Bilinear Z Transform (BZT). These filters sacrifice response accuracies in the upper audible octaves to avoid mathematical difficulties involving the Nyquist frequency. Using standard algorithms can result in filter response magnitude errors of over 15 dB, with equally flawed phase performance.

Using FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters would have resulted in latencies in excess of acceptability for real time use. EAW

Focusing uses EAW-developed filter algorithms that avoid these issues while providing the exact, complex, filter responses required to correct the loudspeaker problems.

EAW Focusing is implemented in the UX3600 for many EAW loudspeaker models. Of particular note are EAW array loudspeakers. EAW Focusing not only optimizes the performance of the individual loudspeakers, but it also optimizes the integration of adjacent loudspeaker outputs and the off-axis performance of entire arrays.

EAW Focusing Example: Figure 1 shows the spectrogram of an ideal, point-source loudspeaker. Figures 2 and 3 show two different spectrograms of a 2-way loudspeaker optimized with conventional digital signal processing (DSP) and conventional measurements. In Figure 2 the time domain performance is emphasized. In Figure 3 the frequency domain performance is emphasized. In both cases there is significant energy to the right of the main energy spectrum compared to the ideal loudspeaker shown in Figure 1. These are all caused by inherent, mechanical properties of both the cone LF driver, the HF compression driver, and the HF horn itself. Although the frequency response (not shown) is nearly an ideal, flat line, these anomalies obviously exist in spite of the conventional processing. Because the usual measurements and corrective filtering lumped the undistorted signal and the anomalies together, the flat response is actually a combination of the energies from both. Anomalies like these are generally described as coloration and are responsible for why two, similar, flat-response loudspeakers can sound quite different.

In contrast, the result of applying EAW Focusing to this same loudspeaker is shown in Figure 4. The anomalies in both time and frequency are largely gone, making the spectrogram in Figure 4 look quite similar to that of the ideal loudspeaker in Figure 1. While the frequency response is also nearly an ideal, flat line, it is almost entirely a result of reproducing the energy from flat input signal.

Summary: EAW’s engineering efforts resulted in the UX3600 digital signal processor which provides complete user control as well as factory-optimized, Gunness Focusing settings for EAW standalone and arrayed loudspeakers.

Userfriendly, advanced, processing functions and plug-and-play audio/control networking facilitate its use for first-time

DSP users, seasoned professional operators, system designers, and audio aficionados all over everywhere. In keeping with the performance of EAW loudspeakers, the UX3600’s sonic performance is superb.

Figures 1 to 4 (top to bottom)

SPECTROGRAMS: EAW’s proprietary spectrograms show the spectrum or frequency content of sound (vertical axis) and its variation in time (horizontal axis), the colors representing intensity. The width of the data reflects the size of the sliding time window applied to the data, which increases in size with lower frequency. The “data” in the upper right is simply a limitation of the spectrograph’s mathematics and has no relevance.

NOTES

TABULAR DATA

1. Measurement/Data Processing Systems: Primary - FChart: proprietary EAW software; Audio Precision.

2. Measurements: Dual channel FFT; length: 32 768 samples; sample rate: 48 kHz; logarithmic sine wave sweep.

3. Measurement System Qualification (includes all uncertainties): Level: accuracy +/-0.05 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz, precision +/-0.1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz, resolution 0.01 dB;

Frequency: accuracy +/-1 %, precision +/-0.1 Hz, resolution the larger of 1.5 Hz or 1/48 octave; Time: accuracy +/-10.4 μs, precision +/-0.5 μs, resolution 10.4 μs.

4. Volts/Amperes: Measured rms value of the signal or as noted.

5. Performance: Input, DSP (Digital Signal Processing), outputs, and ac mains characteristics.

6. Functions: Operating controls, function parameters, and indicators.

GRAPHIC DATA

1. Graphs are plotted using raw data.

2. Frequency Response: Variation in output level with frequency for a constant input signal.

3. Phase Linearity: The difference in phase between the input signal and output, with signal processing latency removed.

Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 • fax 508 234 8251 • www.eaw.com

EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Part Number: RD0709 Rev 100 July 2012

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