Specifications

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SYSTEM SOLUTIONS — IQ PIPs
IQ-PIP USP3
Digital Signal Processing for TCP/IQ
The Crown IQ-PIP USP3 is a 3rd generation DSP-based PIP
(Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2 compatible
amplifiers*. It connects the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ethernet network
allowing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via IQ. This module
is a TCP/IQ series component and connects to the audio control/mon-
itor 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 reporting, 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 IQ-PIP USP3 provides unprecedented power
and flexibility in one compact—and very affordable—module.
Features
• 100 Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for TCP/IQ control and
monitoring.
• Listen Bus amplifier output monitor (through CobraNet).
• 24-bit conversion with 32-bit, floating point DSP processing.
• 64 assignable filters with 9 different filter types including all-
pass filters.
• Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel.
• Input compressors and output limiters for each channel.
• Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise masking.
• Sine-wave noise generator.
• Load supervision.
• Full error reporting.
• Firmware upgrades via the network.
• 10 user-selectable presets.
• Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters.
IQ-PIP LITE
SmartAmp Automation for TCP/IQ
Features
• An IQ Network™ Programmable Input Processor with
TCP/IQ (connects to an IQ System via 100 Mb Ethernet).
• Remote control and monitoring of PIP2-compatible Crown
amplifiers as well as some PIP1-compatible amplifiers.*
• Faster IQ communications than the IQ bus.
• Can be connected to the same network used to transmit
CobraNet audio.
• Implements SmartAmp features: input compressors, mul-
timode output limiters, error reporting and load monitor-
ing.
• AUX connector configurable for AUX input, AUX output,
or Listen Bus.
The Crown IQ-PIP LITE is a PIP (Programmable Input Processor)
input module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers. The IQ-PIP-LITE is a
TCP/IQ series component. This means it connects to an IQ
Network via 100 Mb Ethernet. This provides faster IQ communica-
tions than the previous current loop, IQ bus, connectivity method.
The audio path in the IQ-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.
* Please refer to the module compatibility chart at the end of the System
Solutions section