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Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp Power Amplifiers

Protea DSP Specifications

(nXp models only)

Input Source Selection

Input Source Select Options . . . . .

Analog, Auto

(net, AES3, analog)

Dynamics

Brick Wall Limiter

Threshold

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20dBu to +20dBu

Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . infinite

Attack

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2ms/dB to 50 ms/dB

Release 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Compressor

Threshold

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20dBu to +20dBu

Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2:1 to infinite

Attack

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2ms/dB to 50ms/dB

Release 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peak/Average

Attenuation Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 available

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In, Out, Attenuation,

superimpose on graph

Autoleveler

Target Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40dBu to +20dBu

Action

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

gentle, normal, aggressive,

user defined

Maximum Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0dB to +22dB

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input, Gain, Attenuation

Advanced Autoleveler

Controls

Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2:1 to 10:1

Threshold Below Target . . . . . . . . -30dB to 0dB

Gain Increase Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Gain Decrease Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6s

Ambient Noise Compensation (Output Only)

Max Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20dB to +20dB

Min/Base Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40dB to +20dB

Gain Change Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2s/dB to 20s/dB

Link Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 available

ANC Input Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 or 1-4

Noise Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40dBu to +20dBu

Program/Ambient Gain Ratio . . . . 0.3:1 to 3:1

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input level, Attenuation,

Average noise

Ducker

Ducking Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high/low priority, trigger,

filibuster, ducked program

Trigger Threshold

. . . . . . . . . . . . . -80dBu to +20dBu

Ducking Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB
Ducking Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0dB to -30dB, -

∞

Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer . Yes

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input

Gate

Threshold

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -80dBu to +20dBu

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . off, 100dB to 0dB

Attack

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2ms/dB to 50ms/dB

Release 5ms/dB to 1000ms/dB

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Signal, Gate LED

superimpose on graph

Advanced

Gate Controls

Key Engage Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . Yes

Key Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz to 20kHz

Key Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.016 to 3.995 octave

Gain

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50dB to +12dB, off,

polarity invert

Gain w/VCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50dB to +12dB, off,

polarity invert

Digital VCA Groups . . . . . . . . . . . 4 available

Remote Gain

(Remote RD8C Level Control). . . Enable, Disable

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RD8C Active LED

WR-5 (neWR-5) Remote Gain . . . 0 to -50dB, Mute

Equalization

31 Band Graphic

Filter Type

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . constant or proportional Q

Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.499 to 0.25 octave

Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuously variable temperature controlled axial fan(s)

Power Cable Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20A powerCON

(32A powerCON

on 3.04 model only)

Operating Voltage Range (50-60Hz, 85VAC or 170VAC minimum startup)

70-135VAC @110-120VAC, or 140-270VAC @220-240VAC

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32°F-120°F, (0°C-49°C) noncondensing

Unit Dimensions (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19”W x 3.5”H x 16.84”D (483 x 89 x 428mm)

Unit Weight by nX Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4002/8002 21.5lbs (9.75kg), 1.52/3.02 22.0lbs (10kg)

4004/8004 25.2lbs (11.4kg), 1.54/3.04 28.0lbs (12.7kg)

Shipping Dimensions (all models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.5" x 22" x 5.25" (622mm x 559mm x 133mm)

Shipping Weight by nX Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4002/8002 27.6lbs (12.5kg), 1.52/3.02 28.01lbs (12.8kg)

4004/8004 31.3lbs (14.2kg), 1.54/3.04 34.1lbs (15.5kg)

Safety/Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cTUVus, CE, FCC Class B, RoHS

Summary of Contents for nX 1.52

Page 1: ...Ashly Audio Inc All rights reserved worldwide Operating Manual Multi Mode Power Amplifiers 3 000W 1 500W 800W and 400W Per Channel Four and Two Channel Models nX Base Series nX3 04 nX3 02 nX1 54 nX1...

Page 2: ...enience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufac turer 13 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specifie...

Page 3: ...er to the following OSHA table for safe noise exposure limits and always take precautions to avoid excessive exposure to loud environments Sound level dBA slow response Maximum Dura tion Hours per day...

Page 4: ...Rear Panel Features nXp Series 14 7 1 Installed DSP 14 8 Ethernet Communications 14 8 1 IP Address 14 8 2 Firewalls 14 8 3 Wi Fi and LAN 14 8 4 Connecting Devices 14 NOTE Sections 9 13 p15 51 are NOT...

Page 5: ...11 4 WR 5 Programmable Button Control 46 11 5 RD 8C Serial Data Fader Controller 46 11 6 neWR 5 Programmable Button Control 47 11 7 FR 8 FR 16 Networked Fader 47 11 8 INA 1 Inline RS 232 Adapter 47 11...

Page 6: ...t configuration Remote DC level control per channel Automatic selection of 110 120VAC or 220 240VAC operation 50 60Hz with detachable PowerCON AC connector Power saving automatic sleep mode less than...

Page 7: ...20A Neutrik PowerCON mains chassis connector is installed on all models except for nX 3 04 which uses a 30A PowerCON nX4002 nX4004 nX8002 nX8004 120V Plug Receptacle Nema 5 15 Nema 5 15 Nema 5 15 Nem...

Page 8: ...eaker It could also result in a decreased damping factor and potential fire hazard Since power at the speaker load is of primary concern in system design refer to the table below to best determine app...

Page 9: ...ssis and the rack rails These star washers will penetrate through the amplifier and rack rail finish to adequately ground the chassis to the rack 2 7 Cooling Air vents on the amplifier front and side...

Page 10: ...RES all models 4 1 Mounting Holes For mounting to a 19 equipment rack 4 2 Air Vents Cool air enters in through the amplifier sides and is vented out the front 4 3 Reset Sleep Mode Disable Switch This...

Page 11: ...ter a period of audio inactivity reducing the amplifier s power consumption to less than 1 Watt An amplifier is awakened when there is audio signal present again or when the power switch is pressed Be...

Page 12: ...Combo Input Jack The combination 1 4 TRS and XLR jack pin 2 hot is wired in parallel to the euroblock input Do not float the TRS ring or XLR pin 3 connect it to signal or to ground if unbalanced 5 5 B...

Page 13: ...tage out of range DC on output or microprocessor malfunction A fault pin output can directly drive an LED as shown in the circuit illustration to the right If a fault occurs fault pin output may be la...

Page 14: ...solved with the use of the link local standard each device can have a static IP address assigned from within Proteane software This is done by selecting Manual Configuration in the Network Properties...

Page 15: ...et Dante and AES3 are currently available AVB network audio will be available in the future Note The user can find and verify a live device on the network by right clicking over the unit s name or ico...

Page 16: ...automatically when the software is started A button of the same name and function is also found beneath the network device tree Network Network Config Adjusts the metering refresh rate server retries...

Page 17: ...h load analysis are NE two channel dsp and nXp Loudspeakers are specified with a nominal impedance rating 8 Ohms for example This is an average rating the actual imped ance across it s frequency range...

Page 18: ...are Tells the software version Help Contents and Index Online help for device function is found here along with the ability to search for topics Help Capture Network Configuration While most people wi...

Page 19: ...t output or matrix mixer DSP functions on any channel When removed audio is passed directly through the stage that has been disabled 9 3 nX Preset Options Menu The Preset Options menu in the main devi...

Page 20: ...ower On Standby This shows power status and allows the user to set power to standby from software Standby can also be controlled by a rear panel contact closure or by the event scheduler The front pan...

Page 21: ...fset Link Group and Offset Faders A group of output channels can be linked together to attenuate the group as a whole without changing the relative levels of each channel If a channel is assigned to o...

Page 22: ...on the Save Changes button To log in as Admin in the Log In section click the Admin checkbox enter the password if one is assigned and click the Log In button Only the Admin or anyone else with full...

Page 23: ...it s parameters or right click on it to Bypass Select for Sub Preset Copy Paste to another similar block or Delete Total DSP usage is indicated as a percentage at the bottom of each input section in...

Page 24: ...l falls below threshold Link Group Group to which all parameters are assigned for simul taneous adjustment to multiple Limiters Show Meter On Graph Overlays the input output level meters on the Limite...

Page 25: ...ler as it determines the constant level to which an input is boost or cut The Autoleveler can be used in situations such as speech re enforcement where an unknown source level needs to be maintained a...

Page 26: ...icrophone Parameters Ducker Type Available types are High and Low Priority Trigger Filibuster and Ducked Program Trigger Threshold The signal level on a trigger channel at which point all ducked progr...

Page 27: ...ignal to pass through available as text box or as the top drag node on the graph Range The amount of attenuation applied to the unwanted signal when it remains below Threshold sometimes referred to as...

Page 28: ...n automatically applied to the program audio by the ANC function Max Gain Sets the maximum gain that you allow the ANC to apply to the program audio A typical starting value is 10 dB Min Base Gain Set...

Page 29: ...pensation 7 Continue to increase the noise source to the highest level you would expect Adjust the Max Gain to a level which limits the maximum gain which the ANC applies to the program audio so that...

Page 30: ...l gain attenuation applied to the channel It is the sum of the gain of the Level fader plus the gain applied by each of the enabled VCA Groups RD 8C Remote Control Gain Remote Gain allows the user to...

Page 31: ...be returned to nominal by pressing Ctrl Click on the fader knob A course EQ curve can be drawn quickly by left clicking and drag ging across the EQ frequency response display Multiple graphic equaliz...

Page 32: ...lter highlighted Filter In Out Green filter in engaged Red filter out disengaged Filter Type Selected filter type The types are Parametric Symmetric boost cut allowing individual adjustment of center...

Page 33: ...bandwidth filter through a problem feedback area with just a slight boost is a quick way to find the exact frequency causing trouble Once the offensive frequency has been found cut the filter s level...

Page 34: ...n order to allow the DSP power necessary for the FBS Filter Parameters Filter number Current Active Filter highlighted Filter In Out Green Filter In engaged Red Filter Out disengaged Filter Lock Locks...

Page 35: ...n the presence of a prolonged feedback tone with very little background noise The optimal setting of the Sensitivity control depends on both the spectral content of the audio program how much the musi...

Page 36: ...ass Filter determines the upper frequency limit Be careful not to accidentally send low frequency signals to high frequency drivers Check the loudspeaker specifications to determine a safe operating f...

Page 37: ...of the pole zero characteristics of individual filters The 18dB oct Linkwitz Riley individually are 18dB oct Butterworth filters in that they have Butterworth pole zero characteristics and also satisf...

Page 38: ...ocal temperature used to calculate the speed of sound though air and thus the distance orresponding to the delay time Link Group The link group to which the delay s parameters will be linked Show Deta...

Page 39: ...routing lines in the DSP Controls window matrix mixer Mute Button Mutes the input signal before the auto manual mixer This does not light the front panel Mute LED Auto Button Selects the mixer input...

Page 40: ...ly changing 3 A gain sharing automixer is easier to setup and adjust without the need for threshold attack release depth and Number of Open Mics NOM controls Mixer input channels can be individually s...

Page 41: ...ol set tings Up to 100 events can be scheduled All event schedule data is stored in the amplifier A common use of the event scheduler would be for programmable energy ef ficiency Schedule the amp to g...

Page 42: ...e To remove the amp from standby mode open the STBY switch Remote standby is unavailable on nX models 2 Remote Control Standby Using the Software Control Surface nXe or nXp amplifiers can also be put...

Page 43: ...d to the preset ground pin the amplifier loads the preset or sub preset 1 4 as stored in amplifier memory 3 WR 5 AWR 5 appears in software as a captive device to its host amplifier The six buttons on...

Page 44: ...iated with each fader which mutes those channels associated with that fader 2 neWR 5 The neWR 5 buttons can be programmed to mute and unmute single or multiple inputs or outputs 3 Event Scheduler The...

Page 45: ...trol ground to any other external grounds 11 1 WR 1 Assembly 11 1a WR 1 Wiring 11 2 WR 1 5 Level Control and Preset Recall Switch Level Control all models preset recall on nXe and nXp models only The...

Page 46: ...Ground WR 5 buttons are programmed from Proteane software after the WR 5 is wired to the amplifier and assigned a unique ID number in its WR 5 device window Controlled functions include preset recall...

Page 47: ...e on the neWR 5 where the closing of a switch wired to the lock out Euroblock renders all buttons inactive 11 7 FR 8 and FR 16 Networked Fader Controller nXp only The FR 8 and FR 16 are Ethernet based...

Page 48: ...to an incoming AES EBU signal and data is ready for processing This LED is disabled when network audio provides the master clock AES Status LED red Receiver Rx1 is Active but has an error AES Signal w...

Page 49: ...B C and D in amplifiers with CobraNet installed Each receiver can receive one Cobranet bundle selected by the user It is not necessary to use all receivers Depending on how audio is sent from the Cob...

Page 50: ...iguration Description Description of the Unit and its firmware Location User definable string typically indicating the location of the CobraNet device Contact User definable string typically indicatin...

Page 51: ...factory installed option and controlled using Proteane software Dante Controller shown to right Configuration of Dante audio streams requires the use of Dante Controller This free software from Audina...

Page 52: ...gularities 2 Has the amp shut down fan stopped with protect sleep and power switch LEDs all on If so a critical situation has triggered a fail safe fault response latching the amplifier into its shut...

Page 53: ...put or Output Channels 1 Has Input Mixer or Output channel DSP been disabled under Device Options sec 9 2j Event Scheduler Action Does Not Work 1 Does the amplifier s date time match that of the PC ru...

Page 54: ...power 2 Ohm 2300W 1150W 1250W 625W 685W 345 375 190 AC Mains Current Draw Typical input all channels driven 120VAC divide in half for 240V Sleep mode 100mA 100mA 100mA 100mA 100mA 100mA 100mA 100mA S...

Page 55: ...ink and source Maximum Fault Pin Source Current 20mA Maximum Fault Pin Sink Current 200mA Preset Recall Contact Closure Euroblock 3 5mm close contact to GND for preset 1 4 recall Data Connection Eurob...

Page 56: ...king Release 5ms dB to 1000ms dB Ducking Depth 0dB to 30dB Enable Ducking at Matrix Mixer Yes Metering Input Gate Threshold 80dBu to 20dBu Range off 100dB to 0dB Attack 0 2ms dB to 50ms dB Release 5ms...

Page 57: ...arameters time ms distance ft m Temperature Adjust 22 F to 122 F 30 C to 50 C Maximum Time and Distance 48kHz Sample Rate 72 F Speaker Delay 0 21ms 24ft 7 3m Delay 0 682ms 771ft 235m Maximum Time and...

Page 58: ...purchase in the form of a valid sales receipt This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply in...

Page 59: ...59 Operating Manual nX nXe and nXp Power Amplifiers 17 nX nXe and nXp BLOCK DIAGRAMS...

Page 60: ...hone 585 872 0010 Fax 585 872 0739 Toll Free 800 828 6308 www ashly com Printed in USA nX 0817 R9 2017 Ashly Audio Inc All rights reserved worldwide Ashly Audio is a division of Jam Industries Ltd All...

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