3100
D S P L O U D S P E A K E R
I N S T A L L A T I O N
A N D U S E R G U I D E
Connecting a 3100 loudspeaker as a centre
speaker
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You can use a single 3100 loudspeaker as a centre speaker in a Meridian surround
system.
• Connect the speaker to the CENTRE digital output using an M5 lead, as shown in
the illustration.
Digital inputs and outputs
•
2 x cable inputs, 32–96kHz. FIFO locks at
44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz ±150ppm.
•
PCM using IEC958, or MHR connection
support with auto-detection.
•
1 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs
with 128x oversampling.
Signal processing
•
1 Motorola 56367 running at 150MHz.
•
3 x 24-bit Multi-bit delta-sigma DACs
with 128x oversampling.
•
Crossover linear-phase ±30º at 2.6kHz.
Output stages
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Power amplifi ers: Complementary
bipolar design, with output-stage error
correction and twin loop design.
•
Bass/Mid: 75W.
•
Tweeter: 50W.
Acoustic
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DSP3100: 2 way, vented box;
DSP3100HC: 2½ way, closed box.
•
DSP3100: 1 x 160mm (6.5");
DSP3100HC: 2 x 120mm (5.25"); doped
carbon fi bre high-effi ciency long-throw
drivers.
•
Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian
piston doped fabric dome.
Characteristics
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Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02%
up to full power at all frequencies.
•
Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume
settings.
•
Acoustic output typically >111dB spl @
1m.
•
Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.
•
Frequency response in room response
within 3dB, 45Hz-20kHz.
Control
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2 x Meridian Comms.
•
9-pin D connector for RS232 PC control,
null modem, 9600 baud, 2N1, no HS.
Cabinet
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Bonded aluminium panels.
•
MDF cloth-covered grille.
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Silver/black fi nish.
•
DSP3100: 194 x 386 x 254mm (7.65 x 15.2
x 10") (W x H x D), 12kg (27lb).
•
DSP3100HC: 470 x 174 x 254mm (18.5 x
6.9 x 10") (W x H x D), 15kg (33lb).
Power
•
100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.
•
20VA standby; 600VA max.
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend
product specifi cations at any time.
Specifications
