Crown IQPIPUSP-3 Brochure

IQ-PIP-USP3

ULTRA SERIES

he Crown® IQ-PIP-USP3 is a 3rd genera­tion DSP-based PIP™ (Programmable

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Input Processor) input module for PIP2™
compatible amplifi ers.* It connects the ampli­fi er to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allowing it
to be remotely controlled and monitored via
System Architect or IQwic software.

The USP3 is a HiQnet and TCP/IQ series com­ponent and connects to the audio control/moni­tor network using standard 100Mb 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, fi lters, 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 amplifi er to provide external manual
control and monitoring.

Offering crisp, clear sound and the wide
dynamic range possible with full 24-bit convert­ers, the IQ-PIP-USP3 provides unprecedented
power and fl exibility in one compact—and very
affordable—module.

The IQ-PIP-USP3 requires IQwic software avail­able from www.iqaudiosystems.com.

For more details about the Crown IQ-PIP-USP3,
contact the Crown Technical Support Group at
800-342-6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the
Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.

* You must have a PIP2-compatible amplifi er to use the IQ­PIP-USP3. To determine if your amplifi er is PIP2-compatible,
look for the logo on the back of the amplifi er.

Specifi cations

General

Internal Controls: A Reset/Preset switch,

accessible with a straightened paper clip
through the PIP panel, selects the next user
preset if pressed for less than 2 seconds, resets
the PIP to preset “0” if pressed for more than
2 seconds.

Connectors:
Balanced Audio Input Connectors

3-pin removable barrier-strip connector for both
channels.

AUX Connector

Confi gurable for AUX input, AUX output or
Listen Bus.

Features

• 100Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for
HiQnet or TCP/IQ control and monitoring

• Listen Bus amplifi er output monitor

• 24 bit conversion with 32 bit, fl oating point
DSP processing

• 64 assignable fi lters with 9 different fi lter types
including all-pass fi lters

• Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel

• Input compressors and output limiters for
each channel

• Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise
masking

Network Connector

The network connector is a standard RJ-45 con­nector that allows the IQ-PIP-USP3 to connect to
an Ethernet network. Connection is made using a
standard CAT 5 cable to a network switch port.
In cases where an IQ-PIP-USP3 is used in stand­alone mode (not connected to an network) it
can be confi gured using a crossover cable (TX
and RX pairs swapped) directly to a computer’s
network adapter port.

Indicators:
Preset Indicator

Signals the number of the current preset, if
active, by fl ashing a series of fl ashes equal to the
current preset number.

IQ Data Indicator

Flashes when the IQ-PIP-USP3 receives a valid
command that is addressed to the IQ-PIP-USP3.

Switches:
Reset/Preset Switch

Used to change presets, restore settings to
factory default or restore all the presets to the
factory defaults. During operations of the switch,
the Data indicator fl ashes as an aid to the user.

Memory Backup: 512 kbyte non-volatile FLASH
memory for backup of run-time parameters, pre­sets, and program storage. Capable of greater
than 10 year data retention and estimated 20+
year life-cycle.

Communications: 100Mb Fast Ethernet conform­ing to IEEE 802.3.

• Sine-wave generator

• Load supervision

• Full error reporting

• Firmware upgrades via the network

• 10 user selectable presets

• Reliable FLASH memory backup of all param­eters

• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty
completely protects your investment and guaran­tees its specifi cations

Power Requirements: +24VDC @ 250mA,
–24VDC @ 30mA. < 7 watts.

Overall Audio Performance:
DSP Processing: 32 bit, Floating Point,

665 µs latency.

Maximum Input Level: + 20 dBu.
ADC Conversion: 24 bit, 250 µs latency.
DAC Conversion: 24 bit, 135 µs latency.
Dynamic Range: >105 dB (A-weighted,

20Hz–20kHz).

Distortion: < 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz–20kHz.
Crosstalk: > 60 dB @ 1kHz.
Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 50 dB typical.
Frequency Response: ± 0.5 dB, 20Hz–20kHz.
Input/Output Monitor Accuracy: Typically ±1dB.

IQ-PIP-USP3

IQ-PIP-USP3 SIgnal Flow Block Diagram

Crown’s Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty

Crown offers a Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty for every new Crown IQ
component—an unsurpassed industry standard. With this unprecedented No-Fault protection,
your new Crown IQ component is warranted to meet or exceed original specifi cations for the
fi rst three years of ownership. During this time, if your unit fails, or does not perform to original
specifi cations, it will be repaired or replaced at our expense. About the only things not covered
by this warranty are those losses normally covered by insurance and those cuased by intentional
abuse. And the coverage is transferable, should you sell your unit.

See your authorized Crown dealer for full warranty disclosure and details. For customers outside
of the USA, please contact your authorized Crown distributor for warranty information or call
574-294-8200.

Crown International
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX
www.crownaudio.com

Specifi cations subject to change without prior notice. Latest
information available at www.crownaudio.com and
www.iqaudiosystems.com.

Crown, Crown Audio and IQ are registered trademarks; PIP
and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. HiQnet is
a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A.

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