Crown PIP-AMCB - User Manual

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P.I.P.
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AMCb
AMC
Programmable
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
OUTPUT INPUT
3
12
GND
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Summary

1 Welcome

Features

Lists the key capabilities of the P.I.P.-AMCb, including crossover, EQ, and compressor functions.

2 Facilities

Thumb Screws

Secures the PIP module to the amplifier using screws with circlips.

Auxiliary SIP Sockets

Holds spare crossover SIP resistors for frequency selection.

XLR Connectors

Balanced 3-pin XLR connectors for input and output, wired pin 2 high.

Constant-Directivity Horn EQ DIP Switch

DIP switch for setting horn EQ shelving and low-pass roll-off frequencies.

Channel 2 Compressor Threshold DIP Switch

Six-segment switch setting the threshold for the channel 2 compressor.

Daisy Out Jumper

Jumper options for configuring the "daisy chain" output signal routing.

CH1;CH2 OUT Jumpers

Jumpers for routing high/low frequency signals to amplifier channels.

Compressor Control DIP Switches

DIP switch for selecting which channel's feedback drives compressors.

Channel 1 Compressor Threshold DIP Switch

Six-segment switch setting the threshold for the channel 1 compressor.

Low-Frequency EQ DIP Switch

DIP switch for setting the +6 dB boost frequency for vented box equalization.

Crossover SIPs

SIP resistors used to set the crossover frequency; factory set to 800 Hz.

3 Installation

Crossover Selection

Details how to select crossover frequencies using SIP resistors and the Linkwitz-Riley topology.

Constant-Directivity Horn EQ

Compressor Threshold

CH1 & CH2 Compressor Threshold Settings

Details the specific switch settings for CH1 and CH2 compressor thresholds and corresponding voltage levels.

Compressor Control Logic

Input;Output Wiring

Installation Procedure

Technical Specifications

Crown PIP-AMCB Specifications

General

Brand	Crown
Model	PIP-AMCB
Category	Accessories
Language	English