DP SYSTEMS USER MANUAL
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3. Or also 0 C 10 GUARRANTEE EXTENSION All Musicson products are guaranteed against faulty elements or defective craftsmanship If any components generate malfunctioning of the system during the period specified in this manual these will be exchanged or repaired without cost of craftsmanship subject to approval of the technical department of Musicso
4. 5 2 DP 4 SYSTEM The basic system that can be configured using the enclosure models SUB 218BS DP G and DP H is as follows The material delivered by Musicson contains 2 Racks A y B each one containing 1 Musicson P 804power amplifier 1 ISP 1014 dynamics processor All this conveniently wired These flight cases have a rear panel with XLR sockets for the signal input and connection to further equal racks for greater configurations Power cord for 220 VAC 50 60Hz mains is included It also includes a supplemental power socket and two 8 pin SpeakonG connectors for the speaker enclosures Rack C with 1 Musicson HE 1202 power amplifier 1 ISP 2022 dynamics processor 18 Cables 4 cables of 15m with Speakon of 8 pins 2 cables of 15m with Speakon of 4 pins 4 cables of 1 5m with Speakon of 4 pins Speaker enclosures 2 SUB 218BS 4 DP G 4 DP H Wiring The two 15m cables with 4 pin Speakons are connected directly from the rack to both SUB 218BS Two 1 5m cables w
5. y FTI JI O LIBRES B The angle between the upper nclosures may also be changed by changing the position of the flying cables as sown on the figures below LL H3 LIBRES 4 2 ll i T ie Fn fi 35 ET ee gt 4 LIBRES Follow these instructions in order to achieve an improved horizontal and vertical dispersion in vour installs 9 PRACTICAL SETUPS WITH THE DP 4 At this point we show vou some drawings vou can use during vour set ups in order to achieve an optimal distribution when flying your DP 4 Remember that the Dp 4 system has been designed to be flown offering its highest sound quality dispersion and absence of cancellations With smaller configurations presenting a smaller amount of enclosures different set ups are shown One of them offers greater dispersion the other one offers a longer throw 36 1 More dispersion
6. RESPONSE OF E DP G WITH ISP 1014 1 24 2 This enclosure acts as a sub bass reinforcement system sound SUB 218BS ENGLOSURE system Its It is built as a inside and the measures con ISP 1014 reflex box using two identical used with the DP 18 and shape of the vents have been carefully studied to optimise the functioning of the loudspeakers Through its new design the frequency response has been enhanced and the excursion of the mobile components has been minimised Together with the ISP 2022 its frequency response ranges from 28 5 Hz to 90 Hz 3 dB resulting in a very deep and powerful sub bass response It includes also a front grille adding stiffness to the system and it is covered with sturdy highly resistant filtering technical foam It also includes 100mm casters to ease handling y y TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sSPEL u EW ATM ei ba a e u 102 dB Mad SP Conte sexus 134 dB RMS POWELL cenres to y 1200 W TMP ES Ca IS Si A edere acit m ce 4 Ohm Frequency response 28 5 90 Hz 3dB con ISP 2012 Test HLS ANALYSIS About RESPONSE CURVE SUB 218 h 120 E ES
7. 2 Longer throw 37 In case you use a larger number of sub bass enclosures with the same electronics Or
8. 10 D EGREE ERTICAL R ESPONSE 16KHz 29 8 SETUP AND RIGGING ELEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS Musicson has designed and developed the acoustic systems DP 3 and DP 4 so that its response could be as linear as possibl under anechoic conditions that is without external deflexions The user of these systems should know about the importance of the influence of the surroundings where they are installed on the final sound characteristics 8 1 DP 3 SYSTEM The DP 3 system has been developed to work with the DP H enclosures mounted above the DP SB1 y DP SB2 enclosures Mounted in such a way the delay between both enclosures sums up to deliver a completely linear response Remember that high frequencies ar much more directional than low frequencies If the source of high frequencies is installed below or at the audience level this frequency band will be absorbed Audience situated in the rear rows will not be reached by the high frequencies As a general rule the whole audience should have a direct view of the sound sources thus they should be installed about 1m above their heads This condition can be accomplished by setting up three enclosures of the DP 3 system as indicated in this manual If you own at least 2 basic configurations
9. RESPONSE OF THE SUB 218BS ENCLOSURE WITH ISP 2022 2 ELECTRONIN AND AMPLIFICATION Musicson serves all the necessary electronics to control the configured systems in convenient flight cases The use of Musicson s signal processors is absolutely necessary since they contain the exact filters for an optimal 10 performance of each frequency way control the power applied to each speaker and take care of preset phase adjustments in order to result in a correct phase sum of the different bands 2 1 DP 3 SYSTEM The DP 3 system features thr active ways Its basic configuration is formed of One DP SB1 one DP SB2 and one DP H per channel To power the 18 speakers of the DP SBI and DP SB2 we use one channel of the Musicson HE 1202 professional power amplifier featuring 1200 W rms per channel Both speakers are wired in parallel through the rear panel of the enclosure To power one 12 speaker we will use one channel of the Musicson P 804 professional amplifier featuring 800 W rms per channel The 2 driver of the DP H will be powered through another other channel of this amplifier Thus for a minimum stereo configuration we will need a flight case that includes one Musicson HE 1202 and one Musicson P 804 amplifier Both are preset at the factory for optimum performance The flight case has the connections for signal input and speaker power output as well as the mains co
10. SUB 218BS RACK DP G DP H 5 lll TT Ti The importance of the use of Musicson power amplifiers and processors 8active filters power controllers internal phase adjustments etc has been explained in the previous section J 0 igi 3 SYSTEM WIRING 12 All Musicson DP enclosures hav different rear panels with four and eight pin Speakon sockets serving as signal inputs from the amplifiers or to link them to further enclosures On the flight cases we will find eight pin Speakon connectors to the enclosures except on the sub bass flight case of the DP 4 where we sill find four pin Speakons The codes used for the different speaker cabinets are 1 SUB 218BS Pin 1 to terminal of one 18 P in ib RS M Pin 2 to terminal of the other 18 Pr 2r y hu of the other 18 2 DP SBI Pin 1 to terminal of the 18 Pin l to terminal of the 18 Further pins connected in parallel with the second 8 pin Speakon 3 DP SB2 Pin 1 to terminal of the 18 Pin l to terminal of the 18 Further pins connected in parallel with the second 4 pin Speakon 4 DP G Pin 1 to terminal of the 15 Pin l to terminal of the 15 Further pins connected in paral
11. de sel RESPONSE OE HE DP SB ENCLOSURE WITH ISP 1014 1 2 DP 4 SYSTEM This next more sophisticated sound system is configured through four active ways Therefore th nclosure model DP H is used for high mid frequencies as described earlier A second enclosure the DP G is added to reproduce bass frequencies and the SUB 218BS for the sub bass range including slight modifications to its predecessor to adapt it to the DP series The whole configuration is controlled through the ISP 2022 processor for the SUB 218BS and through th three frequency ways As the DP H has already b newly developed ISP 1014 for the other we will n described in the previous section now proceed with the details of the other components SISTEMA DP 4 1 2 1 DP G ENCLOSUR l The DP G enclosure is conceived to reproduce the bass frequency range It will only be
12. SB2 DP SB2 The material delivered by Musicson contains Flight case with 1 Musicson P 804 power amplifier 1 Musicson HE 1202 power amplifier 2 ISP 1014 dynamics processors Everything conveniently wired This flight case has a rear panel with XLR sockets for the signal input and connection to further equal racks for greater configurations Power cord for 220 VAC 50 60Hz mains is included It also includes a supplemental power socket and two 8 pin Speakon connectors for the speaker enclosures Cables 2 cables of 15m with Speakon de 8 pins 2 cables of 1 5m with Speakon de 8 pins 16 2 cables of 1 5m with Speakon de 4 pins Speaker enclosures 2 DP SB1l Wiring T 2 DP SB2 2 DP H he two 15m cables with 8 pin Speakons directly connect the rack with th 2 used to con 1 5m cables SB2 to the DP SBI enclosures The two 1 5m cables with 8 pin Speakons are nect the output of both DP SBI to both DP SB2 Finally the two with 4 pin Speakons are used to connect the output of both DP inputs of both DP H ATTENTION In order for the speakers to receive their signal Speakon connectors must be locked turning them clockwise until the locking device snaps in Auxiliary elements such as effects equalisers mixing consoles etc are not delivered with this live equipment
13. To expand the system to double its power Musicson will deliver a flight case containing solely a Musicson HE 1202 power amplifier which will be connected to the signal outputs of the main rack including the ISP 1014 signal processors SISTEMA DP 3 AMPLIADO mi DP H DP H SA MET E B B B ES NES AW i P RACK AMPLIACION DP SB2 DP SB2 AN eM Bs eg DP SB1 DP SB1 A ARE ED The mod DP H enclosures will be connected in parallel on both channels whereas th power amplification rack will power the bass systems DP SB1 and Dp SB2 from both channels as shown on the following diagram 17 DIAGRAMA CABLEADO DP 3 AMPLIADO C E
14. also important due to the fact that it includes delay circuitry between the ways that produce an optimisation of the sum of them all at their crossover frequencies obtaining a totally linear response The amplification and control electronics of the complete system is built into one flight case for both channels stereo 2 2 DP 4 SYSTEM This is an active four way configuration of the DP system It comprises one SUB 218BS 2 DP G and 2 DP H per channel as a basic configuration To power the two 18 speakers of the SUB 218BS we will use one channel of the Musicson HE 1202 professional power amplifier featuring 1200 W rms per channel Both will be wired in parallel internally To power the four 15 speakers of the DP G enclosure two channels of one of the Musicson P 804 professional power amplifiers featuring 800 W rms per channel To power two 12 speakers and two 2 drivers on the DP H enclosure two further channels of the Musicson P 804 professional power amplifiers will be used The flight case configuration of this system will be different to the DP 3 since we will find for stereo the power and control electronics for the sub bass with the ISP 2022 dynamics processor in one flight case and two further mono flight cases with the configuration described before that is one P 804 for the other thr ways together with the ISP 1014 processor especially set up for the DP 4 RACK
15. and two longer ones are used to fix the front part 32 The size of the fixing systems stay practically together J nables the rear part of the cabinets to E Se LDR SAG Th 1 Mr TE Musicson has developed all the hardware necessarv to flv the DP H and DP G enclosures We start with the cluster forming element reference as shown below 33 U The angle between th nclosures can be varied through values from 0 to 15 degrees by changing the position of the pins and the studs as shown on the figure below The cables and flying accessories at the front of the enclosures DP H and DP G allow the user to vary the angle in steps of 3 degrees Below you can see a series of figures that show in detail the relation between thes lements and the enclosure s positions 34
16. speakers 15 LOW OUT Bass output signal This socket is connected to the signal input socket of the bass power amplifier through a female aerial XLR connector 16 MID SENSE INPUT SENSE input for the mid frequencies way This line comes directly from the male XLR connector of the power amplifier output Information about the power is constantly sent here from the amplifier to the processor ATTENTION If this SENSE line is disconnected or damaged the power control circuits will not work resulting in damaged sub bass loudspeakers In such case the guarantee will not cover the repair of the speakers 17 MIDOUT Mid frequencies output signal This socket is connected to the signal input socket of the mid frequencies power amplifier through a female aerial XLR connector 18 HIGH SENSE INPUT SENSE input for the high frequencies way This lin comes directly from the male XLR connector of the power amplifier output Information about the power is constantly sent here from the amplifier to the processor ATTENTION If this SENSE line is disconnected or damaged the power control circuits will not work resulting in damaged sub bass loudspeakers In such case the guarantee will not cover the repair of the speakers 25 19 HIGH OUT Bass output signal This socket is connected to the signal input sock
17. subwoofer response adjusts all gain levels 5 MUTE This button mutes the mid frequencies way When pushed the mid way is completely eliminated and the LED next to it lights up 6 LIMITER 20 10 5 0dB This LED bar indicates the limiting level of the mid frequency channel A normal working margin should make the 5 dB LED light up or in xtrem cases light up the red 0 dB LED occasionally When we hav reached this level the limiter circuits are starting to work in order to protect the speakers from power surges 7 LEVEL This control adjusts the output gain for the high frequency way Adjustable to values between 12 and 46 dB IMPORTANT The manufacturer to obtain a linear response on the whole system as shown on the response curves including the subwoofer response adjusts all gain levels Be m 8 MUTI This button mutes the high frequencies wav When pushed the high frequency way is completely eliminated and the LED next to it lights up 9 LIMITER 20 10 5 0dB This LI ED bar indicates the limiting level of the high frequencies channel A nor al working margin should ma Ke the 5 dB LED light up or in extreme cases light up the red 0 dB LED occasionally When w hav reached this level the limiter circuits are Starting to work in order to protect the speak
18. 3 5 dB Calculated Covering dispersion 60 x 40 SRMSSPOWOI Z4 l qx a kesa 350 W Impedance 4g cae 8 Ohm Frequency response 220 1200 Hz con ISP 1014 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HIGH FREQUENCIES SSPET IW Im Ju kEGe 112 dB Max SPL Continuo 130 5 dB Calculado Covering dispersion 40 x 20 Hasta 10 KHz SRMS POWOe ZVV lied RIS 150 W eda eyes 8 Ohm Frequency response 1200 19500 Hz con ISP 1014 FIS ANALYSTE DF H 12 AND 2 DRIVER RESPONSE CURVES RESPONSE OF MID FREQUENCIES HIGH FREQUENCIES AND DP H ENCLOSURE WITH ISP 1014 1 1 2 DP SB ENCLOSURE This enclosure is to be configured with the DP H to form the DP 3 live sound system For bass and sub bass frequency sound reinforcement a folded horn enclosure has been developed and optimised in order to ensure high performance levels with kicking basses and really deep sub basses Special care has been taken in the design and optimisation of the wave guiding parts of the enclosure including throats openings and lengths of each one The result is a best possible response with a minimum speaker excursion This way a linear response and a bandwidth reaching from 45 Hz to 220 Hz have been achieved performing an SPL of 102 dB 1
19. DP 4 GRAPHS 26 MLS ANALYSIS RESPOSE CURVE DP 4 SYSTEM DP 4 SUB 218BS DP G DP H SYSTEM RESPONS T 3 HARMONIC DISTORTION GRAPHS Test FREQUENCY RESPONSE About DP H RESPONSE 22 AND 3 HARMONIC DISTORTION 120 ana 3rd 2ND AND 3RD HARMONIC S RESPONSE OF THE MID HIGH FREQUENCY WAY DP H 4 HIGH EQ WORKING GRAPHS T ONSE CHANGING HI EQ HETHEEH 3dB HIGH FREQUENCY RESPONSE WITH HI EQ 3DB FUNCTION ACTIV Pl 7 2 POLAR GRAPHS 1 HORIZONTALS AQOHz 200Hz 100Hz 2KHz 1KHz 800Hz 16KHz 8KHz 4KHz VERTICALS 400Hz 200Hz 100Hz 28 4KHz 20 30 DE EES HORIZON TAL RESPONSE
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21. Signal output for the bass way This is a monaural output resulting from the sum of both signals of the sub bass ways of both channels IMPORTANT If the connection of either channel should fail or not be in perfect working condition the output level of the sub bass would decrease by 3 dB 15 LOW SENSE INPUT SENSE input for the sub bass way This line comes directly from the male XLR connector of the power amplifier output Information about the power is constantly sent here from the amplifier to the processor ATTENTION If this SENSE line is disconnected or damaged the power control circuits will not work resulting in damaged sub bass loudspeakers In such case the guarantee will not cover the repair of the speakers 16 HIGH OUTPUT LEFT This is the high pass filter signal output of the left channel This output is to be connected directly to the rack s rear panel connector named OUTPUTS LEFT CHANNEL 17 HIGH OUTPUT RIGHT This is the high pass filter signal output of the right channel This output is to be connected directly to the rack s rear panel connector named OUTPUTS RIGHT CHANNEL 18 FLOAT GROUND Chassis ground switch In the FLOAT position the chassis is electrically insulated from the circuit s ground mass In the GROUND position both grounds are connected Changing the switch s position can eliminate buzzing sound generated b
22. TY EXTENSI N d eee em BE pe T serere dra Page 42 WE AT MUSICSON WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE TRUST SHOWN TOWARDS OUR PRODUCTS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING YOUR NEW DP 3 OR DP 4 SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY KIND OF PROBLEM AND TO OBTAIN ITS HIGHEST PERFORMANCE REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE JUST OBTAINED A HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT IN ORDER TO CONTACT US FOR ANY REASON PLEASE SEE OUR WEB SITE W EH B www musicson com E MAIL musicson musicson com 1 INTRODUCTION The new DP product line which has been developed and manufactured by Musicson conceals an important technological step forward in sound reinforcement Its applications range from live concerts to recorded music in open spaces or closed rooms Musicson s engineers have used state of the art last generation software tools in order to simulate acoustic elements as well as to produce the corresponding prototypes The different frequency ways that form the DP series have been optimised even before producing the prototypes through several simulation processes In order to develop th low frequency units a special care has been taking not only simulating the differences in frequency response and performance but also further factors have been taken care of for the first time Maximum excursion of the mobile parts of the speakers have been optimised by acting on the geometry of the enclosures resonance frequency
23. W m To configure a DP 3 system two units are needed called DP SBl1 and DP SB2 which are equal and use a 700 W 18 speaker each MUSICSON engineers have also optimised this speaker in order to improve their response within this type of enclosure On one hand a more powerful magnetic structure is used to improve the Speaker s dynamics enhancing the transient response At the same time a 4 100mm moving coil mounted on a Kapton former is used The thermally efficient copper is wound on both sides of the former achieving higher heat dissipation and structural stiffness This allows the power application of 700W RMS 3000 W peak Also the height of the coil has been enlarged in order to allow a greater excursion In order to improve the cooling of the coil two cooling vents are present different from the conventional single cooling vent It includes also a front grille covered with a sturdy filtering technical foam to protect the speakers TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EACH ENCLOSURE SP IW m 523 Ee 102 5 dB Max SPLE Continuo ses 131 dB Calculated RMS ROWED was e386 go Shee y 750 W Impedance e6e thes wes 8 Ohm Frequency response 45 220 Hz 3dB with ISP 1014 Test About HLS ANALYSTS DP SE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 120
24. ake out the grille through slight bending since it has no further fixing devices Once the grille is removed you may S th driver and the 12 speaker The driver is removed by unscrewing the horn with a Phillips screwdriver taking out the horn driver assembly Then you re ready for replacing the membrane If we need to work on the 12 speaker first remov th wooden back panel Use a Phillips screwdriver for this purpose Please remove the panel with care since the connector panel is also fixed to it and you might damage the wiring to the driver and the 12 speaker Now you remove the Phillips screws fixing the speaker to the wooden bas The spare parts for these loudspeakers have the following references Spare for 18 speaker Spare for L 18800 8 ohm for DP 3 or DP 4 Spare for 15 speaker Spare for L 15500 8 ohm Spare for 12 speaker Spare for M 12300 G 8 ohm for DP H Spare for 2 compression driver Spare for HT 210 N 8 ohm AUNE 15 5 CONECTIONS AND SETUP Sine the Musicson DP system is ready to sound live equipment we provide all elements necessary to amplify control and wire the system th efficient and fast way The material delivered depends on the system configuration chosen by the user 5 1 DP 3 SYSTEM The basic system that can be configured from the DP SB1 DP SB2 and DP H enclosures is as follows jJ EADO DP 3 DP H DP H DP
25. and fast way 19 The use of these processors ISP 2022 and ISP 1014 mandatory not only for the correct functioning of the acoustic systems but also the manipulation substitution through other processors or active filters by the user will change these parameters causing an immediate void on the guarantee granted by the manufacturer on these systems The main characteristics of the processors are the following 6 1 ISP 2022 Gemma OI 9 ISP 2022 O This processor is only used when acquiring a DP 4 configuration Its configuration and characteristics turn this processor into a vital element in obtaining maximum performance of the sub bass enclosures of the DP 4 system that is the SUB 218BS It comes installed and wired in a flight case together with the Musicson HE 1202 power amplifier Its main features are Two way active filter with adjustable crossover frequency 24 dB Oct Linkwitz Riley filters High pass and low pass filters for the sub bass way High pass filter for the mid high way Variable gain for the low pass output Adjustable delay between ways Phase inversion for the low pass All pass or high pass selector for the mid high output Active power control circuitry preset by the manufacturer for the SUB 218BS DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS 1 LOW INVERSION When this s
26. at the moment the processor receives a signal If by any means the LED does not turn off when receiving a signal you should check for a problem at the SENSE input output return from the power amplifier output to the processor This would mean that the power control circuitry is not functioning properly with the consequence of possible damage to the loudspeakers 8 LIMIT Under ideal working conditions this LED should stay off or in extreme cases light up occasionally If this last condition happens we are being told that we are reaching the limit values and that the processor s limiter circuits are starting to act protecting the speakers from surges 21 9 ON This LED indicates that the processor is in working condition 10 POWER Mains switch of the processor On the rear of the processor you will find the sockets for the signals and power control connectors as well as the mains power supply socket for this unit Ll SEGRE INPUT Signal input for the left channel This requires an XLR type connector This socket is connected directly to the left channel input socket on the rear rack panel 12 RIGHT INPUT Signal input for the right channel This requires an XLR type connector This socket is connected directly to the right channel input socket on the rear rack panel 13 14 LOW OUTPUTS LINKED
27. ee concentric independent pieces This allows us to have a constant distance between the cone surface and the throat eliminating phase cancellations produced in other phase plug types such as ob s or bullets The speaker also features cooling elements for the moving coil allowing higher power levels and at the same time and much lower power compression through heat The cone has received a special coating that avoids deformation through higher pressur levels translated into lower harmonic distortion at high power levels and protecting it against adverse external agents such as humidity Through all this an extremely flat frequency response up to 1200 Hz is achieved together with the use of the ISP 1014 offering thus a high level of clarity and intelligibility within the vocal frequency range For the high and high mid frequencies w hav used a 4 100mm diaphragm 2 throat compression driver This driver from ARP features very Special characteristics 1 An optimised magnetic structure has been used for maximum efficiency In order to achieve this a Neodymium magnet has been used offering a 20 more induction in the magnetic gap increasing the energy transferred to the coil and thus to the moving system This means an average performance increase of 2dB to the 2 driver this being especially significant for frequency higher than 100 Hz where this increase reaches up to 4dB A linear response u
28. ers from power surges 10 HI EQ This control allows adjusting the response of the compression driver within the highest frequencies It can be adjusted between 10 kHz and 20 kHz 11 ON This LED indicates that the processor is turned ON 12 POWER Mains switch of the processor ATTENTION Inside these signal processors you can find a series of adjustable components It is of vital importance not to change the original settings since a modification of working thresholds or offset values of the 24 OpAmps could seriously damage your equipment In case of unauthorised manipulation the manufacturers guarantee will be void On the rear panel of this unit you can find signal and SENSE return Sockets as well as the mains power supply elements 13 INPUT Signal input of the ISP 1014 processor XLR female socket This socket is connected directly to the channel input socket on the rear rack panel 14 LOW SENSE INPUT SENSE input for the bass way This line comes directly from the male XLR connector of the power amplifier output Instant information about the power is constantly sent here from the amplifier to the processor ATTENTION If this SENSE line is disconnected or damaged the power control circuits will not work resulting in damaged sub bass loudspeakers In such case the guarantee will not cover the repair of the
29. et of the high frequencies power amplifier through a female aerial XLR connector 20 FLOAT GROUND Chassis ground switch In the FLOAT position the chassis is electrically insulated from the circuit s ground mass In the GROUND position both grounds are connected Changing the switch s position can eliminate buzzing sound generated by ground feedback 19 FUSE 0 5A this is the 0 5 A fuse for the power supply To replace it turn the fuse holder counter clockwise with a flat screwdriver IMPORTANT In case of a blown fuse replace it with another one of the same value If the failure persists after replacing the fuse please contact your technical service in order to avoid further damage to this unit 22 MAINS Mains cable The processor installed in this rack will be hooked once the rack is powered ATTENTION If you need to open or service a rack for any reason please make sure that all signal cables SENSE returns and power amplifier outputs are working properly Any problem here can cause a defective functioning of the system and even lead to broken speakers Always use the cabling delivered by Musicson and try to maintain the colour coding used by us 7 GRAPHS 1 DP 3 GRAPHS DP 3 DP SB1 DP SB2 DP H SYSTEM RESPONSE 2
30. ith 8 pin Speakons are to connect directly Rack A to both DP G Finally the 1 5m cables with 4 pin Speakons are to be used to connect the outputs of both DP G with both DP H The same procedure applies to Rack B and the other DP Gs and DP Hs Auxiliary equipment such as effects equalisers mixing consoles etc is not delivered with the liv quipment In order for the DP 4 SYSTEM to work correctly please make sure that you link the signal coming from the mixing console or from a possible effect rack to the sub bass rack and from there to both bass mid high channel as shown on the following diagram RACK SUBGRAVES RACK CANAL R ATTENTION In order for the speakers to receive their signal Speakon connectors must be locked turning them clockwise until the locking device snaps in 6 CONTROL ELECTRONICS Sine the Musicson DP system is ready to sound live equipment we provide all elements necessary to amplify power amplifiers control dynamics processors and wire the system th fficient
31. k for the correct functioning of the electronics of the DP System make sure that the processors are ON and no MUTE button is pushed Also make sure that the power amplifiers are ON and that they are receiving signal from the processors Done this check the cables for tight and correct insertion and good condition If Speakon connectors are locked in correctly they always make good contact Even so you might want to try another cable to ensure correct functioning of these components Once all these steps have been undertaken and the problem persists in any element of the DP 3 or DP 4 you may want to proceed take apart the affected enclosure extracting the damaged speaker If we are working on an 18 speaker of the SUB 218BS you must unscrew the front grille with a Phillips cross screwdriver before unscrewing the Speaker with an Allen tool Now you may take out the speaker If we are working on an 18 speaker of a DP SBI or DP SB2 we will first unscrew the upper or lower depending on the model panel to gain access to the 18 speaker You may now unscrew the 8 screws of the speaker with an Allen tool and take out the speaker In case that a 2 driver of the DP H is the broken element first take apart the upper and lower rigging accessories on the sides of the enclosure using an Allen screwdriver the screws going through the wood on both sides Once unscrewed the accessories you can t
32. lel with the second 4 pin SpeakonG 5 DP H Pin 1 to terminal of the 12 Pin 1 to terminal of the 12 Pin 24 to terminal 4 of the 2 driver Pin 2 to terminal of the 2 driver It is very important to know that the speaker cabinets have two SpeakonG connectors one used as the signal input and th other on parallel connection to further enclosures of the DP system always be connected as shown on the rear panels serves as a Cables must 13 WIRING WIRING DIAC 4 PIN 14 0 e PIN 1 c i TN PIN 2 OP eA Zz 4 L A fa a J 2 ME 5 z 2 c z a4 a 8 WIRING DIAGRAM DP G L MULTI QUT PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 4 ENTRADA MULTI IN PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 2 MULTI OUT 4 EAE Ek a E WIRING DIAGRAM DP H PIN 1 PIN 1 de i PINES PIN 2 8 IN 2 O 5 E PIN 1 0 PIN 2 O 6 PIN 2 PIN 2 4 DP SYSTEM SPARE PARTS Before we start dismantling any acoustic part of a system we should check first where the failure may have originated and located it exactly 14 We first have to make sure that the problem is not due to any element previous to the electronics racked in the flight cases such as equalisers mixing consoles ffects tc If the problem persists we should chec
33. length and width of wave guiding every elements that form for example a folded horn unit On top of this very concrete filters have been used within the ISP 1014 and the ISP 2022 dynamics processors in order to achieve an optimal frequency response and a minimum loudspeaker excursion resulting in a reduced mechanical fatigue of these elements On the other hand equally important factors such as the sound pressure level acoustic power xtreme current and voltage values at the speaker poles speed and acceleration of the electro acoustic elements and the air moved within the enclosures and through the vents etc The simulation software has also been used in order to optimise high and mid frequency band functioning something almost unthinkable some years ago A linear frequency response ffective bandwidth sound pressure and also factors such as directivity horizontal and vertical spread possible frequency overlapping produced through horns and phase plugs depending on the distance to the audience are all factors that have received careful and in depth attention In an ongoing step all this information has been checked and adjusted with the first prototypes through different audio analysis software All this has resulted in the final development of the DP sound systems formed by four different enclosures and two signal processors power control that are designed to perfectly fit together for an optimum performance fre
34. n The period during which the systems are covered by this guarantee is 12 months from the date of purchase by the user Musicson always covers this guarantee within its own premises C Dr Mora Sanz s n Mislata Valencia Spain or by an authorised technical service All transportation costs that arise from this guarantee are at the expense of the client THIS GUARRANTEE DOES NOT COVER A External damage due to the handling and transport of the enclosures and flight cases B Defective functioning due to misuse or abuse of the systems or any use different to those specified in this manual C Repair done by unauthorised personnel or any other person not pertaining to Musicson or its authorised technical services 41
35. nnector mounted on a chassis on the front On the rear a second chassis serves exclusively to connect this flight case to the extension unit featuring two signal outs for the bass signal and an additional Schuko socket to supply power to this power extension unit Furthermore the signal processor ISP 1014 shall be used together with the power amplifiers as they are specifically designed to optimise the system s performance This processor includes an active three way filter configured with 24 dB oct Linkwitz Riley filters with both high pass and low pass optimised to improve the frequency response of all three ways It also includes a fourth active high pass filter that serves to effectively and quickly equalise the highest frequencies from 10 to 20 kHz of the high frequency way TRASERA RACK DP3 FRONTAL RACK DPS U QU C u T Ww T Mil It also counts on independent power control circuits for each wav with attack and release thresholds adjusted to each frequencv margin avoiding the pumping effect when the svstem is working at full performance 11 The use of the processor is
36. p to 20 kHz is achieved this way b A reduction in weight of 45 and 25 in the overall diameter 2 On the other hand a titanium diaphragm with a special configuration has been used in order to reduce harmonic distortion The membrane is fixed to a suspension made of a technical polymer The use of this polymer has two reasons first the self resonance of this material is lower within the audible frequency range when used at high power levels second this material is more resistant to deformation through diaphragm excursion It has been proven that titanium suspensions deteriorate the frequency respons and increase distortion levels after 3 to 5 years of use within this size of drivers The mechanical resistance of these materials is much higher almost doubling their life cycle In order to optimise the frequency response an exponential horn has been used allowing the system to perform without losses up to 19500 Hz This enclosure includes a rigging system to configure clusters which enhance the sound spread and throw It includes also a front grille covered with a sturdy filtering technical foam to protect the speakers Only DP 4 C a 68 5500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR MID FREQUENCIES SPB WI is 108 5 dB Max SPE ACOREA nea sateen 13
37. per channel match the sides of the cabinets in order to avoid phase cancellations in the mid high frequencies and to increase the sound spread 30 DP H DP SB2 DP SBI If vou wish to have a more directional sound with less dispersion mount the svstem as indicated below 31 DP SB2 DP SBI 8 2 DP 4 SYSTEM The DP 4 system has been developed to obtain maximum performance by flving the system Therefore we have built a rigging or elevation system into the DP G and DP H enclosures The sub bass way of the DP 4 works up to 90 Hz The wavelength of these signals is very large so that the SUB 218BS has to be set up closely and if possible at the centre of the stage in order to avoid phase cancellations between them In order to fly the DP H and DP G enclosures Musicson furnishes the cargo restraint tracks and studs with cables There are two lengths available 175mm and 280mm The shorter one is usually used to join the rear parts of the cabinets
38. quency response and functional parameters 1 1 DP 3 SYSTEM The first system developed with these four enclosures is the DP 3 This is an active three way system featuring thr different enclosures The DP H for the reproduction of high mid frequencies and two equally shaped enclosures to reproduce low and very low frequencies DP SB1 and DP SB2 This whole System is controlled through the ISP 1014 processor SISTEMA DP 3 DP H DP H DP SB2 DP SB2 DP SBI 1 1 1 DP H ENCLOSURE The DP H enclosure is an active two way acoustic system to reproduce high mid frequencies conceived as al long throw unit for great musical indoor and outdoor events Both ways are built onto their own horn optimised to completely control their dispersion angles For the reproduction of the medium frequencies a 12 speaker with a 3 77 mm moving coil mounted on an enhanced magnetic system has been used in order to increase performance without increasing harmonic distortion Also the output surface has been reduced to 14 cm 5 5 to increase its efficiency This has been achieved through the design of an innovative phase plug built with thr
39. rocessor outputs It affects the sub bass way exclusively This feature is especially useful when the sub bass way has to be delayed with respect to the rest of the system Changing the adjustment of this control you may fine adjust the phase of the sub bass until the sum with the bass is perfect jATTENTIONI It is not a matter of fine adjusting the phase by ear but through the aid of specific measuring equipment Failure to do so may generate a phase cancellation at the crossover frequency of the affected frequency ways 5 LOW GAIN Gain adjustment for the sub bass filter Adjustable to values between 12 and 46 dB IMPORTANT The settings delivered by the manufacturer assure the perfect functioning of he system Inadequate manipulation of the processor s parameters may result in a loss of sound quality and performance of your live system 6 LED INDICATORS 6 CLIP This Light Emitting Diode lights up when the input signal of the processor is too high producing high distortion levels at the output ATTENTION It is important that this LED never lights up since we are being signalled that the processor output is cutting off the signal crest Under these conditions the power control circuitry will not function correctly resulting in a considerable loss of quality and damage to the loudspeakers 7 ALARM This LED must be ON when turning on the system and OFF
40. used with the 4 way active DP 4 configuration This enclosure is designed as a double sixth order band pass system This configuration allows higher sound pressure levels within a narrower band than other systems such as reflex or hermetic systems Through a correct approximation its two points of minimum excursion can be set within the working range thus reducing its overall mean excursion by 40 at the same power level This allows us to apply more power to the speakers and increase the longevity of the mobile elements at the same time keeping performance and response at the original levels The DP G uses two identical 500 W rms 15 loudspeakers featuring a 4 100mm coil wound on a Kapton former fixed onto a double spider and mounted on a powerful magnetic system All this results in a reproduction of kicking basses This enclosure includes a rigging system to configure clusters which enhance the sound spread and throw It includes also a front grille covered with a sturdy filtering technical foam to protect the speakers 4 Speakers TECHNICAL SP SPL Max 1W 1m Cont SPL RMS Power Impedance Frequency respons ECIFICATIONS Test About TLS ANALYSTS DP G FREQUENCY RESPONSE HITH FILTER
41. witch is on position NO the mid high and low frequency filters are in phase At the YES position these two outputs are in opposite phase 1809 ATTENTION The phase mentioned is referred to the electrical phase NOT the acoustical phase It is possible that in order to keep the acoustic phase of the sub bass way output in phase th lectrical phase needs to be inverted for some set ups 2 LOW HI FREQUENCY This three position selector allows selecting the crossover frequency of both outputs the values being 90 120 or 200 Hz The Switching affects simultaneously both ways For the DP 4 system the value to be selected is 90 Hz 20 T 3 HI OUT MODE This selector switch allows configuring the mid high way output filter of the ISP 2022 On the HI position it will work as a high pass filter at the crossover frequency selected befor LOW HIGH FREQUENCY switch For the DP 4 having selected 90 indicates that the crossover frequency between the sub bass and bass is 90 Hz At the position ALL the high pass filter is switched off turning the mid high into an all pass output that is it delivers a linear response between 20 Hz and 20 kHz This position may be used when the mid high and bass enclosures of the DP 4 System are flown lowering the response frequency of the bass way down to 60 Hz 4 LOW SHIFT Fine phase adjustment between both p
42. witz Rilev filters 4 Adjustable gain on a frequencv wavs 5 6 7 Manufacturer adjustable delay between frequency ways Mute switch for every frequency way Manufacturer adjusted power control circuits for every frequency way 8 Limiter level indicators on every channel DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 1 LEVEL This control adjusts the output gain for the low frequency way Adjustable to values between 12 and 46 dB 23 IMPORTANT The manufacturer to obtain a linear response on the whole system as shown on the response curves including the subwoofer response adjusts all gain levels Tie m 2 MUTI low frequencies ar lights up This button mutes the low frequencies way When pushed the completely eliminated and the LED next to the button e LIMITER 20 10 5 0dB his LED bar indicates the limiting level of the bass channel A normal working margin should make the 5 dB LED light up or in extreme cases light up the red 0 dB LED occasionallv When we have reached this level the limiter circuits are starting to work in order to protect the speakers from power surges 4 LEVEL This control adjusts the output gain for the mid frequencv way Adjustable to values between 12 and 46 dB IMPORTANT The manufacturer to obtain a linear response on the whole system as shown on the response curves including the
43. y ground feedback 22 19 FUSE 0 5A this is the 0 5 A fuse for the power supply To replace it turn the fuse holder counter clockwise with a flat screwdriver IMPORTANT In case of a blown fuse replace it with another one of the same value If the failure persists after replacing the fuse please contact your technical service in order to avoid further damage to this unit 20 MAINS Mains cable The processor installed in this rack will be hooked once the rack is powered ATTENTION If you need to open or service a rack for any reason please make sure that all signal cables SENSE returns and power amplifier outputs are working properly Any problem here can cause a defective functioning of the system and even lead to broken speakers Always use the cabling delivered by Musicson and try to maintain the colour coding used by us 6 2 ISP 1014 There are two different configurations for this dynamics processor each one matched to either DP system configuration This unit controls the working order and power amplifiers of the bass mid and high frequency ways of the DP 4 and the three active ways of the DP Bi ii x rmson 6 O ISP 1014 Its main features are 1 Manufacturer Configurable active three or four wav filter 2 Three band pass filters and one high pass filter 3 24 dB oct Link
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