Operating Instructions — Ashby
Ceiling Loudspeakers with IntelligentDC
The Ashby self-powered, ceiling-mount, installation loudspeakers provide wide coverage and low distortion, even at high sound levels, for applications that require accurate music reproduction and intelligible voice. The Ashby loudspeakers offer sonic performance beyond other in-ceiling loudspeakers of comparable size.
The Ashby-5C and Ashby-8C loudspeakers are engineered to the same award-winning standards as all of Meyer Sound's IntelligentDC loudspeakers. With their onboard amplification and sophisticated signal processing, they exhibit the flat frequency and phase responses for which Meyer Sound loudspeakers are known.
The Ashby loudspeakers receive DC power and balanced audio from a single Phoenix™ 5-pin male connector. Using IntelligentDC to power the units from an external source has several advantages:
Eliminates the need to use conduit (Class 2 wiring).
Allows longer, lighter-gauge cable runs.
Preserves the advantages of self-powered systems with even more flexible installation options.
Housed in integrated metal back-cans to meet commercial fire codes, the Ashby loudspeaker can be flush-mounted in the ceilings using a discrete low-profile grille that blends into any decor.
All Ashby drivers are designed and manufactured at Meyer Sound's factory in Berkeley, California. The Ashby 0.75-inch metal dome tweeter is concentrically mounted in an innovative configuration that maximizes the surface of the waveguides. Their incredibly smooth and consistent 100° coverage lets you use fewer loudspeakers to cover a larger area, which reduces system cost while maintaining the highest sound quality.
The Ashby-5C and Ashby-8C include 5-inch and 8-inch cone drivers, respectively. The Ashby-8C is ideally suited for applications that require a deeper low-end and higher SPL.
The Ashby loudspeakers require an external Meyer Sound MPS IntelligentDC Power Supply. These rack units distribute DC power and balanced audio to Ashby loudspeakers or other Meyer Sound IntelligentDC loudspeakers. Composite multi-conductor cables (e.g., Belden® 1502) can deliver both DC power and balanced audio. Some versions, such as the MPS-488HP, can also connect to Meyer Sound’s RMS remote monitoring system.
Ashby loudspeakers can be installed in a variety of ceiling environments using Meyer Sound accessories:
C-Ring with Bridge Kit: Used for suspended ceilings, the C-ring better distributes the clamping force of the loudspeaker's four mounting clamps while the bridges help support the weight of the loudspeaker and provide additional safety in case the tile breaks. In addition, the C-ring can be used independently on brittle ceiling surfaces.
New Construction Bracket: This bracket can be fastened to the ceiling and acts as a template for ceiling cutout, ensuring a neat installation.
Ashby Pendant: Allows Ashby loudspeakers to hang from ceilings where a flush mount is not practical. These elegant pendant enclosures utilize a minimalistic design typically used in pendant lighting to blend discreetly into the environment.
The equipment was also evaluated to the requirements of UL 2043 and is suitable for use in air handling spaces.