Operating Instructions — ULTRA-X20 | 22

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Operating Instructions — ULTRA-X20 | 22 | 23

Compact Wide (20), Narrow (22), and Broad Coverage (23) Loudspeakers

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Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X20 design extends the ULTRA-X40 point source technology to a smaller version for size- and weight-critical applications.

The ULTRA-X20/22/23 loudspeaker series features include:

A highly efficient class-D amplifier that reproduces any sound source with linearity over a wide dynamic range.
A small cabinet that weighs 27 lb (12.3 kg).
A concentric driver configuration that supports directional control of frequencies down to 600 Hz.
A well-behaved rotatable horn that was designed for very precise, even coverage. This horn design, in conjunction with the concentric driver configuration, delivers the same pattern regardless of orientation.

The ULTRA-X20 loudspeaker provides high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in a very compact, vented enclosure. The loudspeaker features two 5-inch cone low-frequency drivers and one 2-inch diaphragm compression driver coupled with a rotatable 110° x 50° constant-Q horn.

ULTRA-X20 without Grille

A more controlled pattern is available on the ULTRA-X22 model, which is fitted with a 80° x 50° constant-Q rotatable horn. A broad coverage version, the ULTRA-X23, offers a 110° x 110° constant-Q horn.

Because of its proprietary, high-frequency horn, the beamwidth remains consistent within close tolerances in both the horizontal and vertical planes, and across the horn’s operating frequency range.

A proprietary three-channel, class-D digital power amplifier powers the ULTRA-X20 loudspeaker, which has a total peak power output of 860 watts. Audio processing includes electronic crossover, correction filters for phase and frequency response, and driver protection circuitry.

ULTRA-X20/22/23 Rear View (Analog, Left and Digital, Right)

The amplifier/processing package incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC™, which auto-selects the correct operating voltage, suppresses high voltage transients, filters EMI and provides soft start power-up. The ULTRA-X20 provides XLR (analog version) or etherCON TOP (Milan™ Certified digital version) audio connectors, and PowerCON 20 (analog version) or powerCON TRUE1 TOP (digital and weather-protected versions) input and looping output power connectors.

Remote monitoring is possible on the analog version via the optional RMS remote monitoring system module, which in conjunction with the optional RMServer™ hardware unit, provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® Control Software. The digital version provides integrated monitoring accessible via Compass Control Software.

Meyer Sound builds the slightly curved enclosure out of aluminum with a lightly textured black finish. A powder-coated, round-perforated steel grille provides protection to the front of the loudspeaker.

The ULTRA-X20 includes two integral M8 rigging points on each end to enable a variety of configurations including those requiring pole mounting, hanging individually from a single point, wall mounting or ceiling mounting. Optional rigging accessories include a U-bracket, a yoke, a 35 mm to M8 pole adapter, and a pinnable link on a channel that allows the hanging of one or two units from a single pick-up point. It is also possible to mount the ULTRA-X20/22/23 under an ULTRA-X40/42 using one MTC-X40 and one MTC-X20. The heat sink mounting holes provide additional mounting capabilities using third-party wall mount adapters with 5-inch by 2.75-inch (127 mm by 70 mm) hole patterns.

Other options include weather protection and custom color finishes.