Operating Instructions — ULTRA-X40 | 42
Compact Loudspeakers
Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X40 design continues the tradition of the highly successful UPA loudspeakers—so versatile they have been a universal standard in almost every application for over 35 years. From touring performances to theme parks, worship venues to theater shows, and lecture halls to large-scale concerts, Meyer Sound technology has delivered exceptional fidelity with high power, low distortion, and uniformly predictable behavior.
To this legacy, Meyer Sound incorporated technology from the popular and award-winning LEO® Family of loudspeakers to bring multiple enhancements to bear in the ULTRA-X40 design:
An innovative, highly efficient class D amplifier and advanced signal processing that reproduces any sound source with linearity over a wide dynamic range.
Significant weight reduction, as well as a reduction in overall size compared to the UPA loudspeakers, for increased power-to-weight and size ratios.
A concentric driver configuration with all the benefits of a coaxial driver, yet none of the disadvantages. In addition, this configuration supports directional control of frequencies down to 400 Hz.
An extremely well-behaved, rotatable horn designed for very precise, even coverage. This horn design, in conjunction with the concentric driver configuration, delivers the same pattern despite the orientation.
With these enhancements, the ULTRA-X40 loudspeaker provides high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in a more compact, vented enclosure. The loudspeaker features two 8-inch cone low-frequency drivers and one 3-inch diaphragm compression driver coupled with a rotatable 110° x 50° Constant-Q horn. A more controlled pattern is available on the ULTRA-X42 model, which is fitted with a 70° x 50° constant-Q horn.
Because of its proprietary high-frequency horn and driver configuration, the beamwidth remains consistent within close tolerances in both the horizontal and vertical planes and across the horn’s operating frequency range. Uniformly predictable polar behavior takes much of the guesswork out of system design and assures optimal system performance.
ULTRA-X40 Wide Coverage Loudspeaker
The smooth and consistent performance of the horn is the result of advanced computer modeling combined with meticulous research in Meyer Sound's anechoic chamber. It exhibits a remarkably consistent beamwidth in both the horizontal and vertical planes across a wide operating frequency range. In addition, the ULTRA-X40/42 horns deliver uniform attenuation for all frequencies outside the specified beamwidth.
Meyer Sound designed the ULTRA-X40/42 to be used in almost any application imaginable. The X40/42 can be used as the main system in concert halls, houses of worship, and nightclubs. It also integrates smoothly and easily with other Meyer Sound products in large touring and theatrical sound reinforcement. Its lighter weight and power support rental and portable audio-visual systems. In addition, it can be used as fills or in distributed applications in large venues such as stadiums and theme parks.
ULTRA-X40/42 loudspeakers are available in custom color finishes, allowing them to blend in with any environment. A weather-protected version is also available with treated-wood enclosures and a rain hood to safeguard the rear of the loudspeaker and connectors from the elements.