Description
UPA-2P : Compact Narrow Coverage Loudspeaker
The UPA-2P loudspeaker provides high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in a compact, vented two-way enclosure. The loudspeaker features a 12-inch cone low-frequency driver and a 3-inch-diaphragm compression driver coupled with a 45-degree symmetrical high-frequency horn. The versatile UPA-2P has many sound reinforcement applications, as a main front-of-house loudspeaker in smaller venues (as a stand-alone set or in arrays), as a delay or fill loudspeaker in larger systems, and more.
The UPA-2P is distinguished by the extraordinarily smooth and predictable behavior of its proprietary horn. Uniformly predictable polar behavior takes much of the guesswork out of system design, and ensures arrays that exhibit minimal destructive interference.
Each driver is individually powered by a dedicated channel of the proprietary class AB/bridged amplifier with complementary MOSFET output stages. Total power is 550 watts. The incoming audio signal is processed through an electronic crossover and correction filters for flat phase and frequency response as well as for driver protection. Phase-corrected electronics ensure flat acoustical amplitude and phase response, resulting in exceptional impulse response and precise imaging.
Audio input modules accommodate a range of applications. The standard version offers looping XLR input and output connectors, while an enhanced looping version adds polarity switching (the looping output is not affected) and input attenuation (0 dB to -18 dB).
The durable trapezoidal enclosure is covered with a black textured hard-shell finish. A protective hex-stamped steel grille and charcoal grey foam cover are included. Standard rigging points are four ring and stud pan fittings (two on top and bottom) with a load rating of 420 lbs (190.51 kg) at a 5:1 safety factor. The optional 30-degree rigging frame, mounting yoke and pole mount adapters allow fast, flexible installation and easy aiming.
 Specifications
Acoustical:
Operating Frequency Range1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 60 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Response2                                                     80 Hz – 17 kHz ±4 dB
Phase Response                                                                 600 Hz – 16 kHz ±35°
Maximum Peak SPL3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 133 dB
Dynamic Range                                                                   >110 dB
Coverage:
Horizontal                                                                               45°
Vertical                                                                                   45°
Crossover:
Frequency                                                                               1000 Hz
Transducers:
Low Frequency                                                                    One 12″ cone driver
Nominal impedance: 2Ω
Voice coil size: 3″
Power-handling capability: 400 W (AES)5
High Frequency                                                                    One 3″ compression driver
Nominal impedance: 16Ω
Voice coil size: 3″
Diaphragm size: 3″
Exit size: 1.4″ throat
Power-handling capability: 100 W (AES)5
Audio Input:
Type                                                                                            Differential, electronically balanced
Maximum Common Mode Range                                    ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection
Connectors                                                                                Female XLR input with male XLR loop output or VEAM all-in-one
(integrates AC, audio and network)
Input Impedance                                                                  10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3
Wiring                                                                                        Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to
provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies
Pin 2: Signal +
Pin 3: Signal – (optional polarity reversal switch)6
Case: Earth ground and chassis
DC Blocking                                                                              Differential DC blocking up to maximum common mode voltage
CMRR                                                                                         >50 dB, typically 80 dB (50 Hz – 500 Hz)
RF Filter                                                                                    Common mode: 425 kHz; Differential mode: 142 kHz
TIM Filter                                                                                  <80 kHz, integral to signal processing
Nominal Input Sensitivity                                                 0 dBV (1 V rms, 1.4 V pk) continuous average is typically the onset of
limiting for pink noise and music
Input Level                                                                               Audio source must be capable of producing a minimum of +20 dBV
(10 V rms, 14 V pk) into 600 Ω to produce maximum peak SPL over
the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker
Amplifier:
Type                                                                                              Two-channel complementary MOSFET output stages (class
AB/bridged)
Output Power7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 550 W total
THD, IM, TIM Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â <.02 %
Load Capacity                                                                         2 Ω low channel, 16 Ωhigh channel
Cooling                                                                                      Convection; 24 V DC output for optional external fan
AC Power:
Connector                                                                                PowerCon or VEAM
Voltage Selection                                                                 Automatic, continuous range from 90 V AC to 265 V AC
Safety Agency Rated Operating Range                         100 V AC – 240 V AC; 50/60 Hz
Turn-on and Turn-off Points8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 90 V AC on, no turn-off, only fuse-protect above 265 V AC
Current Draw:  Idle Current                                             0.25 A rms (115 V AC); 0.13 A rms (230 V AC); 0.3 A rms (100 V AC)
Max Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.8 A rms (115 V AC); 1.4 A rms (230 V AC); 3.2 A rms (100 V AC)
Burst Current (<1 sec)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.2 A rms (115 V AC); 1.6 A rms (230 V AC); 3.7 A rms (100 V AC)
Ultimate Short-Term Peak Current Draw                    5.0 A pk (115 V AC); 2.5 A pk (230 V AC); 5.8 A pk (100 V AC)
Inrush Current                                                                      <9 A pk (115 V AC and 230 V AC)
Notes: