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QSControl.net™

RAVE 522ua


THX Approved
RAVE 522ua Front Panel
Front Panel
RAVE 522ua Rear Panel
Rear Panel


QSControl.net, QSC's next generation network audio system, achieves the seamless integration of the company's control, processing, and monitoring technologies. QSControl.net brings together QSC's digital, power amplification and loudspeaker products into a unified system that enables the user to administrate it all via a fully integrated graphical user interface. The new generation RAVE devices are designed to operate under the company's QSControl.net platform.

RAVE 522ua


The RAVE platform meets the control, monitoring and processing needs of amplification and loudspeaker systems over an Ethernet network. The RAVE 522ua units combine two distinct QSC technologies within a single hardware unit. Configurable DSP, and CobraNet™ audio transport are seamlessly integrated into one powerful single RU package.

Through QSControl.net, QSC's BASIS and next-generation RAVE and DSP products can be networked together and controlled from a single software interface. In addition, multiple networked computers can be set up to control and monitor all of the units simultaneously.

Fixed Latency DSP


Users of most other configurable DSP systems are familiar with a variable latency inherent in the processing configuration. Add more processing blocks and you also add delay, whether you want it or not. QSC's DSP engine is unique in having a short and fixed processing latency through the DSP subsystem. When the A/D and D/A converters are included, the total analog-to-analog latency of a single unit is a negligible 2.354 milliseconds. QSC's fixed latency DSP is configurable DSP that stays fast and predictable from one configuration to the next.

INPUTS DSP OUTPUTS
Analog CobraNet   Analog CobraNet
8 universal
mic/line
16 of 32 24x24 8 line level 32


FEATURES

  • Universal inputs – mic/line with pre-amps and phantom power
  • Configurable DSP functions and signal paths
  • Fixed latency DSP engine
  • Ethernet controllable
  • CobraNet audio transport with new intuitive GUI
  • Two Ethernet ports – CobraNet and control can be run over a single cable
    or be divided between the two ports. The CobraNet port is 100Base-T.
    The control port is 10Base-T.
  • Each unit can store eight design configurations that can be changed on the fly
  • Snapshots can recall config or block and/or parameter settings
  • THX Approved
  • DSP functions include, but are not limited to:
  • Matrix mixer – any size, up to 24 x 24
  • Automixers – gain sharing
  • Routers – any size, up to 24 x 24
  • Gain controls – any channel count, up to 24
  • Graphic equalizers
  • Filters – high-pass, low-pass, all-pass, shelf, parametric, parametric shelf, Butterworth high and low-pass, Linkwitz-Riley high and low-pass, Bessel-Thomson high and low-pass
  • Crossovers – Linkwitz-Riley, Butterworth, Bessel-Thomson in-phase, Bessel-Thomson symmetrical, 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way general purpose adjustable
  • Compressors, peak limiters, AGC's, gates, dynamics processor
  • Duckers – up to 8 channels, up to 60 seconds fade in and fade out times, priority mix
  • Pink noise, white noise, sine generator
  • Delays
  • Macros – user-definable custom blocks with password protection





QSCONTROL.NET


DOCUMENTS

RAVE 522ua Specifications (PDF 186K)

RAVE 522ua User Manual (PDF 1.6MB)
WCP User Manual (PDF 349K)

SOFTWARE

Venue Manager
QSCAD

ACCESSORIES

WCP-1 Wall Control Plate with Rotary Potentiometer
WCP-2 Wall Control Plate with Rotary BCD Switch

(see WCP User Manual for more information)

Preliminary Specifications - RAVE 522ua

SPECIFICATIONS RAVE 522ua

PERFORMANCE

Dynamic range
(AES-17, -60 dB method, all sensitivities)
IN OUT THRU
Unweighted > 110 dB > 112 dB 108 dB
A weighted > 113 dB > 115 dB 111 dB
Distortion (20 Hz - 20 kHz, all sensitivities)
+4 dBu (max) < 0.008% THD+N < 0.009% THD+N < 0.009% THD+N
2 dB below clip (max) < 0.05% THD+N < 0.009% THD+N < 0.05% THD+N
Crosstalk (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Inter-channel (max) > 75 dB
Inter-channel (typ) > 90 dB
Intra-channel (max) > 85 dB
Intra-channel (typ) > 100 dB
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (max) +/- 0.5 dB
20 Hz - 20 kHz (typ) +/- 0.2 dB
Audio converters 24 bit, 48 kHz, in and out
Mute Infinite attenuation
Delay Standard CobraNet™ latency Low Latency
RAVE to Network
Analog input through full DSP chain to CobraNet output
7.104 milliseconds 4.438 milliseconds
Network to RAVE
CobraNet input through full DSP chain to analog output
6.313 milliseconds 3.646 milliseconds
RAVE to RAVE
Analog input through full DSP chain, over CobraNet network, through full DSP chain, to analog outputs
8.083 milliseconds 5.417 milliseconds
RAVE in stand-alone mode
Analog input through full DSP chain to analog outputs
2.354 milliseconds (deafult group delay)  

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Program inputs 8 inputs
Connector type 3-pin "phoenix style" (a.k.a. "euro style") detachable terminal blocks
Type Electrically balanced
Grounding All shield terminals connected to chassis
Pinout 1:+   2:-   3:CHASSIS GND
Input impedance (nom.) Balanced: 6.81k ohms Unbalanced: 13.6k ohms
Common-mode rejection 20 Hz - 20 kHz (min.): > 54 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (typ.): > 60 dB
E.I.N. (max.) 150 ohm, 30 dB: -124.5 dBu 150 ohm, 60 dB: -125.0 dBu
Input sensitivities (variable) Vrms: 0.9 mV to 15.46 V   dBu: -62.2 to +26 dBu   dBV: -64.4 to +23.7 dBV
Phantom power (per IEC 1938 [1996]) +48 V (software selectable)
Program outputs 8 inputs
Connector type 3-pin "phoenix style" (a.k.a. "euro style") detachable terminal blocks
Grounding All shield terminals connected to chassis
Pinout 1:+   2:-   3:CHASSIS GND
Maximum output level 9 V (rms), +21.2 dBu, +19 dBv

CONTROL INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Relay outputs
2 discrete floating relay switch outputs
Connector type 3-pin "phoenix style" (a.k.a. "euro style") detachable terminal blocks
Configuration Electromechanical relay
Pinout 1:NC   2:NO   3:COM
Switching capacity (nom) 1A 30 VDC
Logic outputs 4 discrete outputs
Connector type 2-pin "phoenix style" (a.k.a. "euro style") detachable terminal blocks
Configuration Single-ended, TTL compatible
Pinout 1:+(Signal)   2:-(CHASSIS GND)
Omni inputs 6 discrete inputs for TTL logic, voltage control or passive resistance
Connector type
2-pin "phoenix style" (a.k.a. "euro style") detachable terminal blocks
Configuration Single-ended, ground referenced
Pinout 1:+(Signal)   2:-(CHASSIS GND)
Normal operating range Reads signals between 0-5 V nominally
Potentiometer operation Use 10k ohms for full range
Voltage tolerance +/- 48 V
Current output 0.5 mA with 10k pot (for passive resistive controls)
RS-232 port Female DB9 connector (setup and diagnostics purposes only)
QSControl port Neutrik Ethercon RJ45 ruggedized data connector
CobraNet port Neutrik Ethercon RJ45 ruggedized data connector
Indicators
QSControl status Yellow Link, Tx, Rx, front panel Green Link, Tx, Rx, rear panel
CobraNet status Yellow Link, Tx, Rx, front and rear panel
Power Blue, front panel
Diagnostic Red, front panel
LCD data display 2 line x 16 character, backlit, front panel
Signal presence Tri-state (red, greeen, yellow), front panel

CHASSIS DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.72" (1RU) x 17.13" x 14.84" (43.6 mm x 435.6 mm x 376.9 mm)
Weight 10.6 lbs / 4.8 kg

Specifications subject to change without notice

QSControl.net is a trademark of QSC Audio Products, LLC
THX is a trademark of THX, Ltd.
CobraNet is a trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.


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