Overview:
LAB GRUPPEN PLM 10000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management system - The two- input, four- output PLM 10000Q seamlessly integrates networked digital signal distribution, drive processing,
power amplification, and load verification plus performance monitoring in a
single hardware unit and unified software controller. This new
approach, designated Powered Loudspeaker Management (PLM), is a
cohesive blend of Lake® Processing and Lab.gruppen power. As a
complete system, the PLM 10000Q affords significant benefits when
compared to conventional approaches utilizing separate components.
Power Amplifier
- Although based on technology in Lab.gruppen’s road-proven ▸ FP+ Series, the amplifier platform in the PLM 10000Q Powered
Loudspeaker Management system incorporates further enhancements for even
greater sustained output power. The basic output topology remains Lab.gruppen’s
patented Class TD (offering Class D efficiency with the sonic purity of Class B
designs), but with new circuitry for ▸
substantially greater current-carrying capabilities. The Regulated Switch Mode
Power Supply (R.SMPS) is optimized to deliver full power during long
low-frequency bursts, as well as maintain stable rail voltages despite
fluctuating line voltage.
Load Verification and Continuous Performance Monitoring
- The PLM 10000Q includes a revolutionary set of tools for
fast, ▸ accurate load verification and real-time performance monitoring. The
key to both features is the LoadLibrary, a comprehensive database that ▸ provides unique “Fingerprints” (load characteristics) for each
loudspeaker model in the system.
Lake Processing
- The PLM 10000Q contains four full-featured Lake Processing
modules, each offering precise settings for gain, delay, crossover slope,
equalization, and limiting. Exclusive Lake Proces-▸ sing
algorithms are included for Raised Cosine Equalization, linear phase
crossovers, LimiterMax loudspeaker protection, and Iso-Float ground isolation.
Raised Cosine Equalization is the foundation for the Lake Mesa EQ and
the Ideal Graphic EQ, the two revolutionary EQ interfaces used by the Dolby
Lake Processor. Mesa EQ offers asymmetric filtering to match the asymmetric
responses of many loudspeaker systems. The Ideal Graphic EQ offers true
sum-to-flat response, so the adjustments provide uniform boost and cut along
with greater selectivity.
Lake Controller software
- Lake Controller software provides a unified interface for
control and monitoring of all functions of the Powered Loudspeaker Management
system. In addition to controlling all ▸ parameters
of standard Lake Processing (therefore appropriate for use with Dolby Lake
Processors), all new versions provide control and monitoring of exclusive PLM
features: digital input gain and attenuation, and load verification and
performance monitoring via LoadSmart and SpeakerSafe. The flexible Lake
Controller software environment can control extensive networks of powered
loudspeaker management systems from a single computer. The user interface is
based on discrete processing modules, with each module assigned to power
outputs normally defined for sets of band-limited drivers (e.g. low, mid, high,
subs). Adjustments can be made in real time to any parameter of any module on
the network. Modules may be assigned to groups representing subsystems in
larger systems, such as main arrays, delays, and fills in an arena system.
Dante Digital Audio Network
- The PLM Series Powered Loudspeaker Management systems are
equipped as standard with Dante, a self-configuring digital audio networking
solution from Audinate® of Australia. Based on the newest developments in
networking technology, Dante provides ▸ reliable,
sample-accurate audio distribution over Ethernet with ▸ extremely low latency. Dante incorporates Zen™, an automatic
device discovery and system configuration protocol which enables PLM Series
products and other products with Dante (like Dolby Lake Processors) to find
each other on the network and configure themselves.
Features:
- 2350 W per channel @ 2 ohms**
- 2300 W per channel @ 4 ohms**
- 2U chassis weighing only 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Class TD® output stage
- Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS™)
- Copper-finned Intercooler® with transverse-mounted output
devices
- Full suite of protection and fault monitoring features
- Comprehensive loudspeaker preset database
- LoadLibrary™ load “Fingerprint” (identity and
characteristics) data
- Comprehensive LoadSmart™ load verification and SpeakerSafe™
continuous loudspeaker performance monitoring
- Dante™ low-latency digital network included as standard
- Compatible with Lake LM 26, Dolby® Lake Processor and other
legacy Lake devices
- Primary and secondary network connections
- Digitally controlled ”amplifier gain” adjustable in 0.1 dB
steps from 22 to 44 dB
- Digital output attenuation in 0.25 dB steps from -inf to 0
dB
- Binding post or Neutrik® speakON® (1 x NLT8, 2 x NLT4) power
output connectors
- Digitally implemented, zero-overshoot Inter-Sample Voltage
Peak Limiting (ISVPL™) adjustable in 0.1 V steps from 17.8 to 153 V
- Power Average Limiter (PAL)
- High-brightness front-panel LCD display
- Moisture resistant silicone touchpad for front-panel display
mode selection and menu navigation
** More power available when driven asymmetrically.
Lake Processing Technology
- Raised Cosine Equalization™
- Linear phase and classical crossovers
- LimiterMax™ – peak and RMS limiters
- Iso-Float™ ground isolation
- Super Module capability
- Integration of third party frequency measurement and
analysis system via the Lake Analyzer Bridge
- Analog and AES digital inputs with loop-thru outputs
- Auto-select input router for all inputs with user
definable priorities
The PLM 10000Q is available with either binding posts or an
“embedded patch panel” with Neutrik Speakon connectors (2 x NLT4 and 1 x NLT8). Common connectors include; 2 x analog input XLR
with switchable Iso-Float, 2 channels of AES/EBU with link-through capability for daisy chaining, 2 x EtherCon® for linking or redundancy.
A 32 amp PowerCon® connector is used for mains supply
Front Panel Features:
The front panel is the “local control center” for the PLM
10000Q. An intuitive, menu driven interface allows quick access to key
functions using the moisture resistant silicone touchpad. Information
is clearly displayed on the daylight-readable, 2.5-inch LCD panel. The
soft-button keypad and precision rotary encoder provide control of
processing and amplification functions, with key lock available.
- 1.) Standby power toggles the frame between Standby and On modes
- 2.) Eight "soft "buttons allow sub-branches and parameters (shown in the display ) in the menu system to be selected when in Menu Mode
- 3.) Module "ME" Buttons. In meter mode these two multifunction selection and indication buttons access processing modules A and B respectively.
- 4.) In meter mode these four "soft " multifunction selection and indication buttons identify, monitor and control output channels. Order is dependent on module routing
- 5.) ID LED indicates communication between the modules in the PLM and the Lake Controller Software
- 6.) Rotary encoder is used to edit parameters in the menu system. The ring around the encoder lights up when the encoder has functionality
- 7.) Exit Button provides escape functions in both Menu and meter view navigation
- 8.) Display . High brightness monochrome 128x128 pixels
- 9.) Menu accesses Frame control utilizing a menu-driven navigation interface. The buttons around the display and the exit button are used for control and selection options in the menu
- 10.) Meter toggles through Home,Module and Temperature Meter views
- 11.) Mute Enable allows module inputs and output channels to be muted. Flashes when mute enabled . Can be disengaged manually.
Rear Panel Features:
Specifications:
General
- Number of input channels...............................2
- Number of output channels............................4
- Peak total output all channels driven .............10800 W
- Peak output voltage per channel................... 153 V
- Max output current per channel .................... 49 A peak
Max output power all channels driven
- 16 ohms................... 660
W
- 8 ohms.....................1300 W
- 4 ohms..................... 2300 W
- 2 ohms 1.................. 2350
W
Max output power bridged
- 8 ohms .................4600 W
- 4 ohms ................4700 W
Performance
- THD + N 20 Hz - 20 kHz for 1 W...................................................< 0.05 %
- THD + N at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping..................................... < 0.04 %
- Dynamic range with analog inputs ..................................................>112 dB
- Frequency response (1 W into 8 Ohm, 20 Hz - 20kHz).....................+/- 0.05 dB
- Common Mode Rejection (CMR) ....................................................>74
dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Internal Sample Rate / Data path....................................................96 kHz / 32 bit floating point
- Product propagation delay (straight path analog server input
-> amp).............1.61 ms
- Product propagation delay AES 96 kHz / analog input ..................................1.68 ms
Sample Rate Converters
- THD + Noise ............................0.00003
%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, unweighted
Analog to Digital inputs
- Inputs....................................................2 inputs x 2
link
- Input sensitivity settings ...........................+12
or +26 dBu
- THD + Noise ................................ 0.00022
%, typical at 1 kHz unweighted at +26 dBu headroom setting
- THD + Noise ...............................0.00033
%, typical at 20 Hz and 20 kHz unweighted at +26 dBu headroom setting
Gain, Sensitivity and Limiters
- Adjustable Inter-Sample Voltage Peak Limiter (ISVPL)...............17.8 - 153 V, step size 0.1 V
- Current Average Limiter (CAL) > 300 ms .................................25 Arms
- MaxRMS (rms voltage limiter) ................................................Yes
- MaxPeak (peak voltage limiter)............................................... Yes
- Output attenuator.................................................................-Inf
to 0 dB, step size 0.25 dB
AES3/EBU (sample rate converters available as desired)
- Supported sample rates...................... 48,
96 kHz
- Support redundant paths...................... Yes
- Flexible topology.................................. yes
- Network latency...................................0.8,
1.3 and 4 ms
Back panel Interface
- AES / EBU / I/O (input + link).........................2 x 3-pin XLR
- Analog, 2-channel I/O (input + link)................. 4 x 3-pin XLR, electronically balanced
- Output connectors........................................Neutrik
speakON (1 x NLT8, 2 x NLT4) or 4 Binding Posts (pairs)
- Auto 10/100, Auto Uplink..............................2
x RJ45 etherCON
- Control and monitoring interface......................Via Ethernet for Lake Controller software, or DLM (the
3rd party protocol)
- Detachable mains cord .......................................Neutrik
PowerCon rated at 250V/32A
- Cooling ................................................Two fans,
front-rear airflow, temperature controlled speed
Front-panel user interface
- Display ................................................ 2.5 inch,
daylight readable LCD
- Fault/Warning/Limit/Clip indicators ..........RGB LEDs and detailed fault description on display
- Mute and soft function buttons................8 provided
- Standby Power button...........................On/Standby
- Meter button .......................................Toggles
through meter views
- Menu............................................. Provides a menu
driven interface for full function front panel control
- Rotary Encoder............................ Yes
- Exit Button................................... Provides
a “back” function
Power
- Operating voltage.................................. 140-265
V / 70-135 V 2
- Soft start / Inrush power .................... Yes
/ max. 5 A
- Power Average Limiter (PAL)................Yes
- Power Factor Correction (PFC)..............No
- Breaker Emulation Limiter (BEL) ............No
- Under Voltage Limiter (UVL).................... No
Dimensions
- Rack rail to rear panel..........................W:
483 mm (19”), H: 88 mm (2 U), D: 386 mm (15.2”)
Weight
- Weight .............................13.5 kg (30
lbs.)
Finish
- Finish............................Black painted
steel chassis with black painted steel / aluminum front
Approvals
- Approvals.......................... CE,
ANSI/UL 60065 (ETL), CSA C22.2 NO. 60065, FCC
NOTES
1: Asymmetrical loading of the outputs will yield even
higher ratings. If one (or two) channel(s) has reduced power requirements, then
the voltage drop from the power supply will be reduced, resulting in higher
power availability for the other channel(s).
2: Separate 230 V or 115 V versions available. Not
selectable on the product.