Gunness Focusing involves the application of sophisticated, custom DSP algorithms designed specifically to correct loudspeaker response anomalies. The result is the elimination of the time smear, horn "honk" and low-frequency cone resonances that plague conventional reinforcement system designs.
In addition, the UX8800 is intimately linked to both EAW Smaart and EAW FChart acoustic measurement and analysis platforms.
In the UX8800's loudspeaker processor mode, the user can establish up to four individual loudspeaker specific processing units, each with locked down product-specific settings for crossover, equalisation, alignment processing, and limiting.
By entering the gain and maximum voltage ratings of the power amplifiers being driven by each output channel, the UX8800 calculates the correct output limiter settings (such as excursion and power handling) of the individual drivers. In addition, a distance and humidity-dependent air loss pre-emphasis filter can be engaged to overcome expected air losses over longer projection distances.
The powerful UX8800 digital engine features state-of-the-art 48-bit/96-kHz efficiency. Both input and output connectors are XLR type, with digital inputs to accommodate AES/EBU and the coming EAW U-Net connectivity while eliminating A/D and D/A stages.
(Jim Evans)
