Meyer Sound’s new 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 Broadway 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, newly designed, highly efficient class D amplifier that
reproduces any sound source with linearity over a wide dynamic
range.
• Over 20 lbs (10 kgs) of 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 in cone lowfrequency drivers and one 3 in 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 60° x 50° constant-Q horn.
Because of its proprietary, high-frequency horn, 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.
A proprietary three-channel, class D digital power amplifier powers the ULTRA-X40 loudspeaker, which has a total peak power output of 1950
watts. Audio processing includes electronic crossover, correction filters for phase and frequency response, and driver protection circuitry. Phasecorrected electronics ensure flat acoustical amplitude and phase response, resulting in exceptional impulse response and precise imaging.
The amplifier/processing package incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC™, which auto-selects the correct operating voltage, suppresses high voltage transients, filters EMI and provides soft-start power-up. The ULTRA-X40 cabinet provides audio XLR and powerCON20 input and looping output connectors.
The optional RMS™ remote monitoring system module provides comprehensive monitoring of loudspeaker parameters from a host computer running Compass® software.
Meyer Sound builds the trapezoidal enclosure out of premium multi-ply birch with a slightly textured black finish. A powder-coated, hex-stamped steel grille provides protection to the front of the loudspeaker. The ULTRA-X40 includes 11 integral M8 rigging points. It also includes an integral 35 mm stand mount receptacle with M20 threads for added stability. With this versatile integrated rigging, the ULTRA-X40 is ready for a wide variety of applications including those requiring pole mounting, hanging individually in horizontal or vertical orientations, or clustering.
Optional rigging accessories include an adjustable 35 mm pole with M20 slug, U-bracket, yoke, pick-up plates for horizontal and vertical mounting, and cluster plates for horizontal and vertical loudspeaker grouping. Other options include weather protection and custom color finishes
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Exceptional fidelity and surprising power capability delivered in a compact, light
enclosure
• Extraordinarily flat amplitude and phase response ensures tonal accuracy and
precise imaging
• Wide pattern covers broad listening areas
• Rotatable horn provides installation flexibility
• Integral stand mount and QuickFly® mounting options facilitate rigging
APPLICATIONS
• Stadiums and themeparks
• Concert halls and houses of worship
• Theatrical sound reinforcement
• Portable and installed audio-visual systems
• Nightclubs
• Compact voice reinforcement systems
