Networked 2-way compact dipole loudspeaker

The U7N is a high-performance, 2-way loudspeaker providing exceptional directivity control and electroacoustic efficiency. Suitable for both mobile and installation applications, this point-source passive cabinet represents the next generation of d&b technology and innovation. It features dual 8" drivers in a bipole arrangement with a 1.26" compression driver mounted onto a 80° x 55° horn that can be rotated 90° without an extra tool (patent pending). The U7N leverages new industrial design and manufacturing techniques for sophisticated horn geometry and advanced bass-reflex ports to deliver full bandwidth and extended LF output (-5dB @ 55Hz). The U7N loudspeaker provides 55° vertical directivity control starting from 500Hz, matched with a horizontal dispersion of 80°.

The U7N supports hybrid topology schemes and accepts either AC or PoE++, as well as both power sources simultaneously, enabling the mixing of passive and networked workflows controlled as one system. A single network cable can supply the loudspeaker with power, signal, remote monitoring and control, and two will provide power and signal redundancy (2x PoE++ and 2x Milan).

The cabinet is made of highly durable partially recycled ABS and carries an IP54 rating for dust and weather resistance. The front is protected by a rigid metal grille and an acoustically transparent foam. The back has a handle and M10 threaded inserts for attaching d&b rigging hardware designed specifically for either mobile or install uses. The U7N can be both mounted or flown, and in single-cable operation it can easily be placed where traditional power is not easily available, bringing significant savings in time and infrastructure costs. When operating on PoE++ U7N can be powered by DN2, the d&b proprietary AVB MILAN PoE++ Network Switch for a rugged, reliable solution or other 3rd party switches with equivalent performance capabilities and certifications.

The U7N is also available in a passive variant (U7).

Features

• Components:  x 8" / 1.26"
• Dispersion: 80° x 55° rotatable
• SPL max: 136dB
• Weight: 19.4kg / 42.8lb

Specifications

• Frequency response (-5dB standard): 55Hz - 18kHz
• Frequency response (-5dB CUT mode): 105Hz - 18kHz
• Frequency response (-10dB standard, IEC60268): 50Hz - 20kHz
• Frequency response (-10dB CUT mode, IEC60268): 75Hz - 20kHz
• Max. sound pressure [1]: 136dB

• Nominal dispersion angle (H x V): 80° x 55°
• Components:
  2x 8" driver with neodymium magnet
  1x 1.26" exit HF compression driver with 2.4" coil
  Rotatable CD horn

• Equaliser: 2 user definable 16-band equaliser
• Latency analog input: 1.1ms
• Frequency generator: Pink noise or sine wave 10Hz to 20kHz
• Delay: 1.1ms to 1 sec.

• INPUT ANALOG: 3 pin XLR female
• ANALOG LINK: 3 pin XLR male, parallel to input
• MILAN INPUT: 1 stream with up to 8 channels @ 48/96kHz
• Network Connection: 2x RJ 45 (etherCON®)
• Network Switch: integrated 2-port, 100 Mbit/1 Gbit
• ETH1/PRI: Milan™, Remote control via R1 star topology
• ETH2/SEC: Milan™ redundancy only, no remote control star topology

• Mains connector: powerCON® TRUE1 TOP In and Thru
• Power supply: Switched mode power supply with automatic mains range selection and active Power Factor Correction (PFC).
• Rated mains voltage: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 24 x 10.6 x 14" / 611 x 268 x 355 mm
• Weight: 42.8lb / 19.4kg