hs-20 Dual 10-Inch Compact High Output ACM Subwoofer

 

Description

The hs-20 utilizes VUE’s revolutionary, Active Compliance Management (ACM) technology to reset the size-to-performance benchmark for ultra-compact subwoofer systems. The combination of ACM and the hs-20’s highly-sophisticated onboard electronics result in massive amounts of pure, clean low-end energy from a dual 10-inch configuration that’s no larger than most single 10-inch designs.

VUE’s patent-pending ACM technology combines both band-pass and vented alignments into a single enclosure. The hs-20 places two high performance, 10-inch transducers into a common vented chamber. One woofer’s frontal radiation is direct, while the second woofer’s frontal radiation drives the band-pass chamber.

To make the two ACM subsections combine acoustically, we use sophisticated DSP to precisely align the phase arrivals of the front facing woofer, the common chamber vent, and output of the bandpass chamber vent.  The powerful built-in amplifier sends 500W of pure sine wave power (800W “burst” ) with a unique optimized signal to each woofer. The combination of 3600 watts of burst power produces over 137 dB peak output in a half space environment (ground stacked).

The combination of ACM, precision-engineered transducers, and sophisticated electronics allows the hs-20 to deliver much higher output throughout its operating bandwidth from a remarkably small enclosure with a footprint that’s smaller than most dual 10-inch vented designs.

Connects to Virtually Everything

Like all h-Class systems, the hs-20’s inputs include analogue XLR, AES/EBU Digital (2 Channels) and Dante network audio streams.  You can elect from each input and channel using SystemVUE software and it will auto fall over from digital to analogue for maximum reliability.

SystemVUE is available for iOS, Mac OS and Windows

SystemVUE Network

Like all h-Class systems, the hs-20 ships with networking capabilities already onboard. There’s no need for additional cards or retrofitting.  VUE uses standard IP protocols to simplify the networking process. Simply plug in and the hs-20 will automatically connect to virtually any kind of IP configuration. Users can then access and monitor network and device-level parameters through our SystemVUE software.

Ruggedly Handsome

We’ve housed all this rich, subwoofery-goodness in a rugged polyurea/polyurethane hybrid elastomer finish that ensures years of one-the-road service. The h class finish is both environmentally friendly (with zero VOC – Volatile Organic Compounds) emitted during manufacture and chemical and moisture resistant.

A highly-durable, 6-step Dura Coat finish looks great and protects the hs-20 through many years on the road. The hs-20 cabinet also comes with a 20 mm threaded insert for a speaker pole on both the top and side of the system.

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Applications

  • Portable and installed audio-visual systems
  • High-Impact audio/visual presentations
  • Theatrical sound design
  • Concert Sound
  • Themed entertainment venues
  • Houses of Worship

Features

  • Active Compliance Management: Patent-pending hybrid design combines both band-pass and vented alignments into a single, compact footprint for more output and definition
  • Tons of horsepower: Onboard amplifier supplies 500W pure sine wave power (800W “peak” power) to each woofer
  • Purpose-designed transducers: Dual 10-inch, longexcursion woofers with dual layer, inside/outside wound 64 mm voice coils
  • Built for the road: Premium birch plywood enclosure with extensive internal bracing and a highly-durable Dura Coat finish
  • SystemVUE software: Mac, iOS and Windows compatible software provides access to networks and device-level parameters such as speaker protection, input/output levels, volume, mute, delay and input sources
  • Standard IP for easy networking onboard: Simply plug in, and the system automatically connects to virtually any kind of IP configuration

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS hs-20
DESCRIPTION Active dual 10 inch ACM™ Subwoofer system
ACOUSTIC DATA
Frequency Response (+- 3 dB) 45 Hz – 70, 80, 90, 100, or 120 Hz (Preset dependent)
Efficiency (1W/1m) 94 dB SPL
Max Peak SPL(band limited pink noise 6dB crest factor) 135 dB SPL half space129 dB SPL Free Field
Max SPL Long Term (SPL @ 1 M before protection Sine Wave) 123 dB SPL Free Field
Coverage Horizontal & Vertical 360 degrees – 6 dB
AMPLIFIER DATA
Amplifier Power (Long Term Sine Wave before protection) LF 1: 500 wattsLF 2: 500 watts
Peak Amplifier Power ( @ 1% THD+N) LF 1: 800 wattsLF 2: 800 watts
Amplifier Protection Input limiter, short circuit protection, DC protection of output, intelligent mains fuse protection, power stage overload protection, temperature protection of transformers and heat-sinks
Operational Voltage Universal Mains, 85-268V (dual voltage auto selection). UREC™ power supply provides true universal worldwide mains operation for 120V and 230V
THD+N (typical) < 0,05 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 3 dB below rated power)
DSP 96k Hz sample rate, mixed-mode 64-bit digital processing, 120 dB dynamic range, less than 600 microseconds latency
Control Network Ethernet / TCP/IP, Fixed IP or DHCP remote monitoring and control
TRANSDUCER DATA
LF Description Dual 10” paper cone, cloth surrounded, woofers with dual layer, inside/outside 64 mm voice coils.. 4 ohm
PHYSICAL DATA
Inputs Female XLR input with male XLR loop output for both Analogue input and AES EBU digital input (default digital AES channel 1, channel 2 selectable remotely via software). If clock is present system uses AES digital input. System will fall back on analog input if clock is not present. Dante network streams audio over ethernet.
Cabinet Material Multi-ply birch hardwood
Cabinet Surface Black 6-layer coating
Dimensions (H x W x D) 14.25 x 24.25 x 22 in (362 x 600 x 560 mm)
Weight Net: 78.9 lbs (35.79 kg) / Shipped: 88.9 lbs (40.32 kg)

Downloads

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Technology

Active Compliance Management (ACM) Patent Pending

ACM is a unique hybrid design that combines the attributes of direct radiating and band-pass configurations to reduce distortion and optimize amplitude and phase response.

For more information about ACM: vue-audiotechnik.com/active-compliance-management-acm/

Back Panel & Connections

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