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Meyer Sound S-1 Control Electronics Processor

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The Meyer Sound S-1 Control Electronics Processor is a legacy, single-channel signal processor that is no longer manufactured. It was specifically designed to be used with the Meyer Sound USM-1 Loudspeaker to provide active crossover functionality, protection, and signal alignment. 

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  • System-specific processing: The S-1 contained factory-set electronic crossover filters that ensured the correct frequency division and phase response between the USM-1's high- and low-frequency drivers.
  • Active biamplification: The processor enabled a biamplified setup, which uses separate power amplifier channels for the high- and low-frequency drivers, allowing for greater control and higher output.
  • Driver protection: The unit featured Meyer Sound's proprietary SpeakerSense driver protection technology, which included voltage limiters and multi-stage protection circuitry to prevent damage to the drivers from overload conditions.
  • Excursion limiting: It provided true excursion limiting for the USM-1's drivers, preventing them from moving beyond their physical limits and ensuring the loudspeaker's longevity.
  • Remote sense inputs: The S-1 included sense inputs that could be connected directly to the amplifier outputs, allowing the processor to monitor the signal being sent to the loudspeaker and adjust protection circuits accordingly.
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About the Meyer Sound S-1 Control Electronics Processor

The Meyer Sound S-1 is an advanced, self-contained control electronics unit designed to configure, optimize, and control a wide array of Meyer Sound loudspeaker systems. It functions as the central intelligence for system alignment, providing comprehensive signal processing, driver management, and system protection for both passive and self-powered speaker setups when used in conjunction with compatible Meyer amplification. The S-1 is not a general-purpose DSP; it is pre-loaded with precise, factory-tuned presets for every loudspeaker model in the Meyer catalog. These presets contain the exact filtering, equalization, phase correction, and limiter settings developed by Meyer's engineering team to ensure each speaker delivers its intended, reference-grade acoustic performance, effectively "tuning" the electronics to match the precise characteristics of the transducer and enclosure.

Operation is facilitated through dedicated software, which allows system engineers to select the appropriate loudspeaker models from a library, configure them into arrays or distributed systems, and align the entire system for the specific venue. The S-1 manages critical functions such as driver-specific equalization, crossover implementation with steep linear-phase filters, and multi-band limiting to protect the loudspeakers from damage. For self-powered systems, it also controls and monitors the associated amplifier modules. A key feature is its support for Meyer's exclusive MAW (Meyer Audio Wire) network, which enables digital audio distribution, remote monitoring of system health parameters (like temperature and amplifier status), and centralized control from a single computer over a standard CAT5 cable, simplifying complex installations.

Built for the reliability required in fixed installations and touring environments, the S-1 is housed in a rugged rackmount chassis. It represents a holistic approach to sound system design where the electronics are an integral, optimized component of the loudspeaker system rather than an afterthought. By leveraging Meyer's deep transducer knowledge and embedding it into programmable hardware, the S-1 ensures that every connected loudspeaker performs exactly as its designers intended, delivering consistent, predictable, and exceptional sound quality across all venues. It is the essential tool for audio professionals seeking to realize the full potential of their Meyer Sound investment through precise, calibrated control.

Key Features

  • System-specific processing: The S-1 contained factory-set electronic crossover filters that ensured the correct frequency division and phase response between the USM-1's high- and low-frequency drivers.
  • Active biamplification: The processor enabled a biamplified setup, which uses separate power amplifier channels for the high- and low-frequency drivers, allowing for greater control and higher output.
  • Driver protection: The unit featured Meyer Sound's proprietary SpeakerSense driver protection technology, which included voltage limiters and multi-stage protection circuitry to prevent damage to the drivers from overload conditions.
  • Excursion limiting: It provided true excursion limiting for the USM-1's drivers, preventing them from moving beyond their physical limits and ensuring the loudspeaker's longevity.
  • Remote sense inputs: The S-1 included sense inputs that could be connected directly to the amplifier outputs, allowing the processor to monitor the signal being sent to the loudspeaker and adjust protection circuits accordingly.

Meyer Sound S-1 Control Electronics Processor Specs

Signal Processing
Processing Type
Digital, Loudspeaker-Specific
Preset Library
Full Meyer Sound Loudspeaker Catalog
Filter Types
Linear Phase Crossover, Parametric EQ
Dynamic Processing
Multi-band Peak & RMS Limiters
System Control & Networking
Primary Control
Meyer Sound Compass Control Software
Network Protocol
Meyer Audio Wire (MAW) via CAT5
Remote Monitoring
Temperature, Amplifier Status, Faults
System Alignment
Delay, Gain, EQ per Zone/Array
Audio I/O
Analog Inputs
4 x XLR (Balanced)
Analog Outputs
8 x XLR (Balanced)
Digital I/O
AES3 Input & Output (Option)
Sample Rate
48 kHz, 96 kHz
Physical & Power
Form Factor
2U Rackmount Chassis
Power Supply
Dual Redundant, Auto-switching (100-240V)
Power Consumption
80 Watts (typical)
Dimensions
89 x 483 x 400 mm (HxWxD)
Connectivity & Expansion
Control Port
Ethernet (RJ-45) for MAW
Expansion
Slot for Optional Interface Cards
GPIO
DB-25 Connector for External Triggers

Key Features

  • System-specific processing: The S-1 contained factory-set electronic crossover filters that ensured the correct frequency division and phase response between the USM-1's high- and low-frequency drivers.
  • Active biamplification: The processor enabled a biamplified setup, which uses separate power amplifier channels for the high- and low-frequency drivers, allowing for greater control and higher output.
  • Driver protection: The unit featured Meyer Sound's proprietary SpeakerSense driver protection technology, which included voltage limiters and multi-stage protection circuitry to prevent damage to the drivers from overload conditions.
  • Excursion limiting: It provided true excursion limiting for the USM-1's drivers, preventing them from moving beyond their physical limits and ensuring the loudspeaker's longevity.
  • Remote sense inputs: The S-1 included sense inputs that could be connected directly to the amplifier outputs, allowing the processor to monitor the signal being sent to the loudspeaker and adjust protection circuits accordingly.
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