F MOD

The four-channel speaker controller plug-in module with digital signal processing for the amplifiers of KS AUDIO series CA 4D and TA 4D. A unique and convincing solution for perfect sound and simple handling.

The KS F MOD controller plug-in module substitutes the FIRMOD 1+2 modules which have been produced for 12 years now. Besides the digital signal processing with FIR filter technique, the specialty of this module is the complete implementation of all KS AUDIO speaker systems. The configuration of your speaker systems is done menu-driven directly at the module,

the signal inputs and the power output getting the correct function automatically: any mode of operation is possible – from four single channels via two channels in Bi-Amp or high-performance bridged-operation to one-channel 3-way active speaker system with bass bridged power amplifier and alternatively BI-Amp control. A SAT mode is also available in which the L+R signal is summed up to mono sub-low. The latest option is a 3-way mode where channels 1+2 are not bridged but processed as separate woofer channels.

The control and display elements allow for a fast and comfortable operation: direction and input keys for the display as well as a rotary decoder for the parameters. When the full modulation is achieved, clearly visible LEDs inform about the use of the limiters.

By means of an Ethernet connection you may control operating conditions and change settings from everywhere. An integrated Gigabit switch allows a looping to the following unit.

All inputs can be controlled either analogue or digitally. An internal routing allows any allocation and even a simultaneous digital and analogue operation. Optionally, a network transmission according to DANTE™ protocol is possible.

Despite the numerous new possibilities and state-of-the- art technology, the F MOD can replace an existing analogue or digital controller by simple installation at the front side – and your PA system is again state-of-the-art. The 4-channel KS AUDIO system amplifiers have been a technically and economically unique solution for many years now. With the freely configurable F MOD new additional features are possible: each channel can operate any speaker. You can fix the operating mode – e.g. full-range or BiAmp – and combine it with a subwoofer. In addition, the separation frequency can be selected.

The inputs can be freely assigned so that for example a simultaneous digital and analogue control is possible – or It is also easy to connect an analogue mixing console of a guest artist in addition to a permanently connected digital mixing console.

The quality of the inputs has also further improved.In analogue mode, 4 inputs with 27-bit dynamic range are available as AD converters. All 4 inputs can also be used as digital AES/EBU inputs, whereby the 8 different channels can be internally routed as required

A sample rate of up to 192 kHz is processed. With the optional DANTE™ Network transmission of 8 audio channels is also possible.

4 DSPs are implemented for signal processing. Besides the speaker-specific functions and FIR filters freely programmable parametric filters are available. By means of the Ethernet connection, all speakers can be controlled and adjusted with the KS REMOTE software. Every speaker appears as independent unit. All settings can be stored as presets.

If new speakers or firmware are available, a complete update can be down- loaded into your controller via Ethernet.