With LUCIA, Lab.gruppen brings significantly better audio performance and more flexibility to everyday AV applications, with real benefits for both the end-user and the audio contractor. LUCIA is a first for Lab.gruppen in providing an alternative solution to amplification and processing. This ‘decentralized’ approach to AV systems design puts power, processing, control and I/O exactly where it’s needed. Rather than conventional distributed (70 V / 100 V, often referred to as ‘constant voltage’) approach, where all amplifiers, processing and matrixes are located centrally in equipment room racks, often far removed from the end use (and the loudspeakers in those spaces), LUCIA packages all of that in one compact unit – designed to be installed locally, at the heart of any dedicated application.
The benefits include better sound reproduction (no transformers), greater user flexibility (giving local inputs and some zone control), and potentially avoiding the need (expense) for a separate AV equipment room, as well as being far easier to install and set-up for great results – saving time and money.
At the heart of LUCIA (Localized Utility Compact Intelligent Amplification) is its ingenious DSP and advanced limiter design – ensuring great sounding results, no matter what and providing a more dynamic listening experience, and more satisfying environment to be in. LUCIA is about simplicity. Removing the complications and compromises of traditional centralized audio systems, LUCIA brings truly exceptional sound quality, ease of use and flexibility to those everyday experiences where it matters most: restaurants and entertainment venues, retail, corporate boardrooms and classrooms.
LUCIA has been designed and engineered with quick install and very easy setup in mind. Each unit comes supplied with a wall-mount bracket allowing for discreet on-wall location (such as behind video displays) but can also be located close to wherever it needs to be in the room – such as next to projector or integrated into a reception counter, podium & lectern or bar area. All connections are via Euroblock screw terminals (also RCA phono inputs shared with channel 1 and 2), and level setting is available on front-panel potentiometers. Advanced circuitry protects the amplifier and connected loudspeakers from potential damage caused by clipping, thermal overload, or extreme low line voltage. The base models require no configuration whatsoever, with all DSP features fully automated (multi-band compressor, look-ahead limiter and load detection for optimized power output).
Applications:
- Restaurant/Entertainment: Multi-function/zoned restaurants and entertainment venues where high quality background and foreground music varies throughout certain hours of the day in defined areas (eg. bar/lounge in evening), and local inputs and control are important.
- Retail: High quality music is a vital aspect of modern fashion retail, with flexible audio control and local input for in-store promos (eg. DJ). LUCIA provides the perfect tool to provide impact for these types of retail/mall applications.
- Corporate: Modern high-end boardrooms and other corporate presentation spaces such as dedicated training rooms, multimedia, video-conferencing and meeting suites.
- Education: Multimedia equipped learning – classrooms, presentation rooms, and performance spaces. The audio node is integrated with interactive whiteboard teaching environment.
Lab Gruppen LUCIA-120/2M Features:
- Integrated Mix Matrix and DSP (LUCIA ’M’ models only): The versatile 4 × 4 Mix Matrix and comprehensive DSP features including Automatic Dynamic Loudness Contouring (ADLC™), featured on the LUCIA240/2M and 120/2M eliminate the need for external mixers and processors in many applications, saving time and money. A software wizard facilitates fast setup, while the advanced editor allows offline configuration of common presets that can be quickly downloaded to multiple units via USB.
- Green credentials: All LUCIA models are EnergyStar® qualified, making them an ideal choice for installation in projects seeking energy-efficient certifications. The amplifier automatically enters standby mode after 20 minutes of no signal input, consuming less than 1 watt.Automatic power-up requires less than two seconds of input signal presence.
- 2-Channel LUCIA: Extremely compact and versatile Energy Star qualified Class D amplifier platform. Combining innovative low-impedance electronics with cutting-edge processing from the world of high-end broadcast audio, LUCIA delivers consistently great sound at any listening level.
- LUCIA provides industry-renowned amplification, innovative auto-configuring DSP, flexible input and routing control (M-models only) in one quiet-running device. It does all the hard work, providing better sounding results ‘out-of-the-box’, preventing audible clipping – even when subject to demanding operating conditions (eg. overdriven). LUCIA always sounds great.
- Max. output power across range of loads – 2 × 60 W(LUCIA 120/2) or 2 × 120 W (LUCIA 240/2) into 8, 4 or 2 ohms
- Comprehensive DSP features - multiband compressor, look ahead limiter
- Default preset mode – Works out of the box for common applications with no configuration
- GPIO – Remote control (eg. Wall panel) for channel switching, level – integration with paging systems
- Compact form factor – Half-rack, 1U chassis and supplied bracket for discreet on-wall mounting (eg. behind display screens)
- Efficient patented Class D amplifier
- Auto Load Sense™ – Proprietary auto-set VPL™ (Voltage Peak Limiter) for optimum performance with connected load
- Fail-safe operation – Comprehensive short circuit, thermal, and under-voltage protection
- Balanced and unbalanced (RCA) inputs – Connects to any input source
- Universal power supply – Operates at 100 - 240V AC (50 or 60 Hz)
- ENERGY STAR® 3.0 compliant – Conforms to green building standards
- Auto standby and wake-up – Standby power consumption less than 1 W
- Intelligent fan control – Silent operation in idle and at lower output levels
- Sturdy metal chassis – Protection for long-term durability
- CE, CSA, CCC and PSE approvals: – Conforms to building codes worldwide
Lab Gruppen LUCIA-120/2M Specifications:
- Number of channels: 2
- Max total output all channels driven: 120W
- Max output voltage per channel (1): 31.0 V Peak
- Max. output current per channel: 5.5 Arms
- Max. Output Power Per Channel (All Channels Driven):
- 2 Ohms: 60W
- 4 Ohms: 60W
- 8 Ohms: 60W
- 16 Ohms: 30W
- Performance:
- THD 20 Hz – 20 kHz at 1 W into 8 ohms: < 0.3%
- THD at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping: < 0.2%
- Signal To Noise Ratio: >92 bBA
- Channel separation (Crosstalk) at 1 kHz: 60 dBA
- Frequency response: 5 Hz- 22 kHz
- Input impedance: 10k Ohm
- Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 40 dB
- Gain, Sensitivity and Limiters:
- VPL for 16 ohm mode: 31 V
- VPL for 8 ohm mode: 31 V
- VPL for 4 ohm mode: 22 V
- VPL for 2 ohm mode: 15 V
- Sensitivity, balanced input: 8 dBu / 1.9V RMS
- Sensitivity, RCA input: 2 dBu / 0.98V RMS
- Input headroom for clip, balanced: 12 dBu / 3.09V RMS
- Input headroom for clip, RCA: 6 dBu / 1.55V RMS
- Connectors and Buttons:
- Input connectors (per ch.): 3-pin detachable screw terminals, electronically balanced
- Input connectors (ch. 1&2): Unbalanced RCA type
- Output connectors (per ch.): 2-pin detachable screw terminals
- GPI (power control input) (2): 2 channels of voltage sense type. 4 pins in a detachable screw terminal. Default for gain
- GPO (power state output) (2): Contact closure type, 2 pins in a detachable screw terminal. Default for external monitoring of fault/protection/power off
- USB: For firmware update and configuration for the matrix models
- Cooling: One fan, no filter required, front to rear airflow, temperature controlled speed. Can stay off if the sustained power average stays below 2 × 6 W and the ambient temperature is below 25°C
- Auto mode: The power state is controlled automatically by the audio signal
- Level adjustment (per channel) (2) Front panel potentiometer, detented from -inf to 0 dB
- Matrix Features:
- Input Processing Block: Default with 16 parametric EQs
- Mix Matrix Routing Block:
- Per-channel Output Preset Recall Defining Settings For: High-pass filter, output EQ, Multiband output compressor, Output look ahead limiter
- Two Line Level Outputs: Each capable of driving 10 LUCIA devices in parallel
- Power:
- Nominal voltage: 100 – 240 VAC
- Operating voltage: 85 – 265 VAC
- Standby consumption: < 1 W
- Mains connector: IEC inlet
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.5" x 1U x 11"
- Weight: 4.2 lbs.
- Finish: Black aluminum front and black steel chassis
- Approvals: CE, CSA, CCC, PSE, FCC, Energy Star
NOTE:
Image shown above is for illustrative purposes only; actual model is LUCIA-120/2M. For more information on this and other products, contact your Sales Representative.
Note 1): Into 16 ohms and higher
Note 2): Can be configured for different functionality via USB
Note 3): Noise levels typically allow daisy chaining of 3 LUCIA devices without issues
