KV2 raises the bar for digital sound quality

KV2 Audio has released two new products which it claims overcome the shortcomings of poor digital sound and provide solutions for higher overall audio quality.

The first is the Compex system controller, which will be available exclusively for integration with KV2 speaker systems. This unit was developed after complaints from club owners regarding poor sound quality delivered by digital formats like MP3 in their venues. Incorporating the manufacturer’s new DHC (Dynamic Harmonic Control) process, the Compex uses two analogue processes to improve sound quality.

The first is an optical compressor which is filtered to only affect certain frequencies that KV2 found to cause harshness in the digital signal. Bass frequencies and low mids are left untouched. Users can switch between two different filters settings in compression mode to achieve the best sounding result. The second part of the process is an analogue even order harmonic generator. This circuit adds harmonic content to parts of the signal to increase clarity and warmth, similar in ways to running through a valve preamp. Again users can switch between different settings to optimise sound quality.

Another new release is the SDD3, a three channel digital delay, which utilises KV2’s 20MHz PDM technology, developed for time alignment applications in speaker systems. This delay unit will provide time corrected audio for delay stacks, under balcony fills or other distributed audio requirements.

Two channels of the SDD3 use KV2’s super digital technology with wide bandwidth and enhanced dynamic range for a maximum delay of up to 400ms. Each channel is equipped with a tuneable high pass filter. The third channel incorporates an analogue delay circuit that provides up to 10ms of delay for setting up cardioid subwoofer solutions.

Also new from the manufacturer is K-RIG. The basic system consists of the KT2.0, a dedicated mid-high module with a horn loaded 12-inch speaker and large diaphragm 2.5-inch compression driver on an 80- x 40-degree horn. It operates over a frequency range of 180Hz to 20Khz and has a peak SPL of 137dB. The KT2.15 double 15-inch bass speaker operates from 180Hz down and has a peak SPL of 133dB. For applications where maximum bass output is required a second KT2.15 can be added per side or a KT1.18 single 18-inch sub for extended low end response. 

As the KT2.0 and KT2.15 must be used together for full frequency response reproduction, flying of the system is not recommended.

The system is controlled and powered by the K-PAK, which houses three amplifiers and other electronics. The unit comes in its own road case with large heat sink and fully sealed electronics. A 1.8kW amplifier delivers bass while a 1kW mid range amplifier and a 200W low intermodulation, Class-A/B amplifier produce mid‐highs. The K‐PAK has level control for HF and LF along with a specially designed harmonic enhancer.

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